Tracks
Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi, AE
The Yas Marina Circuit, located on Yas Island near Abu Dhabi, UAE, is the venue for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Designed by Hermann Tilke, it was the second Formula One track in the Middle East. Opened with a GP2 Asia Series test in 2009, it has also hosted V8 Supercars and the Abu Dhabi Tour cycle race. The circuit features sixteen corners, several straights, and unique elements like a marina, the Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi, and a pit lane exit that runs under the track. It has five grandstands and an FIA Grade 1 license.
Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo
Termas de Río Hondo, AR
Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo is a 4.805 km motorsport circuit located in Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina. The circuit was opened in 2008 and underwent a complete overhaul and rebuild process in 2012, based on design by the Italian circuit designer Jarno Zaffelli. The circuit hosts major events including the Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix, bringing MotoGP back to Argentina after fifteen years. In 2021, the pit buildings were destroyed by fire but were fully reconstructed before the 2022 race.
Red Bull Ring
Spielberg, AT
The Red Bull Ring, located in Spielberg, Austria, was originally founded as the Österreichring and hosted the Austrian Grand Prix from 1970 to 1987. It was later rebuilt and renamed the A1-Ring, hosting the Grand Prix from 1997 to 2003. Purchased and renovated by Red Bull's Dietrich Mateschitz, it reopened on 15 May 2011. Since then, it has hosted Formula One from 2014, MotoGP from 2016, and additional F1 and MotoGP events named the Styrian Grand Prix in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mount Panorama Circuit
Bathurst, AU
Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales, is a 6.213 km street circuit known for the Bathurst 1000 and Bathurst 12 Hour races. It features a 174 m elevation change and steep grades. The track has three main sections: Mountain Straight, the narrow mountain top, and Conrod Straight. As an FIA Grade 3 circuit, it hosts various racing events but no longer includes motorcycle racing. When not in use, it's a public road with a 60 km/h speed limit.
Sydney Motorsport Park
Eastern Creek, AU
Sydney Motorsport Park, located 40 km west of Sydney, Australia, is a motorsport circuit with an FIA Grade 2 license. Operated by the Australian Racing Drivers Club and owned by the New South Wales Government, it opened in November 1990. The circuit features fifty garages, a 4,000-seat grandstand, and hosts events most weekends.
Albert Park Circuit
Melbourne, AU
The Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne hosts the Formula One Australian Grand Prix and Supercars Championship Melbourne SuperSprint. It combines public roads with high-speed racetrack features and has an FIA Grade 1 license. The track is smooth and fast but limited in overtaking opportunities. It features concrete barriers along Lakeside Drive and is challenging for spectators without grandstand seats.
The Bend Motorsport Park
Tailem Bend, AU
The Bend Motorsport Park, now Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, is a 7.770 km (4.828 mi) racing circuit in Tailem Bend, South Australia, 100 km southeast of Adelaide. The facility includes a bitumen circuit, drag racing strip, and drift racing circuit. It meets high international standards, licensed by the FIA for car racing and the FIM for motorcycle racing. The name change to Shell V-Power Motorsport Park occurred in August 2023.
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Ventnor, AU
The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, near Ventnor, Victoria, Australia, has been active since 1952. Motor racing began there in 1928 with the first Australian Grand Prix on a 9.7 km road course. A new 5.330 km circuit was used from 1935 until the last event in 1940.
Queensland Raceway
Willowbank, AU
Queensland Raceway, "the paperclip," is a 3.126 km (1.942 mi) motor racing circuit in Willowbank, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It features six corners, runs clockwise, and is an FIA Grade 3 circuit. The track hosts events by Motorsport Australia, AASA, and Motorcycling Australia. Known for its flat layout and good spectator viewing, it was resurfaced in 2011. It's part of the Ipswich Motorsport Precinct, near RAAF Base Amberley.
Baku City Circuit
Baku, AZ
The Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan is a 6.003 km street track hosting the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Designed by Hermann Tilke, it debuted in 2016 and features long straights and tight corners. It's one of the fastest and fourth-longest F1 circuits.
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Stavelot, BE
The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, commonly known as Spa, is a 7.004 km (4.352 mi) motor-racing circuit in Francorchamps, Belgium. It hosts the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, which began in 1925 and has run annually since 1985, except for 2003 and 2006. Spa also hosts events like the 24 Hours of Spa and the World Endurance Championship 6 Hours of Spa. The track was extensively redesigned in 1979, reducing it from 14.100 km (8.761 mi) to 6.947 km (4.317 mi) for safety reasons.
Bahrain International Circuit
Sakhir, BH
The Bahrain International Circuit, a 5.412 km track in Sakhir, Bahrain, opened in 2004. It hosts the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix, the first F1 race in the Middle East, and other events like FIA Formula 2 and 24-hour endurance races. Designed by Hermann Tilke, the $150 million circuit features six layouts and uses an adhesive to prevent sand disruption. The track's highly praised surface is made from graywacke aggregate from England. In 2014, the first corner was named after Michael Schumacher.
Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos)
São Paulo, BR
The Autódromo José Carlos Pace, or Interlagos, is a 4.309 km (2.677 mi) motorsport circuit in São Paulo, Brazil, inaugurated in 1940. Renamed in 1985 for F1 driver José Carlos Pace, it runs counterclockwise and includes a kart circuit named after Ayrton Senna. Hosting the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix since 1973 and the Lollapalooza festival, it also accommodates various national and international racing events.
São Paulo Street Circuit
São Paulo, BR
The São Paulo Street Circuit in Brazil hosted the São Paulo Indy 300 (2010-2013) and the São Paulo ePrix since 2023. The IndyCar track, 4.081 km long, passed through the Anhembi Sambadrome, seating 30,000. The Formula E track, 2.933 km long, includes much of the original layout. The inaugural ePrix was on 25 March 2023.
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Bowmanville, CA
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, near Bowmanville, Ontario, features a 3.957 km road course, a 2.9 km driver training facility, and a 1.5 km kart track. Named "Mosport" from "Motor Sport," it opened the Driver Development Centre in 2000, expanded in 2013. The park hosted the Bridgestone Racing Academy from 2000 to 2019.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Montreal, CA
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, a 4.361 km (2.710 mi) track in Montreal, Quebec, hosts the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix. It also hosted the World Sportscar Championship, Champ Car World Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. The Canadian Grand Prix started in 1978 with Gilles Villeneuve's win. After a brief absence in 2009, it returned in 2010. The 2011 race was the longest Grand Prix due to rain delays.
Streets of Toronto
Toronto, CA
Since 1986, Exhibition Place has hosted the Honda Indy Toronto, an IndyCar race held annually in July. The event includes support races like Indy Lights and NASCAR Pinty's Series, along with exhibits, concerts, and activities. The "Streets of Toronto" circuit uses local roads through Exhibition Place, with the start/finish line on Princes' Boulevard. Roads are closed from Thursday to Monday for the event.
WRC Chile Rally Track 2024
Concepción, CL
The FIA World Rally Championship's 11th round in Concepción, Chile, from September 28 to October 1, features 16 gravel stages over 312.78 km. The rally begins with a ceremony in Los Ángeles, and Friday includes double runs of Pulperia (18.84 km), Rere (11.75 km), and Rio Claro (24.45 km), totaling 110.08 km. Concepción serves as the rally hub and service park.
