I raced here once in 2012 and it is a fantastic circuit to drive. I never got used to the bump at the turn-in to Scheivlak and always had a 'confidence lift', which others didn't..! It cost me a place on the podium but I received the 'Driver of the Day' trophy, which always takes me back to a great weekends racing, whenever I give it a polish..!
Yes, Zandvoort is stil a great circuit, especially the sprint to the Scheivlak and the bump before. There are more who do a lift there and some even brake (not me) :D
how can something make you happy and sad at the same time? Such memories, nostalgia for races i remember from the 60s - but happy to see it being used again, even if redesigned ~ thanks for the vid -esp enjoyed the section on the golf course. Curious - is there any markers for Piers and/or Roger W?
There is a memorial for Piers Courage and Roger Williamson at the entrance of the track. There was no memorial on the golf course when I filmed there. However, the owner asked me for the exact location of the Williamson crash and said he would place a memorial there. I will ask him about it next time.
@@Circuitsofthepast The Williamson death was an absolutely disgraceful event. I went to the Friday practice day but didn't attend the actual race on Sunday. If I had I suspect I would have been turned off motor racing for life.
Thank you so much for making and sharing this video. I came to the track as a little boy, unfortunately I never experienced an F1 race. now after 36 years the time has finally come and the royal class is coming back. I can't wait until Sunday 5 Sept and Max takes the title!!!! 🇳🇱😜 thank you very much👍🇳🇱✌
Graag gedaan. Ik kwam er voor het eerst in 1989, toen het interim-circuit pas was geopend. Het oude gedeelte was toen nog helemaal in tact en was bereikbaar via Paddock 3. Ik ben toen eerst tegengesteld gereden, tot aan de hekken voor de Rob Slotemakerbocht. Vanaf daar ben ik in de goede richting gesprint. Dat was mijn herinnering aan het oude circuit.
You're welcome. Yes it's sad the old track is lost. But don't hate the resort and the golf course. The people of both where willing to lem me film on their property. The owner of the golf course is very interested in the history of his ground.
When i walked part of the old track a few years ago i found a small piece of smooth concrete with red white and blue paint on it, i like to think its maybe a part of some concrete barrier that had advertising on it. I still have it laying here on my desk :p
Its so interesting to see that Herman was a racer back in the day in an opel ascona, whereas my race car is my road car that i use now (1973 Audi 100ls if your interested) and the video as well is very good and informative if you want to learn about old zandvoort and the driver getting stuck on the kerb is very funny but not if your in the car. Anyway its a good video and always interesting to see that Herman was a racer back in the day.
It's a lovely track in the present day layout. I'm 32 and never been there up to yesterday to drive it with my Polo. Should have done it way sooner, i have always went to the Assen circuit since that is way closer to my home
Thanks so much for vid. Did several ‘Sterrendagen’ with the MAC Zandvoort in 85-86 then proper Dutch national championship races in 87-88. Fond memories. By the way, the hump between Hugenholtz and Slotemaker does have a name, it’s called Hunzerug.:-)
@5:49 Golf is a mixture of shooting and speed. You aim and launch a projectile at high speed. There's averaging 200kph on a ZXR750 getting to a coffee shop to relax with friends, then there's the sound and feel of a golf ball leaving at 200kph... it's a heady mix.
You might do more paranormal videos on other racing circuits. The drivers that lost their lives might be still around lol. It might be interesting. It is my suggestion for you guys to do ok later keep up the good work. I always love this videos😊
Fascinating look at one of my favourite tracks. The first Grand Prix I really remember watching was the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix, won by Sir Jackie Stewart in tragic circumstances after Roger Williamson's fatal crash. On a totally unrelated note, Simon, do you ever do voiceover work for television programs? We watch a show called Mysteries of the Abandoned, which is about derelict industrial sites around the world, which is ironic or fitting given the theme of Circuits of the Past and the chap who does the voiceovers involving foreign languages being translated into English sounds very much like you.
Thanks! It's also my favorite track. I have many great memories to it. In the early 1990's I was almost every weekend here to watch races or drive there by myself. I think the other question should be answered by Simon himself. All I know is he also does also voiceovers for the British government and his own channel.
However it was mainly used for car racer there were also motorcycle races at Zandvoort. But I think that will be now something from the past with the high banked corners and oval style last corner.
Well, I filmed some legendary roads years ago. But the videos were not that popular so I stopped it. People want to see me filming old race tracks. However, here you can see them: th-cam.com/video/igi4TRnA_a4/w-d-xo.html
I wonder if the old layout could be replicated into a mod track for Assetto Corsa. It could be possible however I think lot of work because when certain people rebuilt the old Southern Loop of Nurburgring with 60's layout, they used lot of photos to replicate it from what I heard, however did amazing job. same people should re create old Zandvoort.
