San Carlos Circuit
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San Carlos Circuit is a motorsport race track located in San Carlos, Venezuela. From 1977 to 1979, it hosted the Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix.
LocationSan Carlos, Venezuela
Opened1970
Major eventsPanam GP Series (2012)
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix (1977–1979)
Formula 750 (1976)
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix (1977–1979)
Formula 750 (1976)
Grand Prix Circuit (1977–present) | |
| Location | San Carlos, Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 9°39′49″N 68°33′14″W |
| Opened | 1970 |
| Major events | Panam GP Series (2012) Grand Prix motorcycle racing Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix (1977–1979) Formula 750 (1976) |
| Grand Prix Circuit (1977–present) | |
| Length | 4.135 km (2.569 mi) |
| Turns | 11 (7 right, 4 left) |
| Race lap record | 1:34.080 ( Barry Sheene, Suzuki RG 500, 1979, 500cc) |
| Short Circuit (1976–present) | |
| Length | 3.135 km (1.948 mi) |
| Turns | 8 |
| Original Circuit (1970–1975) | |
| Length | 2.700 km (1.678 mi) |
| Turns | 7 |
Lap records
The fastest official race lap records at the San Carlos Circuit are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix Circuit (1977–present): 4.135 km (2.569 mi) | ||||
| 500cc | 1:34.080 | Barry Sheene | Suzuki RG 500 | 1979 Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix |
| 350cc | 1:34.490 | Carlos Lavado | Yamaha TZ 350 | 1979 Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix |
| 250cc | 1:37.550 | Walter Villa | Yamaha TZ 250 | 1979 Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix |
| 125cc | 1:43.480 | Ángel Nieto | Minarelli 125cc GP | 1979 Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix |
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