Autódromo Internacional de Cascavel
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The Autódromo Internacional de Cascavel is an automobile racing complex located on the shores of Highway BR-277
BR-277
BR-277 is a federal highway of Brazil, across the state of Paraná, between the town of Paranaguá and Foz do Iguacu....

 in the city of Cascavel
Cascavel
Cascavel is a city and municipality in western Paraná state, Brazil. The population is 296.975 inhabitants.The city is on a plateau 781 meters above sea level...

, Paraná
Paraná (state)
Paraná is one of the states of Brazil, located in the South of the country, bordered on the north by São Paulo state, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by Santa Catarina state and the Misiones Province of Argentina, and on the west by Mato Grosso do Sul and the republic of Paraguay,...

, Brazil. The track is paved and has a length of 3.032 kilometers.

History

The first tests were carried automobile on city streets in the 1960s, with Amateurs, by locals, which led the pioneers to build an appropriate location for the events. In 1973 the Automóvel Clube de Cascavel opened the racecourse, being the third track with asphalt in the country.

Came to house the main competitions at national level. It was there that started the Formula Truck, and even hosted the 2001 Stock Car. He was recently named "Autódromo Internacional Zilmar Beux" in honor of its chief architect.

Over the years few investments were made on site, which subsequently withdrew from the race track official schedule of major competitions in the country. But still hosting important events in motor racing and motorcycling. It is also a great trainer of pilots, who work in various automotive categories in Brazil and abroad.

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