Autódromo Juan Manuel Fangio
Autódromo Juan Manuel Fangio is a 4.592 km (2.853 mi) motorsports circuit located near Balcarce, Argentina. It has hosted events in the Turismo Carretera series. The 2011 race saw tragedy as young Argentine Guido Falaschi was fatally injured in a multi-car crash.
Location | Balcarce, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
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Time zone | UTC-03:00 |
Coordinates | 37°52′58.9″S 58°16′1.4″W |
Opened | 16 January 1972 |
Major events | Former: Turismo Carretera (1984–2002, 2004–2011) Top Race V6 (1998, 2000, 2005–2007) Turismo Nacional (1973–1974, 1977, 1979, 1983, 1985, 1996, 1998, 2001) TC2000 (1982–1984, 1986, 1988, 1990) |
Full Circuit with Chicane (1972–present) | |
Length | 4.592 km (2.853 miles) |
Turns | 19 |
Race lap record | 1:46.305[1] ( Omar Martínez, Ford Falcon, 2010, TC) |
Full Circuit (1972–present) | |
Length | 4.522 km (2.810 miles) |
Turns | 16 |
The track was named after Argentine racing legend, Juan Manuel Fangio, who was born in Balcarce.
References
- "2010 Turismo Carretera Gran Premio Balcarce". Retrieved 3 August 2023.
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