Baku World Challenge
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| Location |
Baku, Azerbaijan 40°23′43″N 49°52′56″E / 40.39528°N 49.88222°ECoordinates: 40°23′43″N 49°52′56″E / 40.39528°N 49.88222°E |
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| First race | 2012 |
| Laps | ca. 30 |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Previous names |
City Challenge Baku (2012) Baku World Challenge (2013) |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.721 mi (4.379 km) |
| Turns | 18 |
| Lap record | 1:42.583 (René Rast, Audi R8 LMS ultra, 2013, GT3) |
The Baku World Challenge is an international motorsport event in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event is held on a temporary street circuit on closed public roads.
In 2012, the City Challenge GmbH organized a stand-alone event for GT3-spec cars in Baku. It was called City Challenge Baku. The races were held on a 2.144 kilometer street circuit around the Government House.Gymkhana drifters and entertainment activities were the supporting program. According to the promoter, the event had 42,000 visitors.
In 2013, the finale of the FIA GT Championship was held in Baku as Baku World Challenge. The series used a new street circuit close to the Baku Crystal Hall and the National Flag Square. It had a length of 4.380 kilometres. The event was organized by Jean-François Chaumont and the former Formula 1 driver Thierry Boutsen.
The Baku World Challenge was the last race of the Blancpain Sprint Series in 2014.
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