Autódromo Miguel E. Abed
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The Autódromo Internacional Miguel E. Abed is a racing track located in the town of Amozoc, 30 kilometres (18.64 mi) east of the city of Puebla
in the Mexican state of the same name.
events in 2005
, 2006
and 2008
.
The FIA WTCC Race of Mexico
was a round of the World Touring Car Championship, held at the Autódromo Miguel E. Abed near the city of Puebla in Mexico.
The race was first run in the 2005 season, the first season of the revived series.This year, the race was almost cancelled because circuit was not ready to held a competition. It was run every year between 2005 and 2009 except in the 2007 season, when the planned event was cancelled due to problems with the Puebla circuit, although these problems were addressed for 2008. The event was run in June in 2005, in July in 2006, in April in 2008 and in March in 2009. The 2010 running was cancelled due to security and budget fears in the region
The annual 24 Hours of Mexico race is held at the track since 2006.
The circuit facilities are the most important of the country. It opens to every kind of events including: Test Driving, Driving Experiences, Track Days, 0 to 60 series, Helicopter Experience, Corporate Events, Driving School and Go-Kart circuit.
used one configuration in 2005 and 2006, and other in 2007 and 2008. NASCAR Corona Series
has used the oval in 12 races and other configuration one time. LATAM Challenge Series
has used several layouts for this circuit.
with an extremely rough surface. It has no camber worth noticing on the infield part and elevation change. There is compromise to the setup of the touring car on the touring car circuit whether it go fast on the infield (requires more downforce) or go fast on the oval part (requires more speed). Touring car winning on this circuit requires smart driving as about sheer speed, tyre wear control (because of the rough surface) and strategy.
Puebla, Puebla
The city and municipality of Puebla is the capital of the state of Puebla, and one of the five most important colonial cities in Mexico. Being a planned city, it is located to the east of Mexico City and west of Mexico's main port, Veracruz, on the main route between the two.The city was founded...
in the Mexican state of the same name.
History
It was opened in 2005 and considered to be one of Mexico's premier racing facilities. It features a road course and a 1.25 miles (2.01 km) oval. The track held three World Touring Car ChampionshipWorld Touring Car Championship
For the video game, known as World Touring Car Championship in Japan, see TOCA World Touring CarsThe FIA World Touring Car Championship is an international Touring Car championship sanctioned by the FIA.-History:...
events in 2005
2005 World Touring Car Championship season
The 2005 World Touring Car Championship season was the second World Touring Car Championship season, and the first since 1987. It featured a ten event, twenty race series which commenced on April 10, 2005 and ended on November 20...
, 2006
2006 World Touring Car Championship season
The 2006 World Touring Car Championship season was the 3rd season of FIA World Touring Car Championship motor racing. It featured a ten event, twenty race series which commenced on April 2, 2006 and ended on November 19...
and 2008
2008 World Touring Car Championship season
The 2008 World Touring Car Championship season was the fifth World Touring Car Championship season, the fourth since its 2005 return. It began on March 2, and ended on November 16, after twenty-four races...
.
The FIA WTCC Race of Mexico
FIA WTCC Race of Mexico
The FIA WTCC Race of Mexico was a round of the World Touring Car Championship, held at the Autódromo Miguel E. Abed near the city of Puebla in Mexico.The race was first run in the 2005 season, the first season of the revived series...
was a round of the World Touring Car Championship, held at the Autódromo Miguel E. Abed near the city of Puebla in Mexico.
The race was first run in the 2005 season, the first season of the revived series.This year, the race was almost cancelled because circuit was not ready to held a competition. It was run every year between 2005 and 2009 except in the 2007 season, when the planned event was cancelled due to problems with the Puebla circuit, although these problems were addressed for 2008. The event was run in June in 2005, in July in 2006, in April in 2008 and in March in 2009. The 2010 running was cancelled due to security and budget fears in the region
The annual 24 Hours of Mexico race is held at the track since 2006.
The circuit facilities are the most important of the country. It opens to every kind of events including: Test Driving, Driving Experiences, Track Days, 0 to 60 series, Helicopter Experience, Corporate Events, Driving School and Go-Kart circuit.
Layouts
The track has 18 possible layouts, and several has been used for differents events. WTCCWorld Touring Car Championship
For the video game, known as World Touring Car Championship in Japan, see TOCA World Touring CarsThe FIA World Touring Car Championship is an international Touring Car championship sanctioned by the FIA.-History:...
used one configuration in 2005 and 2006, and other in 2007 and 2008. NASCAR Corona Series
NASCAR Corona Series
-Cars:In the first season only General Motors, as Pontiac, and Dodge participated in the series. Ford made its debut in 2005 with Mustang, since 2006 Fusion is the car of Ford. In 2009 Toyota started its participation with Camry...
has used the oval in 12 races and other configuration one time. LATAM Challenge Series
LATAM Challenge Series
In the 4 seasons 13 venues have been used, all road courses. The races primarily occur in México. But races have been held in Texas in 2010 and 2011. Costa Rica was venue for 4 races in 2009....
has used several layouts for this circuit.
The touring car circuit
Autódromo Internacional Miguel E. Abed is based on an American style oval with long banked turns and then a twisty, technical infield which is similar to Autódromo Internacional de CuritibaAutódromo Internacional de Curitiba
Autódromo Internacional de Curitiba is a motorsports circuit located in Pinhais, Brazil. It has been host to the World Touring Car Championship, TC2000, Fórmula Truck and Stock Car Brasil racing.-The circuit:Fabrizio Giovanardi of JAS Motorsport suggested the circuit is bumpy...
with an extremely rough surface. It has no camber worth noticing on the infield part and elevation change. There is compromise to the setup of the touring car on the touring car circuit whether it go fast on the infield (requires more downforce) or go fast on the oval part (requires more speed). Touring car winning on this circuit requires smart driving as about sheer speed, tyre wear control (because of the rough surface) and strategy.