Autódromo Velo Città is a 3.443 km (2.139 mi) motor racing circuit that is located on a private property in the municipality of Mogi Guaçu, São Paulo, Brazil, about 180 km (110 mi) north of the state capital São Paulo.
| Location | Mogi Guaçu, São Paulo, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 |
| Coordinates | 22°17′20″S 46°50′54″W / 22.28889°S 46.84833°W |
| FIA Grade | 3 |
| Operator | FREC Empreendimentos Imobiliários |
| Broke ground | 2010 |
| Opened | 16 June 2012 |
| Major events | Current: TCR South America (2022–present) Stock Car Pro Series (2017–present) Porsche Cup Brasil (2015–2019, 2021–present) Former: NASCAR Brasil (2017–2023) Fórmula Academy Sudamericana (2018) F3 Brasil (2017) |
| Website | http://www.autodromovelocitta.com.br |
| Alternative Full Circuit (2015–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 3.443 km (2.139 miles) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Race lap record | 1:20.142 ( Guilherme Samaia, Dallara F309, 2017, F3) |
| Full Circuit (2012–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 3.493 km (2.170 miles) |
| Turns | 13 |
| West Circuit (2012–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 1.420 km (0.882 miles) |
| Turns | 7 |
| East Circuit (2012–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 1.830 km (1.137 miles) |
| Turns | 10 |
| East Circuit with "H" Loop (2012–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.090 km (1.299 miles) |
| Turns | 13 |
With a focus on competitions and closed events such as track days, test drives, press conferences and driving courses, the race track has hosted numerous events since its inauguration, among them: 1000 Brazilian Historic Miles, 500Km de São Paulo,[1] Classic Cup, Porsche GT3 Cup Brasil,[2] Lancer Cup,[3] several releases from the automotive industry such as Suzuki, Bentley, Pirelli, Michelin, Continental Tires, Mitsubishi Motors,[4] Mini, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz,[5] Audi, BMW, Renault, Nissan, Ferrari,[6] Peugeot, Fiat, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Ford, Honda, Yamaha, Triumph and many others.[7]
History
editIn June 2012, the site was approved by the CBA.[8] Then, the project and the plans were sent to the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile). The material underwent a computerized evaluation that verified the basic items. With the validation of the system, Velo Città received a visit from an inspector, who attested it to be able to receive international competitions in Touring and GT racing, in October 2013.[9]
In 2014, the paddock on the pits was opened,[10] with the capacity to receive around 500 VIP guests with the most privileged view of the track and also the race steering tower.[11] In March 2015, the new Capirinha and Ferradura curves were inaugurated, making the circuit more challenging and faster in professional competition events. In 2015, the 2.500 km (1.553 mi) offroad track and 18 obstacles were prepared to show what a 4x4 vehicle or a bigtrail motorcycle is capable of facing.[12]
In April 2017, Velo Città hosted three simultaneous events: Mitsubishi Motorsports, Mitsubishi Outdoor and the Mitsubishi Cup.[13] In August of that year, the first race of the largest category of Brazilian motorsport was held, the Stock Car.[14][15] Along with it, the Mercedes-Benz Challenge and Copa Petrobrás de Marcas category completed the program, which could be checked closely by the public, who attended the event in a grandstand built especially for the occasion. In September 2018, it had its second Stock Car race in Mogi Guaçu.[16] In 2019, important races took place on the track, including the third race of Stock Car[17][18] and the Old Stock Race in celebration of the category's 40th anniversary.[19]
Layouts
editWith 13 curves,[20] 15 signaling posts, 8 boxes, the main route, known as the Complete External Circuit, is 3.443 km (2.139 mi) long, with a 45 m (148 ft) difference in height. It is not a high track, with most medium and low speed curves. There is also the option to use the West Circuit (Circuito Oeste),[21] with 1.420 km (0.882 mi) in length, the East Circuit (Circuito Oeste) at 1.830 km (1.137 mi) or the East Circuit with the "H" leg (Circuito Leste com "H" ), totaling 2.090 km (1.299 mi).
