where is the bridgehampton race course

Bridgehampton Race Circuit was a race track located near Sag Harbor, New York, United States. The circuit opened in 1957, following a series of road races held from 1949 until 1953.

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What is the history of the Bridgehampton Road Race?

Jun 27, 2015 · Built in 1957 the Bridgehampton Race Circuit was located in the heart of the Hamptons on Long Island NY. It was in operation until 1997 when ever growing public displeasure with the track caused it to be converted to a golf course.

When did Bridgehampton F1 track close to the public?

The 9-hole "Bridgehampton" course at the The Bridgehampton Club facility in Bridgehampton, New York features 2,846 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35. The course rating is 67.8 and it has a slope rating of 122.

What is Bridgehampton famous for?

The Bridgehampton Race Circuit -- as revered a piece of asphalt as any in the States -- was to become a giant condominium complex. Springing into action, the group repaired to Bobby Van’s, a darkened watering hole to plan a counterstrike. (Above) BRHG co-founder Peter Klebnikov (center) with the Dead End Kids, circa 1984.

What happened to the Can-Am in Bridgehampton?

Bridgehampton Raceway. See also Bridgehampton Public Road Circuit. 29/09/ 1957. 01/06/ 1958. 02/08/ 1958. 1959. 31/05/ 1959. 20/09/ 1959. 29/05/ 1960.

BRIDGEHAMPTON - THE DUST AND THE GLORY

It stood at the pinnacle of American car racing during the golden age of the sport in the 50s and 60s. They called it “The Bridge” and mostly they loved and feared the place.

Bridgehampton Race Circuit in active times (click for larger image)

It is with sadness that the Bridgehampton Racing Heritage Group announces the death of our co-founder Guy Ladd Frost on March 14, 2019, at the age of 85. Architect, preservationist, and well-known motorsports enthusiast, Guy was the prime mover behin … CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Track Facts

Elevation: 100 to 200 feet Latitude: 40.979347 Longitude: -72.340293 Time zone: EST/EDT (-0500/-0400)

Historical Note

Public roads in the Bridgehampton area were used for races in the periods 1915-1921 and 1949-1953. After the tragic accident at Watkins Glen in 1952 Watkins Glen Grand Prix, racing on state maintained roadways in New York came to an end. The Town of Bridgehampton began searching for a new site, and located a parcel near Sag Harbor.

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Getting There

Take the Long Island Expressway east. Leave the LIE at Exit 70, and turn South (right). Follow this road until it comes to a T with Route 27 (the Sunrise Highway.) Turn East (left) on the Sunrise Highway and travel on it for quite a long time; at the T (Car dealers all about) keep to the left to remain on Route 27.

The Bridge

REMOVE OLD TRACK FOLDER FIRST! DO NOT OVERWRITE! This is a complete rebuild of Bridgehampton...

Bridge 1.1

Well 1.0 was supposed to be it but I had to fix a few things. While I was at it I added and...

Bridge 1.0

Well here it is the big 1.0! !!!! YOU MUST DELETE THE OLD FOLDER BEFORE INSTALLING 1.0 ...

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