Circuito de Albacete, racetrack in Spain
Circuito de Albacete is a racing track in Albacete, Spain, spanning over 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) with 14 turns that challenge both car and motorcycle racers. The track can be reconfigured into two smaller layouts: one about 2.25 kilometers (1.4 miles) with 8 turns and another short version of roughly 1.3 kilometers (0.8 miles) with 6 turns for different types of events and training sessions.
Circuito de Albacete opened in 1990 and quickly became an important venue for various racing championships. From 1992 to 1999, it hosted Superbike World Championship rounds, and it later served as home for the FIM CEV Moto3 series and the FIA European Truck Racing Championship.
The track is also known locally as 'La Torrecica' and serves as a gathering place for riders and drivers who share a passion for motorsports. People from the region regularly use it for practice sessions and smaller competitions, creating a tight-knit community around the sport.
The track has a maximum gradient of only 2 percent, making it safe and easy to control for vehicles, with smooth asphalt providing excellent grip for drivers and riders. The facility includes 36 pit boxes for vehicle preparation along with a restaurant and press room, offering visitors comfortable spaces to relax and review their lap times.
Kenny Noyes set a notable lap record on this track, showcasing the circuit's potential for fast driving. The flat layout with its wide racing surface allows even newcomers to explore speed safely and progressively push their limits.
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