Oliver's Mount facts for kids
Oliver's Mount Track Layout
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| Location | North Yorkshire, England |
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| Coordinates | 54°15′47″N 0°24′18″W / 54.263°N 0.405°W |
| Opened | 1946 |
| Major events | Formula III |
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| Length | 2.41 mi (3.88 km) |
| Race lap record | 2:18.6 (Cliff Allison, Cooper-Norton, 1955, Formula III) |
Oliver's Mount is a famous hill in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It's a great place to visit because it has amazing views of the town. You can also find a special monument there that remembers soldiers who died in wars.
This area is mostly known for its exciting motorcycle races. But did you know that cars have raced here too? That happened twice, in 1955 and 1956. The very first motorcycle race at Oliver's Mount was held in 1946. Today, it still hosts motorcycle races, car rallies, and car hill-climb events.
Oliver's Mount also hosted a new music festival for families in 2012. This festival was called 'Future Of Music - Oliver's Mount Festival'. It celebrated local and new music. The 'Auto 66' racing club and 'Red Cherry Music' helped organize it.
In 2016, Oliver's Mount was part of a big cycling race called the Tour de Yorkshire. It was the final climb for the third stage of the race. The hill is also home to a broadcasting tower. This tower sends TV and radio signals to Scarborough and the areas nearby.
The name Oliver's Mount comes from Oliver Cromwell. People used to think he placed guns there during the Civil War. However, there is no proof that Cromwell ever visited Scarborough. The name has been used since at least 1804. Before that, the hill was called Weaponness.
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Exciting Races at Oliver's Mount
The race track at Oliver's Mount is a special kind of circuit. It uses public roads that are very twisty! This track has been used for motorcycle and rally events for many years. Famous motorcycle racers like Barry Sheene have competed here. Sometimes, as many as 58,000 people come to watch the races!
Oliver's Mount is the only street circuit in England. This means it's the only place where races happen on normal roads that are closed for the event. Throughout the year, it hosts four big weekends of motorcycle road racing. There are also many hill climb challenges.
Some of the most popular races include the Ian Watson Spring Road Races and the Barry Sheene Classic Road Races. There are also the Cock o' the North Road Races and The Gold Cup. These events bring riders and fans from all over the British Isles.
The races are organized by the Auto 66 club. They attract many top riders from the road racing world. These include Dean Harrison, Ian Hutchinson, Guy Martin, Ryan Farquhar, Ian Lougher, John McGuinness, and William Dunlop. Sidecar racer Nick Crowe also races here.
The circuit itself is about 2.43 miles (3.91 km) long. It's known as a very technical and twisty track. Riders need a lot of skill and bravery to race on it.
Oliver's Mount still holds motorcycle, car rally, and car-hill climb events. Two special Formula III car races were held here in 1955 and 1956.
In 2018, races at Oliver's Mount were cancelled because of safety worries. No racing happened that year. After this, new people took over running the events. The council gave a lease to GrantRoberts Ltd. This company was later renamed Oliver’s Mount Racing Ltd. It is led by former racers Mick Grant and Eddie Roberts. With help from Scarborough Borough Council, the venue now hosts two main events each year. These are the Barry Sheene Classic and the Gold Cup.
Formula III Car Races
Here are the winners of the Formula III car races held at Oliver's Mount:
| Year | Date | Event | Winning driver | Winning constructor |
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| 1955 | July | Formula III |  Cliff Allison |
Cooper-Norton |
| 1956 | July | Formula III | Tom Dickson |
Cooper-Norton |
British Superbike Championship Races
Here are some of the winners from the British Superbike Championship races at Oliver's Mount:
| Year | Race | Rider | Manufacturer |
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| 1987 | 1987 ACU Shell Oils Superbike Championship Rd.7 |  Roger Marshall |
1100cc Suzuki |
| 1988 | 1988 ACU Shell Oils TT F1 British Championship Rd.8 | Jamie Whitham |
750cc Suzuki |
The Oliver's Mount Transmitting Station
Oliver's Mount is also home to a tall tower called a transmitting station. This tower is very important because it sends out TV and radio signals. It helps people in Scarborough and nearby areas get their favorite shows and music.
 Location in North Yorkshire
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| Mast height | 41 metres (135 ft) |
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| Coordinates | 54°16′03″N 0°24′16″W / 54.267383°N 0.404440°W |
| BBC region | BBC Yorkshire |
| ITV region | ITV Yorkshire |
| Local TV service | That's North Yorkshire |
This station broadcasts many different radio and TV services. It makes sure that homes in the area can receive clear signals for their entertainment and news.
