Autódromo Ricardo Mejía
Full Circuit (1971–1978) | |
Oval Circuit (1971–1978) | |
| Location | Bogotá, Colombia |
|---|---|
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Coordinates | 04°46′42″N 74°02′43″W / 4.77833°N 74.04528°W |
| Owner | Ricardo Mejía (1971–1978) |
| Broke ground | 1970 |
| Opened | 7 February 1971 |
| Closed | 1978 |
| Former names | Autódromo Internacional de Bogotá |
| Full Circuit (1971–1978) | |
| Surface | Concrete |
| Length | 3.925 km (2.439 miles) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Race lap record | 1:25.400 ( Jo Siffert, Chevron B18, 1971, F2) |
| Oval Circuit (1971–1978) | |
| Surface | Concrete |
| Length | 2.300 km (1.429 miles) |
| Turns | 4 |
Autódromo Ricardo Mejía was a 3.925 km (2.439 mi) motor racing circuit located in Bogotá, Colombia.
The circuit was inaugurated on 7 February 1971 with the Gran Premio República de Colombia, the first track competition held in the country.[1] It hosted various national and international speed and endurance championships, as well as hosting a round of the 1972 American Formula 2 season. Upon its inauguration, the circuit was considered to host a Formula One grand prix, replacing the Mexican Grand Prix, but no deal was finalized.[2] In 1978, after several disagreements between the sports entities of national motorsports and its owner Ricardo Mejía, the circuit was closed.[3] In 1980 parts of the property were acquired for the construction of infrastructure for commercial services.[4]
Lap records
The fastest official race lap records at the Autódromo Ricardo Mejía are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circuit: 3.925 km (1971–1978)[4][5] | ||||
| Formula Two | 1:25.400[6] | Jo Siffert | Chevron B18 | 1971 Gran Premio Ciudad de Bogotá |
References
- ^ "1971 Bogota F2". Motor Sport Magazine. 7 February 1971. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "45 años del Autódromo 'Ricardo Mejía'" (in Spanish). Revista Motor. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ "Un poco de Historia del AT". Autódromo de Tocancipá. Archived from the original on 30 April 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ a b "Autódromo Ricardo Mejía - Racing Circuits". racingcircuits. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ "Bogota - Motor Sport Magazine". Motor Sport Magazine. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "I Gran Premio Ciudad de Bogotá 1971". 14 February 1971. Retrieved 18 May 2025.