The MotorLand Aragon project (Ciudad del Motor de Aragon) grew out of the legendary Alcaniz street circuit and the enthusiasm this event sparked locally and nationally.
The desire to continue this long-standing tradition gave rise to the idea of building a new motorsports city – hence the Spanish name that translates into Motor City of Aragon. MotorLand Aragón is now taking shape as a multi-purpose motorsports complex based around technology, sports and leisure & culture.
Tome Alfonso, Motorland Aragon’s MD, told Discovery Media Group: “We definitely expect to continue this successful tradition and this was the main reason why the local government of Aragon was very supportive of the circuit’s ambitions. This area of Spain has had a strong racing tradition since 1965 and this was the ‘engine’ that persuaded the local government to invest in the area as well as encourage private investment in hotels and world-class facilities.”
The circuit has collaborated with a team of internationally renowned experts to transform this concept into a reality. The ultimate aim of this project is to improve the region’s economy by creating a destination resort to attract investment and support from motor racing teams, car companies as well as the general public.
Senor Alfonso said: “The local government wanted to create a working group of the very highest quality. They wanted the best people involved, and as you can see, we have one of the world’s most experienced drivers (Pedro de la Rosa) as well as a world-class architect (Fosters + Partners) and circuit designer (Herman Tilke). What more could you want? This created the perfect scenario for our plans at MotorLand. It was imperative that we achieved the very best results in order to achieve the same high standards found at Barcelona and Valencia, for instance. I am very pleased with the working group and their involvement with this project.
Motorland Aragon wasn't built when the Google Maps picture was taken, but the map below shows the location of the circuit, on the land north of the straight road above the lake.
Time Zone : (GMT +1:00 hour) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris
Major Events : World Series by Renault
Circuit Length : GP FIA - 5.345km
GP FIM - 5.078km
National Car - 2.646km
National Bike - 2.379km
Lap Record : Unknown
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MotorLand Aragon to host the FIM Superbike World Championship for the next three years Posted on: 04/06/2010
The FIM Superbike World Championship is one of the most important competitions in motorsport, broadcast to 170 million people with over one million spectators attending the events in the circuits each season.
The race in Alcañiz will take place in the spring of next year and also in 2012 and 2013.
The French Championship GTs is Motorland's next big appointment Posted on: 13/05/2010
On 28, 29 and May 30 MotorLand Aragon will host the FFSA GT Championship, the third round of the eight that make up the championship.
History Categories The French Championship GTs has become mythical in motor sport at European level. Since 1992, this track combines a love of classic cars to the competition r... Read More >>
Change in the CEV Buckler 2010 Calendar Posted on: 05/05/2010
The race of the Championship of Spain Motorcycle Speed (CEV Buckler), originally scheduled for October 3rd at the Circuit de Motorland Aragon, will now take place on July 11th, to avoid the clash of dates in the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix .
So the CEV Buckler 2010 timetable is as follows:
April 18 Catalunya
May 9 Albacete
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French GT, Historics, Karting and Autocross Coming Up at Motorland in May Posted on: 26/04/2010
Spanish Drivers In Renault 3.5 World Series Fighting for Home Victory Posted on: 13/04/2010
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Motorland Aragon Gets MotoGP After Hungarian GP Cancelled Posted on: 18/03/2010
The newest version of the 2010 Grand Prix schedule includes a change to the calendar due to the cancellation of the Hungarian Grand Prix on 19th September.
This is because the construction work cannot be finished in time. It will be replaced by the Grand Prix of Aragon at the Motorland Aragon circuit in Spain - to be held on the same date. The 2010... Read More >>
US GPE Pass Nose Cone Crash Test Posted on: 11/01/2010
US GPE have successfully completed crash testing of their nose cone section in Cranfield, England last week.
