Circuit de Croix-en-Ternois

Circuit de Croix-en-Ternois is a race track in the north of France, near the small town of Croix-en-Ternois.

Circuit de Croix-en-Ternois
Full Circuit (1973–2012)
LocationCroix-en-Ternois, France
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
CEST (DST)
Coordinates50°22′44.5″N 2°17′48.4″E / 50.379028°N 2.296778°E / 50.379028; 2.296778
OpenedMay 1973; 51 years ago (1973-05)
Major eventsFormer:
European F3 (1975–1977, 1981, 1983)
French F3 (1981–1992, 1994–1995, 1997, 2001–2002)
French Formula Renault (1975, 1980, 1983–1992, 2002)
French Supertouring Championship (1976, 1980–1995, 1997, 2001)
Websitehttp://circuitdecroix.com
Full Circuit (2013–present)
Length1.900 km (1.181 miles)
Turns10
Full Circuit (1973–2012)
Length1.730 km (1.070 miles)
Turns10
Race lap record0:50.184 (Portugal Tiago Monteiro, Dallara F399, 2001, F3)

The circuit is 1.900 km (1.181 mi) long and is known for its long main straight and twisty in-field section. The circuit is used very regularly for various car and bike race meetings, and is also frequently open for track days. The circuit is also used by the British Motorcycle Racing Club as a round of their annual race calendar.[citation needed]

The circuit was also occasionally used to test Formula One cars.[1][2][3]

Lap records

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The fastest official race lap records at the Circuit de Croix-en-Ternois are listed as:

Category Time Driver Vehicle Event
Full Circuit: 1.730 km (1973–2012)
Formula Three 0:50.184[4] Tiago Monteiro Dallara F399 2001 Croix-en-Ternois French F3 round
Formula Renault 2.0 0:53.470[5] Alexandre Premat Tatuus FR2000 2002 Croix-en-Ternois French Formula Renault round
Silhouette racing car 0:55.828[6] Jean-Philippe Dayraut BMW M3 Coupe Silhouette 2001 Croix-en-Ternois French Supertouring round
Group A 1:06.130[7] Alain Cudini Mercedes 190 E 2.3-16 1987 Croix-en-Ternois French Supertouring Group A round

References

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  1. ^ Fagnan, René (17 October 2018). "Retro: The 6-Wheeled Williams F1 Car That Never Raced". Motorsport.com. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Croix-en-Ternois - Racing Circuits". RacingCircuits.info. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Croix-en-Ternois - Motor Sport Magazine". Motor Sport Magazine. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  4. ^ "2001 Croix-en-Ternois French F3". Motor Sport Magazine. 22 July 2001. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  5. ^ "2002 French Formula Renault Round 5: Croix-en-Ternois, 27th July Race Result". 27 July 2002. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  6. ^ "2001 French Super Touring Championship Croix-en-Ternois - 22nd July, Round 6 Race 2: 40 laps". 22 July 2001. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  7. ^ "1987 Croix-en-Ternois French Supertouring Group A Race Result". 19 July 1987. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
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