Mine Circuit
Motor racing circuit in Japan
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Mine Circuit (みねサーキット) was a 3.331 km (2.070 mi) motor racing circuit in Nagao, Nishiatsu-cho, Mine, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It used to be known as Nishinihon. The track closed in February 2006 as it was sold to Mazda for development purposes.[1]
LocationMine, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
OpenedNovember 1972
Central Park Mine Circuit (1991–2006) | |
| Location | Mine, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°08′35″N 131°06′12″E |
| Owner | Mazda (January 2006–February 2006) CQ Motors (2002–January 2006) |
| Opened | November 1972 |
| Closed | 28 February 2006 |
| Former names | Nishi-Nihon Circuit (1976–1990) Atsu Circuit (1972–1975) |
| Major events | Formula Nippon (1977–1980, 1983–2005) Japanese F3 (1994–2005) JGTC (1994–2002) JTCC (1985–1990, 1992–1998) All-Japan Sports Prototype Championship (1992) |
| Central Park Mine Circuit (1991–2006) | |
| Length | 3.331 km (2.070 mi) |
| Turns | 16 |
| Race lap record | 1:14.618 ( Katsumi Yamamoto, Reynard 97D, 1997, Formula Nippon) |
| Nishi-Nihon Circuit (1976–1990) | |
| Length | 2.830 km (1.758 mi) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Race lap record | 1:01.447 ( Hitoshi Ogawa, Lola T90/50, 1990, F3000) |
| Atsu Circuit (1972–1975) | |
| Length | 1.300 km (0.808 mi) |
| Turns | 7 |
It was one of the main circuits in Japanese motorsport; until 2005, every year, one or more races of the most important national categories, (the Japan GT Championship and Formula Nippon series) were held at this circuit.
Lap records
The fastest official race lap records at the Mine Circuit are listed as: