Dundrod Circuit

Dundrod Circuit is a motorsport street circuit near the village of Dundrod in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. It lies on public roads closed for racing, including parts of the B38 Hannahstown Road and the B154 Quarterland Road. The circuit was first used in 1950 for car races like the RAC Tourist Trophy and the Ulster Trophy. In 1953 it also became the home of the motorcycle Ulster Grand Prix. Before that, the Clady Circuit in County Antrim hosted the Ulster Grand Prix from 1922 to 1952. The Dundrod Circuit is worth the journey for its place in motorsport history. It hosted Formula One and Formula Two races in the early 1950s and saw Stirling Moss set a race record of 88.32 mph over 84 laps in 1955. Mike Hawthorn holds the lap record at 94.67 mph from the same year. The circuit was later shortened in 1965 with the addition of the Lindsay Hairpin. It remains one of the fastest road circuits in the world. Visitors find a fast, narrow course winding through the countryside of County Antrim. The Lindsay Hairpin is a key feature, added to improve safety and slow speeds slightly. The circuit still hosts the Ulster Grand Prix, a major event in the motorcycle racing calendar. The surrounding roads and open fields give a sense of the speed and skill required to race here. The modern layout keeps the spirit of the original track while making it safer for today’s riders.