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 | Current: Copa Truck (2021, 2024) NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race (2021, 2024) Former: Brazilian Superbike Championship (2020–2023) |
| 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
editAs of June 2024, 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 |
| NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race | 1:34.743[5] | Leo Reis | Chevrolet Camaro NASCAR Brasil | 2024 Potenza NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race round |
| Supersport 300 | 1:34.913[6] | Renan Fui | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | 2023 Potenza Superbike Brasil round |
| Truck racing | 1:51.061[7] | Danilo Dirani | Iveco Hi-Way | 2024 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.
- ^ "2024 NASCAR Brasil - 4a Etapa Lima Duarte/MG - Corrida 1 Race" (PDF). 16 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 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.
- ^ "2024 Copa Truck - 4a Etapa Lima Duarte/MG - Corrida 1 Truck Race" (PDF). 16 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
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