Английская Википедия:Balaton Park Circuit
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Balaton Park Circuit is a Шаблон:Cvt motor racing circuit located near Balatonfőkajár, Hungary, Шаблон:Cvt southwest of Budapest. The track is designed to host regional and international races. The circuit was opened in May 2023.[1]
History
The main phase of construction for the Balaton Park started in 2019.[2] The racetrack is owned by a private group of investors led by former racecar drier Chanoch Nissany. The project was financed using the investors' own equity, without any involvement from banks or external funding. The circuit is intended to be a modern addition to Hungary's motor racing scene, complementing the older and well-established Hungaroring circuit.[1]
Design and facilities
The Balaton Park Circuit has been planned and constructed according to the FIA Grade 1 standards, initially obtaining a Grade 2 license. The track features Tecpro barriers and 'MyLaps' latest technology, including GPS, LED Panels and timing systems.[3]
The track has a length of Шаблон:Cvt and varies in width between Шаблон:Cvt. It consists of 16 corners, with six right turns and ten left turns in its full and only layout. The circuit's facilities include 48 pit garages, VIP areas and lounges, media center, medical center, and two additional support paddock areas.[4]
Events and notability
The Balaton Park Circuit aims to host a variety of regional and international motor racing events. It is not related with the never-opened Balatonring.[1]
In September 2023, it was revealed that the circuit will be planned to be included in the Superbike World Championship in 2024, and it will be also the reserve venue of MotoGP World Championship in the same year before the return of Hungarian motorcycle Grand Prix to Hungaroring in 2025.[5][6] On 26 October 2023, it was confirmed that the circuit will host its first World SBK race on 23–25 August 2024.[7]
Current events
- April: TCR European Endurance Touring Car Series, TCR Eastern Europe Trophy, Formula 4 CEZ Championship
- June: Ferrari Challenge Europe
- August: Superbike World Championship, Supersport World Championship, Women’s Motorcycling World Championship
- September: Histo-Cup Austria Lakeside Race
Lap records
As of October 2023, the fastest official race lap records at the Balaton Park Circuit are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circuit: 4.115 km (2023) | ||||
| LMP3 | 1:37.054[8] | Miro Konôpka | Ligier JS P320 | 2023 Balaton Park FirstLap Cup |
| Formula 4 | 1:38.270[9] | Ethan Ischer | Tatuus F4-T421 | 2023 Balaton Park F4 CEZ Championship round |
| Porsche Carrera Cup | 1:45.378[8] | Adam Konôpka | Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 Cup | 2023 Balaton Park FirstLap Cup |
| TCR Touring Car | 1:45.955[8] | Petr Čížek | Cupra León Competición TCR | 2023 Balaton Park FirstLap Cup |
| Renault Clio Cup | 1:55.850[8] | Roland Amrein | Renault Clio R.S. V | 2023 Balaton Park FirstLap Cup |
| Suzuki Swift Cup | 2:00.552[10] | Aleks Sówka | Suzuki Swift 1.4 Turbo | 2023 Balaton Park FIA Swift Cup Europe round |
See also
References
External links
- Official website
- Information about the Balaton Park Circuit - www.racingcircuits.info
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