When was the Birmingham Super Prix?

1986
The Super Prix was held from 1986 to 1990, and although there were races within other car classifications, the main race was part of the FIA Formula 3000 Championship. This photograph shows the part of the race along Belgrave Middleway and around the roundabout at Haden Circus.

Why did Birmingham Super Prix end?

As a result of the delayed F3000 race, the BTCC race (British Touring Car Championship) and other support races were cancelled due to the time limit imposed by the Road Race Bill.

When was f1 in Birmingham?

Would you like to take a trip around mainland Britain’s only open wheel street circuit? Well you can in Birmingham, where the UK’s answer to Monaco Grand Prix was held for 5 consecutive years between 1986 and 1990.

Where is the start of the Birmingham Superprix?

The Birmingham SuperPrix circuit was laid down on public roads, just to the south of Birmingham City Centre. Slightly unusually the circuit ran anticlockwise. The start-finish straight was in the southbound lane of Bristol Street, the A38 road.

Why was the Birmingham Superprix F3000 race cancelled?

As a result of the delayed F3000 race, the BTCC race (British Touring Car Championship) and other support races were cancelled due to the time limit imposed by the Road Race Bill. The F3000 race at the Birmingham Superprix, held over August 27th and 28th, was just as sunny as the two previous ones, there was a carnival atmosphere.

Who was the winner of the Birmingham Superprix in 1990?

The 1990 race, held over August 26 – 27, would prove to be the last staging of the event. The F3000 race was won by Eric van de Poele, with polesitter Apicella retiring from the race. Only 11 of the 30 entrants finishing the race.

How much does it cost to stage Superprix race?

Overall, it is said that the staging of all the races cost the tax payer £5,000,000. There have been recent calls for a revival of the Superprix and it would be great for Birmingham to take those calls seriously.