WRC Chile Rally Track 2025
Concepción, CL
Rally Chile Bio Bío features flowing gravel roads that guarantee thrills, difficulties and plenty of twists and turns. Based in Concepción, Chile's second-largest city, the route includes technical, winding and cambered forest tracks throughout the Biobío region. The 2025 edition consisted of 16 special stages covering a total competitive distance of 307.48 km (191.06 mi) on gravel surfaces.
Shanghai International Circuit
Shanghai, CN
The Shanghai International Circuit, located in Jiading District, Shanghai, China, is a motorsport race track known for hosting the Chinese Grand Prix from 2004 to 2019, and resuming in 2024. Designed to resemble the Chinese character "shang" (上), meaning "above" or "ascend," the track features a unique start with tightening Turns 1 and 2, high G-force Turns 7 and 8, and a 1.2 km (0.7 mi) straight between Turns 13 and 14.
Brno Circuit
Brno, CZ
The Masaryk circuit in Brno, Czech Republic is one of the oldest motorsport tracks in history. Originally a 29.194 km public road circuit opened in 1930, it was gradually shortened before the current 5.403 km permanent track opened in 1987. Famous for hosting the Czech Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix, it has welcomed international racing series including WTCC, World SBK, and A1GP.
WRC Germany Rally Track 2024
Bad Griesbach, DE
The 2023 WRC round from October 26-29 spans Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Starting in Prague, the rally features stages like Velká Chuchle (2.55 km) and Klatovy (8.92 km). Friday includes six Czech stages totaling 121.80 km. Saturday covers stages in Austria and Germany, including Mühltal (27.15 km) and Knaus Tabbert Bayerischer Wald (11.88 km). Sunday's finale includes Böhmerwald (17.25 km) and Passauer Land (16.37 km) as the Wolf Power Stage. Podium celebrations take place in Central Passau.
WRC Central Europe Rally Track 2025
Bad Griesbach, DE
The Central European Rally runs from October 16-19, 2025, crossing three countries: Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. The rally starts with a ceremonial event at Prague Castle and finishes in Passau, Germany, with the service park based in Bad Griesbach, Germany. The route features 18 special stages covering approximately 303 km of demanding technical routes and fast tracks on asphalt surfaces, showcasing the rich motorsport heritage of all three host nations.
Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit
Berlin, DE
The Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit, located at Berlin's former Tempelhof Airport, hosts the Formula E Berlin ePrix. Debuting in the 2014–15 season and used regularly since 2017, the 2.469 km counterclockwise track features 17 turns. Designed by Rodrigo Nunes, it offers good visibility and overtaking opportunities on longer straights. The circuit runs under the historic airport terminal's canopy roof at several points.
Hockenheimring
Hockenheim, DE
The Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg, located near Hockenheim, Germany, is a 5.3 km motor racing circuit with minimal elevation changes. Hosting the German Grand Prix since 1970, it alternated with the Nürburgring from 2007. Despite financial challenges, it continued to host F1 races until 2019. The circuit, originally an RAF base, also features a drag strip known for the NitrolympX event. Over the years, it has seen numerous upgrades and modifications for safety and performance, including a significant redesign in 2002.
Sachsenring
Hohenstein-Ernstthal, DE
The Großer Preis von Deutschland began at Berlin's AVUS before moving to the Nürburgring. Post-war, the FIM introduced a motorcycle World Championship in 1949, initially banning German participation. The Nürburgring and Hockenheimring became key venues. The Grand Prix of the GDR ran from 1961 to 1972. Safety concerns led to a 1974 boycott of the Nürburgring, splitting the Eifelrennen into separate motorcycle and automobile events.
Norisring
Nuremberg, DE
The Norisring is a 2.300 km (1.429 mi) street circuit in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany. Established in 1947 for motorcycle racing, it gained fame as a sports car racing venue in the 1970s. Since 2000, it has hosted the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters annually. The track features two hairpin turns and a chicane.
Nürburgring
Nürburg, DE
The Nürburgring, in Nürburg, Germany, is a motorsports complex with a 150,000-person capacity. It includes a Grand Prix track from 1984 and the 20.830 km Nordschleife "North Loop," known as "The Green Hell." Originally featuring multiple configurations, it was restructured in the early 1980s. The Nordschleife is still used for racing, testing, and public access.
Motorsport Arena Oschersleben
Oschersleben, DE
The Motorsport Arena Oschersleben is a 3.696 km (2.297 mi) race track in Oschersleben, Germany, opened in 1997. It hosted the FIA European Touring Car Championship and World Touring Car Championship. The track features a challenging first turn and key sections like the McDonald's chicane, which can be risky for aggressive drivers.
Lausitzring
Oschersleben, DE
The Lausitzring, also known as Dekra Lausitzring, is a race track near Klettwitz, Brandenburg, Germany, close to the borders of Poland and the Czech Republic. Opened in 2000, it hosts events like the DTM and formerly the Superbike World Championship. Unique in continental Europe, it features a 3.256 km (2.023 mi) high-speed oval. The oval has hosted CART races, such as the German 500, and the German Formula Three Championship.
WRC Estonia Rally Track 2025
Tartu, EE
Delfi Rally Estonia runs from July 17-20, 2025, marking the eighth round of the WRC season. The rally will take place on the fast and winding gravel roads of Southern Estonia, with stages in Tartu and on the roads of Tartu, Otepää, Elva, Kanepi, Kambja, Kastre, Peipsiääre, and Mustvee municipalities. The Estonian National Museum in Tartu will host the competition center, service park, and a special stage, while the start and finish podium will be at Town Hall Square in Tartu.
MotorLand Aragón
Aragon, ES
MotorLand Aragón, a 5.344 km race track in Alcañiz, Spain, was designed by Hermann Tilke with input from F1 driver Pedro de la Rosa. The facility includes a technology park, various racing tracks, and a leisure area. It has hosted MotoGP since 2010, the Superbike World Championship since 2011, and WTCR races from 2020.
Circuit Ricardo Tormo
Cheste, ES
Circuit Ricardo Tormo, also known as Circuit de Valencia, is a 4.005 km track in Cheste, Spain, built in 1999. Named after racer Ricardo Tormo, it holds 165,000 spectators and hosts the MotoGP Valencian Community Grand Prix. It has also hosted events like the FIA GT Championship, World Touring Car Championship, DTM, Formula E tests, and NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. It will host the FIA Motorsport Games in October 2024.
WRC Islas Canarias Rally Track 2025
Gran Canaria, ES
Rally Islas Canarias, originally known as Rally El Corte Inglés, is set to join the World Rally Championship in 2025. The rally consists of 18 special stages covering a total competitive distance of 301.30 kilometers. Based on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, this long-running event has been a tarmac rally since its inception in 1977.
Circuito de Jerez
Jerez de la Frontera, ES
Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, a 4.428 km track in Spain, opened in 1985. It hosted the Spanish and European Grands Prix, known for the 1997 Schumacher-Villeneuve collision. Banned from F1 after a 1997 podium incident, it remained a testing venue until 2015. Renamed in 2018 for Ángel Nieto, it has corners named after Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa. It continues to host MotoGP and FIA Formula 2 events.
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Montmeló, ES
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a 4.657 km track in Montmeló, Barcelona, Spain, has a capacity of 140,700 and an FIA Grade 1 license. Known for its varied corners and long straights, it challenges car aerodynamics due to changing wind conditions. Renamed in 2013, it has hosted MotoGP and Formula One, with layout changes for safety. Since 2023, Formula One uses the MotoGP layout, removing the last sector chicane.
