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.

Autódromo Juan Manuel Fangio
Full Circuit with Chicane (1972–present)
LocationBalcarce, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Time zoneUTC-03:00
Coordinates37°52′58.9″S 58°16′1.4″W
Opened16 January 1972 (1972-01-16)
Major eventsFormer:
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)
Length4.592 km (2.853 miles)
Turns19
Race lap record1:46.305[1] (Argentina Omar Martínez, Ford Falcon, 2010, TC)
Full Circuit (1972–present)
Length4.522 km (2.810 miles)
Turns16

The track was named after Argentine racing legend, Juan Manuel Fangio, who was born in Balcarce.

View of Autodromo JM Fangio

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