Thunderhill 5 Mile w/Double Bypass

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Thunderhill Notas

O Thunderhill Raceway Park é um complexo de automobilismo localizado no norte da Califórnia, a uma hora e meia de carro de Sacramento. É sem dúvida a instalação de corrida mais versátil da América, tendo vários layouts possíveis, como pistas de corrida de 2 milhas, 3 milhas e 5 milhas, bem como uma área de derrapagem de 315 'x 550' e uma área de autocross de 662 'x 363'. Thunderhill segue os projetos planejados por Steve Crawford, que idealizou a construção de duas pistas independentes de corrida próximas uma da outra: uma pista Leste de 2,87 milhas e uma pista Oeste com 1,99 milhas. A combinação de ambos os circuitos de corrida forma o circuito de estrada mais longo dos Estados Unidos, com 5 milhas.

O Thunderhill East iniciou as operações em 1993, adicionando a pista Oeste em 1995. A pista Leste aproveita as mudanças de elevação naturais no terreno, tendo 15 curvas emocionantes onde os pilotos muitas vezes perdem de vista o que está vindo logo à frente deles. Os segmentos retos são amplos e longos o suficiente para permitir ultrapassagens fáceis entre os pilotos. O Thunderhill West é mais técnico, exigindo habilidades de direção superiores para aproveitar o impulso enquanto passa por suas dez curvas, que surgem em rápida sucessão. As 25 Horas de Thunderhill, o evento mais famoso do circuito e a competição de resistência mais longa da América, ocorrem no circuito de 5 milhas desde 2003.

5 Mile w/Double Bypass Notas

Thunderhill Raceway Park's 5-Mile configuration with Double Bypass delivers 8.046 kilometers representing North America's longest permanent road course, located near Willows in Northern California where this combined East-West circuit layout utilizes both bypass sections avoiding The Cyclone and other technical variants. This counterclockwise mega-layout combines the 4.62-kilometer East track with 3.2-kilometer West course through connecting bypass roads, creating the continuous 5-mile configuration famous for hosting the 25 Hours of Thunderhill endurance race each December. The Double Bypass designation indicates avoidance of both The Cyclone blind hilltop left-hander on East circuit and the alternative technical sections, choosing faster flowing bypass routes that prioritize sustained speed over maximum technical challenge across Sacramento Valley's ultimate endurance racing venue.

The 5-Mile Double Bypass configuration's character derives from sheer length creating endurance-testing challenge. At 8+ kilometers, full laps require significant time enabling diverse vehicle performance across varied sections—East track's longer straights reward power while West circuit's tighter technical areas test chassis agility, with bypass sections maintaining flow rather than disrupting rhythm through difficult variants. Sacramento Valley's extreme climate creates 45°C+ summer track temperatures contrasting cool December conditions during the 25 Hours endurance classic, while the facility's 1997 East track and 2014 West addition created the combined 5-mile capability. The Double Bypass avoids The Cyclone's blind-crest challenge and other technical variants that slower groups navigate, making this the faster configuration for experienced drivers and competitive endurance events. NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill, regional endurance series, and advanced track day groups utilize the full 5-mile Double Bypass seeking North America's longest continuous road racing challenge. The configuration particularly demonstrates how massive track length creates unique endurance characteristics—8-kilometer laps mean fewer pit stop cycles, different fuel strategy, extended tire stint planning, and driver stamina requirements unavailable at shorter circuits across California's premier combined-circuit endurance racing facility.

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Direção
Sentido anti-horário
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Voltas Enviadas
61
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Comprimento
7.72 km
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Ganho Vertical
101 m
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Curvas
20
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Velocidade Média
139 kph
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Tempo Médio de Volta
3:19.4
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Média de Potência por Peso
0.2
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Tempo de Volta: 2:55.800
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Driver407 BMW M3 F80 DCT
6,716
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Shi Yan Chevrolet Camaro6 SS 1LE
6,393
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Jason P Toyota MR2 Spyder/ MR-S W30
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Joe McGuigan Lexus IS F
8,647
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Slow in Fast out Toyota GR Supra A90/A91
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Sean Win-Yépez Honda S2000 AP2
8,522
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Gary W Toyota GR Supra A90/A91
6,994
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whitenblue65 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06
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Joe McGuigan Lexus IS F
8,647
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Gary W Toyota GR Supra A90/A91
6,994
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whitenblue65 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06
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Serge Track Days Porsche 991.2 GT3 RS
7,682
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TAJSport Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
7,760
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VENOM V Dodge Viper ACR Mk5
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Joe McGuigan Toyota MR2 Spyder/ MR-S W30
8,647
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Kurt Spencer Toyota MR2 Spyder/ MR-S W30
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Jason P Toyota MR2 Spyder/ MR-S W30
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Serge Track Days Porsche 991.2 GT3 RS
7,682
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Gary W Toyota GR Supra A90/A91
6,994

Outras Variações

Pista Curvas Comprimento km Voltas Tempo Médio Média kph P/W Média
Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) 15 2.86 346 2:02.7 84 0.2
Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) 16 2.88 186 2:06.4 82 0.22
Thunderhill (5 Mile Cyclone w/ West Bypass) 21 5 36 3:24.3 88 0.22
Thunderhill (West) 10 1.65 301 1:26.4 69 0.18
Thunderhill (CW) 10 1.99 33 1:25.6 83 0.22
Thunderhill (Thunderschleife) 24 5 19 3:48.4 79 0.2
Thunderhill (Llihrednuht) 15 3 10 2:15.7 80 0.18
Thunderhill (1.9 Mile) 8 1.9 4 1:23.1 82 0.2
Thunderhill (west Bypass) 7 2 5 1:13.5 98 0.18
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