There is a recreation from the original Zandvoort layout in GPL. However, it would be cool if they do a moders remake of old Zandvoort (Hmmm, sounds contradictory).
Piers Courage derrapó en qué curva ? . Recuerdo que era un trazado muy veloz y la pista comentaban estaba siempre sucia por el viento que corría permanentemente, aparte los autos que salían de pista y volvian la ensuciaban peor . Unas dunas de tierra la rodeaban . Igual que en todo circuito de esos tiempos 60 y 70 . Mi recuerdo por Piers y Rogers.
Yes please! Would love to know if the old pits are still there! If you want to know what the Targa Florio was like in it's heyday check out the film: The Speed Merchants.
Jan de Wijker isn't pronounced as Jan de Wicker but rather Jan de Why-ker with a silent h (in Dutch ij = y). I think from an English background you'd come closest to the original pronunciation this way.
@@LogiForce86 Als je goed had opgelet wist je dat ik niet degene ben die de voiceover doet maar Simon Smith. Hij is een 'native English speaker' en kan dat veel beter dan ik. Alleen kan hij de Nederlandse namen niet zo goed uitspreken, waar hij zelfs nog een grap over maakt. Fijne feestdagen!
Spent a weekend at zandvoort Alfa festival 2018 with original track, got in for free on the Friday and spent an epic weekend there, went to same event 2019 most of the same spectator areas locked and fenced off, am sure now with f1 it will never be the same again and full of fluorescent jacket nazis like the communist republic of silverstone if you know what I mean a shame it will never be the wonderful old and friendly zandvoort ☹️
Valencia is in this old video: th-cam.com/video/4BqNngAE7LI/w-d-xo.html And here a guest blog about Valencia on the website: www.circuitsofthepast.com/valencia-street-circuit-track-visit-2017/
Murray Walker was always getting things wrong because he was so stubbornly English he didn't listen to others. He called straights corners, tifosi Ferrari only fans, ..... the list goes on 😂
Yes, he is also called several times in the video 'Top 10 Urban Myths and Misconceptions in Motorsport'. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/video/OEoCACI1jQI/w-d-xo.html
GOOD JOB! THIS IS A TRULY CHALENGING AND SAFE CIRCUIT; WITH BANKINGS THE WAY THEY SHOULD BE. THE MEXICAN CIRCUIT CAN NOT SAY THE SAME, WITH THE NONSENSE MUTILATION IT SUFFERED RECENTLY. ONCE A REALLY CHALENGING CIRCUIT, NOW A NAIVE AND NONSENSE CIRCUIT IS TO BE FOUND THERE. A PICNIC FOR DRIVERS THANKS TO @#$&"* TIELKE.
Fortunately they didn't asked Tilke for the adjustments to Zandvoort. However, there were already drivers who suggest they should change the Tarzan Corner (Turn 1) to make it more easy to overtake. That would mean a reconstruction to a Tilke hairpin. Then even better DRS :O
Brilliant track back then and still spectacular after extensive renovations which is quite rare.
I raced here once in 2012 and it is a fantastic circuit to drive. I never got used to the bump at the turn-in to Scheivlak and always had a 'confidence lift', which others didn't..! It cost me a place on the podium but I received the 'Driver of the Day' trophy, which always takes me back to a great weekends racing, whenever I give it a polish..!
Yes, Zandvoort is stil a great circuit, especially the sprint to the Scheivlak and the bump before. There are more who do a lift there and some even brake (not me) :D
how can something make you happy and sad at the same time? Such memories, nostalgia for races i remember from the 60s - but happy to see it being used again, even if redesigned ~ thanks for the vid -esp enjoyed the section on the golf course. Curious - is there any markers for Piers and/or Roger W?
There is a memorial for Piers Courage and Roger Williamson at the entrance of the track. There was no memorial on the golf course when I filmed there. However, the owner asked me for the exact location of the Williamson crash and said he would place a memorial there. I will ask him about it next time.
@@Circuitsofthepast The Williamson death was an absolutely disgraceful event. I went to the Friday practice day but didn't attend the actual race on Sunday. If I had I suspect I would have been turned off motor racing for life.
@@twillis449 Williamson's biggest fear was being burnt alive, only his second race and his fear became a reality. A very dark day for F1
You deserve more than a million subs
Thanks!
