Anneau du Rhin

Anneau du Rhin
Circuit de Vitesse (2011–present)
LocationBiltzheim, Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
CEST (DST)
Coordinates47°56′59″N 7°25′19″E
FIA Grade3
OwnerFrançois Rinaldi
Broke ground1996
Opened1996
Major eventsCurrent:
Fun Cup (2015, 2020–present)
Former:
WTCR Race of Alsace Grand Est (2022)
Websitehttp://www.anneau-du-rhin.com/stages-de-pilotage/
Circuit de Vitesse (2011–present)
Length3.621 km (2.250 miles)
Turns17
Race lap record1:28.334 ( Mikel Azcona, Hyundai Elantra N TCR, 2022, TCR)
Original Circuit (1996–present)
Length2.919 km (1.814 miles)
Turns11

The Anneau du Rhin is a 3.621 km (2.250 mi) racing circuit situated near Biltzheim, France, about 35 km (22 mi) north of Mulhouse. It is used for racing and club sport events, track days and presentations.

History

The original 2.919 km (1.814 mi) circuit was planned and built in 1996 by Marc Rinaldi on the site of a former hunting ground and is now managed by his son François Rinaldi. It is located 2 km (1.2 mi) southeast of the village of Biltzheim. In 2004, the route was extended with a western loop. The route was completely resurfaced in August 2011 and widened by one meter. Since 2013, there has been an option for motorcycles with a length of 3.621 km (2.250 mi), which can be extended to up to 4 km (2.5 mi) if necessary.

Events

On 14 April 2022, it was announced that Anneau du Rhin would host a round of the World Touring Car Cup on 6–7 August.

Layout configurations

Lap records

As of August 2022, the fastest official race lap records at the Anneau du Rhin are listed as:

Category Time Driver Vehicle Event
Circuit de Vitesse (2011–present): 3.621 km
TCR Touring Car 1:28.334 Mikel Azcona Hyundai Elantra N TCR 2022 WTCR Race of Alsace Grand Est