The layout for the street course that will be presented in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for the inaugural race of the 2010 IndyCar Series has been unveiled.
Located in the Anhembi area of the city, the start/finish line is located in the Sambodromo, an area that already features large grandstands used during carnival parades.
The 2.6-mile circuit, designed by Tony Cotman of IndyCar, will host the series' first real visit to South America and the first event for those types of cars since the last Champ Car race at Rio in 2000.
"Two of the long straightaways have relatively slow corners leading onto them," said Cotman.
"There are some good 90-degree turns at the end of them, and on one occasion a little tighter than that.
Although the design and facilities might need tweaking for subsequent races, Cotman believes the venue and IndyCar's collaboration with the Sao Paulo authorities has great potential.
photo:Philippe Champoux
Located in the Anhembi area of the city, the start/finish line is located in the Sambodromo, an area that already features large grandstands used during carnival parades.
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The 2.6-mile circuit, designed by Tony Cotman of IndyCar, will host the series' first real visit to South America and the first event for those types of cars since the last Champ Car race at Rio in 2000.
"Two of the long straightaways have relatively slow corners leading onto them," said Cotman.
"There are some good 90-degree turns at the end of them, and on one occasion a little tighter than that.
Although the design and facilities might need tweaking for subsequent races, Cotman believes the venue and IndyCar's collaboration with the Sao Paulo authorities has great potential.
photo:Philippe Champoux