Zandvoort And Its Layouts: A (Not Very) Brief History

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  • Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
  • Holy crap, I'm back. Again.
    Let's take a dive into the history and evolution of Circuit Zandvoort.
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    INFORMATION SOURCES/FURTHER READING
    Zandvoort planning and construction: www.zandvoortvr...
    General history: www.orangehat....
    Wim Gerlach: www.motorsportm...
    1939 Street Circuit info: www.circuitsof...
    This article tells the "Paradestrasse" story, but beyond that I can find no official sources for it! forix.autosport...
    General history of Zandvoort: www.circuitsof...
    Info on 1979 chicane: www.circuitsof...
    1979 Dutch GP race report (includes (potentially biased!) preamble about chicane's construction): www.motorsport...
    Circuit layouts and 1987 proposal: www.gdecarli.it...
    Copy of WWII aerial photograph of the circuit area was purchased from Dotka Data BV at: originals.dotk...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 170

  • @SouthPawRacer
    @SouthPawRacer  Рік тому +160

    Thanks for watching all! Hope you enjoyed.
    I think I'm going somewhere I like a lot with this video. I want to do more in the same vein!

    • @kaoswylie5928
      @kaoswylie5928 Рік тому +7

      More of this would be excellent. a wonderful return!

    • @PoshPenguino
      @PoshPenguino Рік тому +8

      This video was fantastic. I have shared it in my sim racing community where Zandvoort is a firm favourite. Would love more vids like this in the future!

    • @CarsNCoasters
      @CarsNCoasters Рік тому +2

      Holy crap Rhys! This video was fantastic I loved it and this definitely should be a new serious I love exploring the obscure race track history please keep telling these stories. Also this videos so well edited I hope your back for good man and that 2023 is treating you better my man.

    • @xTwistedx2xInsanityx
      @xTwistedx2xInsanityx Рік тому +2

      Honestly ive watched all of these and the lets call it post credit bit with the overlay and music is a fantastic idea

    • @superpv
      @superpv Рік тому +1

      It's really nice to see you well! I hope things are better!

  • @adammiller011
    @adammiller011 Рік тому +97

    Rhys man, I waited until I got home from the race track to watch this video, god I wish I didn't. I hope we've got you back for good now :)

  • @jasonking679
    @jasonking679 Рік тому +47

    So interesting! The overlay and cut scenes at the end were great.

  • @erSancheh
    @erSancheh Рік тому +60

    Rhys, you've upped your game BIG TIME. I've generally really liked your content, but this? This is art. Of course, you'll upload anything you feel like, but man, this kind of content will surely make your subs fall in love. More, please? 😁
    P.S.: Glad to see you back, mate. Hope everything goes well from here on.

  • @flyingphoenix113
    @flyingphoenix113 Рік тому +21

    I would love to see this for Suzuka, Fuji, Spa, Watkins Glen, Red Bull Ring, Imola, and Charade.

  • @annadelsiena
    @annadelsiena Рік тому +32

    absolutely fantastic video Rhys, this was so good!

    • @r.l.7852
      @r.l.7852 Рік тому

      agree... thanks me dutch too... thanks for the beautiful vid!

  • @grandicellichannel
    @grandicellichannel Рік тому +6

    Man... I LOVED this little documentary, totally Zandvoort deserved one but no one dared before. My greatest props. And PLEASE!!! CONTINUE THIS "LEGENDARY CIRCUITS" DOCUS ON, I BEG YOU! ❤

  • @gosha_x86
    @gosha_x86 День тому

    First video I clicked searching for track history and it is exactly what I wanted, thanks! ) The end sequence with track layout through the years is great.

  • @yhaustein38
    @yhaustein38 Рік тому +16

    Outstanding and extremely enjoyable. I love circuit history like this, understanding how they came to be, what transformed them to what we have today, and what could have been. Spent so many hours reading up on these things, but this has brilliantly visualized the history of one of the most interesting tracks in the world. Hats off!

  • @byronlong264
    @byronlong264 Рік тому +8

    Awesome that you are back creating content! I often look back at how classic circuits have evolved over the years, and this fills that niche perfectly. I look forward to more like this. Brilliant job.

  • @smallman5509
    @smallman5509 Рік тому +4

    Your attention to detail inediting and great ways of telling the story is why I subbed to this channel many a moon ago. Exquisitely done, Southpaw ❤

  • @davonmulder8458
    @davonmulder8458 Місяць тому

    Zandvoort is an amazing track to drive on and i'm glad there are alot of trackdays there

  • @sweep4747
    @sweep4747 Рік тому +6

    Great to see you back! I feel so good calling this (and Assen) my home track

  • @alexmaggio9942
    @alexmaggio9942 Рік тому +3

    Tarzan is called the way it is because in the early stages of building of the track, the owner of the part of land that covered turn 1's territory was owned by man who refused to give it up, no matter the price, his name was indeed, Tarzan.
    In the end he did give it up.

