Autodrome Chaudière
Race track
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Autodrome Chaudière is a 0.250 mi (0.402 km), high banked, asphalt short track located in Vallée-Jonction, Quebec, Canada, about 65 km (40 mi) south of Quebec City.
Location71 Route 112 West, Vallée-Jonction, Québec[1]
Capacity5,000
OwnerDany Lagacé and Kevin Roberge
| Location | 71 Route 112 West, Vallée-Jonction, Québec[1] |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 46°22′20″N 70°56′33″W |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Owner | Dany Lagacé and Kevin Roberge |
| Opened | 1992 |
| Major events | Current: NASCAR Canada Series (2014–2019, 2022–present) American Canadian Tour (2015, 2019, 2022–present) |
| Website | https://autodromechaudiere.ca/ |
| Paved Oval (2005–present)[1] | |
| Surface | Asphalt[1] |
| Length | 0.402 km (0.250 mi) |
| Turns | 4 |
| Dirt Oval (1992–2004) | |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Length | 0.402 km (0.250 mi) |
| Turns | 4 |
The circuit opened in 1992 as a dirt track; in 2005, the track underwent resurfacing to convert it into an asphalt track. Notable series which have competed at Autodrome Chaudiere include the ACT Castrol Series, PASS North Series, ISMA Racing Series and Sportsman Quebec.[2] The track has also hosted a NASCAR Pinty's Series race every year since June 2014 (except for 2020 and 2021).[1][2] The track record, 10.77 seconds, was established on 22 June 2013 by American driver Ben Seitz from the ISMA Racing Series.
