Autódromo Velo Città

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Autódromo Velo Città
LocationMogi Guaçu, São Paulo, Brazil
Time zoneUTC-03:00
FIA Grade3
Opened16 June 2012
Major eventsStock Car Brasil
Full Circuit
SurfaceAsphalt
Length3.493 km (2.170 mi)
Turns13
West Circuit
SurfaceAsphalt
Length1.420 km (0.882 mi)
Turns7
East Circuit
SurfaceAsphalt
Length1.830 km (1.137 mi)
Turns10
East Circuit with "H" Loop
SurfaceAsphalt
Length2.090 km (1.299 mi)
Turns13
Websitewww.autodromovelocitta.com.br

Autódromo Velo Città is a 3.493 km (2.170 mi) motor racing circuit that is located on a private property in the municipality of Mogi Guaçu, São Paulo, Brazil, 180 km (110 mi) from the capital of São Paulo.

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 from 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[]

In 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-meter 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[]

With 13 curves,[20] 15 signaling posts, 8 boxes, the main route, known as the Complete External Circuit, is 3,430 m long, with a 45-meter 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 meters in length, the East Circuit (Circuito Oeste) at 1,830m or the East Circuit with the "H" leg (Circuito Leste com "H" ), totaling 2,090m.

References[]

  1. ^ *Carros e Corridas (23 September 2017). "Equipe Boteco disputa mais uma edição dos 500 Km de São Paulo" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  2. ^ *O Popular (1 June 2019). "Hoje, Mogi Guaçu sedia etapa da Porsche Cup no Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  3. ^ *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.
  4. ^ *Quatro Rodas (23 March 2018). "Dia do 4×4: Velo Città recebe primeira etapa dos ralis Mitsubishi" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  5. ^ *Banco Mercedes-Benz (23 October 2018). "AMG Performance Tour acontece no Autódromo Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  6. ^ *Motor Grid Brasil. "Ferrari Driving Experiencie" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  7. ^ *Bikemagazine (30 August 2017). "Dentro do pelotão da Bike Series no autódromo Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  8. ^ *Stock Car. "HISTÓRIA" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  9. ^ *JC Estadão (24 October 2013). "Autódromo Velo Città ganha selo da FIA" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  10. ^ *O Regional (21 September 2018). "VELO CITTÀ PROPORCIONA CONFORTO PARA PÚBLICO QUE ACOMPANHA A STOCK CAR" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  11. ^ *O Polo. "Autódromo Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  12. ^ *Tribuna do Norte (26 June 2015). "Mitsubishi inaugura pista off-road no Autódromo Velo Città". Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  13. ^ *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.
  14. ^ *Motorsport.com (7 August 2017). "Grid Girls: Velo Città recebe modelos pela 1ª vez" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  15. ^ *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.
  16. ^ *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.
  17. ^ *Gazeta Esportiva (5 May 2019). "Thiago Camilo vence primeira corrida da Stock Car em Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  18. ^ *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.
  19. ^ *Old Stock Race (5 May 2019). "Prova histórica e grid de respeito no Autódromo Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  20. ^ *Magic Web Design (21 August 2012). "5ª etapa da Driver Cup, no Autódromo Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  21. ^ *Comprecar (13 May 2017). "Rallycross cria espetáculo inédito no Autódromo Velo Città" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 October 2019.

Coordinates: 22°17′17″S 46°50′53″W / 22.288°S 46.848°W / -22.288; -46.848

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