Circuits of the past

Are you a nostalgic set motorsport fan and circuit lover? Then this is the channel for you! Here you find videos of the motor racing circuits of the past, and sometimes of the present too. I upload new videos on Friday.

My name is Herman Liesemeijer, I live in the Netherlands in a town called Heerenveen. My fascination for lost race tracks started after a visit to the abandoned circuit of Nivelles-Baulers in Belgium in 1998. In 2003 I founded the MSM Group "Circuits of the past", which became a real website in 2008. This website is dedicated to the lost racing circuits. Through the years I visited many old race tracks.

Since 2014 I'm focusing on making videos. In 2018 I bought a drone to make spectacular aerial footage and I started with live vlogs.

I hope you enjoy my videos and subscribe to my channel.

Herman Liesemeijer


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 β€” true motorsport fans will still spot the clues!

πŸ’¬ Drop your guess in the comments below β€” no Google cheating πŸ˜‰
We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow!

#motorsportquiz, #f1history, #circuitsofthepast

5 days ago | [YT] | 22

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 β€” true motorsport fans will still spot the clues!

πŸ’¬ Drop your guess in the comments below β€” no Google cheating πŸ˜‰
We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow!

#motorsportquiz, #f1history, #circuitsofthepast

1 week ago | [YT] | 21

Circuits of the past

Poll Time 🏁

This F1 season is almost over β€” and so is our F1 Circuits 2025 series!
I’d love to know what you think: Should I make another series about the current F1 tracks next year, or focus only on the abandoned ones again?

1️⃣ Yes! I want more videos about current F1 circuits.
2️⃣ No, please stick to the abandoned and historic tracks.
3️⃣ Mix both β€” one current circuit, one from the past.
4️⃣ Other idea? Tell me in the comments below! πŸ’¬

Watch the full playlist here πŸ‘‰ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKM3-...

#f1 #formula1 #circuitsofthepast

1 week ago | [YT] | 14

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 β€” true motorsport fans will still spot the clues!

πŸ’¬ Drop your guess in the comments below β€” no Google cheating πŸ˜‰
We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow!

#motorsportquiz, #f1history, #circuitsofthepast

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 17

Circuits of the past

Poll Time 🏁

Which corner should be next in our Iconic Corners series? πŸ€”

1️⃣ MontlhΓ©ry Banking – France
2️⃣ Scheivlak – Zandvoort, Netherlands
3️⃣ Signes – Paul Ricard, France
4️⃣ Another corner (tell me in the comments!)

πŸ‘‡ Vote now β€” and don’t forget to explain why you chose that one in the comments!

πŸŽ₯ Missed any episodes? Watch the full Iconic Corners playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg7XY...

#f1history, #iconiccorners, #racinglegends

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 12

Circuits of the past

πŸ—³οΈ Sunday Night Poll!

After today’s United States Grand Prix at COTA, which part of the track impressed you the most? πŸŽοΈπŸ’¨

Watch the video for all the insights: πŸŽ₯ https://youtu.be/HpY4cHkThvM

Photos by Red Bull Media House

Cast your vote and let us know what made COTA 2025 so memorable! πŸ‘‡

#USAGP #F1 #COTA

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 6

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 β€” true motorsport fans will still spot the clues!

πŸ’¬ Drop your guess in the comments below β€” no Google cheating πŸ˜‰
We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow!

#motorsportquiz, #f1history, #circuitsofthepast

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 23

Circuits of the past

πŸ—³οΈ Poll Time!

Is Circuit of the Americas (COTA) truly a modern F1 classic, or just a patchwork of ideas borrowed from other circuits? πŸ€”

Watch the video for context: πŸŽ₯ https://youtu.be/HpY4cHkThvM

Cast your vote and let us know what you think! πŸ‘‡

#USAGP #F1 #COTA

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 9

Circuits of the past

🏎️ Circuit of the Americas – Iconic or Imitation? 🏁

Is COTA truly a modern F1 classic, or just a patchwork of ideas borrowed from other circuits? πŸ€”

From the dramatic Turn 1 climb to corners inspired by Silverstone, Istanbul, and Hockenheim, COTA challenges both drivers and cars like no other track. Discover the design philosophy, iconic races, and unforgettable F1 moments that have made this Texas circuit a must-see.

Watch the video and decide for yourself: does COTA deserve its place among the F1 legends, or is it mainly a clever mix of inspiration?

πŸŽ₯ Watch now!

#CircuitOfTheAmericas #USAGP #F1

1 month ago | [YT] | 8

Circuits of the past

πŸŽ‰ On this day in 2003, it all began! What started as a small MSN group has grown into the β€œCircuits of the Past” project we know today. From passionate discussions to incredible videos capturing the history of motorsport, it’s been an amazing journey.

Check out our 20-year anniversary video from 2 years ago and celebrate the milestones with us πŸŽ₯

Here’s to keeping the spirit of historic circuits alive for many more years! 🏁✨

#circuits #motorsport #historicracing #racinghistory #f1history #motorsportlovers #vintagecircuits #racingcommunity #anniversary

1 month ago | [YT] | 16