Thank you so much for making and sharing this video. I came to the track as a little boy, unfortunately I never experienced an F1 race. now after 36 years the time has finally come and the royal class is coming back. I can't wait until Sunday 5 Sept and Max takes the title!!!! 🇳🇱😜
thank you very much👍🇳🇱✌
Graag gedaan. Ik kwam er voor het eerst in 1989, toen het interim-circuit pas was geopend. Het oude gedeelte was toen nog helemaal in tact en was bereikbaar via Paddock 3. Ik ben toen eerst tegengesteld gereden, tot aan de hekken voor de Rob Slotemakerbocht. Vanaf daar ben ik in de goede richting gesprint. Dat was mijn herinnering aan het oude circuit.
We count our losses for want of another resort and golf course. Fantastic memories, thank you!
You're welcome. Yes it's sad the old track is lost. But don't hate the resort and the golf course. The people of both where willing to lem me film on their property. The owner of the golf course is very interested in the history of his ground.
Always been one of my favourite circuits on the toca (cademasters) racing games, dont think the new ones going to be as fun anymore
When i walked part of the old track a few years ago i found a small piece of smooth concrete with red white and blue paint on it, i like to think its maybe a part of some concrete barrier that had advertising on it. I still have it laying here on my desk :p
Just came across the best channel on youtube, you guys are legends! The nostalgia is of another level!!!
Thanks!
Its so interesting to see that Herman was a racer back in the day in an opel ascona, whereas my race car is my road car that i use now (1973 Audi 100ls if your interested) and the video as well is very good and informative if you want to learn about old zandvoort and the driver getting stuck on the kerb is very funny but not if your in the car. Anyway its a good video and always interesting to see that Herman was a racer back in the day.
Thanks!
One of the kerbs he was stucked on is now in my back garden :)
Very great video this track is fun to watch. See you next time
Check this playlist for more Zandvoort videos: th-cam.com/video/zxHPkHxnXBU/w-d-xo.html
Every old track needs a Herman
The only track I managed to beat Jim Clark on in GPL
It's a lovely track in the present day layout. I'm 32 and never been there up to yesterday to drive it with my Polo. Should have done it way sooner, i have always went to the Assen circuit since that is way closer to my home
Dan wonen we bij elkaar in de buurt. Ik woon op 45 minuten van Assen.
@@Circuitsofthepast ik uit sneek
Excellent work!
Thanks!
Thank you amazing documentary
You're welcome.
Watch also the video of the current Zandvoort circuit with the banked corners: th-cam.com/video/o-7N406bK74/w-d-xo.html
Love this track so much such a classic
Me too. I have so much memories to Zandvoort.
@@Circuitsofthepast It really is such a driver’s circuit with so little room for error i love it.
thanks and great job on the video. I really enjoyed it!!
You're welcome!
Thanks so much for vid. Did several ‘Sterrendagen’ with the MAC Zandvoort in 85-86 then proper Dutch national championship races in 87-88. Fond memories. By the way, the hump between Hugenholtz and Slotemaker does have a name, it’s called Hunzerug.:-)
Dat weet ik, ik heb er in de jaren 90 veel gereden op het Interimcircuit.
@5:49 Golf is a mixture of shooting and speed.
You aim and launch a projectile at high speed. There's averaging 200kph on a ZXR750 getting to a coffee shop to relax with friends, then there's the sound and feel of a golf ball leaving at 200kph... it's a heady mix.
You might do more paranormal videos on other racing circuits. The drivers that lost their lives might be still around lol. It might be interesting. It is my suggestion for you guys to do ok later keep up the good work. I always love this videos😊
Next year on Halloween I do another 'Haunted Race Tracks' video :)
Fascinating look at one of my favourite tracks. The first Grand Prix I really remember watching was the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix, won by Sir Jackie Stewart in tragic circumstances after Roger Williamson's fatal crash.
On a totally unrelated note, Simon, do you ever do voiceover work for television programs? We watch a show called Mysteries of the Abandoned, which is about derelict industrial sites around the world, which is ironic or fitting given the theme of Circuits of the Past and the chap who does the voiceovers involving foreign languages being translated into English sounds very much like you.
Thanks! It's also my favorite track. I have many great memories to it. In the early 1990's I was almost every weekend here to watch races or drive there by myself.
I think the other question should be answered by Simon himself. All I know is he also does also voiceovers for the British government and his own channel.
One of the best motorcycle tracks ever. Absolutely my favourite.
However it was mainly used for car racer there were also motorcycle races at Zandvoort. But I think that will be now something from the past with the high banked corners and oval style last corner.
this is amazing thank you
You're welcome
A weird question for sure, but will you be filming abound abandoned roads or higjways?