WRC Finland Rally Track 2024
Jyväskylä, FI
Rally Finland features the return of the 34.39 km Ouninpohja stage on Friday. It begins Thursday evening with the 2.27 km Harju sprint in Jyväskylä. Friday includes 160 km of stages without service: Pihlajakoski, Päijälä, Ouninpohja, and Himos, repeated after a tyre change. Saturday's stages are Mökkiperä, Jukojärvi, Surkee, and Horkka, also repeated. Sunday ends with the Myhinpää stage, run twice, as the Power Stage. The rally covers 320 km over 20 stages.
WRC Finland Rally Track 2025
Jyväskylä, FI
Rally Finland, formerly known as the Rally of the 1000 Lakes, runs from July 30th to August 4th, 2025. Known as the fastest rally in the WRC, the event features high average speeds, many jumps, and stages set among Finnish forests and lakes. The total competitive distance is 307.34 km, with the final day including the 23.98 km Ouninpohja Power Stage. The rally headquarters is located in the town of Jyväskylä.
Circuit Paul Ricard
Le Castellet, FR
The Circuit Paul Ricard, built in 1969 near Marseille, France, has hosted the Formula One French Grand Prix intermittently from 1971 to 2022. Known for its 1.8 km Mistral straight and flat layout, the track offers 247 configurations. It features distinctive black and blue run-off areas for safety. In 2019, the pitlane entry was moved for better safety.
Circuit de la Sarthe
Le Mans, FR
The Circuit de La Sarthe at Le Mans is renowned for its 24-hour endurance race, attracting global attention each June. This eight-mile track combines public roads with a dedicated racecourse, creating one of motorsport's premier events. Established in 1922, the race tests the durability of both drivers and machines, maintaining its essential character while evolving with modern safety improvements.
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Magny-Cours, FR
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a 4.411 km (2.741 mi) racing track located in central France near Magny-Cours and Nevers. It hosted the Formula One French Grand Prix from 1991 to 2008 and the Bol d'Or motorcycle race from 2000 to 2014. The circuit also hosts events like the Superbike World Championship and various international championships. It includes a campus of the Institut supérieur de l'automobile et des transports and the Conservatoire de la Monoplace Française museum.
Donington Park
Derbyshire, GB
Donington Park, near Castle Donington in Derbyshire, England, is a motorsport circuit with a capacity of 120,000, owned by MotorSport Vision. Originally built between the World Wars, it was revived in the 1970s by Tom Wheatcroft and hosted a Formula One race in 1993. Since 2017, MotorSport Vision has leased the track, investing in upgrades and adding events like the British Superbike Championship and British GT. It also hosts the Download Festival.
Donington Park GP
Derbyshire, GB
Donington Park, near Castle Donington in Derbyshire, England, is a motorsport circuit with a capacity of 120,000, owned by MotorSport Vision. Originally built between the World Wars, it was revived in the 1970s by Tom Wheatcroft and hosted a Formula One race in 1993. Since 2017, MotorSport Vision has leased the track, investing in upgrades and adding events like the British Superbike Championship and British GT. It also hosts the Download Festival.
Knockhill
Fife, GB
Knockhill Racing Circuit in Fife, Scotland, opened in 1974 and is the country's only FIA-approved track. Located 6 miles north of Dunfermline, it hosts major British car and motorbike events, including the British Touring Car Championship. The circuit allows racing in both directions and has an FIA grade 3 license.
Oulton Park
Little Budworth, GB
Oulton Park, near Little Budworth, Cheshire, England, is a 2.692 mi (4.332 km) motor racing track known for its elevation changes and tight corners. Owned by MotorSport Vision, it features a shorter 1.660 mi (2.672 km) "Foster's" Circuit and modified layouts for events like the British Touring Car Championship. The track includes cage-protected marshalling stations for safety and is accessible via the Mid-Cheshire rail line.
Croft Circuit
Little Budworth, GB
Croft Circuit, near Dalton-on-Tees in North Yorkshire, England, is a 2.127 mi (3.423 km) tarmac motor racing track. Originally an airfield, it now hosts events such as the British Touring Car Championship, British Rallycross, and Pickup Truck Racing series.
ExCeL London Circuit
London, GB
The Formula E London ePrix took place at ExCeL in July 2021, featuring a circuit that runs both around the arena and inside the exhibition hall. Originally scheduled for 2020, the event was canceled due to the ExCeL's conversion into an NHS Nightingale hospital during the pandemic. It hosted the final two rounds of the 2022-23 Formula E World Championship and the penultimate round in 2022.
Silverstone Circuit
Silverstone, GB
Silverstone Circuit, near Silverstone and Whittlebury in England, has hosted the British Grand Prix since 1948 and the British MotoGP round. Built on RAF Silverstone, it became a permanent F1 venue in 1987. The track has evolved from its original runway layout to a technical circuit, with major safety modifications in the 1990s after the deaths of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger. It is close to several towns and the Red Bull Racing base in Milton Keynes.
Snetterton Circuit
Snetterton, GB
Snetterton Circuit, in Norfolk, England, opened in 1953 and is owned by MotorSport Vision. Located on the A11, it hosts the British Touring Car Championship, British Formula Three Championship, and British Superbike Championship. It also hosted the UK's first 24-hour race, the Willhire 24 Hour, and the Citroën 2CV 24 Hour Race.
Thruxton Circuit
Snetterton, GB
Thruxton Circuit, a 2.356 mi (3.792 km) motor-racing track near Thruxton in Hampshire, England, is about 30 miles north of Southampton. Known as the "Fastest Circuit in the UK," drivers can reach speeds over 190 mph (300 km/h). It hosts events like the British Touring Car Championship, British GT Championship, and British Formula Three. Damon Hill averaged 147 mph (237 km/h) in a Williams Formula One car here in 1993. The circuit also houses the British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) headquarters.
Brands Hatch GP
West Kingsdown, GB
Brands Hatch, in West Kingsdown, Kent, England, is a historic racing circuit owned by MotorSport Vision. It hosted the British Grand Prix 12 times between 1964 and 1986. The circuit has two configurations: the 1.198 mi Indy Circuit and the 2.433 mi Grand Prix layout, known for its challenging turns and elevation changes. Brands Hatch also features a 0.9 mi British Rallycross Circuit.
Brands Hatch Indy
West Kingsdown, GB
Brands Hatch, in West Kingsdown, Kent, England, is a historic racing circuit owned by MotorSport Vision. It hosted the British Grand Prix 12 times between 1964 and 1986. The circuit has two configurations: the 1.198 mi Indy Circuit and the 2.433 mi Grand Prix layout, known for its challenging turns and elevation changes. Brands Hatch also features a 0.9 mi British Rallycross Circuit.
WRC Greece Rally Track 2024
Lamia, GR
The Rally of Gods returns with iconic stages like Bauxites, Aghii Theodori, Elatia, and Tarzan. Starting Thursday with a ceremony at the Acropolis and the 0.98 km Cosmote 5G Athens Stage, the rally features 15 stages over 292.19 km. Friday includes runs of Aghii Theodori, Loutraki, Thiva, and Elatia. Saturday, the longest day, covers stages in Pavliani, Gravia, Bauxites, and Eleftherohori. Sunday ends with Tarzan and Pyrgos, concluding with the Wolf Power Stage on a shortened Tarzan.
