Circuit de Dakar Baobabs, racing circuit in Senegal
Circuit de Dakar Baobabs is a racing track in Sindia measuring about 4.7 kilometers long and at least 12 meters wide, meeting international automobile standards. The track features 21 curves of different types, from tight hairpins to wider, faster sections, combining technical challenges with flowing driving sequences.
The first idea for a racing track at this location dates to the 1970s, but actual construction began in the early 2000s when Belgian businessman Paul Libens purchased land near Dakar. The project was planned by Jean-André Collard and developed over the following years with modern infrastructure, drawing inspiration from Senegal's motorsport culture that had roots in the 1950s.
The place is named after the baobab trees that grow throughout the Senegalese savanna and shape the surrounding landscape. This natural environment connects the racing venue to local identity in a way visitors notice right away.
The track is located about 60 kilometers south of Dakar and is easy to reach from the highway, especially when coming from the Bandia reserve. The best time to visit is between November and May, when the sky stays clear and rain is rare, making race scheduling reliable.
The fastest lap record was set in 2008 by Frédéric Makowiecki in a Norma at approximately 1 minute and 48 seconds, showing the venue is built for high performance. Additionally, the facility has special customs control that allows teams to bring race cars and equipment into the country more easily and save on extra costs.
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