    • @SouthPawRacer
      @SouthPawRacer  Рік тому +1

      Actually, that's just one of a few potential explanations - that's the reason why I said it was unclear.
      this page has more info: www.circuitsofthepast.com/corner-names-zandvoort-circuit/

    • @alexmaggio9942
      @alexmaggio9942 Рік тому

      @@SouthPawRacer just relying on what good ol' gramps said :D

  • @LucasDegen
    @LucasDegen Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing, I live 15 minutes away from it. 1993 was my first time on the track seeing Jos Verstappen win the Marlboro Masters. I didn't know untill now I was on the old Club circuit.

  • @minonkh
    @minonkh Рік тому +1

    It's also a beautiful track to visit as a spectator

  • @gingerbreadgirrl
    @gingerbreadgirrl Рік тому +1

    the way you made this video hits the spot just right

  •  Рік тому

    I prefer your sarcastic / ironic side but "serious video" is also pretty OK. Nice to see you again.

  • @PuncakeLena
    @PuncakeLena Рік тому

    Thanks, this was a great video to watch.
    Being Dutch, and having read the book written on the subject I'd say it matches with what I knew already, while also providing me with some extra information brought by for example the sim laps

  • @filipposstavro1233
    @filipposstavro1233 9 місяців тому

    Welcome back mate, your videos make me relax, keep up the good work, we're all glad you're ok

  • @oriolgonzalez9328
    @oriolgonzalez9328 Рік тому

    The SouthPawRacer is back and HOW, good lord that was a masterpiece!

  • @kuhpfau
    @kuhpfau Рік тому +1

    I don't usually comment on videos but I feel obliged to do it here for the sake of helping it get the visibility it deserves. Wonderful work, Rhys. The GEarth overlays in particular. Geweldig!

  • @generalguilmon6719
    @generalguilmon6719 Рік тому

    That was fun to watch! Great editing and storytelling, would love to see this type of video about more circuits.

  • @legoferrari14
    @legoferrari14 Рік тому +3

    Between you and GPLaps, you two could make a *stunning* motorsport documentary using sim-racing to support the narrative!

  • @troll666klan6
    @troll666klan6 Рік тому

    Goosh damn! It's gotta be a good day when you're treated to a new Southpaw video.

  • @nitelast
    @nitelast Рік тому

    Fantastic return to video production, definitely looking forward to more like this in the future!

  • @kaasbroodje2490
    @kaasbroodje2490 Рік тому +3

    That was beautiful! thank you for this video.

  • @f1_amr
    @f1_amr Рік тому +5

    This was an amazing video, thank you!

  • @VARGON56
    @VARGON56 Рік тому

    ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS, hope to see more at some point

  • @Cbss12
    @Cbss12 Рік тому

    Glad you are back, hope everything in life is in a better place for you now.

  • @team1machine1
    @team1machine1 5 місяців тому

    Alright 2 videos and you are my favorite youtube channel

  • @AdrianJSClark
    @AdrianJSClark Рік тому +1

    What an epic return! Awesome production here. So much information, delivered in such an enjoyable way. Loved every second of it. Thank you for putting this together and sharing with us all.

  • @soggysweatshirt
    @soggysweatshirt Рік тому

    good to see you back, and with a track form my home country amazing. great video especially the editing this video.

  • @nicololorenzon3291
    @nicololorenzon3291 Рік тому +1

    What a fantastic video! Loved the transitions and overlays. Narration always on point!

  • @550LMS
    @550LMS Рік тому +1

    Superb video, really informative.
    I grew up about as close as possible you can live to this track right at the entrance (the nearest bungalow to the entry so even beating the hotel lol), I was at the track with my little quad bike nearly every day after school, either playing on my ''own'' tracks or helping out the event companies moving their karts from the pit buildings to the track on the paddock (which as a 10 year old was great for me and my friends, and it saved the employees at least 2 hours a day...and on top of it all we got to drive in the kart races very often whenever there was a kart or two left over if the group was too small!).
    However I was never very exposed to the proper history of the track and it's been very insightful. Loved it!
    The latest rescan for iRacing is just fantastic..the SF23 on this track is a workout and a half!

  • @jdbb3gotskills
    @jdbb3gotskills Рік тому

    Zandvoort is one of my favorite tracks with this current layout

  • @alexisborden3191
    @alexisborden3191 Рік тому +1

    Banger vid, this formula of vid is definitely a winner, would love to see more in this vein. I'm just imagining all the tracks that'd make for a great video like this, Spa, Sebring, Fuji, Nurburgring, hell even street circuits, Monaco, Long Beach would both be great subjects. Anyways, well wishes and good vibes to you, your content is always a delight.

