The original circuit, established in 1934, was a 24.461 km (15.199 mi) layout utilizing public streets through populated districts. The start/finish straight was positioned along the seashore. From there, the course navigated three fast corners before turning onto what is now Molteno Drive. It continued east into West Bank Village via Strand Street, turned north on Bank Street, and then west on Military Road, passing through the Fort Glamorgan and Gately areas. Near Woodbrook and Greenfields, Military Road became Settlers Way. The track traversed the area where East London Airport was later built before turning south onto Prince George Street, returning to the main straight through a series of technical turns and a hairpin.
In 1936, the layout was shortened to 18.619 km (11.569 mi). This version bypassed a portion of the original route by using Potters Pass to head north and rejoin the circuit at the start of Settlers Way. This configuration hosted international races until World War II halted competition.
In 1959, a modern 3.920 km (2.436 mi) permanent circuit was opened to meet Formula One regulations. This boomerang-shaped layout was built into a natural bowl, creating a seaside amphitheatre with nine corners, mostly right-hand turns. It incorporated sections of the earlier 1930s circuits, including an 0.8 km pit straight that ended at the sweeping Potters Pass Curve. One section of the track, known as Butts Bend, was noted for its proximity to a rifle range.
The venue hosted the South African Grand Prix from 1934 to 1939 and again from 1960 to 1966. The 1960s era included five Formula One World Championship rounds (1960, 1962, 1963, 1965, and 1966). Notable events include the 1962 race, where Graham Hill clinched the World Championship, and the final 1966 Formula One race, won by Jack Brabham in a Brabham-Repco BT19.
By 1967, the circuit was deemed too small for the increasing speeds of contemporary Formula One cars, and the Grand Prix moved to Kyalami. The fastest official Formula One lap at the circuit remains a 1:25.200 set by Brabham in 1966, while the overall race lap record on the modern layout is a 1:24.300 set by John Love in a Lotus 49 during the 1968 Border 100.
Operated by the Border Motorsport Club, the Prince George Circuit remains active today. It continues to host national and regional motorsport events, including touring car racing and club championships.
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