Circuito dos Cristais

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Coordinates18°48′25″S 44°24′30″W / 18.80694°S 44.40833°W / -18.80694; -44.40833
Broke ground2013
OpenedSeptember 2016; 9 years ago (2016-09)
Circuito dos Cristais
LocationCurvelo, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Coordinates18°48′25″S 44°24′30″W / 18.80694°S 44.40833°W / -18.80694; -44.40833
Broke ground2013
OpenedSeptember 2016; 9 years ago (2016-09)
Former namesAutódromo de Curvelo
Major eventsCurrent:
TCR South America (2025–present)
Stock Car Pro Series (2016–2017, 2025–present)
TCR Brazil (2025–present)
NASCAR Brasil Series (2024–present)
Copa Truck (2018–2019, 2024–present)
Full Circuit (2016–present)
Length4.400 km (2.734 mi)
Turns17
Race lap record1:51.941 (Brazil Marcos Gomes, Peugeot 408 Stock Car, 2016, Stock Car Brasil)
Short Circuit (2017–present)
Length3.330 km (2.069 mi)
Turns16
Race lap record1:21.257 (Brazil Thiago Camilo, Toyota Corolla Cross, 2025, Stock Car Pro)
Oval Circuit (2024–present)
Length1.250 km (0.777 mi)
Turns2
Banking16°
Race lap record0:29.496 (Brazil Cacá Bueno, Chevrolet Camaro NASCAR Brasil, 2025, NASCAR Brasil)

The Circuito dos Cristais is a race track located in the Brazilian city of Curvelo, in the state of Minas Gerais.

Located 150 km (93 mi) north from the capital Belo Horizonte, the racetrack was built according to the rules of the FIM and the FIA.[1]

The venue opened in 2016, and hosted rounds of the Stock Car Brasil and Copa Truck.

In August 2024, it was announced that the 1.250 km (0.777 mi) banked oval track was built for the season finale of NASCAR Brasil Series, and the circuit will have contract with the series until 2026.[2]

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