Lara Racing Circuit
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| Location | Samokov, Bulgaria |
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| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) EEST (DST) |
| Coordinates | 42°20′N 23°33′E / 42.333°N 23.550°E |
| Capacity | 20,000 (projected) |
| FIA Grade | 3 (planned) |
| Broke ground | April 2025 |
| Opened | March 2026 (planned) |
| Architect | Tsvetan Petrov (IPA Arch) [1] |
| Length | 3.91 km (2.429 miles) |
| Turns | 15 |
Lara Racing Circuit is a planned 3.91 km (2.43 mi) motor racing circuit in Samokov, Sofia Province in Bulgaria. It is under construction as of 2025 and expected to be completed by 2026.
History
[edit]The project construction begun on 10 March 2025 near Samokov, Bulgaria by a private investments.[2][3] The track is planned to be 3,91 kilometers long, have 15 turns, 8 left and 7 right, and will be driven counterclockwise. The main straight will be 900 meters long. The capacity for spectators will be up to 20,000 people.[4] According to FIA standards, the Lara track will be Category 3, which means it will be suitable for Formula 3 races, and according to FIM standards - Category BA, which means all races except MotoGP races.[5]
Nikola Tsolov became the advertising face of the track, having the track logo on his Formula 3 car in the 2025 season.[6]
Facilities
[edit]Main circuit
[edit]The park's main feature is a 3.91 km (2.43 mi) race track designed to meet:
- FIA Grade III specifications, allowing it to host series such as Formula 3, GT3, and endurance races.[7]
- FIM Grade B certification for international motorcycle events.[7]
Additional motorsport tracks
[edit]The route will be configurable in 21 different ways – with a length from 1.09 km to 3.91 km.
References
[edit]- ^ LARA Racing Circuit project
- ^ Construction of a new motor racing track near Samokov has begun
- ^ Писта Lara край Самоков отваря нова страница за моторните спортове у нас
- ^ Показаха конфигурациите на писта Lara
- ^ Първите стартове на писта „Лара“ ще са още през есента
- ^ Никола Цолов стана рекламно лице на пистата край Самоков
- ^ a b Първата писта за Формула 3 на Балканите ще е в България
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