Autódromo Internacional Potenza

Autódromo Internacional Potenza
LocationLima Duarte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Time zoneUTC-03:00
Coordinates21°47′23″S 43°39′47″W / 21.78972°S 43.66306°W / -21.78972; -43.66306
Broke ground2018
Opened4 December 2020; 3 years ago (2020-12-04)
ArchitectMilanez Arquitetos
Major eventsCurrent:
Copa Truck (2021, 2024)
NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race (2021, 2024)
Former:
Brazilian Superbike Championship (2020–2023)
Full Circuit (2020–present)
Length3.200 km (1.989 miles)
Turns16
Race lap record1:24.552 (Brazil Gui Brito, Honda CBR1000RR, 2023, SBK)

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]

The circuit has hosted national events, such as Brazilian Superbike Championship, and Copa Truck.

Lap records

As 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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Gini, Rodrigo (9 June 2020). "Autódromo Potenza acelera nas obras para a abertura este ano". racemotor.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "6a Etapa Superbike Brasil 2023 - SuperSport 600cc - Race (14 Laps) - Autódromo de Potenza 3,200 km" (PDF). 13 August 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  5. ^ "2024 NASCAR Brasil - 4a Etapa Lima Duarte/MG - Corrida 1 Race" (PDF). 16 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "2024 Copa Truck - 4a Etapa Lima Duarte/MG - Corrida 1 Truck Race" (PDF). 16 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.