Lara Racing Circuit
| Location | Samokov, Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) EEST (DST) |
| Coordinates | 42°20′N 23°33′E / 42.333°N 23.550°E |
| Capacity | 20,000 (projected) |
| FIA Grade | 3 (planned) |
| Broke ground | April 2025 |
| Opened | March 2026 (planned) |
| Architect | Tsvetan Petrov (IPA Arch) [1] |
| Length | 3.91 km (2.429 miles) |
| Turns | 15 |
Lara Racing Circuit is a planned 3.91 km (2.43 mi) motor racing circuit in Samokov, Sofia Province in Bulgaria. It is under construction as of 2025 and expected to be completed by 2026.
History
The project construction begun on 10 March 2025 near Samokov, Bulgaria by a private investments.[2][3] The track is planned to be 3,91 kilometers long, have 15 turns, 8 left and 7 right, and will be driven counterclockwise. The main straight will be 900 meters long. The capacity for spectators will be up to 20,000 people.[4] According to FIA standards, the Lara track will be Category 3, which means it will be suitable for Formula 3 races, and according to FIM standards - Category BA, which means all races except MotoGP races.[5]
Nikola Tsolov became the advertising face of the track, having the track logo on his Formula 3 car in the 2025 season.[6]
Facilities
Main circuit
The park's main feature is a 3.91 km (2.43 mi) race track designed to meet:
- FIA Grade III specifications, allowing it to host series such as Formula 3, GT3, and endurance races.[7]
- FIM Grade B certification for international motorcycle events.[7]
Additional motorsport tracks
The route will be configurable in 21 different ways – with a length from 1.09 km to 3.91 km.
References
- ^ LARA Racing Circuit project
- ^ Construction of a new motor racing track near Samokov has begun
- ^ Писта Lara край Самоков отваря нова страница за моторните спортове у нас
- ^ Показаха конфигурациите на писта Lara
- ^ Първите стартове на писта „Лара“ ще са още през есента
- ^ Никола Цолов стана рекламно лице на пистата край Самоков
- ^ a b Първата писта за Формула 3 на Балканите ще е в България