Circuit de Calafat facts for kids
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| Location | L'Ametlla de Mar, Catalonia, Spain |
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| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) CEST (DST) |
| Coordinates | 40°56′2″N 0°50′30″E / 40.93389°N 0.84167°E |
| Opened | 29 September 1974 |
| Architect | Jordi Xiol |
| Full Circuit (1990–present) | |
| Length | 3.250 km (2.020 mi) |
| Turns | 19 |
| Original Circuit (1974–1989) | |
| Length | 2.496 km (1.551 mi) |
| Turns | 14 |
The Circuit Calafat is a cool race track located near the town of L'Ametlla de Mar in Catalonia, Spain. It was built in 1974 and has been a place for exciting motorsport events ever since. It's a popular spot for drivers and riders to test their skills and for fans to watch thrilling races.
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About Circuit Calafat
The Circuit Calafat is a special place for racing fans. It's a track where cars and motorcycles go really fast. It's located in a beautiful part of Spain, close to the Mediterranean Sea. Many different types of races and driving events happen here.
How the Circuit Started
The Circuit Calafat was built in 1974. A company called Calafat, S.A. paid for it. They spent about 30 million Spanish pesetas, which was a lot of money back then. Even some fans helped out by buying special shares in the track. This shows how much people wanted a place to race!
Growing and Improving
The track had a few small breaks in the 1980s due to some legal issues. But it always bounced back! In 1990, the circuit got bigger. They added a new section, making the track 3.25 kilometers (about 2 miles) long. This new layout has 19 turns, making it a fun challenge for drivers.
In 2008, the circuit started a plan to make things even better. They updated the facilities and made the track safer. Because of these improvements, in 2012, the circuit received a special approval from the Catalan Motorcycle Federation. This means it's a safe and proper place for motorcycle races.
Cool Races and Tests
The Circuit Calafat is used for many different types of motorsport. In 2015, something really exciting happened there. A team called NextEV by TCR used the circuit to test their cars for the 2015/2016 Formula E Championship. Formula E cars are electric race cars, which are super modern and fast! A famous Spanish racing driver named Antonio García even took part in these tests.
See also
In Spanish: Circuito de Calafat para niños
