Brno Circuit

Automotodrom Brno
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Location	Brno, Czech Republic
Time zone	CET (UTC+1); CEST (DST)
Coordinates	49°12′17″N 16°27′02″E
FIA Grade	2
Owner	Shakai (August 2023–present); Karel Abraham, Sr. (2005–August 2023)
Broke ground	1985 (for modern circuit)
Opened	1930 (for road circuit); 18 July 1987 (for modern circuit)
Major events	Current:; TCR Europe (2024); TCR Eastern Europe Trophy (2019–2021, 2023–present); Former:; Grand Prix motorcycle racing; Czech Republic motorcycle Grand Prix; (1965–1982, 1987–1991, 1993–2020); World SBK; (1993–1996, 2005–2012, 2018); WTCC; Race of the Czech Republic (2006–2011); FIM EWC (2001–2003); Sidecar World Championship; (1969–1982, 1987–1991, 1993–1997); DTM (2004–2005); FIA GT1 (2010); FIA GT (2000–2008); A1 Grand Prix (2006–2007); FIA Sportscar Championship; Brno 2 Hours 30 Minutes (1997–2002); Czechoslovakian Grand Prix (1930–1935, 1937, 1949, 1976–1988);
Website	https://www.automotodrombrno.cz/
Permanent Grand Prix Circuit (1987–present)
Length	5.403 km (3.357 miles)
Turns	14 (8 right, 6 left)
Race lap record	1:36.065 (Ingo Gerstl, Toro Rosso STR1, 2017, BOSS GP/F1)
4th Road Circuit (1975–1986)
Surface	Asphalt
Length	10.925 km (6.789 miles)
Turns	29
Race lap record	3:29.910 (Johnny Cecotto, Yamaha YZR500 (0W35), 1977, 500cc)
3rd Road Circuit (1964–1974)
Surface	Asphalt
Length	13.941 km (8.663 miles)
Turns	40
Race lap record	4:57.000 (Gianfranco Bonera, MV Agusta 500 Four, 1974, 500cc)
2nd Road Circuit (1949–1963)
Surface	Asphalt/Cobbles
Length	17.800 km (11.061 miles)
Turns	73
Race lap record	8:03.000 (Prince Bira/Toulo de Graffenried, Maserati 4CLT/48, 1949, GP)
Original Road Circuit (1930–1948)
Surface	Asphalt/Cobbles
Length	29.194 km (18.109 miles)
Turns	128
Race lap record	11:59.300 (Rudolf Caracciola, Mercedes-Benz W125, 1937, GP)

The Masaryk circuit (Czech: Masarykův okruh) or Masarykring, also referred to as the Brno Circuit, refers to two motorsport race tracks located in Brno, Czech Republic. The original street circuit was made up of public roads, and at its longest measured 29.194 km (18.140 mi). In 1949, events such as the Czechoslovakian Grand Prix attracted top teams and drivers. The track is named after the first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. Racing on the old roads ended after 1986, when the new (current) circuit was opened. Since August 2023, the circuit is owned by Shakai.

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