Autódromo Internacional de Cascavel
Automobile racing complex in Brazil
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The Autódromo Internacional Zilmar Beux de Cascavel, commonly referred to as Autódromo de Cascavel,[b] is an automobile racing complex located off Highway BR-277 in the city of Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil. The paved track is 3.058 km (1.900 mi) long. Opened in 1970, it hosts events for Stock Car Pro Series, NASCAR Brasil Series, Copa Truck and Fórmula Truck.
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Full Circuit (1970–present)[a] | |
| Location | Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°58′52.1″S 53°22′54.9″W |
| Capacity | 75,000 |
| Opened | 7 September 1970 |
| Architect | Zilmar Beux |
| Former names | Autódromo Internacional de Cascavel (1970–2012) |
| Major events | Current: TCR South America (2023–2024, 2026) Stock Car Pro Series (1979–1981, 1983–1993, 1995–1997, 2000, 2012–2021, 2023–present) NASCAR Brasil Series (2013–2021, 2023–present) Copa Truck (2018–2021, 2023–present) Fórmula Truck (1999–2004, 2006–2007, 2012–2016, 2022–present) Former: Porsche Cup Brasil (2015) Fórmula Academy Sudamericana (2015, 2019) Formula 3 Brasil (2015–2016) Campeonato Brasiliero de GT (2012) F3 Sudamericana (1987–1992, 1995–1996, 1998–2003, 2013) SASTC (1998–1999) |
| Full Circuit (1970–present)[a] | |
| Length | 3.058 km (1.900 mi) |
| Turns | 7 |
| Race lap record | 0:55.772 ( Matheus Iorio, Dallara F309, 2016, F3) |
History
The first races were carried out by automobiles on city streets in the 1960s, by amateurs and locals, which led to the building of a permanent location for motorsport events. In 1973 the Automóvel Clube de Cascavel circuit opened, being the third track with asphalt in the country.
The track came to host main competitions at national level. It was at the circuit that the Fórmula Truck series began. The circuit is a regular host of the Stock Car Pro Series.
Over the years, little money has been invested in the complex, which eventually caused the withdrawal of the circuit off the official calendar of major competitions. However, the circuit continued hosting many motoring and motorcycling events, including many driver training programs for drivers who acted and act in various automotive categories in Brazil and abroad.[1]
Until 2013, the circuit also hosted the Formula 3 Sudamericana. Along with that, it also hosted the Campeonato Brasiliero de GT in 2012.
Events
- Current
- March: TCR South America Touring Car Championship, Stock Car Pro Series, Turismo Nacional BR, TCR Brasil Touring Car Championship
- May: NASCAR Brasil Series, Copa Truck
- August: Moto 1000 GP
- September: Fórmula Truck
- October: Stock Car Pro Series, Gold Classic
- November: Cascavel de Ouro
- Former
- Brasileiro de Marcas (2013, 2017–2018)
- Brazilian Superbike Championship (2012–2013, 2015, 2023–2025)
- Campeonato Brasileiro de GT (2012)
- Fórmula Academy Sudamericana (2015, 2019)
- Formula 3 Brasil (2015–2016)
- Formula 3 Sudamericana (1987–1992, 1995–1996, 1998–2003, 2013)
- Porsche Cup Brasil (2015)
- South American Super Touring Car Championship (1998–1999)
- Stock Light (2012–2017, 2019, 2023–2025)
Lap records
As of May 2026, the fastest official lap records at the Autódromo Internacional Zilmar Beux de Cascavel are listed as:
Notes
- The start-finish line was changed in 2012, however the layout configuration has not been changed yet, the start-finish line on the map actually corresponds to the start-finish line before 2012.
- Portuguese pronunciation: [kas.kɐˈvɛw]