Autódromo Eduardo Copello, tor wyścigowy (Argentyna)
The Autódromo Eduardo Copello is a racing track in Argentina's Rivadavia Department, situated in a valley surrounded by mountains. It spans approximately 3.25 kilometers with 16 turns, featuring a combination of high-speed straights and technically challenging corners on an asphalt surface.
The track opened in October 1967 after street racing in San Juan was banned due to safety concerns. Engineers Romano Petrini and Alberto Olivera designed the facility, and at the inaugural event, renowned driver Juan Manuel Fangio was so impressed that he asked for their help designing another track elsewhere.
The track is named after Eduardo Copello, a local driver who was deeply connected to the region's racing culture. Today, it serves as a gathering place where drivers and fans come together around their shared passion for motorsport.
The venue is most active during the warmer months when racing events take place. The dry and sunny weather keeps the track in good condition, though weather can change quickly during races, affecting conditions for both drivers and spectators.
Rather than being built between a hospital and a cement plant as originally planned, the track was relocated to sit among nearby mountains for better conditions. This mountainous setting gives the place its distinctive rough character with dry, rocky surroundings.
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