Guangdong International Circuit, Racing circuit in Zhaoqing, China.
Guangdong International Circuit is a motor sport facility at Da Wang, Sihui, in Zhaoqing, about 45 minutes by car from Guangzhou. Its 2.824 km clockwise track has 5 left and 8 right turns and a 0.718 km straight. A grandstand with a sloped roof runs along the circuit, and a white domed building with rows of square windows stands beyond the track.
The circuit opened in 2009 as Guangdong province's second permanent racing facility. It was established during a period when China was expanding its involvement in international motorsport.
The venue serves as a hub for motorsport enthusiasts in China, attracting spectators and participants from across the nation for racing events. It reflects the country's expanding engagement with competitive motorsport at both domestic and international levels.
The circuit sits at Da Wang, Sihui, in Zhaoqing, about 45 minutes by car from Guangzhou. Access is by private vehicle, so arrange your own transport. The layout runs clockwise with a 718-metre straight, and the grandstand along the right side of the track gives the clearest view of the start and the first corners.
The track layout features an asymmetrical design with five left-turning corners and eight right-turning corners arranged in clockwise direction. This unbalanced configuration creates driving challenges that require pilots to constantly adapt their approach through different sections.
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