Autódromo Chiapas
NASCAR Mexico Series (2008–2011, 2013–2015, 2017–2019, 2021–present)
Súper Óvalo Chiapas (Autódromo Chiapas) is a tri-oval track in Berriozábal, Chiapas near to Tuxtla Gutiérrez. The venue has a capacity for 17,000 people. The oval has a length of 0.75 mi (1.21 km). Inner configuration has 1.25 mi (2.01 km) of length and 12° of banking in the turns. On October 12, 2008, OSPE was inaugurated with a NASCAR Corona Series race.[1]
The main event in this venue is the NMS. Also hosted local events (karting, touring cars, drag racing).
Layout
The racetrack is a D-shape oval of 0.75 mi (1.21 km) with 12° of banking. The track is run counter-clockwise. This layout is used by NASCAR Mexico Series, since 2008 to 2015.
The main road configuration has 1.25 mi (2.01 km) of length. At the turn 2 exit, the layout enters to infield, and return in previous the turn 3. This layout is used for LATAM Challenge Series in 2010.
NASCAR Mexico Series
Súper Óvalo Chiapas (Autódromo Chiapas) has been venue for the Mexico Series since 2008, and was venue in 2010 for the first night race of this category.[2]
Season | Date | Winner | Laps | Distance (km) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2008 | October 12 | ![]() | 124 | 149 |
2009 | May 17 | ![]() | 147 | 176 |
2009 | November 8 | ![]() | 152 | 182 |
2010 | May 22 | ![]() | 200 | 240 |
2010 | October 31 | ![]() | 180 | 216 |
2011 | May 15 | ![]() | 200 | 240 |
2013 | July 13 | ![]() | 200 | 240 |
2013 | October 27 | ![]() | 200 | 240 |
2014 | April 13 | ![]() | 200 | 240 |
2014 | October 19 | ![]() | 200 | 240 |
2015 | April 26 | ![]() | 200 | 240 |
2015 | Nov 22 | ![]() | 200 | 240 |
Legal issues
Currently OSPE a local company alleged the propriety of the track, but in March 2010 Ocesa through Promotracks took the control of the Autodrómo, because a debt of 93 million pesos.[3] However, since 2011 Promotracks website is down, and the track is near of the abandon.[4]
References
- ^ "Inauguran con gran éxito Autódromo Chiapas; más de 20 mil aficionados en la 13a. fecha de la NASCAR". Instituto de Comunicación Social de Chiapas. October 13, 2008. Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2011-04-20.
- ^ "Llega la primera Carrera Nocturna en el Autódromo". Portal Tuxtla. Mar 25, 2010. Archived from the original on 2012-03-08.
- ^ "Autódromo: Curvas Peligrosas" (PDF). Tinta fresca. October 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-04-10.
- ^ "Nascar cancela fecha en Chiapas y regresará a San Luis Potosí". GlobalMedia.mx. September 6, 2011. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-05-29.
External links
- Autodromo de Chiapas race results at Racing-Reference
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