Råbelövsbanan was former racing circuit in Kristianstad, Scania, Sweden. The circuit is located 5 km (3.1 mi) from Kristianstad and 100 km (62 mi) from Malmö. The circuit had length of 6.537 km (4.062 mi) and width of 6–8 m (20–26 ft). The circuit was named after the Råbelöv Castle.[1]
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| Location | Kristianstad, Scania, Sweden |
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Coordinates | 56°04′46″N 14°10′05″E / 56.07944°N 14.16806°E |
| Opened | 14 September 1952 |
| Closed | 17 September 1961 |
| Major events | Grand Prix motorcycle racing Swedish motorcycle Grand Prix (1959, 1961) World Sportscar Championship Swedish Grand Prix (1956–1957) |
| Full Circuit (1952–1961) | |
| Length | 6.537 km (4.062 miles) |
| Turns | 10 |
| Race lap record | 2:20.900 ( Jean Behra, Maserati 450S, 1957, Sports car racing) |
History
The circuit was opened on 14 September 1952.[2] It hosted World Sportscar Championship in 1956–1957, and Grand Prix motorcycle racing races in 1959 and 1961. Besides the world championship races, the circuit also hosted Skåneloppet motorcycle races between 1952 and 1956.[2]
After the 1961 Swedish motorcycle Grand Prix, the circuit was closed and no races were held.
Winners
World Sportscar Championship
| Year | Date | Winning Drivers | Winning Team | Winning Car | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | August 12 |  Phil Hill Maurice Trintignant |  Scuderia Ferrari | Ferrari 290 MM | Report |
| 1957 | August 8 | Jean Behra Stirling Moss | Officine Alfieri Maserati | Maserati 450S | Report |
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
| Year | Date | 125cc | 250cc | 350cc | 500cc | Report | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider | Manufacturer | Rider | Manufacturer | Rider | Manufacturer | Rider | Manufacturer | |||
| 1959 | July 26 | Tarquinio Provini | MV Agusta |  Gary Hocking |  MZ | John Surtees | MV Agusta |  Bob Brown † | Norton † | Report |
| 1961 | September 17 |  Luigi Taveri |  Honda | Mike Hailwood | Honda |  František Šťastný | Jawa | Gary Hocking | MV Agusta | Report |
† Race did not count towards the World Championship.
Lap records
The official race lap records at the Rabelövsbanan are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix Circuit (1951–1961): 6.537 km | ||||
| Sports car racing | 2:20.900[2][3] | Jean Behra | Maserati 450S | 1957 Swedish Grand Prix |
| 500cc | 2:22.300 | Gary Hocking | MV Agusta 500 4C | 1961 Swedish motorcycle Grand Prix |
| 250cc | 2:31.000 | Jim Redman | Honda RC162 | 1961 Swedish motorcycle Grand Prix |
| 350cc | 2:36.500 | John Surtees | MV Agusta 350 4C | 1959 Swedish motorcycle Grand Prix |
| 125cc | 2:49.600 | Luigi Taveri | Honda 2RC143 | 1961 Swedish motorcycle Grand Prix |