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Encyclopedia > Rockingham Motor Speedway
Rockingham Motor Speedway's Main Grandstand, courtesy of flickr contributor
Rockingham Motor Speedway's Main Grandstand, courtesy of flickr contributor
This article is about Rockingham Motor Speedway, a race track in England. For the former NASCAR track in Rockingham, North Carolina; see North Carolina Speedway

Rockingham Motor Speedway is a motor racing circuit near Rockingham and Corby in Northamptonshire, England. There is an oval circuit, and an infield road course. Image File history File links Rockingham_speedway. ... Image File history File links Rockingham_speedway. ... The North Carolina Speedway, affectionately known as The Rock, was home to NASCAR racing from 1966 to 2004. ... Auto racing (also known as automobile racing or autosport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ... Rockingham is a village and civil parish in the Corby district of Northamptonshire, England. ... Shown within Northamptonshire Geography Status: Borough Region: East Midlands Admin. ... Northamptonshire (abbreviated Northants or Nhants) is a landlocked county in central England with a population of 629,676 (2001 census). ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ...


It was opened by the Queen on May 26, 2001. Its oval is the fastest racing circuit in Europe, and can seat 52,000 people. Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of sixteen sovereign states, holding each crown and title equally. ... May 26 is the 146th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (147th in leap years). ... This article is about the year 2001. ... World map showing Europe A satellite composite image of Europe Europe is one of the seven traditional continents of the Earth. ...


CART races were held at the track in 2001 and 2002 and were won by Gil de Ferran and Dario Franchitti respectively. Champ Car, a shortened form of Championship Car, has been the name for a class of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades. ... Gil de Ferran de Ferran won two CART championships in 2000 and 2001 De Ferran at the 2005 United States Grand Prix Gil de Ferran (born November 11, 1967) in Paris, France to Brazilian parents, is a former racing driver. ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ...


On December 12, 2004, the first Stage Rally was held at the venue. This was jointly promoted by Middlesex County Automobile Club & Thame Motorsport Club. December 12 is the 346th day (347th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 19 days remaining. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Website:[www. ...


It plays host to the SCSA series (formerly known as ASCAR and later "Days of Thunder") In which 6 races are held at the track, and the Pickup Truck Racing series. Stock Car Speed Association (SCSA) is a stock car racing series that races at Rockingham Motor Speedway in England. ... Pickup Truck Racing Is a motor racing series which competes between April/May and November at oval and road course circuits across the UK. // Pete Wilkinson at speed on the oval at Rockingham The dates for the 2006 season are as follows: Tony Mumford leads the pack at Thruxton Back...


External links

  • Rockingham Motor Speedway official site
  • Rockingham Speedway - Description and Gallery
  • BBCi: Rockingham Motor Speedway
  • Pickup Truck Racing
British motor racing circuits
Anglesey - Brands Hatch - Cadwell Park - Castle Combe - Croft - Donington Park - Goodwood - Knockhill - Lydden - Mallory Park - Oulton Park - Pembrey - Rockingham - Silverstone - Snetterton - Thruxton

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Rockingham Motor Speedway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (184 words)
Rockingham Motor Speedway is a motor racing circuit near Rockingham and Corby in Northamptonshire, England.
It was opened by the Queen on May 26, 2001 it is the fastest racing circuit in Europe, and can seat 52,000 people.
Motor racing venues in the United Kingdom
Rockingham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (156 words)
Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, who was the eighth Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Rockingham Pottery, a famous 19th century Yorkshire manufacturer of porcelain which benefitted from the patronage of the descendants of the Marquesses of Rockingham.
Rockingham Castle, located in Rockingham Forest in Northamptonshire, is where the peerage derives its name.
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