Serres Racing Circuit ( gr, Αυτοκινητοδρόμιο Σερρών, Aftokinitodromio Serron) is a motor racing circuit in the City of
Serres
Sérres ( el, Σέρρες ) is a city in Macedonia, Greece, capital of the Serres regional unit and second largest city in the region of Central Macedonia, after Thessaloniki.
Serres is one of the administrative and economic centers of Nort ...
in
Greece
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. The operator is "Serres Circuit S.A". The main shareholder is the Municipality of
Serres
Sérres ( el, Σέρρες ) is a city in Macedonia, Greece, capital of the Serres regional unit and second largest city in the region of Central Macedonia, after Thessaloniki.
Serres is one of the administrative and economic centers of Nort ...
owning the 76.5% of the shares.
History
It was built by the Municipality of
Serres
Sérres ( el, Σέρρες ) is a city in Macedonia, Greece, capital of the Serres regional unit and second largest city in the region of Central Macedonia, after Thessaloniki.
Serres is one of the administrative and economic centers of Nort ...
and started its operations in May 1998. Resurfacing works took place in 2012.
Specifications
The length of the racing circuit is and the width varies from . This makes it the largest in Greece. It has 16 turns, 7 to the left and 9 to the right. It is the only racing circuit in
Greece
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that meets the construction specifications of the
International Automobile Federation - FIA and of the
International Motorcycling Federation - FIM. It also meets the safety requirements for races of up to
Formula 3
Formula Three, also called Formula 3, abbreviated as F3, is a third-tier class of open-wheel formula racing. The various championships held in Europe, Australia, South America and Asia form an important step for many prospective Formula One dr ...
level.
Facilities
There is a media center that can accommodate up to 50 people, three (3) VIP rooms with a view of the pits, five (5) soundproofed rooms to allow live broadcasting, an award-ceremony room, and two (2) cafe-restaurants offering breakfast, all day meals, coffee, and beverages
References
Serres
Motorsport venues in Greece
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