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Shah Alam Circuit
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Shah Alam Circuit or Batu Tiga Speedway Circuit was a racing circuit in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. The circuit layout was designed by Dutchman John Hugenholtz.
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Location | Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia |
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Time zone | UTC+08:00 |
Coordinates | 03°04′34″N 101°32′38″E |
Opened | 8 September 1968; 55 years ago (1968-09-08) |
Closed | 2003 |
Architect | John Hugenholtz |
Former names | Batu Tiga Speedway Circuit |
Major events | Malaysian Grand Prix (1968–1975, 1977–1982, 1995) Grand Prix motorcycle racing Malaysian motorcycle Grand Prix (1991–1997) World SBK (1990–1991) World Sportscar Championship (1985) Asia Road Racing Championship (1996, 2001–2002) Asian Touring Car Championship (2000–2001) Formula Asia (1996, 2000–2001) 1998 Commonwealth Games |
Grand Prix Circuit (1985–2003) | |
Length | 3.693 km (2.295 miles) |
Turns | 15 |
Race lap record | 1:24.520 (![]() |
Original Circuit (1968–1984) | |
Length | 3.380 km (2.100 miles) |
Turns | 12 |
Race lap record | 1:16.400 (![]() |
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