Automotodrom Brno - Cardion AB Grand Prix Ceské Republiky
Race Date: August 16, 2009- Pole Position: Left
- Track Length: 5,403 m
- Track Width: 15 m
- Longest Straightaway: 636 m
- Left Turns: 6
- Right Turns: 8
- Year Track Opened/Upgraded: 1995
- Track Location: Brno, Czech Republic
- Event Promoter: N/A
- Event Website: www.automotodrombrno.cz
Grand Prix motorcycle racing started on the old Brno road circuit in 1965 with Mike Hailwood winning the first Czech Grand Prix on the 13.940 kms track, riding the MV Agusta. Like so may other road circuits, Brno was deemed too dangerous for grand prix racing in 1982, but already plans were being prepared to build a magnificent purpose built circuit in the hills above the city, which was famous for its beer and the manufacture of crystal glass.
The new 5.394 kms circuit was opened in 1987 with Australian Wayne Gardner winning the first 500cc grand prix, on route to his 500cc World title, riding for Honda. The circuit was slightly modified to it's present day 5.403 configuration in 1996 and most riders class the track as one their favourites, with it's undulations and mixture of corners.
Max Biaggi has the best record at the new circuit, winning four consecutive 250cc races starting in 1994 and three premier class grands prix in 1998, 2000 and 2002.
Automotodrom Brno a.s.
P.O. Box 1
64100 Brno
Czech Republic
Tel: +420 5 4612 3311
Fax: + 420 54612 3304
e-mail: info@brno-circuit.com
Google maps
HOW TO ARRIVE:
Travelling by car from Praga or Vienna, take the A1 motorway. To take the way out 178 toward Ostrovacice or the 182 one toward Popuvky, then to follow the signs 'Grand Prix'.
The new 5.394 kms circuit was opened in 1987 with Australian Wayne Gardner winning the first 500cc grand prix, on route to his 500cc World title, riding for Honda. The circuit was slightly modified to it's present day 5.403 configuration in 1996 and most riders class the track as one their favourites, with it's undulations and mixture of corners.
Max Biaggi has the best record at the new circuit, winning four consecutive 250cc races starting in 1994 and three premier class grands prix in 1998, 2000 and 2002.
Automotodrom Brno a.s.
P.O. Box 1
64100 Brno
Czech Republic
Tel: +420 5 4612 3311
Fax: + 420 54612 3304
e-mail: info@brno-circuit.com
Google maps
HOW TO ARRIVE:
Travelling by car from Praga or Vienna, take the A1 motorway. To take the way out 178 toward Ostrovacice or the 182 one toward Popuvky, then to follow the signs 'Grand Prix'.