  • @Tyb53rotax
    @Tyb53rotax Рік тому +2

    Great vid man, good to have you back. You should do a video about the gold coast street circuit. Those chicanes would make an interesting subject.

  • @andrewF1life
    @andrewF1life Рік тому +1

    Wow that was brilliant. I always find it interesting how much the circuit has changed. This was probably one of the best video’s I have ever watched covering all the behind the scenes drama and decisions that lead to the changes. Definitely keep these coming. Maybe one on Interlagos in time for this year’s race?

  • @auryle
    @auryle Рік тому +2

    Awesome video Rhys! I'm really happy to call Zandvoort my home track.
    Also your pronounciation of Scheivlak was spot-on

  • @JURacing
    @JURacing 6 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed that and I will surely come back to watch more. Great work!

  • @Madaboutstuff
    @Madaboutstuff Рік тому

    Great work, appreciate your effort getting this one done. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • @McPhilen
    @McPhilen Рік тому

    He back!
    Awesome, informative video mate! Love learning about this history of racetracks.

  • @AdamsApples
    @AdamsApples Рік тому

    Brilliant video!! It felt like a tv show in quality

  • @TheAceneagles
    @TheAceneagles Рік тому

    This might be your best work to date! Love the format

  • @keihnungm2011
    @keihnungm2011 Рік тому

    amazing video, maybe your best yet - so glad you're back!

  • @rarewhiteape
    @rarewhiteape Рік тому

    Welcome back, another great video! Thanks 👍

  • @stephenrawles89
    @stephenrawles89 Рік тому

    What can I say fella "LOVE IT" definitely hope to see more of this type of deep dive into track history

  • @EvilStitch
    @EvilStitch Рік тому

    I'm really loving the in depth content on this video. You can tell a lot of work was put into it. Awesome job

  • @ian-kz3mb
    @ian-kz3mb Рік тому

    lovely stuff, glad to have you back!

  • @DJxLedesma
    @DJxLedesma Рік тому

    This is by far the best production in your channel, and it tops many other racing channels in YT, fantastic work!!

  • @MM-rg9sk
    @MM-rg9sk Рік тому

    Awesome job man, glad to see you back!

  • @AXIDNT66
    @AXIDNT66 Рік тому

    Great video, very well done in all areas and it's nice to see you back.
    I shared your concern when it was announced that F1 was returning, but was pretty relieved with what they did. It gets a bit of hate and people saying it's a bad track for racing, but I think it's a super fun track to drive. I have seen some fun races there, but I've also seen a fair share of not great races there... but I could say that about lots of tracks. I find it works best with grip cars since you don't have to worry about the aero wash.
    My AC league just raced here today so perfect timing.

  • @pedrogalan7990
    @pedrogalan7990 Рік тому

    what an awsome video, glad to see you are back.

  • @jackmeikle2700
    @jackmeikle2700 Рік тому +1

    I love every single second of your videos, I'm so happy you're able to upload again and I hope you will have a better time with it now. Also I would love to see the return of how to ruin a race track, I love those videos and your dry humour is brilliant in them. I also really enjoyed watching ATTC, loved watching you sim race and they were really entertaining videos. All the best man!

  • @WeebGilroy
    @WeebGilroy Рік тому

    Rhys raced in my rFactor league in like 2010 and at this point I consider it one of my greatest accomplishments

  • @rusheelgongulur9689
    @rusheelgongulur9689 Рік тому

    THE GOAT IS BACKKKKKKK!!!!!!!
    nice to see you Rhys

  • @EricB256
    @EricB256 Рік тому

    Thanks for making this comeback and showcasing one of the greats.

  • @tomanderson6335
    @tomanderson6335 Рік тому

    Rhys, dude...this is outstanding! Glad you're back and looking forward to the next video.

  • @MerijnvanDoorn
    @MerijnvanDoorn Рік тому

    Really good video! Love to hear this from my home track👌🏻

  • @christodejong42
    @christodejong42 Рік тому

    this was amazing please make more of these. i rewatch the suzuka video every now and then

  • @rodrigodepierola
    @rodrigodepierola Рік тому

    Great video and even better production value.

  • @robertvanderlinden2813
    @robertvanderlinden2813 Рік тому +2

    the tarzan corner is named like that becouse a farmer named tarzan at first didn't want to sell his land at that corner but avantualy gave in on the condition that the corner would be named the tarzan corner

  • @UzzyT.
    @UzzyT. Рік тому

    The end transition bits were great.

  • @andrewseamer
    @andrewseamer Рік тому

    Great to see you back!

  • @austinburchfield
    @austinburchfield Рік тому

    Incredible work, Rhys!

