Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez
Encyclopedia
The Autódromo Juan
y Oscar Gálvez
is a motor racing circuit in Buenos Aires
, Argentina
built in 1952 under president Juan Perón
, named Autódromo 17 de Octubre until Perón's overthrow, as 17 October
was a date of great significance to his political party.
The circuit is located in a park in the southern part of the city
, and is situated on flat lands surrounded by large grandstands, giving most spectators an excellent view area of the whole circuit. Some races were run without the twisty infield section, reducing lap times significantly.
The 1000 km Buenos Aires
sports car
event used the Autódromo as well as sections of highway situated near the track from 1954 to 1960. The 1000 km event would return again from 1970 to 1972, but using just the Autódromo section.
The 20 Formula One
Argentine Grand Prix
races were held in the Autódromo between and . Formula One used a number of different configurations- the No.9 circuit was used from 1954–1960 and 1971–1973, and the very fast No.15 layout was used from 1974-1981 which added 2 long straights and a spectacular long third corner between the 2 straights often taken in top gear totally flat out, which provided an exciting view for spectators, especially when the cars exited the third corner often on the brink of spinning off or crashing at 180-190 mph. And the twisty No.6 configuration was used from 1995-1998. The Argentine Grand Prix was dropped from the 1982 calendar because of Argentina's invasion of the Falkland Islands and Carlos Reutemann
's sudden retirement after the 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix
.
The 10 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
race were held in the Autódromo between and .
The Buenos Aires Grand Prix race were held in the Autódromo since 1952.
The track hosted many non-championship races, including Formula 3000, European Formula Three
and European Formula Two
.
editions were held in the track, The Chemical Brothers
, Carl Cox
, John Digweed
, LCD Soundsystem
, James Zabiela
, 2 Many DJs, Tiefschwarz
, Steve Lawler
, Satoshi Tomiie
, Booka Shade
, Deadmau5
, David Guetta
, Calvin Harris
, among others playing here.
Juan Gálvez
Juan Gálvez was an Argentine racing driver, and the brother of driver Óscar Alfredo Gálvez. They started racing together in Turismo Carretera but then took separate ways and competed in different cars...
y Oscar Gálvez
Oscar Alfredo Gálvez
Oscar Alfredo Gálvez was a racing driver from Argentina. He participated in 1 Formula One Grand Prix, debuting on January 18, 1953...
is a motor racing circuit in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
built in 1952 under president Juan Perón
Juan Perón
Juan Domingo Perón was an Argentine military officer, and politician. Perón was three times elected as President of Argentina though he only managed to serve one full term, after serving in several government positions, including the Secretary of Labor and the Vice Presidency...
, named Autódromo 17 de Octubre until Perón's overthrow, as 17 October
Loyalty Day (Argentina)
The Loyalty Day is a commemoration day in Argentina. It remembers October 17, 1945, when a massive labour demonstration at the Plaza de Mayo demanded the liberation of Juan Perón, who was jailed in Martín García island...
was a date of great significance to his political party.
The circuit is located in a park in the southern part of the city
Villa Riachuelo
Villa Riachuelo is a barrio of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the southernmost barrio in Capital Federal.-External links:...
, and is situated on flat lands surrounded by large grandstands, giving most spectators an excellent view area of the whole circuit. Some races were run without the twisty infield section, reducing lap times significantly.
The 1000 km Buenos Aires
1000 km Buenos Aires
The 1000 km Buenos Aires was an endurance sports car event held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The race mostly run on the Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez, although it would run the Costanera circuit in 1957...
sports car
Sports car racing
Sports car racing is a form of circuit auto racing with automobiles that have two seats and enclosed wheels. They may be purpose-built or related to road-going sports cars....
event used the Autódromo as well as sections of highway situated near the track from 1954 to 1960. The 1000 km event would return again from 1970 to 1972, but using just the Autódromo section.
The 20 Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
Argentine Grand Prix
Argentine Grand Prix
The Argentine Grand Prix was a round of the Formula One championship, held intermittently from to . Although it is no longer on the Formula One calendar, the race has a long and varied history...
races were held in the Autódromo between and . Formula One used a number of different configurations- the No.9 circuit was used from 1954–1960 and 1971–1973, and the very fast No.15 layout was used from 1974-1981 which added 2 long straights and a spectacular long third corner between the 2 straights often taken in top gear totally flat out, which provided an exciting view for spectators, especially when the cars exited the third corner often on the brink of spinning off or crashing at 180-190 mph. And the twisty No.6 configuration was used from 1995-1998. The Argentine Grand Prix was dropped from the 1982 calendar because of Argentina's invasion of the Falkland Islands and Carlos Reutemann
Carlos Reutemann
Carlos Alberto Reutemann , nicknamed "Lole", is an Argentine former racing driver , and later a politician in his native province of Santa Fe, for the Justicialist Party....
's sudden retirement after the 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix
1982 Brazilian Grand Prix
The 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Jacarepaguá on March 21, 1982. It was the second round of the 1982 Formula One season....
.
The 10 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix was the Argentine round of the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing championship. The event was held ten times at the Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez between 1961 and 1999...
race were held in the Autódromo between and .
The Buenos Aires Grand Prix race were held in the Autódromo since 1952.
Names
- 1952-1955: Autódromo 17 de Octubre
- 1955-1989: Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
- 1989-2008: Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez
- 2008–present: Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez
Major events
- Formula One Argentine Grand PrixArgentine Grand PrixThe Argentine Grand Prix was a round of the Formula One championship, held intermittently from to . Although it is no longer on the Formula One calendar, the race has a long and varied history...
- Argentine motorcycle Grand PrixArgentine motorcycle Grand PrixArgentine motorcycle Grand Prix was the Argentine round of the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing championship. The event was held ten times at the Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez between 1961 and 1999...
