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5 unusual facts about Castle Combe


Aston Martin DP212

In 1973 the project car returned to motor racing and won twice at Silverstone, and once at Castle Combe, all with Salmon at the wheel.

British Superkart Championship

The karts race on full size British circuits such as Pembrey, Silverstone, Bishopscourt (Northern Ireland), Castle Combe, Darley Moor, Snetterton and Croft, Cadwell Park, Thruxton, Donington Park, Oulton Park along with the 31st running of the MSA British Superkart Grand Prix at Cadwell Park.

Castle Combe

Throughout September 2010, the village was used as a key filming location for Steven Spielberg's production of War Horse.

Castle Combe Castle

Castle Combe Castle stood to the north of the village of Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England.

English words without vowels

However, it is, in literary English, nearly always spelled combe (as in Ilfracombe and Castle Combe), coomb (as in J. R. R. Tolkien) or comb (as in Alfred, Lord Tennyson).


2010 British Formula Ford season

Castle Combe was a stand-alone event for the series, held mid-season.

The other Grand Prix Shootout winner, Dani Domit finished third in the championship, taking a double win at Zandvoort before leaving the championship after the following round at Castle Combe.

2012 Mini 7 Racing Club season

The 2012 Mini 7 Racing Club season will consist of twelve rounds over seven events including returns to Oulton Park and Castle Combe.


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