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Emerson Fittipaldi had completed the negotiations with the government for the race to be held a week after the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Named the Presidente Emilio Medici Grand Prix, the race attracted a disappointing 12 entries, with the Lotus, Ferrari, Shadow and Hill teams electing to skip the event and head home. Nevertheless, the grid boasted Fittipaldi in a his McLaren M23, Carlos Reutemann in a Brabham BT44, Jody Scheckter in a Tyrrell 006 and Carlos Pace in a Surtees TS16. Fittipaldi’s brother Wilson lined up in a rented Brabham, while James Hunt had to make do with an outdated March instead of his usual Hesketh.

The track’s engineer Samuel Dias had created a technical layout which wound back and forth inside a roughly rectangular oval. The configuration, when viewed from above, was said to be based on a stylised rendition of a woman playing a harp. The Autódromo de Brasília was born as a product of political ambition and home sporting success combining to provide the impetus for a modern racing circuit. The circuit had something of a turbulent decade, where grand plans for redevelopment – first in the hope of attracting Formula 1, then MotoGP and finally IndyCar – fell through, leaving the track in disrepair. Keep up to date with dates for races from the major championships around the world on two and four wheels.

Any Night Event, National Pro Solo and National Championship Tours and Optional Points Events or events at other locations are NOT included in this subscription. The Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet is located in Brasília in central Brazil. The nearest international airport is Brasília International, approximately 10 miles or a 20 minute drive away.

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• Street races had been held during the 1960s, but a facility suitable for a grand prix would need to be purpose built.
• The country’s president Emilio Medici saw an opportunity to use this popularity to good effect, using the sport as a platform to showcase the country and, more specifically, the new capital city.
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Construction had begun in 1972 and took two years to complete, with the circuit being designed by engineer Samuel Dias. With some of the track surface incomplete, safety barriers no longer in place and no pit facilities at all, it was unclear whether the Brasília circuit was now effectively closed for good. However, the limited facilities were eventually put to use, with drift and drag racing events held.

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The NASCAR offseason is short, and while some get straight back to work by climbing into the simulator, others savor every moment away from the track. By registering you agree to abide by the 2025 SCCA Solo Rules & WDCR Solo Supplemental Regulations. When you register, and JM Motorsport Events pay for this subscription, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions. We would not be able to hold our events without the outstanding support of our Region Sponsors and we hope you will consider them when the need arises.

Then came the bombshell towards the end of the January 2015, when Terracap unilaterally informed the race promoters that the Indycar event was cancelled. The new Governor, Rodrigo Rollemberg, cited a financial crisis for the Federal District, which had seen some public workers left unpaid and other expensive projects abandoned, such as the hosting of the 2019 student Olympics. Against such a background, completing the circuit refurbishment was seen as untenable.

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In preparation, the existing pit building was demolished and work began around the course to complete any changes not already started in December. In response, Banco de Brasília signed an agreement with Terracap in 2021, with the bank managing the work, the project and the future operation of the racetrack. So, after eight long years of inactivity, circuit racing was set to resume in Brasília. The aim is, over time, to transform the complex into a multi-purpose arena, with space for cyclists, hiking and racing, a kart circuit, car dealerships, off-road track, medical centre and drive-in maintenance shops. The new design by Terracap called for the re-siting of the main pit and paddock on the area formerly occupied by the kart circuit. The drive-in cinema which sits behind it (surely a unique feature in all of motorsport) was also set to be refurbished.

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Due to site restrictions, WDCR will be enforcing a 100dB sound limit for all autocross events for the 2025 season. Sound levels will be monitored during competition runs according to SCCA Solo Rules Appendix H. (50ft from the driving line in an area where most cars will be at full throttle). A worker will be assigned to create a written record of sound readings on course. Competitors who fail sound will have one opportunity to take corrective action, which must be approved by the Chief steward before their next run. Failing sound a second time may result in forfeiting any remaining runs and a DNF for the day.