The Autódromo Internacional de Santa Cruz do Sul is located in Santa Cruz do Sul, in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul is one of the newest circuits in Brazil and the most selective in the world. The track has a total length of 3531 meters, with 14 curves of high, medium and low speeds. Some curves are made blind in diving, which requires great skill and coolness of the drivers.
The main feature of the circuit is the selectivity. This curves, the Horseshoe and the "s" are considered high class by drivers as the most challenging and enjoyable of Brazil.
Inaugurated on June 12, 2005, the track has received evidence from almost all major categories of automotive Brazil.
The highest speed recorded in car racings circuit was 264 km / h at the end of the pit straight - marks obtained by the Audi TT family Negrão in the Endurance Race 2005.
In drag racing (dragsters) the fastest speed ever recorded was 363 km / h at a distance of 402m.
In events of motorcycling, the highest speeds approaching 300 km / h.
The official record of the track belongs to Formula 3 Felipe Guimarães, who, on 16/09/07, completed a lap in 1'12 "913, the average speed of 174.324 km / h.
External Links[]
Site da Prefeitura Municipal de Santa Cruz - Autódromo Internacional de Santa Cruz do Sul[1](In Portuguese)