Ülkü Park
Motor sports race track in İzmir, Turkey
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Ülkü Park, also known as the Pınarbaşı Racing Circuit or İzmir Ülkü Racing Circuit, is a motor sports race track in the Pınarbaşı neighborhood of Bornova district in İzmir, Turkey. It was inaugurated in 1997.[1]
| Location | Bornova, İzmir, Turkey |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°26′2″N 27°16′18″E |
| Opened | 1997 |
| Former names | Pınarbaşı Racing Circuit |
| Major events | |
| Length | 2.186 km (1.358 mi) |
Ülkü Park stretches over an area of 245 acres (99 ha). With its 2.186 km (1.358 mi) length, it is Turkey's second longest race track following Istanbul Park.[1]
In addition to the asphalt course, which hosts auto and motorcycle and karting races, there are two more small-sized go-kart courses and a paintball playing field inside the main track. The facility includes open and covered stands, a 28-shop paddock, an exhibition area with halls in different sizes, a VIP lounge, training halls and a cafeteria.[1]
Major motorsports events
The venue host regularly:
- Turkish Formula Three Championship[2]
- Turkish Touring Car Championship[2]
- Turkish Motorcycle Grand Prix[3]
- Turkish Karting Championship[4]