| 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) |
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[edit]
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[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.