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Circuito Vasco Samerio, Braga

Clube Automóvel do Minho
(Organizador de Provas Desportivas Motorizadas)
Rua do Kartódromo – Palmeira - Apartado 221
4711-911 Braga (P)
Tel: +351.253.300450/7
Fax: +351.253.300459
E-Mail: cam@camminho.com
Web: www.camminho.com

The circuit was constructed in 1990 around a local aerodrome and runs in an anticlockwise direction. The circuit is owned by the motor club founded in 1968, Clube Automóvel do Minho. There is a karting track adjacent to the main track.

The karting circuit was used for the Karting World Championship in 2000 and 2005, while the auto racing circuit is used mostly for Portuguese national motorsports. In October 2009 it will host its first international motorsports event, the fifth running of the annual European Touring Car Cup.


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Time Zone : (GMT) Western Europe Time, London, Lisbon, Casablanca

Major Events : ETCC, Karting

Circuit Length : Circuito Vasco Sameiro: 3.02 km
Kartodromo Internacional de Braga: 1.286 km

Turns : 13; 6 L 7 R

Lap Record : Circuito Vasco Sameiro: Cars: 1m 14.65s Pedro Salvador FFord, 2002; Bikes: 1m 17.806 Yuzi Shahrol 250cc AAM, 2001; ETCC: 1m23.097s, César Campaniço (BMW 320si), 24Apr09
Kartodromo Internacional de Braga: 1.286 km 50.538s Sauro Cesetti 100cc Formula Super A, 2002

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THOMPSON AND LÖHNIG FINISH ON TOP IN BRAGA THOMPSON AND LÖHNIG FINISH ON TOP IN BRAGA
Posted on: 09/04/2010

European Touring Car Cup - Rounds 1 & 2

Reigning FIA European Super 2000 Cup champion James Thompson emerged on top after 2010 opening event in Braga today. At the wheel of his Hartmann Racing Honda Accord, the Briton won the first race and grabbed a podium result in the second one to take a slim lead in the series classific... Read More >>

FIA ETC CUP BECOMES 4 RACE SERIES IN 2010 FIA ETC CUP BECOMES 4 RACE SERIES IN 2010
Posted on: 28/12/2009

The FIA European Touring Car Cup will change format from next year, switching from a one-off event at the end of the season to a four-event series.

2010 FIA European Touring Car Cup - calendar
28 March - Braga, Portugal
30 May - Oschersleben, Germany
25 July - Salzburgring, Austria
17 October - Franciac... Read More >>

THOMPSON WINS ETCC AFTER A TOUGH FIGHT THOMPSON WINS ETCC AFTER A TOUGH FIGHT
Posted on: 26/10/2009

Touring car ace James Thompson added another jewel to his already rich crown by clinching the FIA European Super 2000 Cup after a couple of hectic races at Braga yesterday (Sunday).

After finishing third in the first race on a wet track, the Briton and his Honda Accord took the most out of the nearly dry asphalt in the second r... Read More >>

Braga hosts 5th FIA European Touring Car Cup Braga hosts 5th FIA European Touring Car Cup
Posted on: 23/10/2009

THOMPSON AND ENGSTLER FAVOURITES IN THE ETC CUP

James Thompson and Franz Engstler are among the favourite drivers who will be fighting to win the FIA European Touring Car Cup this weekend in Portugal, at Braga's Circuito Vasco Samerio.

While Engstler will drive a BMW 320si run by his own Liqui Moly Team Engstler, Thompso... Read More >>

Braga To Host 5th European Touring Car Cup Braga To Host 5th European Touring Car Cup
Posted on: 19/10/2009

The fifth edition of the FIA European Touring Car Cup will take place on October 25th at Braga's Circuito Vasco Samerio.

This will be the first FIA automobile event at the 3.0 km racetrack located 6 km North of Portugal's third largest city. Although the karting track nearby has hosted several international meetings, including FIA World Champions... Read More >>

 
Contact Details
Clube Automóvel do Minho
(Organizador de Provas Desportivas Motorizadas)
Rua do Kartódromo – Palmeira - Apartado 221
4711-911 Braga (P)
Tel: +351.253.300450/7
Fax: +351.253.300459
E-Mail: cam@camminho.com
Web: www.camminho.com
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