Batangas Racing Circuit

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Batangas Racing Circuit
Full Circuit (2005–present)
LocationRosario, Batangas, Philippines
Time zoneUTC+08:00
Coordinates13°49′13″N 121°16′38″E / 13.82028°N 121.27722°E / 13.82028; 121.27722
Opened16 October 1996; 27 years ago (1996-10-16)
Major eventsAsian F3 Series (2003–2005, 2008)
Asia Road Racing Championship (1996)
Websitehttps://www.batangasracingcircuit.com
Full Circuit (2005–present)
Length3.500 km (2.175 miles)
Turns20
Race lap record1:27.546[1] (Republic of Ireland John O'Hara, Dallara F301[2], 2005, F3)
Short Circuit (2005–present)
Length3.006 km (1.806 miles)
Turns13
Full Circuit (2002–2004)
Length3.400 km (2.113 miles)
Turns20
Race lap record1:24.835[3] (Australia Christian Jones, Dallara F301, 2004, F3)
Original Circuit (1996–2004)
Length2.900 km (1.802 miles)
Turns12
Drag event at BRC

Batangas Racing Circuit is a permanent circuit in Barrio Maligaya, Rosario, Batangas, Philippines built in October 16, 1996. The circuit is 3.500 km (2.175 mi) long, has 20 turns, and runs in a clockwise direction.[4]

It hosts 2- and 4-wheeled races such as Formula Toyota, Toyota Corolla Cup, National Touring Car Championship, Circuit Showdown, FlatOut Race Series, Philippine GT, and the Philippine Superbike Championship. The layout also features a drag strip that is used by the National Drag Racing Championship.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2005 Asian Formula 3 Championship >> Round 6: Batangas, 5th-6th November". Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  2. ^ "John O'Hara - Driver Database". Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Race No. 1: Round 2 Date: 25 April 2004 Track: Batangas (3,400 km)". Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Batangas Racing Circuit". January 2016.

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