Autódromo Ricardo Mejía
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 Full Circuit (1971–1978) | |
 Oval Circuit (1971–1978) | |
| Location | Bogotá, Colombia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 04°46′42″N 74°02′43″W / 4.77833°N 74.04528°W |
| Owner | Ricardo Mejía (1971–1978) |
| Broke ground | 1970 |
| Opened | 7 February 1971 |
| Closed | 1978 |
| Former names | Autódromo Internacional de Bogotá |
| Full Circuit (1971–1978) | |
| Surface | Concrete |
| Length | 3.925 km (2.439 mi) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Race lap record | 1:25.400 ( Jo Siffert, Chevron B18, 1971, F2) |
| Oval Circuit (1971–1978) | |
| Surface | Concrete |
| Length | 2.300 km (1.429 mi) |
| Turns | 4 |
Autódromo Ricardo Mejía was a 3.925 km (2.439 mi) motor racing circuit located in Bogotá, Colombia.
The circuit was inaugurated on 7 February 1971 with the Gran Premio República de Colombia, the first track competition held in the country.[1] It hosted various national and international speed and endurance championships, as well as hosting a round of the 1972 American Formula 2 season. Upon its inauguration, the circuit was considered to host a Formula One grand prix, replacing the Mexican Grand Prix, but no deal was finalized.[2] In 1978, after several disagreements between the sports entities of national motorsports and its owner Ricardo Mejía, the circuit was closed.[3] In 1980 parts of the property were acquired for the construction of infrastructure for commercial services.[4]
