Angola used to run races on a permanent road course, named Autódromo de Benguela located on Praia Morena beach in Angola. Today's racing is held on a street circuit...
Originally, touring cars and club class machinery ran around the town of Benguela, but it was in May 1972 that the 4-kilometre long permanent circuit was opened.
However, various economic and political problems had kept the facility virtually abandoned for the most part over the next nearly 30 years.
A street race was held earlier this year. The onboard footage was recorded from the cockpit of a Radical SR8LM. Note the serious lack of protection for the spectators and race officials. Even the palm trees are left unprotected, almost waiting for the race car to leave the track...
Originally, touring cars and club class machinery ran around the town of Benguela, but it was in May 1972 that the 4-kilometre long permanent circuit was opened.
However, various economic and political problems had kept the facility virtually abandoned for the most part over the next nearly 30 years.
A street race was held earlier this year. The onboard footage was recorded from the cockpit of a Radical SR8LM. Note the serious lack of protection for the spectators and race officials. Even the palm trees are left unprotected, almost waiting for the race car to leave the track...