The nose performs well, breaking up as it should – but the guys from the composite department in the Charlotte, NC, base, watching this video for the first time, don’t know whether to laugh or cry…
Smith Caps Title Win With World Series By Renault Test Posted on: 29/10/2009
Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship winner Dean Smith (Wolverhampton) fulfilled his champion’s prize on Tuesday, 27th October as he drove a Formula Renault 3.5 car on the 3.321-mile Motorland Aragon circuit.
The 3.5-litre, 425hp machine is used in the World Series by Renault, a Formula One feeder series that has seen ... Read More >>
Vergne on song in FRenault 3.5 World Series Testing Posted on: 29/10/2009
The second day of collective testing on the Motorland Aragón circuit was marked by some strong performances. Jean-Éric Vergne (KMP Group/SG Formula), on only his second day behind the wheel of a Formula Renault 3.5, blew away the track record. He finished the day at the top of the timing charts, ahead of Mofaz Fortec Motorsport drivers, Greg Mansell... Read More >>
Champion Glew Impresses On Megane Trophy Test Posted on: 28/10/2009
Recently crowned ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin champion Phil Glew (Tothill, Lincolnshire) was on top form as he fulfilled his prize of a test in a Mégane Trophy race car at the 3.321-mile Motorland Aragon circuit on Monday, 26th October.
The 26-year-old, who won the Clio Cup championship with Team Pyro, outshone fellow Clio Cup champions from al... Read More >>
Formula Renault World Series Announces 2010 Calendar Posted on: 26/10/2009
On the occasion of the final meeting of the season, held on the new Motorland Aragón circuit, the World Series by Renault Organizing Committee has presented the sporting innovations for the coming season.
The 2010 World Series by Renault will take place at eight European circuits. Once again the majority will be Formula 1... Read More >>
All about Motorland Aragon - with Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 Posted on: 04/09/2009
It was back to school for the young guns of Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 after the summer break, as the group got back in action at the brand new Motorland Aragon circuit. This is where the final round of the World Series by Renault season is to be staged in October and championship leader Antonio Felix da Costa (Motopark Academy) has got off on very much the right ... Read More >>
Interview with Tome Alfonso, MD of Motorland Aragon Posted on: 06/04/2009
Ben Lane (BL): According to your website, “The first City of Alcañiz GP took place in September 1965. Since then, many memorable competitions have been held there, giving the circuit classic status.” Do you think your plans for Motorland Aragon can continue this tradition successfully in the future?
January 16 I Motorland Aragon Officers Week
January, 22th-24th Aragon joins to Motorland Motor Show Festival
February, 13 Officers Course
February 27th-28th Aragon Supermotard Championship
March, 6th Nestor Jorge solidarity runs supermotard
March 7th Aragon Autocross Championship
March 14th Motorcycling North Zone Open
April 2nd-3th-4th Suzuki European Days
April, 16th-18th World Series by Renault
April 24th-25th Rotax Series
May, 1-2 European Autocross Championship
May 8th-9th Pirelli Cup and Diablo Day
May 8th Promovelocidad
May 9th BTT and Duathlon "Ciudad de Alcaniz 'Championship
May 22th-23th Aragon Karting Championship
May 28-29-30 V de V Endurance Motorland Aragon
June 5-6 Spanish Supermoto Championship
June 19-20 Castilian-Manchego Speed Motorcycle Championship
July 10-11 Aragon Speed Motorsports Championship
July, 21-22-23 Baja Spain Aragon
July 31 Supermotard 3h Endurance Night
August, 27-28-29 Chpt. Karting du Monde M18
September, 4-5 Anniversary Trophy - CER
September, 25-26 Motoda
October 2-3 CEV Buckler
October 9-10 Aragon and Valencia Championship of Karting
October, 23-24 Spanish Karting Championship
October, 30 6h Endurance Scooters
October, 31st Motorland Classic Festival
November 13-14 Aragon Motocross Championship
December, 4 500km of Alcaniz
December, 19 III Gaiba-Manuel Santi Memorial Motocross Mir
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