Skarpnäck Airfield
Skarpnäck Airfield (Swedish: Skarpnäcks Flygfält) was an airfield on Skarpnäcksfältet, a subdistrict of Skarpnäck borough, Stockholm, Sweden. It was mostly used for gliding, and was closed in 1980. Apartment buildings were built at the site in the following years.[1]
The airport was used as an auto racing circuit for the 1948 Stockholm Grand Prix, a Formula Two race, and the following year the Swedish Summer Grand Prix was held here. Automobile Racing were arranged the following years as well.
Lap Records
[edit]The official race lap records at Skarpnäck Airfield are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Circuit (1952–1955): 1.700 km[2] | |||||
| Formula Two | 0:59.800[3] | Rodney Nuckey | Cooper T23 | 1953 Skarpnäcksloppet | |
| Original Circuit (1948–1951): 3.000 km[2] | |||||
| Formula Two | 1:59.000[4] | Raymond Sommer | Ferrari 166 F2 | 1948 Stockholm Grand Prix | |
See also
[edit]Sources
[edit]- ^ "Skarpnäck". Svensk Flyghistorisk Förening. Retrieved 2010-08-02.
- ^ a b "Skarpnäck". Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ "1953 Skarpnäcksloppet". Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ "1948 Stockholm Grand Prix". Retrieved 1 November 2022.
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