WRC EKO Acropolis Rally Track 2025
Lamia, GR
The Acropolis Rally ran from June 26-29, 2025. The track consisted of 15 special stages covering a total competitive distance of 305.30 km (189.70 mi). The rally started in Athens, Attica and finished in Eleftherochori, Phthiotis. The stages featured twisty gravel mountain roads with high temperatures and choking dust as the main challenges of the event.
WRC Croatia Rally Track 2024
Zagreb, HR
The Croatia Rally features 20 tarmac stages covering 283.32 km. Starting Friday with stages in Krasic (23.63 km), Jaskovo (9.48 km), Ravna Gora (10.12 km), and Platak (16.63 km), these are repeated in the afternoon. Saturday's identical loops include Smerovisce (15.73 km), Stojdraga (20.78 km), Vinski Vrh (8.79 km), and Pecurkovo Brdo (9.11 km), where most points are provisionally awarded.
Balaton Park Circuit
Balatonfőkajár, HU
Balaton Park Circuit is a 4.115 km motor racing circuit near Balatonfőkajár, Hungary, 85 km southwest of Budapest. Opened in May 2023, it was built by private investors led by former racecar driver Chanoch Nissany. The FIA Grade 2 circuit features 16 turns and will host both MotoGP's Hungarian Grand Prix and World Superbike Championship events in 2025.
Hungaroring
Mogyoród, HU
The Hungaroring, a 4.381 km (2.722 mi) track in Mogyoród, Hungary, has hosted the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix since 1986, the first behind the Iron Curtain. Built in eight months, it offers extensive views from its valley location. Known for its challenging layout and difficult overtaking, it's nicknamed "Monaco without the barriers." Notable races include dramatic wins by Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, and Lewis Hamilton. The track was modified in 1989 and 2003 to improve racing.
Mandalika International Street Circuit
Central Lombok Regency, ID
The Mandalika International Street Circuit in Lombok, Indonesia, opened in late 2021, hosting the Asia Talent Cup and Superbike World Championship, followed by Grand Prix races in 2022. This 120-hectare facility includes wide run-off areas and future resort facilities. Conservation efforts preserve 3,000 hectares of surrounding nature. The circuit aims to boost tourism and began construction in 2019, funded by AIIB loans.
Jakarta International e-Prix Circuit
Jakarta, ID
The Jakarta International e-Prix Circuit is a 2.37 km racing track in Ancol, Jakarta, built for Formula E events. Featuring 18 corners and a 600m straight, this clockwise circuit's layout draws inspiration from the Kuda lumping horse. Inaugurated in 2022, it offers varied racing challenges with its mix of slow, medium, and high-speed corners.
WRC Italy Rally Track 2024
Alghero, IT
Rally Sardinia covers 266.18 km over 16 gravel stages in Italy. It starts with Osilo (25.65 km) and Sedini (13.26 km), repeated in the evening. Saturday features Tempio Pausania (12.07 km), Tula (22.61 km), Monte Lerno (25.33 km), and Coiluna (14.53 km), each run twice. Sunday ends with Cala Flumini (12.55 km) and a city stage in Sassari (7.1 km).
Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari (Imola)
Imola, IT
The Imola Circuit, or Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, is a 4.909 km track in Imola, Italy. It has hosted races since 1953 and runs counterclockwise. Named after Ferrari's founder and son, it held the Italian Grand Prix in 1980 and the San Marino Grand Prix from 1981 to 2006. After safety updates, it returned to Formula One in 2020 with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and hosts other major racing series and cycling events.
Misano World Circuit
Misano Adriatico, IT
The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Misano Adriatico, Italy, opened in 1972 at 3.488 km and extended to 4.064 km in 1993. It hosts the MotoGP San Marino and Rimini Coast Grand Prix since 2007. Renamed in 2012 after local racer Marco Simoncelli, the track was reconfigured in 2006 for clockwise racing with enhanced facilities and safety. Notable incidents include Wayne Rainey's 1993 crash and Shoya Tomizawa's 2010 fatal accident.
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Monza, IT
The Monza Circuit, built in 1922 near Monza, Italy, is a 5.793 km (3.600 mi) race track hosting the Italian Grand Prix annually since 1949, except in 1980. Located in the Royal Villa of Monza park, it features three tracks, including a high-speed oval. Known for the Curva Grande, it has hosted various motorsport events and endurance races. Monza also hosts cycling and running events, like the Monza 12h Cycling Marathon. Despite safety improvements, it remains notorious for its high fatality rate.
WRC Italia Sardegna Rally Track 2025
Olbia, IT
The 22nd edition of Rally Italia Sardegna runs from June 5-8, 2025. The track consists of 16 special stages covering a total competitive distance of 324.64 km, all on gravel surfaces. The rally returns to its classic three-day race format with the service park located at Isola Bianca in Olbia. The route is compact and concentrated in the Gallura and Monte Acuto regions in the north of Sardinia.
Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello
Scarperia e San Piero, IT
The Mugello Circuit (Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello) is a 5.245 km motorsport track in Scarperia e San Piero, Florence, Italy. With 15 turns and a 1.141 km straight, it has a capacity of 50,000. It hosts annual MotoGP events and is owned by Scuderia Ferrari, which uses it for F1 testing. The circuit hosted its first Formula One race, the Tuscan Grand Prix, on 13 September 2020, marking Ferrari's 1000th Grand Prix.
WRC Japan Rally Track 2024
Aichi, JP
The 2023 FIA World Rally Championship season concludes with FORUM8 Rally Japan from November 2-5 in Aichi. The rally starts Thursday with the Toyota SSS stage. Friday features seven stages totaling 133.26 km, including Isegami's Tunnel. Saturday includes stages like Nukata Forest and Lake Mikawako. Sunday's finale has six stages, including the Wolf Power Stage at Asahi Kougen. The rally covers 304.12 km over 22 stages.
WRC Japan Rally Track 2025
Aichi, JP
The FORUM8 Rally Japan runs from November 6-9, 2025. The rally unfolds against the backdrop of mesmerizing Japanese landscapes on the tough mountain roads of the Aichi and Gifu regions. The track features extra narrow roads and tree-strewn sections that challenge drivers' grip and precision as they navigate through these demanding conditions.
Autopolis
Hita, Oita Prefecture, JP
Autopolis is a motorsport race track located in Hita, Oita Prefecture, Japan. Built in 1990, the circuit is situated on a mountain plateau approximately 900 meters above sea level in the mountains of Kyushu. The track is known for its challenging layout with significant elevation changes and technical corners. Originally built with Formula One aspirations that never materialized, the 4.674 km circuit now hosts major Japanese racing series including Super Formula and Super GT. The remote, mountainous setting often creates unpredictable weather conditions, adding another layer of challenge for drivers and teams.
Twin Ring Motegi
Hiyama, JP
Mobility Resort Motegi, in Motegi, Japan, features a 2.493 km oval and a 4.801 km road course. Built by Honda in 1997, it hosts the Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix, Super Formula Championship, and Super GT series. The oval track held the Indy Japan 300 until 2010 and is now used for special events like Honda's annual Thanks Day.
