Autodromo dell'Umbria
Motorsport venue in Magione, Italy
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The Autodromo dell'Umbria Mario Umberto Borzacchini is a 2.507 km (1.558 mi) long automobile and motorcycle circuit placed in Magione, Umbria (Italy), about 20 km (12 mi) west of Perugia and 6 km (3.7 mi) east of Lake Trasimeno. It is named after Grand Prix driver Baconin Borzacchini.
Full Circuit (1994–present) | |
| Location | Magione, Italy |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43°7′52″N 12°14′22″E |
| Broke ground | 1972 |
| Opened | 7 April 1973 |
| Former names | Autodromo di Magione (1973–1979) |
| Major events | Former: Italian Superturismo Championship (1987–1999, 2016) NASCAR Whelen Euro Series (2014–2015) Italian F4 (2014) Italian GT (1993–2011) Formula Abarth Italian Championship (2005–2008, 2010) Superstars Series (2005–2009) Euroseries 3000 (2005, 2008) Italian F3 (1974–2004, 2006–2009) Porsche Carrera Cup Italia (2007) Italian Formula Renault Championship (2000–2004) |
| Full Circuit (1994–present) | |
| Length | 2.507 km (1.558 mi) |
| Turns | 11 |
| Race lap record | 1:04.796 ( Fabio Onidi, Lola B02/50, 2008, F3000) |
| Original Circuit (1973–1995) | |
| Length | 1.650 km (1.025 mi) |
| Turns | 6 |
| Race lap record | 0:48.524 ( Roberto Colciago, Dallara F389, 1989, F3) |
History
The construction of the 1.650 km (1.025 mi) long and technically challenging venue began in the spring of 1972 by a group of motorsport enthusiasts (Lorenzo Rondini, Giulio Capolsini, Umberto Mannocchi, Paolo Bietoloni, Gianni Moretti, Francesco Terradura and Giuseppe Tarpani).[1] It held its inaugural race on April 7, 1973, and hosted motorcycle races and races of the Italian Formula Three Championship.
Lap records
As of July 2016, the fastest official race lap records at the Autodromo dell'Umbria are listed as:
