Muscat Speedway
Motorsport circuit in Oman
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The Muscat Speedway (also Oman Automobile Club Kart Track) is a motorsport circuit located in the Omani capital Muscat. It is located about 2 km (1.2 mi) southeast of Muscat International Airport and is the first and to date only permanent motorsport racetrack in the country.
International Circuit (2012–present) | |
| Location | Muscat, Oman |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 23°34′58.8″N 58°19′13.8″E |
| Capacity | 1,000 |
| Opened | 1979 |
| International Circuit (2012–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 1.15 km (0.71 mi) |
| Turns | 17 |
History
Muscat Speedway was built in 1979 and its route was fundamentally revised in 2012.
Layout
The longest version of the circuit is 1.15 km (0.71 mi) long and is nine meters wide. Two short connections allow the configuration of up to four different route variants - the 1.15 km (0.71 mi) long International Circuit, the National Circuit, the Classic Circuit and the Short Circuit. A grandstand in the pit lane offers space for up to 1,000 spectators.