Okayama International Circuit
Mimasaka, JP
Okayama International Circuit, formerly TI Circuit Aida, is a 3.703 km race track in Mimasaka, Japan. Opened in 1990, it hosted the Formula One Pacific Grand Prix in 1994 and 1995, both won by Michael Schumacher. The circuit offers rental bikes and go-karts and has seen significant events, including the FIA World Touring Car Championship in 2008. The track was renamed in 2005 and sold to Aska Corporation in 2012.
Mobility Resort Motegi
Motegi, JP
The Motegi Circuit is a 4.801 km motorsport circuit located in Tochigi, Japan. The circuit was opened in 1997 and underwent a complete overhaul and rebuild process in 2012, based on design by the Italian circuit designer Jarno Zaffelli. The circuit hosts major events including the Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix, bringing MotoGP back to Japan after fifteen years. In 2021, the pit buildings were destroyed by fire but were fully reconstructed before the 2022 race.
Sportsland SUGO
Murata, Miyagi Prefecture, JP
Sportsland SUGO is a motorsport race track located in Murata, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Opened in 1975, the circuit is known for its technical layout and challenging nature, making it one of Japan's most demanding tracks. The 3.704 km circuit features significant elevation changes with a height difference of 70 meters between its highest and lowest points. Its narrow width and limited run-off areas further add to the challenge, requiring precise driving. SUGO has been a mainstay in Japanese motorsports, hosting major events including Super Formula, Super GT, and national motorcycle championships. The track is situated in a natural valley, creating a stadium-like atmosphere that provides excellent viewing opportunities for spectators.
Fuji Speedway
Oyama, JP
Fuji Speedway, located in Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, near Mount Fuji, is a motorsport track built in the 1960s. Acquired by Toyota in 2000, it hosted the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix in 2007 and 2008 before the event returned to Suzuka. The track is known for its 1.475 km straight, one of the longest in motorsport, and holds an FIA Grade 1 license. The Super GT Fuji 500 km race takes place here during Golden Week.
Suzuka Circuit
Suzuka, JP
The Suzuka International Racing Course, or Suzuka Circuit, is a 5.807 km (3.608 mi) track in Suzuka City, Japan. Operated by Honda Mobilityland, it features a unique "figure eight" layout and has a capacity of 155,000. The track, designed by John "Hans" Hugenholtz in 1962, has hosted numerous major motorsport events, including Formula One. It has undergone several modifications for safety and competitive standards.
Tokyo Street Circuit
Tokyo, JP
The Tokyo Street Circuit, a 2.585 km track around the Tokyo International Exhibition Centre, hosted the 2024 Tokyo ePrix and will host future Formula E events. Unveiled on October 25, 2023, it marks Formula E's debut in Japan and supports the city's goal of having all new cars be gasoline-free by 2030. The circuit is located near the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.
WRC Kenya Rally Track 2024
Naivasha, KE
Safari Rally Kenya, covering 356.98km over 19 stages in the Great Rift Valley, runs from June 22-25, 2024. Starting in Nairobi, the event features challenging rocky tracks and potential thunderstorms. Friday's stages around Lake Naivasha total 125.54km, Saturday's longest leg is 150.88km, and Sunday's finale includes the Malewa, Oserian, and Hell’s Gate stages, with the latter forming the Wolf Power Stage before the finish in Naivasha.
WRC Kenya Safari Rally Track 2025
Naivasha, KE
The 73rd Safari Rally is scheduled to run from March 20-23, 2025. The track consists of 21 special stages covering a total competitive distance of 384.86 km (239.14 mi). The rally starts in Kasarani, Nairobi and finishes at Hell's Gate National Park, Naivasha. The stages feature rocky and rutted tracks with unpredictable weather conditions.
Sokol International Racetrack
Almaty, KZ
The Sokol International Circuit, 76 km northwest of Almaty, Kazakhstan, is a 4.495 km FIA Grade 2 track designed by Hermann Tilke. Announced in 2012, construction began in 2014. It includes a go-kart track and drag strip. Set to host the Kazakhstan motorcycle Grand Prix from 2023 to 2028, the inaugural event was postponed to 2024.
WRC Latvia Rally Track 2024
Liepaja, LV
Rally Poland features 19 stages covering 304 km. It starts Thursday with a 2.5 km stage at Mikołajki Arena. Friday includes stages in Stanczyki (29.4 km), Wieliczki (12.9 km), and Olecko (13.2 km), repeated in the afternoon, plus another Mikołajki Arena run. Saturday covers Swietajna, Gołdap, and Czarne (60.8 km total), repeated later, and a third Mikołajki Arena run.
Circuit de Monaco
Monte Carlo, MC
The Circuit de Monaco is a 3.337 km (2.074 mi) street circuit in Monte Carlo and La Condamine, Monaco. It hosts the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, Formula E Monaco ePrix, and Historic Grand Prix of Monaco annually in April-May. Known for being part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport, the circuit was proposed by Antony Noghès, with the first race in 1929. Only four local drivers have won races here: Louis Chiron (1931), Stefano Coletti (2013), Stéphane Richelmi (2014), and Charles Leclerc (2024).
WRC Monte Carlo Rally Track 2024
Monte Carlo, MC
Next year's winter rally in Gap, hometown of WRC champion Sébastien Ogier, runs from January 25-28, 2024. It begins with night stages on Thursday after a Monaco ceremony. Friday covers 106.10km over three stages run twice, and Saturday, the longest day, features three stages run twice, totaling 134.86km.
WRC Monte Carlo Rally Track 2025
Monte Carlo, MC
The 93rd Monte Carlo Rally runs from January 23-26, 2025. The track consists of 18 special stages covering a total competitive distance of 343.80 km (213.63 mi). The rally starts in Thoard, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and finishes at Col de Turini, Alpes-Maritimes, France. The stages are run on a mixture of tarmac and snow surfaces.
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (Mexico City)
Mexico City, MX
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City is a 4.304 km (2.674 mi) track named after racers Ricardo and Pedro Rodríguez. It has hosted the Formula One Mexican Grand Prix since 2015. Located in Magdalena Mixhuca Sports City, the track is operated by CIE. It hosted NASCAR Xfinity Series races from 2005 to 2008 and the A1 Grand Prix from 2006 to 2008.
Sepang International Circuit
Sepang, MY
The Sepang International Circuit, also known as Petronas Sepang International Circuit, is a motorsport race track in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia, about 45 km south of Kuala Lumpur and near Kuala Lumpur International Airport. It hosted the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix from 1999 to 2017 and currently hosts the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix and Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race. On 31 October 2023, Petronas acquired the naming rights to the circuit for three years.
TT Circuit Assen
Assen, NL
The TT Circuit Assen, known as "The Cathedral of Speed," is a 4.555 km track in Assen, Netherlands, built in 1955. It hosts the Dutch TT and has been a staple of Grand Prix motorcycle racing since 1949, except for 2020. The circuit, with a capacity of 110,000, also features on the World SBK calendar. Major upgrades were made from 1999 to 2002, and further modifications occurred in 2005 and 2006.
Circuit Zandvoort
Zandvoort, NL
Circuit Zandvoort, now CM.com Circuit Zandvoort, is a 4.259 km (2.646 mi) motorsport track near the North Sea coast in Zandvoort, Netherlands. It rejoined the Formula One calendar in 2021 with the revived Dutch Grand Prix. Known for its fast corners like Scheivlak and the famous "Tarzanbocht" hairpin, which offers excellent overtaking opportunities due to its camber, the track has a storied history and a unique charm.
