Whether you blast down the A26 from Calais to Reims in approximately two and half hours, or take the scenic route, you should stop by the old pits on the Circuit de Gueux, just outside of Reims and once home to the French Grand prix.

These buildings rise out of the ground in testament to past glories, the pits and grandstand are in various stages of being restored and it’s easy to imagine the roar of the crowd and engines as the cars raced through.

It is possible, if a little precarious to venture into the stands, but be sure to pick up a leaflet for the friends of the circuit and help them restore this piece of racing history.

www.amis-du-circuit-de-gueux.fr/-Welcome-

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Situated not far from the CBD, Sandown racecourse was the home of some of the first car races in Australia in 1904. Since then a horse racing track and lake have been built inside the motorracing circuit.

Since its early days, Sandown has hosted a variety of events with the EasterNats, Historic Sandown and Sandown 500 featuring the V8 Supercars, being regular events.

Being so close to Melbourne's centre, Sandown is also used for new car release and corporate drive days. Mercedes Benz and BMW conduct driver training there

Princes Highway Springvale
entry via Sandown Rd or Racecourse Drive
Ph +61 3 9518 1300
Fax +61 3 9518 1353

on race days, Sandown's own railway station comes into operation

www.sandown.net.au

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