Ponce International Speedway

The Ponce International Speedway is a 1.54-mile (2.47-km) road course that opened its doors in 2003 in the Canas neighborhood of Ponce, Puerto Rico, an hour and a half drive away from San Juan. The complex includes a drag strip and the 11-turn raceway, the biggest in "La Isla del Encanto." Several local races use the concrete surface of the Ponce International Speedway, including the Grand Prix of Ponce, a Grand Touring competition gathering racing enthusiasts from around the island. The race track is available year-round, weather permitting, as the tropical climate on the island is ideal for motorsports unless a hurricane hits the town. 

Racing at the Ponce International Speedway is a challenging experience because of the variable track width and concrete barriers around the perimeter. Riders have to be extra careful and respect the layout adequately, as even minor mistakes can prove very costly. The circuit runs counterclockwise, starting in the fastest sector. The first corner is super tight and requires heavy braking but allows drivers to recover speed quickly as it exits into another long straight. Turns two to seven are highly technical and lead into a fast-paced combination of straights, separated by a 90-degree corner at turn nine. Races end at top speed, as sweepers 10 and 11 lead the way into the front straight and drivers try to overtake one another.