James McNeillie Circuit explained

The James McNeillie Circuit was a motor racing circuit in Kumalo, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The circuit was built from 1959 to 1961 in Kumalo Airfield, northeast of Bulawayo. And it was named after the politician, James McNeillie. The circuit held the Rhodesian Grand Prix in 1961–1970, and South African Springbok Championship Series in 1969–1971. After the opening of nearby Breedon Everard Raceway, the circuit was closed in 1971.^{[1] [2]}

Lap records

The fastest official race lap records at the James McNeillie Circuit are listed as:

Category	Time	Driver	Vehicle	Event
Airfield Circuit: 3.444 km (1961–1971)
	1:18.000^[3]
	1:26.500^[4]
	1:28.500^[5]			1971 Embassy 3 Hours

See also

• Breedon Everard Raceway

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kumalo, McNeillie . Guido de Carli . 6 August 2023.
2. Web site: Galpin . Darren . Kumalo . GEL Motorsport Information Page . 6 August 2023.
3. Web site: 1967 Rhodesian Grand Prix . 6 August 2023.
4. Web site: 1964 Rhodesian Grand Prix . 6 August 2023.
5. Web site: 1971 South African Springbok Embassy 3 hours . 6 August 2023.