Updated On : 09 Apr, 2021
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Location |
Sentul, West Java, Indonesia |
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Venue Type |
Outdoor |
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Capacity |
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Circuit Direction |
Clockwise |
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Circuit Type |
Race |
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Length |
3.965 km |
Trivia
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The current structure of the circuit is a truncated version of the original design being 40% shorter, having the 900-metre main straight that allows speeds up to 300 kilometers per hour.
Specifically designed to host
Formula races in
Sentul; the circuit is located in the hilly area
Bogor Regency which is slightly cooler than
Jakarta. The idea of the circuit struck in
1990 as a result of the sincere efforts of
Hutomo Mandala Putra, son of
President Suharto and motor racing aficionado. The construction took around
three years, and the circuit was officially opened in
1993. The track is
2.464 mi long having
11 turns amongst which
Turn 2 is the only truly high-speed corner of the track. The circuit's track is smoother, simpler and broader than the older built tracks, providing much ease to drivers for taking faster leaps.
Significance
- Sentul international circuit hosted the Superbike World Championship between 1994 and 1997.
- It also invited motorsports lovers to see the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix races in 1996 and 1997.
- The circuit also held two rounds of the A1 Grand Prix of Nations in the 2005–06 and 2006–07 season.
- In 2008, the circuit hosted the GP2 Asia Series.
- During Asian Formula 3 Series 2005, Tyson Sy of Philippines emerged out as the winner.
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