WRC Poland Rally Track 2024
Mikolajki, PL
Rally Poland features 19 stages covering 304 km. It starts Thursday with a 2.5 km stage at Mikołajki Arena. Friday's route includes Stanczyki (29.4 km), Wieliczki (12.9 km), and Olecko (13.2 km), repeated in the afternoon, plus another Mikołajki Arena run. Saturday covers 60.8 km across Swietajna, Gołdap, and Czarne, repeated later. Sunday ends with stages in Gmina Mrągowo (20.8 km) and Mikołajki (10.7 km), with the final Mikołajki stage as the Power Stage.
WRC Portugal Rally Track 2024
Matosinhos, PT
The Vodafone Rally de Portugal, running from May 11-14, is the fifth round of the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship. Based in Matosinhos, it starts Thursday in Coimbra. Friday covers over 120km with stages in Lousã, Góis, Arganil, Mortágua, and Figueira da Foz. Saturday features nearly 150km with stages in Vieira do Minho, Amarante, Felgueiras, and a super special at Lousada. Sunday's finale includes Paredes, Fafe, Cabeceiras de Basto, and a final Fafe run as the Wolf Power Stage, totaling 329.06km over 19 stages.
Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (Portimão)
Portimão, PT
The Algarve International Circuit, or Portimão Circuit, is a 4.653 km (2.891 mi) track in Portimão, Portugal. Opened in 2008, it includes a karting track, hotel, and sports complex. It hosts events like the World Superbike Championship, Le Mans Series, and the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix. Known for its undulating layout, it resembles Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps. The circuit was featured in The Grand Tour's first episode in 2016.
WRC Vodafone Rally de Portugal Track 2025
Portugal, PT
The Vodafone Rally de Portugal is scheduled to run from May 15-18, 2025, marking the fifth round of the WRC calendar. Known for its passionate fans and unique stages spanning two major regions of Portugal, this iconic rally is contested on gravel surfaces. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of fans to northern and central Portugal each year.
WRC Paraguay Rally Track 2025
Encarnación, PY
Making its debut in the WRC calendar in 2025, Rally del Paraguay is based out of Encarnación in the Itapúa Department. The rally is characterized by red gravel roads running alongside the Paraná River throughout the Itapúa region. Based on the long-existing Rally Trans Itapúa, this event marks Paraguay becoming the thirty-eighth nation to stage a WRC championship round.
Lusail International Circuit
Lusail, QA
The Lusail International Circuit, near Doha, Qatar, is a 5.419 km (3.367 mi) track with a 1.068 km (0.664 mi) main straight. Built in 2004 for $58 million, it hosted the Qatar motorcycle Grand Prix and the first MotoGP night race in 2008. It hosted the Qatar Grand Prix for Formula One in 2021. Renovated in 2022, its capacity increased to 52,000. From 2024, it will host the FIA World Endurance Championship season opener.
Riyadh Street Circuit
Diriyah, SA
The Riyadh Street Circuit in Saudi Arabia hosts the Ad Diriyah ePrix for the FIA Formula E Championship. First held on 15 December 2018, the 2.495 km track is known for its unique second sector. Revised in 2021, changes included reprofiled turns and a new start straight. The race is part of a 10-year deal with the Saudi government.
Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Jeddah, SA
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is a 6.174 km (3.836 mi) street track in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, hosting the first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on 5 December 2021. Designed by Carsten Tilke, it's the fastest street circuit in Formula One and the third-longest. The track has three DRS zones and runs along the Red Sea. In November 2022, it hosted the final World Touring Car Cup race on a shorter 3.450 km (2.144 mi) layout.
WRC Saudi Arabia Rally Track 2025
Jeddah, SA
Making its debut in the WRC calendar in 2025, Rally Saudi Arabia will host the season finale from November 27-30, 2025. Based in Jeddah, this groundbreaking event features a unique course structure where drivers tackle three different terrains - mountainous, volcanic, and desert landscapes - across each day of the rally. This marks the WRC's return to the Middle East since the 2011 Jordan Rally, under a 10-year agreement to race in the Kingdom.
WRC Sweden Rally Track 2024
Umeå, SE
For the second year, Umeå hosts the championship's second round from February 9-11, with the service park at the Nolia Exhibition Centre. The rally begins with a start ceremony and the Umeå Sprint stage on Thursday. Friday and Saturday feature loops of stages, including new additions Brattby, Sarsjöliden, Botsmark, Norrby, and Floda, totaling 232.98km. Sunday concludes with Västervik and the Umeå Wolf Power Stage, covering 301.18km over 18 stages.
WRC Sweden Rally Track 2025
Umeå, SE
Rally Sweden runs from February 13-16, 2025. The track consists of 18 special stages covering a total competitive distance of 300.22 km (186.55 mi). The rally starts and finishes in Umeå, Västerbotten County. As the only snow event on the World Rally Championship calendar, all stages are run on snow surfaces.
Marina Bay Street Circuit
Singapore, SG
The Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore hosts the Singapore Grand Prix. The 4.940 km (3.070 mi) track runs through Downtown Core and Kallang, similar to Monaco and Valencia circuits. Designed by KBR with an FIA Grade 1 license, it's known for frequent safety car appearances. The track is bumpy, passes landmarks like the Singapore Flyer, and features a unique section where cars race under a grandstand.
Chang International Circuit
Buriram, TH
The Buriram International Circuit, also known as Chang International Circuit, is a premier motorsport track in Buriram, Thailand, opened in October 2014. It hosts events such as the Japanese Super GT, World Superbike Championship, and MotoGP, with the latter starting in 2018 and extended until at least 2026. It is Thailand's first FIA Grade 1 and FIM Grade A circuit.
Istanbul Park
Istanbul, TR
Istanbul Park, located in Istanbul's Pendik and Tuzla districts, hosts the Turkish Grand Prix. The 5.338 km counterclockwise circuit features 14 corners and significant elevation changes. Notable sections include Turn 8 ("Diabolica") and Turn 1 ("Turkish Corkscrew"). It accommodates 125,000 spectators, with a main grandstand seating 25,000. The track is praised for its design but criticized for increasing bumpiness and car challenges.
Virginia International Raceway
Alton, US
VIR features five track configurations, including the 3.270 mi Full Course and 1.100 mi Patriot Course. The North (2.250 mi) and South (1.650 mi) Courses share sections, and the 4.200 mi Grand East Course is the longest. Highlights include the Climbing Esses, Roller Coaster, and two main straights with a 130 ft elevation change. Notable curves are "Oak Tree," "Horse Shoe," and "NASCAR Bend."
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Atlanta, US
Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, is a 1.540-mile quad-oval track hosting NASCAR and IndyCar since 1960. Owned by Speedway Motorsports since 1990, it seats 71,000 and features a condominium complex, a 1/4 mile oval, and a 2.5-mile roval. Initially facing financial issues, it was revitalized by Bruton Smith's acquisition in 1990. The track was reconfigured in 1997 and 2021.
