Muscat Speedway
| International Circuit (2012–present) | |
| Location | Muscat, Oman |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 23°34′58.8′′N 58°19′13.8′′E / 23.583000°N 58.320500°E / 23.583000; 58.320500 |
| Capacity | 1,000 |
| Opened | 1979 |
| International Circuit (2012–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 1.15 km (0.71 mi) |
| Turns | 17 |
The Muscat Speedway (also Oman Automobile Club Kart Track) is a motorsport circuit located in the Omani capital Muscat. It is located about 2 km (1.2 mi) southeast of Muscat International Airport and is the first and to date only permanent motorsport racetrack in the country.
History
[edit ]Muscat Speedway was built in 1979 and its route was fundamentally revised in 2012.
Layout
[edit ]The longest version of the circuit is 1.15 km (0.71 mi) long and is nine meters wide. Two short connections allow the configuration of up to four different route variants - the 1.15 km (0.71 mi) long International Circuit, the National Circuit, the Classic Circuit and the Short Circuit. A grandstand in the pit lane offers space for up to 1,000 spectators.
Events
[edit ]National and international karting competitions from sprint races to 24-hour races take place on the track. In addition, occasional drift competitions and rallycross races are also held on the track.[1] [2]
Notes
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ Ramachandran Nair (2014年03月10日). "Local talent to the fore during weekend action". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2022年10月25日.
- ^ "OAA announces Ramadan motorsports activities this week". Muscat Daily. 13 April 2022.
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