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; 4 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

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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

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  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.