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* Since $year, the ZI Circuit has hosted the annual [[KAP World Grand Prix|KAP]] [[Orinese Grand Prix]]. The first event was won by $PersonName. | * Since $year, the ZI Circuit has hosted the annual [[KAP World Grand Prix|KAP]] [[Orinese Grand Prix]]. The first event was won by $PersonName. | ||
* In 1999, defending GT4 champion $PersonName was killed when his $CarBrandName suffered from a technical failure that prevented him from slowing down in the fifth hairpin corner. | * In 1999, defending GT4 champion $PersonName was killed when his $CarBrandName suffered from a technical failure that prevented him from slowing down in the fifth hairpin corner. | ||
* In | * In 2003, the [[Universal Exports]] logistics company announced that it would financially support the ZI Circuit to help keep the facility open. The company was renamed UNEX Zuidhaven International Circuit on January 1, 2004. | ||
* In 2014, UNEX sold the circuit to [[Onotech]], a technology company. | * In 2014, UNEX sold the circuit to [[Onotech]], a technology company. | ||
Revision as of 19:33, 17 September 2022
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| Location | Zuidhaven, Orioni |
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| Time zone | UTC+10:00 |
| Opened | December 1973 |
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| Length | 3.703 km (2.300 miles) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Race lap record | 1:23.456 ( Carlos Eduardo Teixeira dos Santos, Biruleiby, 2017 Orinese Grand Prix, KAP) |
| Website | www.zuidhavencircuit.io |
Zuidhaven International Circuit, colloquially nicknamed ZI Circuit, is a 3.703 km (2.301 mi) private motorsport racetrack in Zuidhaven, Orioni. It hosts racing events, including the KAP World Grand Prix. The course was opened in 1973 as a private motor test track for automotive companies. Soon, it hosted its first race, staged by experiences Orinese and foreign drivers.
History
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WIP
- Track was purposely designed in the shape of "Z".
- Since $year, the ZI Circuit has hosted the annual KAP Orinese Grand Prix. The first event was won by $PersonName.
- In 1999, defending GT4 champion $PersonName was killed when his $CarBrandName suffered from a technical failure that prevented him from slowing down in the fifth hairpin corner.
- In 2003, the Universal Exports logistics company announced that it would financially support the ZI Circuit to help keep the facility open. The company was renamed UNEX Zuidhaven International Circuit on January 1, 2004.
- In 2014, UNEX sold the circuit to Onotech, a technology company.
Events
- March: Orinese Grand Prix
- April: Super GT, KAP Electric Grand Prix
- May: Wurld Touring Car Championship
- June: Regional Orinese Championship, TCR Orioni Touring Car Series
- July: 24 Hours of Zuidhaven, Super Lights
- August: 1000 km of Zuidhaven, GT4 Series
- September: GT World Challenge Europa, Super Waifyu
- October: Orioni Regional Championship Series
Gallery
Battle at the 1998 Orinese Grand Prix.
1000 km of Zuidhaven.
Fireworks at the 24 Hours in 2014.
KAP Electric Grand Prix.
Track map of the ZI Circuit.
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References
- 2016: https://www.europans.com/topic/4130-grand-prix-of-europa-2016/
- 2018: https://www.europans.com/topic/4683-kap-world-grand-prix-series/
