The Circuit de Dakar Baobabs is a racing circuit located near the village of Sindia in Senegal.
| 6H of Dakar | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Sindia, Thiès region, Senegal |
| Time zone | GMT |
| Coordinates | 14°35′32.6″N 17°1′21.46″W / 14.592389°N 17.0226278°W |
| Owner | Paul Liebann |
| Operator | Federation of Senegalese Automobile |
| Opened | 2008 |
| Length | 4.700 km (2.920 miles) |
| Turns | 21 |
It is the first permanent racing circuit of West Africa and homologated by the FIA in 2009.[1][2] The track is used mainly for local races and championships, including the Dakar 6 hours race, organised for the 30th time in 2010.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Circuit of Dakar – Baobabs". Retrieved 20 November 2010.
- ^ Alex Gaye (5 July 2010). "Circuit international Dakar Baobabs…" (in French). ausenegal.com.
- ^ Alex Gaye (17 May 2010). "6 heures de Dakar 2010 : le circuit Dakar Baobabs prend de nouvelles allures" (in French). ausenegal.com.
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