  • @Someyungrebel
    @Someyungrebel Рік тому

    Good to have you back

  • @Dyl_Cant
    @Dyl_Cant Рік тому

    From personal experience driving the track earlier this year at an oldtimer event, the changes made to the track are so much fun. Hugenholtz especially you have to experience in real life how deep you fall away into the banking. Feels like a rollercoaster overall

  • @TheFlual22
    @TheFlual22 Рік тому

    Wow! Love your presentation style.

  • @alsa4real
    @alsa4real Рік тому

    Happy to see u back

  • @ymeshulin
    @ymeshulin Рік тому

    Amazing presentation and flawless storytelling. Excellent job!

  • @Compendium_of_tom
    @Compendium_of_tom Рік тому

    Takes time off and comes back, smashing it out the park with possibly his best video 👍🏻 glad youre back!

  • @sofussgaardchristiansen520
    @sofussgaardchristiansen520 Рік тому

    Amazing video
    I have really been missing your videos
    Keep up the great work 🙌

  • @simeracerhead3670
    @simeracerhead3670 Рік тому

    Great video Rhys, well done!

  • @miriamatkinson789
    @miriamatkinson789 Рік тому

    Absolutely brilliant.

  • @mwoodski
    @mwoodski Рік тому

    This was so good! I cannot wait to see more like it. I'm a massive nerd about circuit history as well.

  • @WookieDrives
    @WookieDrives Рік тому

    Nice ro see you back! I really hope you this into a series. I'd love to see this treatment done to Watkins Glen, Laguna Seca, and Fuji.

  • @thehuggingsimmy1765
    @thehuggingsimmy1765 Рік тому

    That was a very nicely told story!

  • @williamharding2023
    @williamharding2023 Рік тому +2

    Rhys is back :D

  • @jonny6835
    @jonny6835 Рік тому

    Fantastic! Love videos like this!!

  • @roddyeskew3909
    @roddyeskew3909 Рік тому

    This is a really great video. A lot of history that I never knew. Thanks so much!

  • @smileyspeedster
    @smileyspeedster Рік тому

    Congrats from a Dutch racing lover on the R&D and neutrality on all the stories you did here.
    Another one of those is that the material for the straight build during the war, sold as a parade part to the Germans, was the build of the Atlantikwall, completely destroying all the buildings on the seaside, providing rubble to build it. It is litterally Zandvoort's history buried there, and driven over daily.
    In combination with later laws to not build hotels and condo's at the seaside, make's Zandvoort that weird beach place with just a single hotel (The NH next to the track) at the beach itself.

  • @jaybobo
    @jaybobo Рік тому +1

    great to see you back, loved the vid!

  • @MrD3V1L99
    @MrD3V1L99 Рік тому

    Welcome back pal! Glad to see your making videos again :) hope all is well!

  • @erwanleon6054
    @erwanleon6054 Рік тому

    What a video! Thanks man for this amazing job, keep pushing!

  • @mrcage5317
    @mrcage5317 Рік тому

    great video! I'd love to see more!

  • @GreenHornet553
    @GreenHornet553 Рік тому

    Excellent video Southpaw Racer. Love this format of video. Hope that you continue to make more like it. It would be cool if you did a video on the history of Suzuka.

  • @kiirisz
    @kiirisz Рік тому

    welcome back!! good video

  • @glockmat
    @glockmat Рік тому

    Talk about a Marvelous video

  • @richyasi7424
    @richyasi7424 Рік тому

    Great job on this!

  • @PoshPenguino
    @PoshPenguino Рік тому

    Great to have you back Rhys!

  • @markfarebrother8389
    @markfarebrother8389 Рік тому +1

    Welcome back man, I've missed you :)

  • @HughMessenger
    @HughMessenger Рік тому

    Welcome back!

  • @stephenoxf
    @stephenoxf Рік тому +1

    This content is incredible. I think, with a better (or, perhaps closer) microphone, this could be some of the best stuff you can find on UA-cam.

  • @datcattho9494
    @datcattho9494 Рік тому

    superb video mate!

  • @dddsss376
    @dddsss376 Рік тому

    Hey Nice to her from you again keep it up!

  • @MrSparkefrostie
    @MrSparkefrostie 9 місяців тому

    On the cancelled track then could've run 2 race at the same time, either splitting in the middle or inner as outer, would be really great to get a modder to pull it off

  • @derosiflo6524
    @derosiflo6524 Рік тому

    Welcome back mate!
    Also would you consider doing like mini episodes with other racetracks where there isn't that much to talk about?
    Cheers from Austria

  • @fiftyin07
    @fiftyin07 10 місяців тому

    We need more Super Serious Track Guides! Miami and Vegas perhaps?

  • @matthy31
    @matthy31 Рік тому

    Welcome back! :)