Velopark (Brazil)
Motorsport circuit in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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FuelTech Motorsports Park (Autodromo FuelTech Velopark in Portuguese) is a motorsport centre opened in 2008, located in the city of Nova Santa Rita, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It was designed to have various layouts so that it could accommodate a wide variety of vehicles, such as karts, dragsters, and formula and touring cars.
Full Circuit (2010–present) | |
| Location | BR 386, km 428 s/nº, Nova Santa Rita, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29°49′22″S 51°19′15″W |
| Opened | 2 May 2010 |
| Former names | Velopark (2010–2025) |
| Major events | Current: Stock Car Pro Series (2010–2019, 2022–present) Former: TCR South America (2023) TCR Brazil (2023) Fórmula Truck (2015, 2017, 2023) Copa Truck (2019) Porsche Cup Brasil (2010–2011) Formula 3 Brasil (2014–2016) Campeonato Sudamericano de GT (2010–2011, 2013) F3 Sudamericana (2010–2011) |
| Website | http://www.velopark.com.br/ |
| Full Circuit (2010–present) | |
| Length | 2.278 km (1.415 mi) |
| Turns | 11 |
| Race lap record | 0:48.668 ( Pedro Piquet, Dallara F309, 2015, F3) |
| Original Test Circuit (2010–present) | |
| Length | 2.153 km (1.338 mi) |
| Turns | 10 |
The Velopark consists of a main racecourse, a straight for dragsters, and three kart tracks including an oval, the only oval made for karts in South America.[1]
The circuit received its name after FuelTech, a Brazilian manufacturer of engine management systems, acquired naming rights for the 2026 season.
Racecourse
The track is composed of eleven turns and two long straights, for a total length of 2.278 km (1.415 mi).[2]
Its first official race was held in May 2010 for Stock Car Brasil. It was won by Ricardo Maurício. This track has nine curves and three sectors with two DRS zones. The circuit also hosted the Brazilian Formula Three Championship.
Lap records
As of June 2025, the fastest official lap records at the Velopark are listed as:
