As far as I remember,paddock was much the same as it is now except they have taken the bump out at the bottom of the bend,the run off area was virtualy non existant.If you put one wheel on the outer edge you where on the grass and into the bank,or up and through the advertising sign at the top
of the banking,(more than one driver has done that)
,but now you can go over the outer line and still bring the car back,one bend I love and so good if you get it right.