The number of Chinese racetracks is increasing, making it one of the most exciting countries to visit as a driving enthusiast at the moment. Below is a list of tracks from just one track builder in China (there are others as well):
I have spent some years living as a foreigner in China, and recently built my local Z4 into a (hopefully) track-ready sleeper. As the build is now finished, it is time for:
During this tour I will focus on the FIA approved permanent circuits located in mainland China. Below is a complete list of those circuits. I do not plan to visit those in Chengdu, Beijing or Ordos at the moment. They are either too far away, or not open for public practice at the time of this tour (looking at you Chengdu).
I am documenting each track that I visit, as well as my experiences with the car and all the products installed. To mention some: PB brakes, VTT GC lites 2.0, Quaife diff, BMW M parts, SSP etc. Not to forget some of the custom work: BQ tuning, additional cooling, semi-dry oil sump etc. Here is an overview:
For more info, please visit the build thread of this car.
Below is a more detailed list of the tracks I plan to visit (to be updated continually)
September
Track 0 ✓ Link - 世博园场地 Shanghai Drag Strip (1km straight piece of tarmac)
Track 1 ✓ Link - 浙江国际赛车场 Zhejiang Circuit (FIA grade 2, 3.2km, 16 turns, 2017)
Track 2 ✓ Link - 上海天马山赛车场 Shanghai Tianma Circuit (FIA grade 4, 2km, 13 turns, 2004)
Track 3 ✓ Link - 广东国际赛车场 Guangdong International Circuit (FIA grade 3, 2.8km, 13 turns, 2009)
Track 4 ✓ Link - 珠海国际赛车场 Zhuhai International Circuit (FIA grade 2, 4.3km, 14 turns, 1996)
Track 5 ✓ Link - 长沙捞刀河赛车场 Changsha Laodao River Circuit (no FIA grade, 2.4km, 14 turns, 2017)
October
Track 6 ✓ Link - 江苏万驰国际赛车场 Jiangsu Wantrack International (FIA grade 4, 2.1km, 12 turns, 2015)
Track 7 ✓ Link - 宁波国际赛道 Ningbo International Speedpark (FIA grade 2, 4.0km, 23 turns, 2017)
Grand finale ✓ Link - 上海国际赛车场 Shanghai International Circuit (FIA grade 1, 5.4km, 16 turns, 2004)
I hope the car makes it all the way to the Shanghai F1 circuit on October 30-31 which is my dream track to visit in China.
I have spent some years living as a foreigner in China, and recently built my local Z4 into a (hopefully) track-ready sleeper. As the build is now finished, it is time for:
The grand track tour of China
During this tour I will focus on the FIA approved permanent circuits located in mainland China. Below is a complete list of those circuits. I do not plan to visit those in Chengdu, Beijing or Ordos at the moment. They are either too far away, or not open for public practice at the time of this tour (looking at you Chengdu).
I am documenting each track that I visit, as well as my experiences with the car and all the products installed. To mention some: PB brakes, VTT GC lites 2.0, Quaife diff, BMW M parts, SSP etc. Not to forget some of the custom work: BQ tuning, additional cooling, semi-dry oil sump etc. Here is an overview:
For more info, please visit the build thread of this car.
Below is a more detailed list of the tracks I plan to visit (to be updated continually)
September
Track 0 ✓ Link - 世博园场地 Shanghai Drag Strip (1km straight piece of tarmac)
Track 1 ✓ Link - 浙江国际赛车场 Zhejiang Circuit (FIA grade 2, 3.2km, 16 turns, 2017)
Track 2 ✓ Link - 上海天马山赛车场 Shanghai Tianma Circuit (FIA grade 4, 2km, 13 turns, 2004)
Track 3 ✓ Link - 广东国际赛车场 Guangdong International Circuit (FIA grade 3, 2.8km, 13 turns, 2009)
Track 4 ✓ Link - 珠海国际赛车场 Zhuhai International Circuit (FIA grade 2, 4.3km, 14 turns, 1996)
Track 5 ✓ Link - 长沙捞刀河赛车场 Changsha Laodao River Circuit (no FIA grade, 2.4km, 14 turns, 2017)
October
Track 6 ✓ Link - 江苏万驰国际赛车场 Jiangsu Wantrack International (FIA grade 4, 2.1km, 12 turns, 2015)
Track 7 ✓ Link - 宁波国际赛道 Ningbo International Speedpark (FIA grade 2, 4.0km, 23 turns, 2017)
Grand finale ✓ Link - 上海国际赛车场 Shanghai International Circuit (FIA grade 1, 5.4km, 16 turns, 2004)
I hope the car makes it all the way to the Shanghai F1 circuit on October 30-31 which is my dream track to visit in China.
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