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Shanghai Tianma Circuit

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Shanghai Tianma Circuit (simplified Chinese: 上海天马山赛车场; traditional Chinese: 上海天馬山賽車場; pinyin: Shànghǎi Tiānmǎshān Sàichēchǎng) is a permanent racing circuit located at the junction of G1503 motorway and Shenzhuan Road, in Sheshan, Songjiang District, Shanghai, People's Republic of China. Inaugurated in 2004,[1] the circuit is part of a resort[2] which includes a 10,000-metre square proving ground, a 4X4 course, media center and grandstand, a cinema showing motoring-related films, a multifunctional hall, VIP rooms,[3] a clubhouse that provide Chinese and western meals, a gym, a mini-supermarket, and a shop for motor racing supplies.[4]

Tianma Circuit
Full Circuit (2004–present)
LocationSongjiang, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
Time zoneUTC+08:00
Coordinates31°4′39″N 121°6′55″E / 31.07750°N 121.11528°E / 31.07750; 121.11528
FIA Grade4
Opened26 September 2004; 20 years ago (2004-09-26)
Major eventsFormer:
TCR Asia (2021–2022)
TCR China (2020–2021)
WTCC Race of China (2011)
CTCC (2009–2022)
CSBK (2007–2008, 2010–2011)
Full Circuit (2004–present)
Length2.063 km (1.282 miles)
Turns14
Race lap record1:06.007 (China Ma Qinghua, Lynk & Co 03 TCR, 2020, TCR)

The circuit

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Test drive held at the Shanghai Tianma Circuit

The Formula 3 circuit[5] is 2.063 km (1.282 mi) long in distance with 8 left turns and 6 right turns.[6] There are 4 turns with the width of 14 meters.[7]

It held a round of the China Superbike Championship (CSBK). On September 30, 2011, it was announced that the Chinese round of the 2011 WTCC would be hosted by the Tianma Circuit.[8]


Lap records

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As of October 2020, the official fastest race lap records at the Shanghai Tianma Circuit are listed as:

Category Time Driver Vehicle Event
Full Circuit: 2.063 km (2004–present)
TCR Touring Car 1:06.007[9] Ma Qinghua Lynk & Co 03 TCR 2020 Tianma TCR China round
Super 2000 1:06.080[10] Yvan Muller Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1 2011 FIA WTCC Race of China

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ "TIANMA CIRCUIT TO HOST WTCC IN CHINA". fiawtcc.com. Sep 30, 2011. Retrieved Oct 6, 2011.
  2. ^ "上海天马山赛车场". lotour.com. 2011-06-27. Archived from the original on 2011-10-25. Retrieved Sep 30, 2011.
  3. ^ "Shanghai Tianma Circuit". etracksonline.co.uk. 2006. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01. Retrieved 2010-03-01.
  4. ^ "上海天马山赛车场简介". qcql.com. 2003-07-30. Archived from the original on 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2010-03-01.
  5. ^ "Shanghai Tianma Circuit". etracksonline.co.uk. 2006. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01. Retrieved 2010-03-01.
  6. ^ "上海天马山赛车场简介". qcql.com. 2003-07-30. Archived from the original on 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2010-03-01.
  7. ^ "上海天马山赛车场简介". qcql.com. 2003-07-30. Archived from the original on 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2010-03-01.
  8. ^ "TIANMA CIRCUIT TO HOST WTCC IN CHINA". fiawtcc.com. Sep 30, 2011. Retrieved Oct 6, 2011.
  9. ^ "TCR CN 2020 » Shanghai Tianma Round 6 Results". 25 October 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  10. ^ "WTCC 2011 » Shanghai Tianma Round 22 Results". 6 November 2011. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
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