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Best Racing Tracks in the World

August 1, 2016
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Racing is taking the world by storm as cars get faster by the day. For most car enthusiasts, burning rubber on the track is the ultimate experience. But which are the best racing tracks that the world of racing has to offer? Here is a look at a few.

Nurburgring

This is like racing heaven to most car racers. It tops the list of the best racing circuits and boasts immense motorsport history. The 21-kilometer-long circuit consists of 154 corners. The circuit hosts various events and is also used by carmakers to test their performance cars.

 

Laguna Seca

Laguna Seca is a race track that is based in the heart of California. The track is 3.6 kilometers long and features 11 turns, the most famous of which is the “Corkscrew” chicane. It features an uphill approach, blind apex followed by a dramatic downhill drop. The race track is home to both car and motorbike racers.

 

Circuit de Monaco

This is a street track that debuted on the F1 calendar back in 1950 and remains majorly unchanged since then. It goes around the Principality of Monaco and has always been tough for drivers to master. The circuit features tight hairpin turns and quick corners. The barriers along the track leave no margin for error.

 

Monza

On the F1 calendar, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza features as one of the oldest tracks. It hosts the Italian Grand Prix that leaves the grandstands packed with automotive fans. The circuit features a unique layout consisting of long straights as well as tight chicanes. It is one of the best racing circuits on the F1 Calendar.

 

Silverstone

Silverstone is referred to as the “home of British motorsport” and is the most famous racing track in the UK. The track boasts some of the best corners in Formula 1 racing. The track hosts various championships that include WEC, FIA and BTCC.

The list of the best racing tracks and best racing circuits goes on, with honorable mentions going to Interlagos, Circuit de la Sarthe and Suzuka.

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