First Cars on the Track : 1954
Photo © 2005 David Neat

The following 28 photos were captured by David Neat, one of the original designers of Aintree's historic Grand Prix Track.  Aintree holds the honour of being the first purpose built Grand Prix Track in the UK.  The track was opened in 1954 and the first Grand Prix run in 1955. Scroll left or right to browse the thumbnails and click on each thumbnail to open its larger version.

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Bechers Bend

Film 1 - Photo 1 (note the Cottage Homes clock tower in the background that is still there in 2005)