International Circuit (2005–present) The historic international layout used from 1971 | |
Location | Campagnano di Roma, Italy |
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Time zone | CET (UTC+1) CEST (DST) |
Coordinates | 42°9′39″N 12°22′9″E / 42.16083°N 12.36917°E |
Capacity | 32,000 |
FIA Grade | 2 (3 layouts) |
Owner | Automobile Club d'Italia (1967–present) |
Opened | November 1951 (dirt track) 1 December 1957 (asphalt track) |
Former names | Autodromo Vallelunga (1951–2005) |
Major events | Current: TCR World Tour (2023–present) NASCAR Whelen Euro Series (2020–present) TCR Europe (2024) 6 Hours of Rome (1973, 1976–1980, 1994–2018, 2020, 2024) Former: WTCR Race of Italy (2022) FIA ETCR (2021–2022) Rome Grand Prix (1963–1969, 1971, 1973–1989, 1991) World SBK (2007–2008) FIM EWC (2002–2005) FREC (2019–2020) International GT Open (2007–2008) World Sportscar Championship (1973, 1976–1980) |
Website | http://www.vallelunga.it/ |
International Circuit (2005–present) | |
Length | 4.085 km (2.538 miles) |
Turns | 15 |
Race lap record | 1:23.475 ( Andy Soucek, Panoz DP09, 2008, Superleague Formula) |
International Motorcycle Circuit (2005–present) | |
Length | 4.110 km (2.554 miles) |
Turns | 16 |
Race lap record | 1:36.084 ( Lorenzo Savadori, Aprilia RSV4, 2020, Superbike) |
Historic International Circuit (2005–present) International Circuit (1971–2004) | |
Length | 3.222 km (2.002 miles) |
Turns | 13 |
Race lap record | 1:05.162 ( Thomas Biagi, Lola T96/50, 2000, F3000) |
Club Circuit (1971–present) | |
Length | 1.747 km (1.085 miles) |
Turns | 6 |
Race lap record | 0:49.100 ( "Gimax", Osella PA7, 1979, Group 6) |
International Circuit (1963–1970) | |
Length | 3.120 km (1.939 miles) |
Turns | 13 |
Race lap record | 1:15.700 ( Johnny Servoz-Gavin, Matra MS7, 1969, F2) |
Club Circuit (1957–1970) | |
Length | 1.703 km (1.058 miles) |
Turns | 6 |
Race lap record | 0:58.100 ( Nino Vaccarella, Cooper T51, 1961, F1) |
The Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi is a racing circuit situated 32 km (20 mi) north of Rome, Italy, near Vallelunga of Campagnano.[1] Vallelunga was built as a 1.773 km (1.102 mi) sand oval in 1951.[2]
History
From 1963 the circuit held the Rome Grand Prix, and in 1967 a new loop was added when the track became the property of the Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI). Further refurbishment was undertaken in 1971. The track is named for the famous Italian racing driver Piero Taruffi.
In August 2004 work started on a 0.863 km (0.536 mi) extension to the track, bringing the track up to its current length. The new configuration has received homologation from the FIA as a test circuit, being used by various Formula One teams. The circuit has also hosted the 6 Hours of Vallelunga endurance event.
The track is also used by ACI for public driving safety training courses and, in autumn of each year, hosts a vast flea-market specialising mainly in vintage automotive spare parts.
The circuit is home to simulation software developers Kunos Simulazioni, who occupy a pit garage as an office.[3]
Events
- Current
- March: Fun Cup France
- April: TCR World Tour, TCR Europe Touring Car Series
- May: NASCAR Whelen Euro Series NASCAR GP Italy - American Festival of Rome, TCR European Endurance Touring Car Series, CIV Superbike Championship
- June: Italian GT Championship, Italian F4 Championship
- September: TCR Italian Series, Porsche Carrera Cup Italy
- October: 6 Hours of Rome
- Former
- BPR Global GT Series (1994)
- European Formula Two Championship
- Rome Grand Prix (1967–1969, 1971, 1973–1984)
- European Touring Car Championship (1974, 1976, 1979–1985, 1988, 2000)
- European Touring Car Cup (2005)
- Euroseries 3000 (1999–2002, 2005–2009)
- Ferrari Challenge Europe (2008, 2012)
- FIA ETCR – eTouring Car World Cup (2021–2022)
- FIA European Formula 3 Championship (1976–1979, 1981, 1983)
- FIA Formula 3 European Championship (2013)
- FIA Motorsport Games (2019)
- FIM Endurance World Championship (2002–2005)
- Formula Regional European Championship (2019–2020)
- IMSA European Le Mans (2001)
- International Formula 3000
- Rome Grand Prix (1985–1989, 1991)
- International GT Open (2007–2008)
- Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe (2010, 2023)
- Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Final (2013, 2018, 2023)
- Superbike World Championship (2007–2008)
- Superleague Formula (2008)
- Superstars Series (2004–2013)
- World Sportscar Championship (1973, 1976–1980)
- World Touring Car Cup
- FIA WTCR Race of Italy (2022)
Lap records
The outright unofficial all-time track record for the current International Circuit layout is 1:12.804, set by Anthony Davidson in a Honda RA106, during Formula One testing in April 2006.[4][5] The outright track record for the former International Circuit (now the Historic International Circuit) is 56.335 seconds, set by Luca Badoer in a Ferrari F2004, during Formula One testing in October 2004.[6] As of July 2022, the fastest official race lap records at the ACI Vallelunga Circuit are listed as:
References
- ↑ "Team profile: Vallelunga Circuit". Motorsport.com. Archived from the original on 2019-04-12. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
- ↑ "Vallelunga - Racingcircuits". Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ↑ "Kunos Simulazioni | Race and Vehicle Simulations". Retrieved 2019-04-13.
