Circuits of the past

Quiz Time 🏁

Can you guess which classic racing circuit is featured in this photo? 🧐
We’ve given it a bit of a twist with atmosphere and style — true motorsport fans will still spot the clues!

💬 Drop your guess in the comments below — no Google cheating 😉
We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow!

#motorsportquiz, #f1history, #circuitsofthepast

5 days ago | [YT] | 29

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🚁 Members Exclusive Video – Almost Lost My Drone

I’ve just released a Members Only video that takes you behind the scenes of a high-risk drone flight over the abandoned Opel-Rennbahn in Germany — Opel’s historic test track from the 1920s–1930s.

This is raw, unfiltered footage with my live commentary, including a tense moment where the drone nearly crashes into a tree while flying on auto-pilot. For a few seconds, I genuinely thought it was gone.

If you love:
• Historic and abandoned race circuits
• Raw POV drone flights
• Motorsport history told from the field
• Real moments where things almost go wrong

…then this video is for you.

🎟️ Channel members get access to this video and many more exclusive documentaries, raw flights, and behind-the-scenes content that never appears on the public channel.

👉 Become a member and watch the full video!

Your support directly helps me continue documenting historic and forgotten motorsport locations worldwide.

#motorsporthistory #circuitsofthepast #opelrennbahn

1 week ago | [YT] | 0

Circuits of the past

You may have noticed that Circuits of the Past is currently running a pre-recorded livestream.

This continuous stream is intended as a winter break feature, allowing motorsport history to remain available while new projects are being prepared behind the scenes. The stream runs 24/7 and currently consists of 36 videos, played in random order.

Every Friday, the stream is refreshed with a new theme and a different selection of videos. This makes it easier for new viewers to discover earlier work, and for long-time followers to revisit these stories in a more relaxed, background-friendly way.

New standalone videos are in development and will return once they are ready.

Thank you for watching and for supporting the channel.

Herman

1 week ago | [YT] | 10

Circuits of the past

Quiz Time 🏁

Can you guess which classic racing circuit is featured in this photo? 🧐
We’ve given it a bit of a twist with atmosphere and style — true motorsport fans will still spot the clues!

💬 Drop your guess in the comments below — no Google cheating 😉
We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow!

#motorsportquiz, #f1history, #circuitsofthepast

1 week ago | [YT] | 35

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Back to Our Roots – Classic Circuits Await

This year, we’re returning to what we do best: exploring the heart and soul of motorsport history. Our focus will shift fully back to historic, abandoned, and legendary circuits — the tracks where racing legends were made, not the modern F1 venues.

Expect quality over quantity, deep dives, and stories that take you beyond the asphalt — into the forgotten corners, iconic straights, and hidden tales of motorsport’s past.

We can’t reveal everything just yet… but if you loved our journeys through the circuits of yesteryear, you’re in for some unforgettable rides.

Stay tuned. The classics are calling.

Herman

#classiccircuits #motorsporthistory #abandonedtracks #formulaclassics #racinglegends #tracktales #circuitsofthepast #vintagef1 #historictracks #f1history

1 week ago | [YT] | 5

Circuits of the past

Quiz Time 🏁

Can you guess which classic racing circuit is featured in this photo? 🧐
We’ve given it a bit of a twist with atmosphere and style — true motorsport fans will still spot the clues!

💬 Drop your guess in the comments below — no Google cheating 😉
We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow!

#motorsportquiz, #f1history, #circuitsofthepast

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 53

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🚦 Poll Time!

In 2025, we focused a lot on modern F1 circuits — but it was the classic tracks that captured your hearts the most. For 2026, Circuits of the Past is returning to its roots: classic, abandoned, and historic circuits.

Your vote will help shape next year’s content!

Which type of content would you like to see the most?

1️⃣ Classic F1 circuits (1950s–1980s) – Explore legendary tracks from the past.
2️⃣ Abandoned & forgotten circuits – Explore tracks lost to time and steeped in history.
3️⃣ Historic motorsport stories & behind-the-scenes – Untold stories of drivers, events, and legends.
4️⃣ Modern circuits & current F1 insights – Only if tied to the history of the sport.

💬 Got other ideas or want to explain your choice? Drop a comment below — I’d love to hear your suggestions and thoughts!

Vote now and help decide what we’ll explore in 2026.

#motorsporthistory #historiccircuits #f1heritage

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 24

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Support the Preservation of Motorsport History

Since 2003, Circuits of the Past has been dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of legendary, classic, and abandoned race tracks from around the world. From Brooklands to Nivelles, from the old Hockenheim forest section to lost corners of Spa-Francorchamps, we bring motorsport history to life through research, rare footage, and in-depth documentaries.

Producing this content takes time, travel, and access to sources that are often difficult to find. Your support on Patreon ensures we can continue this work at the level of quality our community expects — from high-quality videos and detailed research to exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes stories.

Patreon supporters help preserve racing history, keep rare footage accessible, and allow us to create content that would otherwise be impossible. Every contribution, no matter the size, directly fuels the next exploration, the next forgotten circuit brought back to life, and the next story shared with fans around the globe.

Join us in keeping the legacy of these incredible tracks alive. Your support isn’t just appreciated — it’s essential.

Become a patron today: www.patreon.com/c/circuitsofthepast

#motorsporthistory #classiccircuits #circuitsofthepast

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 74

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Still enjoying the holiday break? 🎄
Here’s a bit of festive motorsport nostalgia for Boxing Day.

This year, Santa skipped the reindeer and went old-school — pulled along by classic 1950s Formula 1 cars. A small tribute to the golden age of racing, when speed, bravery and character mattered more than polish.

Wishing all motorsport fans a Merry Christmas and relaxing holidays, filled with memories, history and the love of racing — past and present.

#motorsporthistory #christmas #classicracing

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 65

Circuits of the past

Quiz Time 🏁

Can you guess which classic racing circuit is featured in this photo? 🧐
We’ve given it a bit of a twist with atmosphere and style — true motorsport fans will still spot the clues!

💬 Drop your guess in the comments below — no Google cheating 😉
We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow!

#motorsportquiz, #f1history, #circuitsofthepast

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 50