Sentul International Circuit

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Sentul International Circuit

Location	Km 42 Citeureup - Bogor, West Java Indonesia
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Major events	A1GP; Asian Formula 3; Formula BMW Asia; Formula V6 Asia
Circuit length	4.12 kilometres (2.56 miles)
Turns	11
Lap record	1'19.029 ( Ralph Firman, Ireland, 2006)

The Sentul International Circuit is a motor racing circuit located in Citeureup, Bogor, Indonesia. The circuit has been predominantly used for bike racing and the Asian F3 series. Sentul is a fast, wide track with very high speeds. The huge corners have seen some excellent racing, enabling varied racing lines. This is a very hot part of the world, extremely humid, very distressing to both riders and drivers. Riders often find that just completing the race is tough enough.^{[citation needed]}

Contents 1 History 2 Track Description 3 Facilities 4 Results 4.1 A1 Grand Prix 4.2 Asian Formula 3 5 External Links 6 References

[edit] History

The first serious attempt outside Japan of constructing an Formula One circuit in Asia came in Indonesia around 1990 when Hutomo Mandala Putra, son of president Suharto, was behind the construction of a track at Sentul. At 4.12 km, the Sentul International Circuit was supposed to be Indonesia's Formula One showcase to the world, until the 1997 Asian financial crisis kicked in. Completed in 1994, the facility has been overcome by technological changes, making it unsuitable to the fast and furious world of Formula One. But it was fine for the drivers competing in the 4th leg of the Pertamina Fastron Asian Formula 3 Super Series.

[edit] Track Description

• Track length : 4.12 km (2.56 miles)
• Width : 15 m
• Longest straight : 900 m
• FIA Grade 2 track license
• 50 Pit garages
• 2 covered grandstands

[edit] Facilities

• Grand Prix track
• Motocross, Autocross and Go-Karts Circuits
• Three-stars International Hotel
• Bungalows / Guest House
• International Golf Course
• Restaurant
• Recreation centre

Paddock	Scrutineering	Driver Rest House	Service Shop
Gasoline Pump	HeliPad	Fire Station	Medical Dispensary
Control Tower	Fit Hospital Room Media & Press Center	VIP Parking Area	Main Stand
Sub Stand	Victory Tower	Main Gate	Sub Gate
Parking Area	Water Storage	Guard Post	Cigede River
Power House	Hospitality Suites	Cottage

Sentul International Circuit will plays host to the second season of A1 Grand Prix in December 10th, 2006.

[edit] Results

[edit] A1 Grand Prix

Season	Sprint Race Winner	Feature Race Winner
2005-2006	Nicolas Lapierre	Sean McIntosh
2006-2007	Jonny Reid	Jonny Reid

[edit] Asian Formula 3

Series 2005

Round	Race Winner	Fastest Lap
10 (Ten)	Tyson Sy	Tyson Sy (1'24.594)
9 (Nine)	Tyson Sy	Tyson Sy (1'24.791)
8 (Eight)	Ananda Mikola	John O'Hara (1'25.092)
7 (Seven)	John O'Hara	John O'Hara (1'25.221)

Series 2006

Round	Race Winner	Fastest Lap
15 (Fifteen)	Cancelled	Cancelled
14 (Fourteen)	James Winslow	Ali Jackson (1'25.929)
13 (Thirteen)	James Winslow	James Winslow (1'26.011)
12 (Twelve)	James Winslow	James Winslow (1'26.447)
11 (Eleven)	James Winslow	James Winslow (1'26.179)
10 (Ten)	James Winslow	James Winslow (1'26.167)

[edit] External Links

Trackpedia's guide to racing and driving the Sentul Circuit

[edit] References

• A1 Grand Prix. Retrieved on February 12, 2006.
• Asian Formula 3.

A1 Grands Prix of Nations
2005-06 season	Great Britain • Germany • Portugal • Australia • Malaysia • United Arab Emirates • South Africa • Indonesia • Mexico • USA • China
2006-07 season	Netherlands • Czech Republic • Beijing, China • Malaysia • Indonesia • New Zealand • Australia • South Africa • Mexico • Shanghai, China • Great Britain