Circuit of the Americas
Austin, US
Circuit of the Americas (COTA) is a 3.426-mile (5.514 km) Grade 1 FIA-spec track in Austin, Texas. It hosts the Formula One United States Grand Prix, NASCAR's Texas Grand Prix, and MotoGP's Grand Prix of the Americas. Proposed in 2010, it is the first purpose-built F1 track in the U.S., designed by Tavo Hellmund, Kevin Schwantz, and Hermann Tilke. COTA has also hosted the FIA World Endurance Championship, Australian V8 Supercars, Americas Rallycross, American Le Mans, Rolex Sports Car, IMSA SportsCar, and the IndyCar Classi
Phoenix Raceway
Avondale, US
Phoenix Raceway, a 1-mile tri-oval in Avondale, Arizona, opened in 1964 and is owned by NASCAR. It hosts two annual NASCAR weekends, including the championship races since 2020. The track joined the NASCAR Cup Series in 1988 and added a spring race in 2005. It also hosts the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and Xfinity Series. The championship races will continue at Phoenix through at least 2025.
Barber Motorsports Park
Birmingham, US
Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, spans 880 acres and includes the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum. Hosting the IndyCar Grand Prix of Alabama since 2010 and the Barber Vintage Festival since 2005, it also features the Porsche Track Experience. The park, known for its beautiful landscaping, is nicknamed "The Augusta National of Motorsports."
Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol, US
Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, a 0.533-mile oval track, opened in 1961. It hosts NASCAR, college football, and sprint car races. Owned by Speedway Motorsports since 1996, it seats 146,000 and includes a 1/4 mile drag strip. The track can be converted to a dirt track or football stadium. It's accessible via U.S. Routes 19, 11E, and TN Route 394.
Michigan International Speedway
Brooklyn, US
Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is a 2-mile D-shaped speedway in Cambridge Township, Michigan, 70 miles west of Detroit. Situated on over 1,400 acres in the Irish Hills, it primarily hosts NASCAR events. Known for its wide racing surface and 18-degree banking, MIS is considered a premier motorsports facility and is owned by NASCAR.
Chicago Street Course
Chicago, US
The Chicago Street Course is a 2.2-mile street circuit in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois. It hosts NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series races, with the first event held on July 1-2, 2023. Originally a conceptual track on iRacing for the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series in 2021, it was brought to reality.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Concord, US
Charlotte Motor Speedway, a 1.5-mile quad-oval in Concord, North Carolina, opened in 1960 and hosts major races like NASCAR and IndyCar. Owned by Speedway Motorsports, it has a 2021 capacity of 95,000. The complex includes additional tracks, a Speedway Club, condos, and an infield road course. Built by Bruton Smith and Curtis Turner, it faced early financial issues but grew into a premier facility under Smith and Humpy Wheeler.
Darlington Raceway
Darlington, US
Darlington Raceway, located in Darlington, South Carolina, is a NASCAR track nicknamed "The Lady in Black" and "The Track Too Tough to Tame." Its unique, egg-shaped design, influenced by a nearby minnow pond, makes car handling challenging. It's celebrated as "A NASCAR Tradition."
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach, US
Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, opened in 1959 and hosts the Daytona 500 and 24 Hours of Daytona. It features a 2.500-mile tri-oval and other layouts. Built by NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., it was last renovated in 2016, enhancing seating to 101,500, expandable to 125,000. Known as the "World Center of Racing," it includes a 180-acre infield with Lake Lloyd.
Streets of Detroit
Detroit, US
Detroit's street circuit hosted Formula One and CART racing from 1982 to 1991 near the Renaissance Center and Cobo Arena. Reopened in 2023 for IndyCar, the challenging track saw notable wins by John Watson in 1982 and Michele Alboreto in 1983. Ayrton Senna won three times in the mid-1980s. F1 left in 1988 due to track issues, switching to CART racing.
Dover Motor Speedway
Dover, US
Dover Motor Speedway, a 1.03-mile concrete oval in Dover, Delaware, has hosted NASCAR Cup Series races since 1969. Known as "The Monster Mile," it features 24° banking turns. Converted from asphalt to concrete in 1995, it underwent major upgrades from 2007 to 2009 and was acquired by Speedway Motorsports in 2021.
Road America
Elkhart Lake, US
Road America, near Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, is a 4.048-mile motorsport road course hosting major events like IndyCar, IMSA, and MotoAmerica. Established in the 1950s, it features notable turns and elevation changes, accommodating over 150,000 spectators. It is an FIA Grade Two circuit with over 400 events annually.
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Hall County, US
Road Atlanta, known as Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, is a 2.540 mi (4.088 km) road course near Braselton, Georgia. The track features 12 turns, including the famous "esses" and Turn 12, a downhill turn. Owned by IMSA Holdings, it hosts the Petit Le Mans, AMA motorcycle racing, and various other events. Michelin acquired naming rights in 2018.
Sebring International Raceway
Highlands County, US
Sebring International Raceway in Florida, established in 1950, is one of the oldest U.S. race tracks. It hosts the 12 Hours of Sebring and occupies part of a former WWII airfield. The 3.741 mi (6.021 km) track features 17 turns, with a rough, bumpy surface of asphalt and original concrete. Known for its challenging conditions, it's a key preparation for Le Mans.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course
Indianapolis, US
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana features a historic 2.5-mile oval track with two 5/8-mile straightaways, four 1/4-mile turns, and two 1/8-mile short chutes. It also has a 2.605-mile FIA Grade One infield road course, incorporating part of the oval, completed in 2000 and modified in 200.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis, US
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana hosts the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400. Built in 1909, it's a 2.5-mile oval with seating for 257,325. It has a 2.605-mile road course added in 2000. Covering 559 acres, it's a National Historic Landmark. The Speedway has also hosted Formula One and MotoGP. It features the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum and is owned by Penske Corporation since 2019. Known as "The Brickyard" and the "Racing Capital of the World."
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Motorcycle Course
Indianapolis, US
From 2008 to 2015, the speedway hosted Grand Prix motorcycle racing for the first time since 1909. The course was modified to 16 turns, including a new "Snake Pit Complex." In 2019, the Speedway announced the return of motorcycle racing with the MotoAmerica Championship of Indianapolis as part of the Motorcycles on Meridian festival.
Kansas Speedway
Kansas, US
Kansas Speedway, a 2.4km tri-oval in Kansas City, Kansas, opened in 2001 and hosts NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA races. Owned by NASCAR since 2019, it has a 48,000 capacity and is near the Hollywood Casino. The track features an infield road course and is accessible via Interstates 70 and 435.
Las Vegas Strip Circuit
Las Vegas, US
The Las Vegas Strip Circuit is a 3.853 mi (6.201 km) track in Paradise, Nevada, designed by Carsten Tilke. Opened on November 16, 2023, for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, it features 17 corners and a 1.2 mi (1.9 km) straight. The circuit runs through iconic landmarks like Caesars Palace and Bellagio, starting from a former parking lot developed into the pits and paddock area.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas, US
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a 1.5-mile tri-oval in North Las Vegas, Nevada, hosts NASCAR, IndyCar, and Champ Car races. Opened in 1972 and acquired by Speedway Motorsports in 1998, it seats 80,000. The complex includes The Bullring (3/8 mile oval), a 1/2 mile clay oval, and multiple road courses. Major upgrades in the 1990s added the 1.5-mile oval.
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Lexington, US
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Morrow County, Ohio, is a 2.4-mile road racing track hosting series like IndyCar, IMSA, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Established in 1962, it accommodates over 75,000 spectators. The track, an FIA Grade Two circuit, features "Thunder Valley" and multiple configurations. Major refurbishments were done in 1990, 2006, and 2023.
