Localised Industrial Region - Motorsport Valley Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Motorsport Valley located? Why is it located here?
A
In between Northampton and Oxford.
It’s located here because it is near several very major universities in the UK, so talented engineers can get a job within Motorsport Valley at some of the most prestigious performance car companies in the world after they have finished university.
2
Q
How many people are employed at Motorsport Valley?
A
40,000
3
Q
What percentage of the world’s high performance engineering takes place at Motorsport Valley?
A
80%
4
Q
What percentage of the £6 billion sales exceeded are exports?
A
65%
5
Q
How many companies in the area are associated in some way with Formula 1?
A
4500!
