Shanghai Tianma Circuit
Motorsport race track in China From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shanghai Tianma Circuit (simplified Chinese: 上海天马山赛车场; traditional Chinese: 上海天馬山賽車場; pinyin: Shànghǎi Tiānmǎshān Sàichēchǎng) is a permanent racing circuit located at the junction of G1503 motorway and Shenzhuan Road, in Sheshan, Songjiang District, Shanghai, People's Republic of China. Inaugurated in 2004,[1] the circuit is part of a resort[2] which includes a 10,000-metre square proving ground, a 4X4 course, media center and grandstand, a cinema showing motoring-related films, a multifunctional hall, VIP rooms,[3] a clubhouse that provide Chinese and western meals, a gym, a mini-supermarket, and a shop for motor racing supplies.[4]
 Full Circuit (2004–present) | |
| Location | Songjiang, Shanghai, People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Coordinates | 31°4′39″N 121°6′55″E |
| FIA Grade | 4 |
| Opened | 26 September 2004 |
| Major events | Former: TCR Asia (2021–2022) TCR China (2020–2021) WTCC Race of China (2011) CTCC (2009–2022) CSBK (2007–2008, 2010–2011) |
| Full Circuit (2004–present) | |
| Length | 2.063 km (1.282 miles) |
| Turns | 14 |
| Race lap record | 1:06.007 ( Ma Qinghua, Lynk & Co 03 TCR, 2020, TCR) |
The Formula 3 circuit[5] is 2.063 km (1.282 mi) long in distance with 8 left turns and 6 right turns.[6] There are 4 turns with the width of 14 meters.[7]
It held a round of the China Superbike Championship (CSBK). On September 30, 2011, it was announced that the Chinese round of the 2011 WTCC would be hosted by the Tianma Circuit.[8]
As of October 2020, the official fastest race lap records at the Shanghai Tianma Circuit are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circuit: 2.063 km (2004–present) | ||||
| TCR Touring Car | 1:06.007[9] | Ma Qinghua | Lynk & Co 03 TCR | 2020 Tianma TCR China round |
| Super 2000 | 1:06.080[10] | Yvan Muller | Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1 | 2011 FIA WTCC Race of China |
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