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| Autódromo Internacional de Curitiba | |
| Location | Av. Iraí, nº 16, Pinhais, Paraná (state), Brazil |
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| Active from | N/A - present |
| Major events | World Series by Nissan, World Touring Car Championship, TC2000, Stock Car Brasil, Fórmula Truck, South American Formula Three |
| Surface | N/A |
| Length | 2.296 mi (3.695 km) |
| Turns | 11 (7 right, 4 left) |
| Lap record | 1:09.772 (André Couto, Vergani Racing, 2002, World Series by Nissan, class) |
The Autódromo Internacional de Curitiba is located in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba, in the city of Pinhais.
Regularly receives evidence of various categories of national speed as Stock Car, Formula Truck, CNG Tourism Cup,Pick Up Racing, Drag Race Paranaense Championship, Maserati Trophy, the Paranaense Championship Grand Prix. Tourism Cup I, Cup Tourism, Tourism Cup N and other promotional events.
With the completion of a stage of the World Championship Touring Car in 2006, the Autódromo Internacional de Curitiba becomes known worldwide and starts to attract more automobile events to the city.
History[]
The construction of the racetrack was initiated in 1965 and completed in 1967 as a circuit oval curves 3 and 2.7 km in length, when the first competitions were held motoring, motorcycling and cycling. At that time, the circuit was called Autódromo de Pinhais.
Characteristics[]
It is the most modern Brazilian circuit with improved structure after Interlagos. In its current configuration, the circuit meets the standards of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and is approved by the Brazilian Automobile Confederation (CBA) and can host competitions in various categories of motorsport, including the popular drag race. Because of its infrastructure and security, it is rated as one of the best race tracks in the world.
Entire length of the track is 15 meters wide.
Maximum depth of 4 meters.
Semi-oval circuit[]
Oval circuit with 2.550 meters long.
Mixed circuit[]
Seven curves to the right and four to the left.
Great straight with 980 meters.
Total length of 3.695 meters.
The Turns[]
Low speed "S" : Sequence shaped curves "S" at the end of the straight 1000m after a strong breaking .
Binding: Also called input core is a right turn, into two parts, which usually drivers make them in full throttle.
Pinheirinho: The most technique all curves left, double radius.
High Speed "S" : a sequence S-shaped, long radius, usually made acceleration at full (or near) on the downhill with little visibility.
Victory Turn: the curve before the big straight, long radius.
The Records of Each Category[]
| Category | Record | Driver | Team | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telefónica World Series | 1 m. 09 s. 772 | Andre Couto | Vergani Racing | 2002 |
| Fórmula 3 | 1 m. 13 s. 484 | Diago Nunes | Bassani Racing | 2006 |
| BPR/GT | 1 m. 15 s. 750 | Maurizio Sala | Franck Muller Watch (McLaren F1 GTR) |
1996 |
| Fórmula Renault | 1 m. 16 s. 969 | Nelson Merlo | Bassani Racing | 2005 |
| Stock Car V8 | 1 m. 20 s. 549 | Luciano Burti | MT Racing | 2006 |
| Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Brasil | 1 m. 24 s. 384 | Ricardo Maurício | Porsche GT3 Cup (Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 997) |
2007 |
| TC 2000 | 1 m. 24 s. 590 | Matías Rossi | Chevrolet Elaion (Chevrolet Astra) |
2006 |
| FIA WTCC | 1 m. 24 s. 761 | Augusto Farfus Júnior | N. Technology (Alfa Romeo 156) |
2006 |
| Troféu Maserati | 1 m. 27 s. 538 | Guto Negrão | Medley (Maserati Coupé) |
2006 |
| H&R RacingDay (RacingArt) | 1 m. 28 s. 876 | Jonas Gasparin | Audi S3 | 2012 |
| Copa Clio | 1 m. 40 s. 883 | Edson do Valle | Equipe W Racing (Renault Clio) |
2006 |
| Fórmula Truck | 1 m. 41 s. 457 | Vinicius Ramires | RRT2 (Mercedes-Benz Axor 2044) |
2006 |
| Copa Turismo I | 1 m. 43 s. 581 | Sharbel Hajjar | Equipe AGB (Volkswagen Gol) |
2007 |
| Copa Turismo A | 1 m. 44 s. 862 | Amauri Lisboa Jr | Equipe Sabo (Volkswagen Gol) |
2007 |
| Copa Turismo N | 1 m. 45 s. 672 | Franklin Trupel | Equipe Speed (Volkswagen Gol) |
2007 |
Other Informations[]
Bleachers for up to 30 000 people seated.
GPS S25.450793 W49.195455