Inje Speedium, race track in the Inje County, South Korea
Inje Speedium is a motor racing circuit in Girin-myeon, Inje County, Gangwon, about 50 km east of Chuncheon. Its full course measures 3.908 km with 20 corners and can be split into a 2.577 km north track and a 1.375 km south track. American designer Alan Wilson drew the layout, built to FIA Grade 2 standards, and the site also holds a hotel and condominiums.
Construction began in February 2011 under Taeyoung Engineering & Construction at a cost of 152.6 billion won, and the circuit opened on 25 May 2013 with a round of the Japanese Super Taikyu series. It hosted the opening round of the 2013 Asian Le Mans Series on 4 August 2013. Planned 2020 and 2021 World Touring Car Cup rounds were cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, a North Korean delegation stayed at the complex.
The name Inje Speedium refers to the Inje region where the track is located in South Korea's Gangwon Province. The facility reflects a growing car and racing culture that draws both local drivers and visitors who share a passion for motorsport.
The venue is accessible year-round and makes for an easy day trip from nearby cities. If you want to watch races, check the event schedule beforehand, though the track and facilities are open on non-race days for driving experiences and sightseeing.
The facility offers driving experiences where everyday visitors can drive high-performance cars under professional supervision. These programs are popular with people who want to feel what it is like to drive at speed in a controlled setting.
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