Autódromo Internacional Potenza or Autódromo Potenza Eireli is a counter-clockwise 3.200 km (1.988 mi) motorsports circuit located on the 17 km (11 mi) northeast of Lima Duarte.[1] The circuit was built in 2018, has 12 to 15 m (39 to 49 ft) width.[2]
| Location | Lima Duarte, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 |
| Coordinates | 21°47′23″S 43°39′47″W / 21.78972°S 43.66306°W |
| Broke ground | 2018 |
| Opened | 4 December 2020 |
| Architect | Milanez Arquitetos |
| Major events | Former: Brazilian Superbike Championship (2020–2023) Copa Truck (2021) GT Sprint Race (2021) |
| Full Circuit (2020–present) | |
| Length | 3.200 km (1.989 miles) |
| Turns | 16 |
| Race lap record | 1:24.552 ( Gui Brito, Honda CBR1000RR, 2023, SBK) |
The circuit has hosted national events, such as Brazilian Superbike Championship, and Copa Truck.
Lap records edit
As of August 2023, the fastest official race lap records at the Autódromo Internacional Potenza are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circuit: 3.200 km (2020–present)[1] | ||||
| Superbike | 1:24.552[3] | Gui Brito | Honda CBR1000RR | 2023 Potenza Superbike Brasil round |
| Supersport | 1:27.545[4] | Theo Manna | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 2023 Potenza Superbike Brasil round |
| Supersport 300 | 1:34.913[5] | Renan Fui | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | 2023 Potenza Superbike Brasil round |
| GT Sprint Race | 1:35.868[6] | Gabriel Casagrande | Chevrolet Camaro GT Sprint | 2021 Potenza GT Sprint Race round |
| Truck racing | 1:52.551[7] | Felipe Giaffone | Iveco Hi-Way | 2021 Potenza Copa Truck round |
References edit
- ^ a b "Conheça o Autódromo Potenza, que faz sua estreia no automobilismo brasileiro neste fim de semana com GT Sprint Race e Copa Truck". motorsport.uol.com.br (in Portuguese). 2 October 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Gini, Rodrigo (9 June 2020). "Autódromo Potenza acelera nas obras para a abertura este ano". racemotor.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "6a Etapa Superbike Brasil 2023 - SuperBike Pro/Evo 1000cc - Race (15 Laps) - Autódromo de Potenza 3,200 km" (PDF). 13 August 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "6a Etapa Superbike Brasil 2023 - SuperSport 600cc - Race (14 Laps) - Autódromo de Potenza 3,200 km" (PDF). 13 August 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "6a Etapa Superbike Brasil 2023 - Suhai 400 Cup - Race (15 Laps) - Autódromo de Potenza 3,200 km" (PDF). 13 August 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "GT Sprint Race - Lima Duarte/MG - Corrida 3 Sprint Race (23:00 and 1 Laps) - Autódromo de Potenza 3,200 km" (PDF). 3 October 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "Copa Truck - 8a Etapa Lima Duarte/MG - Corrida 1 Truck Race (25:00 Time) - Autódromo de Potenza 3,200 km" (PDF). 3 October 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
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