Streets of Long Beach
Long Beach, US
The Grand Prix of Long Beach, now the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, is an IndyCar Series race in Long Beach, California. Started in 1975, it switched from Formula One to IndyCar in 1984. Held in April, it's one of the most prestigious IndyCar events, with over 200,000 attendees. Toyota sponsored it from 1980 to 2018. The event includes support races and features the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame.
Pocono Raceway
Long Pond, US
Pocono Raceway, "The Tricky Triangle," in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, hosts three NASCAR national series races and an ARCA Menards Series event in July. Family-owned by Mattco Inc., it features three infield sections and 44 road course configurations, used by various clubs and driving schools year-round.
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Los Angeles, US
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, completed in 1923, will host the Summer Olympics for the third time in 2028 (previously 1932 and 1984). Home to USC Trojans football and NASCAR's Busch Light Clash since 2022, it's a National Historic Landmark. Managed by USC, it's co-owned by California, Los Angeles County, and the city. The field is named United Airlines Field.
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Loudon, US
New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a 1.058-mile oval in Loudon, New Hampshire, has hosted NASCAR races since 1990 and the Loudon Classic motorcycle race. Nicknamed "The Magic Mile," it can convert into a 1.6-mile road course. Originally Bryar Motorsports Park, it was redeveloped by Bob Bahre and is now owned by Speedway Motorsports.
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, US
World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, near St. Louis, features a 1.250-mile oval for NASCAR and IndyCar, a 2.000-mile road course, an NHRA drag strip, and a karting facility. Opened in 1997, it was revived in 2011 by Curtis Francois. It hosts NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA Drag Racing, Formula Drift, Lucas Oil Drag Racing, and the Confluence Music Festival.
Miami International Autodrome
Miami, US
The Miami International Autodrome is a 3.363 mi (5.412 km) temporary circuit around Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Designed by Apex Circuit Design, it features 19 corners and an average speed of 140 mph (230 km/h). Hosting the Miami Grand Prix since 2022, the track is assembled and dismantled each year, using roads within the stadium grounds.
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Miami, US
Homestead Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida, hosts various racing series, including NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA. From 2002 to 2019, it was the season finale for NASCAR's three series during Ford Championship Weekend. The current race names are 4EVER 400, Contender Boats 250, and Baptist Health Cancer Care 200.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Monterey, US
Laguna Seca Raceway, in central California near Salinas and Monterey, is a 2.238-mile paved road racing track built in 1957. Known for its "Corkscrew" turn and 180 ft elevation change, it hosts auto and motorcycle racing, as well as other events. The name, Spanish for "dry lake," reflects its location on a former lake bed. The track is an FIA Grade Two circuit.
Nashville Superspeedway
Nashville, US
Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee, is a 1.330-mile tri-oval track hosting NASCAR and IndyCar since 2001. It seats 25,000, expandable to 38,000, and includes a 1.8-mile road course. After poor attendance led to a near-decade of abandonment, NASCAR Cup Series racing returned in 2020 under Speedway Motorsports' ownership.
Iowa Speedway
Newton, US
Iowa Speedway, a 7/8 mile oval track in Newton, Iowa, opened in 2006 and hosts NASCAR and IndyCar events. Owned by NASCAR since 2019, it seats 30,000 spectators. The complex includes seven road course layouts, featuring a 1.3-mile "roval." Initially proposed as a 1-mile track, construction began in 2005 after financial delays. NASCAR purchased the track in 2013 to resolve financial issues.
Portland International Raceway
Portland, US
Portland International Raceway (PIR) in Oregon hosts IndyCar, Formula E, NASCAR Xfinity, and other races. It has two layouts: 1.967 miles with the "Shelton Chicane" and 1.915 miles without it. Notable winners include Mario Andretti and Álex Palou. PIR also features a dragstrip and motocross track, and the city aims for carbon neutrality despite using leaded gasoline in drag races.
Richmond Raceway
Richmond, US
Richmond Raceway, a 0.750-mile D-shaped track in Henrico County, Virginia, hosts two NASCAR Cup Series weekends, plus Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series races. Known as the "Action Track," it was famous for sold-out NASCAR races until 2008. It hosted the final regular-season race until 2018 and now features a summer race. The track seated 59,000 before 2019.
Martinsville Speedway
Ridgeway, US
Martinsville Speedway, a 0.526-mile track in Ridgeway, Virginia, opened in 1947 and is NASCAR's oldest continuous track. Known for its paper clip shape with asphalt straightaways and concrete turns, it features challenging long straightaways and tight turns. The track was repaved in 2004 and reconfigured in 1999 to create a single pit road.
Sonoma Raceway
Sonoma, US
Sonoma Raceway, in Sonoma County, California, features a 12-turn road course with 160 feet of elevation change. Hosting NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA, and other races, it's 30 miles north of San Francisco. Renamed Infineon Raceway in 2002, it reverted to Sonoma Raceway in 2012 and continues to host various amateur events.
Streets of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, US
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is an IndyCar race held in St. Petersburg, Florida. Typically the season opener since 2009, it runs on a temporary street circuit including part of Albert Whitted Airport. The event began in 1985 and saw IndyCars race from 2003. After brief hiatuses and format changes, it switched to the IndyCar Series in 2005. Firestone became the title sponsor in 2014.
Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega, US
Talladega, AL, was chosen in the 1960s for its ideal location and access. With Bill Ward's help, NASCAR founder Bill France secured land near a former airport. Construction began on May 23, 1968, and the first race occurred on September 13, 1969. Ken Rush won the 'Bama 400, and Richard Brickhouse won the first NASCAR Cup Series race, the Talladega 500.
Texas Motor Speedway
Texas, US
Founded in 1947, Martinsville Speedway is the shortest NASCAR Cup Series track at 0.526 miles and has hosted races annually since 1949. Known for its paperclip shape and close-quarters racing, it offers fans excellent views. The track hosts major events, including two NASCAR Cup Series races, the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the ValleyStar Credit Union 300.
The Thermal Club
Thermal, US
The Thermal Club in California's Coachella Valley is a luxury motorsport resort with over five miles of track. Opened in 2014 and expanded since, it features 70 luxury villas for members. It includes vehicle facilities and a BMW and Mini Performance Driving Centre open to non-members. IndyCar held a pre-season test there in 2023 and a race in 2024.
Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen, US
Watkins Glen International, or "The Glen," is a race track in Dix, New York, known for hosting the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix (1961-1980) and other major series like NASCAR and IndyCar. Opened in 1956, the track's layout has been mostly unchanged since 1971. Owned by NASCAR, it has also hosted major concerts, including the 1973 Summer Jam and Phish festivals.
North Wilkesboro Speedway
Wilkesboro, US
North Wilkesboro Speedway, a 0.625-mile oval in North Carolina, has hosted NASCAR events since 1947. Now owned by Speedway Motorsports, it has a 2023 capacity of 25,000. The track, retaining a vintage 1990s look, was revived in 2022 after decades of closure. Originally built by Enoch Staley, it reflects NASCAR's roots and was successfully revitalized by Marcus Smith in the early 2020s.
Bowman Gray Stadium
Winston-Salem, US
Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC is NASCAR's longest-running weekly race track and a historic football venue. Built in 1937, it hosted its first NASCAR event in 1949. Nicknamed the "Madhouse" for its racing antics, it's home to WSSU Rams football and underwent a $9 million renovation in 2020-2022.