Monticello Motor Club
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 2021 aerial photo | |
| Location | Monticello, New York |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°37′0″N 74°42′10″W / 41.61667°N 74.70278°W |
| Broke ground | 2006 |
| Opened | 2008 |
| Major events | Former: Mazda MX-5 Cup (2018) |
| Website | monticellomotorclub |
| Full Course (2008–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 4.100 mi (6.598 km) |
| Turns | 21 |
| Race lap record | 2:39.0560[1] ( Todd Lamb, Mazda MX-5 (ND), 2018, MX-5 Cup) |
The Monticello Motor Club is a private country club for automotive enthusiasts with a 4.100 mi (6.598 km) long motor racing circuit situated in Monticello, New York.[citation needed]
History
[edit]It opened on July 27, 2008, and was built on the site of the former Monticello Airport. In May 2010, Ari Straus, the President of the circuit, submitted a bid to host a Formula One race for a ten-year deal, beginning in 2012;[2] But although the deal length was kept, the event was subsequently awarded to Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas instead.[3][4]
See also
[edit]- Bilster Berg, a private race resort in Germany
- Circuito Ascari, a similar private race resort in Spain
- Aurora Straus, professional race driver, and daughter of Ari Straus. Female role model for children and young adults
References
[edit]- ↑ "2018 MX-5 Cup at Monticello Motor Club - Lap Report - Race 1" (PDF). 29 September 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ↑ The Guardian: "Monticello Motor Club in the running to host US Formula One grand prix" Retrieved 21 May 2010
- ↑ Noble, Jonathan (25 May 2010). "US Grand Prix returns to F1 in 2012". autosport.com. Haymarket Publishing. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
- ↑ Crash.net: "OFFICIAL: US Grand Prix to return in 2012 – in Texas"
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