- 1000 km Buenos Aires1000 km Buenos AiresThe 1000 km Buenos Aires was an endurance sports car event held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The race mostly run on the Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez, although it would run the Costanera circuit in 1957...
- Buenos Aires Grand Prix
- 200 km de Buenos Aires200 km de Buenos AiresThe 200 km de Buenos Aires is a 200-kilometre touring car race held annually at Autódromo Juan y Óscar Gálvez in Buenos Aires, Argentina.The race was traditionally run on the last Sunday in October, but is now held on the first Sunday in November....
- 200 Miles of Buenos Aires200 Miles of Buenos AiresThe 200 Miles of Buenos Aires was a non-championship race sports car event held in Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez, Buenos Aires, Argentina.The race was held on January 18, 1970 before the 1000 km Buenos Aires race....
Principal categories
- Formula OneFormula OneFormula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
- World Sportscar ChampionshipWorld Sportscar ChampionshipThe World Sportscar Championship was the world series run for sports car racing by the FIA from 1953 to 1992.The championship evolved from a small collection of the most important sportscar, endurance and road racing events in Europe and North America with dozens of gentleman drivers at the grid,...
- Grand Prix motorcycle racingGrand Prix motorcycle racingRoad Racing World Championship Grand Prix is the premier championship of motorcycle road racing currently divided into three distinct classes: 125cc, Moto2 and MotoGP. The 125cc class uses a two-stroke engine while Moto2 and MotoGP use four-stroke engines. In 2010 the 250cc two-stroke was replaced...
- TC2000
- Turismo CarreteraTurismo CarreteraTurismo Carretera is a popular touring car racing series in Argentina, and the oldest car racing series still active in the world....
- TRV6
- Formula Three SudamericanaFormula Three SudamericanaFormula Three Sudamericana is the official name for the South American Formula Three Championship. It was inaugurated in 1987 and currently holds events in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay...
- Stock Car BrasilStock Car BrasilStock Car Brasil is a Touring car auto racing series held in Brazil, its first season was in 1979, it's considered the major Brazilian motorsports series...
- Formula TruckFórmula TruckFórmula Truck is a Brazilian motorsport series, competed by truck tractor units.-History:Origin of the category came from the contact between the truck Aurélio Batista Félix Santos and Portuguese journalist Francisco Santos. On September 6, 1987 was the first race on the circuit Autodromo...
The track hosted many non-championship races, including Formula 3000, European Formula Three
FIA European Formula Three Championship
FIA European Formula Three Championship was a former European Formula Three racing competition, organised by the FIA.The series started in 1966 as a one-race event for national teams, named the Formula 3 Nations European Cup. In 1975, with the introduction of a new regulation for 2000 cc cars, the...
and European Formula Two
European Formula Two Championship
The European Formula Two Championship was a Formula Two motor racing series that was held between 1967–84. The races were held across Europe, and were contested both by drivers aiming to compete in Formula One in the future as well as current Formula One drivers wishing to practice...
.
Concerts
The 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011 CreamfieldsCreamfields BA
Creamfields Buenos Aires is an annual electronic music festival hosted in Buenos Aires featuring DJs recognized in the worldwide electronic scene...
editions were held in the track, The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music duo comprising Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. Originating in Manchester in 1991, along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method, and fellow acts, they were pioneers at bringing the big beat genre to the forefront of pop culture.- Background...
, Carl Cox
Carl Cox
Carl Cox is a British techno and house music DJ.-Biography:Cox grew up in Oldham, Lancashire, before attending Glastonbury High Boys secondary modern school on Glastonbury Road in Morden. Cox began his career as a hardcore and rave DJ in the mid 1980s...
, John Digweed
John Digweed
John Digweed is an English DJ, record producer and acclaimed actor.-Biography:John Digweed began DJing around age 4...
, LCD Soundsystem
LCD Soundsystem
LCD Soundsystem was a prominent American dance-punk band from New York City. It was fronted by American singer-songwriter and producer James Murphy, co-founder of record label DFA Records...
, James Zabiela
James Zabiela
James Zabiela is a DJ and producer from Southampton in the United Kingdom. In his early years his signature style was a fusion of Breakbeat and House music, more recently however, he is regarded as a Tech House DJ although his use of Breakbeat music is still key to the more flashy parts of his sets...
, 2 Many DJs, Tiefschwarz
Tiefschwarz
Tiefschwarz is an electro house group comprising brothers, Alexander "Ali" and Sebastian "Basti" Schwarz, which formed in Stuttgart in 1996. Peter Hoff, who runs the Benztown studios in Stuttgart, joined later, and completed the first Tiefschwarz production team...
, Steve Lawler
Steve Lawler
Steve Lawler is a British house music producer and DJ born in Birmingham, England. He has held residences at many popular dance clubs such as Space, The End and Twilo. Because of his successful performances at Space in Ibiza, he has been nicknamed "King of Space". Lawler has released several mix...
, Satoshi Tomiie
Satoshi Tomiie
Satoshi Tomiie is a Japanese house-music producer and DJ. He has written music for numerous soundtracks, including for the Animatrix soundtrack and remixed many artists including the Future Sound of London.-History:...
, Booka Shade
Booka Shade
Booka Shade is a German house duo. It is made up of Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier, described as veterans of the Frankfurt electronic music scene...
, Deadmau5
Deadmau5
Joel Thomas Zimmerman , better known by his stage name deadmau5 , is a Canadian progressive, electro, and house producer based in Toronto...
, David Guetta
David Guetta
Pierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...
, Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris is a Scottish singer-songwriter, record producer and DJ. His gold-selling debut album, I Created Disco, was released in 2007 and contained the top ten singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls"...
, among others playing here.