Well, I filmed some legendary roads years ago. But the videos were not that popular so I stopped it. People want to see me filming old race tracks. However, here you can see them: th-cam.com/video/igi4TRnA_a4/w-d-xo.html
Roger Williamson 😢😢😢 rest in peace...
I wonder if the old layout could be replicated into a mod track for Assetto Corsa. It could be possible however I think lot of work because when certain people rebuilt the old Southern Loop of Nurburgring with 60's layout, they used lot of photos to replicate it from what I heard, however did amazing job. same people should re create old Zandvoort.
There is a recreation from the original Zandvoort layout in GPL. However, it would be cool if they do a moders remake of old Zandvoort (Hmmm, sounds contradictory).
Piers Courage derrapó en qué curva ? . Recuerdo que era un trazado muy veloz y la pista comentaban estaba siempre sucia por el viento que corría permanentemente, aparte los autos que salían de pista y volvian la ensuciaban peor . Unas dunas de tierra la rodeaban . Igual que en todo circuito de esos tiempos 60 y 70 . Mi recuerdo por Piers y Rogers.
El lugar donde murió Piers Courage fue a la salida del Túnel Este. 7:12
Mooi gemaakt weer herman,👍
Bedankt!
Its so wierd that i have an obsession on old and abandoned pictures and I dont know whats it called
Urban Exploring
Could you try to do a lap on Targa Florio circuit?
That's on my to-do-list.
Yes please!
Would love to know if the old pits are still there!
If you want to know what the Targa Florio was like in it's heyday check out the film: The Speed Merchants.
I'd be interested to see how much of it I can recognise from the Grand Prix Legends mod.
O desenho da pista era perfeito
This is great👍🇳🇱
Ja dat was een heel mooi circuit destijds.
leuk Herman! The Good Old Days...
Bedankt!
EN geabonneerd...
@@amersfoortsefotograa Bedankt!
0:55: the famous "Rosset move" ;-)
Nostalgia....!
Jan de Wijker isn't pronounced as Jan de Wicker but rather Jan de Why-ker with a silent h (in Dutch ij = y). I think from an English background you'd come closest to the original pronunciation this way.
Ik weet wel hoe je 'Jan de Wijker' uitspreekt.
@@Circuitsofthepast Waarom spreek je het dan uit als Wicker? Tenminste zo klinkt het in mijn oren.
Naja, wou alleen behulpzaam zijn. Fijne feestdagen!
@@LogiForce86 Als je goed had opgelet wist je dat ik niet degene ben die de voiceover doet maar Simon Smith. Hij is een 'native English speaker' en kan dat veel beter dan ik. Alleen kan hij de Nederlandse namen niet zo goed uitspreken, waar hij zelfs nog een grap over maakt.
Fijne feestdagen!
old track is still visible if you knoq what to look out
Spent a weekend at zandvoort Alfa festival 2018 with original track, got in for free on the Friday and spent an epic weekend there, went to same event 2019 most of the same spectator areas locked and fenced off, am sure now with f1 it will never be the same again and full of fluorescent jacket nazis like the communist republic of silverstone if you know what I mean a shame it will never be the wonderful old and friendly zandvoort ☹️
Can you do at the abandoned valencia street circuit?
Valencia is in this old video: th-cam.com/video/4BqNngAE7LI/w-d-xo.html
And here a guest blog about Valencia on the website: www.circuitsofthepast.com/valencia-street-circuit-track-visit-2017/
Murray Walker was always getting things wrong because he was so stubbornly English he didn't listen to others. He called straights corners, tifosi Ferrari only fans, ..... the list goes on 😂
Yes, he is also called several times in the video 'Top 10 Urban Myths and Misconceptions in Motorsport'. You can watch it here: th-cam.com/video/OEoCACI1jQI/w-d-xo.html
@@Circuitsofthepast thanks 👍
GOOD JOB! THIS IS A TRULY CHALENGING AND SAFE CIRCUIT; WITH BANKINGS THE WAY THEY SHOULD BE. THE MEXICAN CIRCUIT CAN NOT SAY THE SAME, WITH THE NONSENSE MUTILATION IT SUFFERED RECENTLY. ONCE A REALLY CHALENGING CIRCUIT, NOW A NAIVE AND NONSENSE CIRCUIT IS TO BE FOUND THERE. A PICNIC FOR DRIVERS THANKS TO @#$&"* TIELKE.
Fortunately they didn't asked Tilke for the adjustments to Zandvoort. However, there were already drivers who suggest they should change the Tarzan Corner (Turn 1) to make it more easy to overtake. That would mean a reconstruction to a Tilke hairpin. Then even better DRS :O