The Rhodesian Grand Prix was an open-wheel

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held in the 1960s and 70s, most often as a round of the

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. During that time it played host to wide variety of racing cars, Formula One, Formula 5000, Formula Two, Formula Atlantic as well as locally created racing cars. Originally held on an airfield circuit in Belvedere, Salisbury, the race moved to another airfield circuit, the

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for ten years. In 1971 the race moved to the purpose-built facility, the

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in Bulawayo before moving to its final home at

Donnybrook Raceway The Donnybrook Raceway was a motor racing circuit in Harare. The circuit held the Rhodesian Grand Prix in 1974 and 1976. The circuit was opened in April 1974. The circuit is still active, and it was resurfaced in 2016. References

Harare ...

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. Rhodesian driver John Love was the most accomplished, winning the race six times between 1963 and 1972.

Winners of the Rhodesian Grand Prix

References

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Recurring sporting events established in 1960