Lap records
editAs of June 2024, the fastest official lap records at the Autódromo Velo Città are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Full Circuit: 3.443 km (2015–present)[22] | ||||
| Formula 3 | 1:20.142[23] | Guilherme Samaia | Dallara F309 | 2017 Velo Città Formula 3 Brasil round |
| Formula 4 | 1:25.724[24] | Matheus Comparatto | Tatuus F4-T421 | 2023 Velo Città F4 Brasil round |
| Porsche Carrera Cup | 1:28.501[25] | Gabriel Casagrande | Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 Cup | 2020 Velo Città Porsche Cup Brasil Endurance round |
| Stock Car Brasil | 1:29.726[26] | Lucas Foresti | Chevrolet Cruze Stock Car | 2019 2nd Velo Città Stock Car Brasil round |
| TCR Touring Car | 1:33.081[27] | Raphael Reis | CUPRA León Competición TCR | 2022 Velo Città TCR South America round |
| Stock Series | 1:33.872[28] | Enzo Bedani | Chevrolet Cruze JL-G12 | 2024 Velo Città Stock Series round |
| Formula Renault 1.6 | 1:34.582[29] | Enzo Bortoleto | Signatech FR 1.6 | 2018 Velo Città Formula Academy Sudamericana round |
| NASCAR Brasil | 1:40.438[30] | Vitor Genz | Ford Mustang NASCAR Brasil | 2023 Velo Città NASCAR Brasil round |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ *Carros e Corridas (23 September 2017). "Equipe Boteco disputa mais uma edição dos 500 Km de São Paulo" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *O Popular (1 June 2019). "Hoje, Mogi Guaçu sedia etapa da Porsche Cup no Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ *Portal Guaçuano (25 April 2015). "Com nova opção de traçado, Autódromo Velo Città recebe a segunda etapa da Lancer Cup neste sábado" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *Quatro Rodas (23 March 2018). "Dia do 4×4: Velo Città recebe primeira etapa dos ralis Mitsubishi" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *Banco Mercedes-Benz (23 October 2018). "AMG Performance Tour acontece no Autódromo Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ *Motor Grid Brasil. "Ferrari Driving Experiencie" (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 23 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ *Bikemagazine (30 August 2017). "Dentro do pelotão da Bike Series no autódromo Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *Stock Car. "HISTÓRIA" (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 23 October 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *JC Estadão (24 October 2013). "Autódromo Velo Città ganha selo da FIA" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *O Regional (21 September 2018). "VELO CITTÀ PROPORCIONA CONFORTO PARA PÚBLICO QUE ACOMPANHA A STOCK CAR" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *O Polo. "Autódromo Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ *Tribuna do Norte (26 June 2015). "Mitsubishi inaugura pista off-road no Autódromo Velo Città". Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *Federação de Automobilismo de São Paulo (22 March 2017). "AUTÓDROMO VELO CITTÀ RECEBE TRÊS EVENTOS OFF-ROAD SIMULTÂNEOS NO DIA 1º DE ABRIL" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *Motorsport.com (7 August 2017). "Grid Girls: Velo Città recebe modelos pela 1ª vez" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *Motorsport.com (6 August 2017). "Piloto da Shell se surpreendeu com vitória na segunda corrida após problemas na prova de abertura da rodada dupla no Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *Globo Esporte.com (21 September 2018). "Palco da Stock pela 2ª vez, Velo Città ainda é motivo de estudo para pilotos e equipes" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *Gazeta Esportiva (5 May 2019). "Thiago Camilo vence primeira corrida da Stock Car em Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *Gazeta de Barão (19 April 2019). "Stock Car faz primeira rodada dupla em formato de dois dias no autódromo Velo Città em Mogi Guaçu" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *Old Stock Race (5 May 2019). "Prova histórica e grid de respeito no Autódromo Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *Magic Web Design (21 August 2012). "5ª etapa da Driver Cup, no Autódromo Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ *Comprecar (13 May 2017). "Rallycross cria espetáculo inédito no Autódromo Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ "Velocittà - Racing Circuits". RacingCircuits.info. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ "2017 Porsche Imperio GT3 Cup - 3a Etapa - F3 Brasil - Corrida 1". 3 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Velocittà, 3 a 6 de agosto de 2023 - 3a Etapa - F4 Brazilian - 3a Prova" (PDF). 6 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "2020 Porsche Cup Brasil Endurance Velo Città". 20 September 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ "2019 Stock Car Pro Series Mogi Guaçu 2 (Race 2)". 10 November 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ "TCR SA 2022 » Autódromo Velo Città Round 1 Results". 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "Velocittà, 28 a 30 de junho de 2024 - 3a Etapa - Stock Series - 2a Prova" (PDF). 30 June 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "2018 Resultados, Fecha 4, Mogi Guaçu - Carrera 1". 14 October 2018. Archived from the original on 27 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "2023 NASCAR BR / Gold Classic e Turismo - Autódromo Velo Città - NASCAR Brasil Corrida 3 Results". 10 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
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