- ↑ "Ferrari and Honda begin Vallelunga test". 4 April 2006. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ↑ "Davidson tops times at Vallelunga". 4 April 2006. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ↑ "Ferrari Vallelunga test notes 2004-10-15". Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ↑ "2006 Vallelunga Euro F3000 - Round 15". Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ↑ "2006 6 Ore di Vallelunga". Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ↑ "2013 FIA Formula 3 European Championship Vallelunga Race 2 Statistics". Retrieved 22 January 2023.
- ↑ "6 h Vallelunga 2018". Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ↑ "2019 Formula Regional European Championship Vallelunga Race 1 Classification" (PDF). 5 May 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
- ↑ "6 h Vallelunga 2017". Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ↑ "Italian GT Vallelunga 2017". Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ↑ "2017 Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Final PRO + PRO AM - Final Results Race 2". 18 November 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ↑ "2018 Formula 4 Italian Championship Vallelunga Race 2 Statistics". Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ↑ "2013 Formula Renault Alps Vallelunga (Race 1)". Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ↑ "ACI Racing Weekend Autodromo Piero Taruffi 2020 Porsche Carrera Cup - Classifica Prima Gara Definitiva" (PDF). 20 September 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ↑ "XX 6 Ore di Vallelunga". Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ↑ "ACI Racing Weekend Autodromo "P. TARUFFI" TCR Italy Touring Car Challenge" (PDF). 20 September 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ↑ "American Festival of Rome 2021 Autodromo "P. TARUFFI" EuroNASCAR PRO Race 1 - Results" (PDF). 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ↑ "ETC Cup 2005 » Autodromo Vallelunga Pierro Taruffi Round 1 Results". Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ↑ "ACI Race Weekend Autodromo P. Taruffi 2020 Renault Clio Cup Italia - Classifica Gara 2" (PDF). 20 September 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ↑ "CIV Vallelunga 16–17–18 Ottobre 2020 Superbike - Classifica Gara 2". 18 October 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ↑ "CIV Vallelunga 9–10 Ottobre 2021 Supersport 600 - Classifica Gara 1". 9 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ↑ "CIV Vallelunga 7–8 Maggio 2022 Supersport 300 - Classifica Gara 1". 7 May 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ↑ "FIA ETCR - RACE of Vallelunga 22-24 July 2022 Pool Fast - Semi Final 1 300 kW - 40s. PU Final Ranking". Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ↑ "2000 Vallelunga Italian F3000". Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ↑ "2004 6 Ore di Vallelunga". Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ↑ "X 6 Ore di Vallelunga". Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ↑ "1984 Rome Grand Prix". Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- 1 2 "European Le Mans Series Vallelunga 2001". Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ↑ "2005 Vallelunga Italian F3". Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ↑ "Vallelunga 6 Hours 1973". Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ↑ "XIII 6 Ore di Vallelunga". Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ↑ "2004 Formula Renault 2000 Italia Vallelunga (Race 1)". 14 March 2004. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ↑ "CIST 1999 » Autodromo Vallelunga Pierro Taruffi Round 19 Results". Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ↑ "Vallelunga 6 Hours 1995". Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ↑ "Gr.6 Vallelunga 1977". Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ↑ "Vallelunga 6 Hours 1978". Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ↑ "WTCR 2022 » Autodromo Vallelunga Pierro Taruffi National Round 11 Results". Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ↑ "1992 Italian Touring Car Vallelunga (Race 1)". Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ↑ "Vallelunga 6 Hours 1976". Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ↑ "1979 Vallelunga ETCC". Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ↑ "Cl Gr.6 Vallelunga 1979". Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ↑ "PURE ETCR Italy 18-20 June 2021 Pool A - Round 2 - Battle 1 - 7 Laps at 450 kW Final Classification". Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ↑ "Cl Gr.2/4/5 Vallelunga [Div.VII] 1979". Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ↑ "Superbike Circuit Profile >> Autodromo di Vallelunga "Piero Taruffi"". Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ↑ "Supersport Circuit Profile >> Autodromo di Vallelunga "Piero Taruffi"". Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ↑ "1969 Rome Grand Prix". Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ↑ "Trofeo Ettore Bettoja Vallelunga 1967". Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ↑ "1963 Rome Grand Prix". Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ↑ "GP Roma Vallelunga [S2.0] 1965". Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ↑ "Trofeo Ettore Bettoja Vallelunga 1967". Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ↑ "1961 Vallelunga F1". Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ↑ "Coppa Settecolli [S+850] 1966". Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ↑ "Vallelunga [GT2.5] 1962". Retrieved 31 December 2022.
External links
- ACI Vallelunga Circuit In Italian only
- Satellite picture by Google Maps