Kuwait Motor Town

Kuwait Motor Town is a motor racing circuit in Kuwait, located 56 km (35 mi) south of the capital Kuwait City. The main circuit is the first circuit in Kuwait to hold an FIA Grade One and FIM Grade A licence.[1]

Kuwait Motor Town
LocationAli Sabah Al Salem, Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait
Time zoneUTC+3
Coordinates28°55′48″N 48°8′30″E
Capacity8,000 seated
FIA Grade1
Broke ground2017
Opened28 March 2019
Grand Prix
SurfaceAsphalt
Length5.608 km (3.483 mi)
Turns20
Websitewww.kmt.kw

History

The circuit was penned by Formula One circuit designer Hermann Tilke in early 2017. Construction was undertaken by KCC Engineering and Contracting Company at a reported cost of KWD49 million (US$162 million). Circuit construction was completed in December 2018 with the circuit opening in 2019.[2] Further development around the circuit is set to take place, including an "Entertainment City" shopping centre.[3]

The first event scheduled to be held at the circuit was the opening round of the 2019 Middle East Rally Championship on March 28.[4]

References
  1. "KUWAIT MOTOR TOWN". Tilke Engineers & Architects. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  2. "Kuwait Motor Town Master Plan Layout". Kuwait International Automobile Club (KIAC). Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  3. "Kuwait Motor Town 2018". Brugg Group AG. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  4. "New Kuwait Motor Town circuit ready for MERC return". Gulf Times. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
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