The airfield was closed in December 1945 to become a motor racing circuit, in the early 1950s three Formula 1 races were held there (the Cornwall MRC Formula 1 Races) including the first success for the Lotus marque.
The airfield was closed in December 1945 to become a motor racing circuit, known as Davidstow Circuit. In the early 1950s three Formula 1 races were held there (the Cornwall MRC Formula 1 Races) including the first success for the Lotus marque.