Circuit Grand Bayou 1.8 Mile
Circuit Grand Bayou is a motorsport facility located in Belle Rose, Louisiana, near Donaldsonville, approximately 60 minutes from the New Orleans International Airport and approximately 45 minutes from the state capital in Baton Rouge. The circuit was acquired from No Problem Raceway Park in 2009, with the complex sharing a physical site with No Problem Raceway Park, which includes an NHRA-licensed quarter-mile drag strip. The drag strip doubles as the front straightaway of the current road course configuration.
The race track measures 1.8 miles (2.9 kilometers) in length and consists of 14 turns. While many consider it to be a technical track, drivers of all vehicle types and skill levels find the track both challenging and exciting. The complex includes the 1.8-mile circuit incorporating 14 turns, an NHRA-licensed drag strip, and a short off-road course. Circuit Grand Bayou hosts the Gulf Coast Racing Series and is positioned to draw racers, racing schools, and corporate events year-round. The facility has hosted various racing events including endurance races such as the Louisiana 400-Mile Endurance Race and multiple racing classes, establishing itself as an important motorsport venue in the Gulf South region.
The 1.8 Mile configuration at Circuit Grand Bayou in Louisiana delivers a specific distance variant at this Southern facility, creating a compact layout shorter than potential longer configurations. Located in Louisiana's bayou country, this 1.8-mile option emphasizes high corner frequency and rapid lap times, serving track day groups and club racing events. The configuration provides accessible racing infrastructure for Louisiana's Gulf Coast motorsport community.
Operating the 1.8 Mile configuration showcases Circuit Grand Bayou's role serving the Deep South's limited permanent road course infrastructure. Louisiana's subtropical climate creates year-round racing potential though summer heat and humidity create challenging conditions. The 1.8-mile layout allows high session density where drivers complete multiple laps per session, serving Gulf region racing enthusiasts with accessible circuit infrastructure in an area traditionally focused on drag racing over road courses.
Class Podiums
Circuit Grand Bayou 1.8 Mile tem 2.9 km, 14 curvas, horário. Volta mais rápida registada: 1:26.100 (Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 2008 (w/PSS)).
Perguntas frequentes
Qual é o comprimento de Circuit Grand Bayou 1.8 Mile?
Circuit Grand Bayou 1.8 Mile tem 2.9 km (1.8 mi) de comprimento.
Quantas curvas tem Circuit Grand Bayou 1.8 Mile?
Circuit Grand Bayou 1.8 Mile tem 14 curvas.
Em que direção se corre Circuit Grand Bayou 1.8 Mile?
Circuit Grand Bayou 1.8 Mile corre-se no sentido horário.
Qual é o recorde de volta em Circuit Grand Bayou 1.8 Mile?
A volta mais rápida registada em Circuit Grand Bayou 1.8 Mile é 1:26.100 com um Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 2008 (w/PSS).