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Muscat Speedway

Coordinates: 23°34′58.8″N 58°19′13.8″E / 23.583000°N 58.320500°E / 23.583000; 58.320500
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Muscat Speedway
International Circuit (1979–present)
LocationMuscat, Oman
Time zoneUTC+04:00
Coordinates23°34′58.8″N 58°19′13.8″E / 23.583000°N 58.320500°E / 23.583000; 58.320500
Capacity1,000
Opened1979
International Circuit (2012–present)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length1.15 km (0.71 miles)
Turns17

The Muscat Speedway (also Oman Automobile Club Kart Track) is a motorsport circuit located in the Omani capital Muscat. It is located about 2 km (1.2 mi) southeast of Muscat International Airport and is the first and to date only permanent motorsport racetrack in the country.

History

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Muscat Speedway was built in 1979 and its route was fundamentally revised in 2012.

Layout

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The longest version of the circuit is 1.15 km (0.71 mi) long and is nine meters wide. Two short connections allow the configuration of up to four different route variants - the 1.15 km (0.71 mi) long International Circuit, the National Circuit, the Classic Circuit and the Short Circuit. A grandstand in the pit lane offers space for up to 1,000 spectators.

Events

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National and international karting competitions from sprint races to 24-hour races take place on the track. In addition, occasional drift competitions and rallycross races are also held on the track.[1][2]

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ Ramachandran Nair (2014-03-10). "Local talent to the fore during weekend action". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  2. ^ "OAA announces Ramadan motorsports activities this week". Muscat Daily. 13 April 2022.
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