Brooklands, Donington Park, Silverstone, Goodwood, Brands Hatch. All are celebrated for their contributions to the rich tapestry of grand prix racing heritage in Britain. But thereās one venue thatās too easily overlooked, perhaps because it hosted the British Grand Prix so long ago and has no obvious sign or acknowledgement of its past today.
Aintree will always primarily be the home of the Grand National, the worldās most famous steeplechase. But between 1954 and 1964, it was also a course for other types of horses. The British GP was held here five times, sharing the race with Silverstone, in 1955, ā57, ā59, ā61 and ā62, before Brands Hatch first hosted in 1964. This month, keeper of the flame the Aintree Circuit Club organised a delightful celebration to mark the firstā¦