The Project

The Site of the Project is located on the Asian side of Istanbul , 6 km from the junction of Kurtkoy on the north side of TEM Motorway, linking Istanbul to Ankara . The site is close to the newly constructed Sabiha Gokcen Istanbul Airport . In addition to easy access form TEM and Airport, the Site is located within the green belt surrounded by forest and cultivated green fields. The area is clean of any pollution and pleasantly attractive for out door activities.

The total area allocated for the Project is 2,215,000 m2. The racing circuit which runs counter-clockwise is 5,378m long with an average width of 15m, excluding Runoff Areas. The Circuit is composed of 13 curves, of which 6 are right turns and 7 left turns. The sharpest turn will have a radius of 15m. The start and finish section is 655.5m in length. The Circuit runs over 4 level sections with rising and descending grades. The maximum theoretical speed expected to be achieved will be 320.5 Km/hr.

The main parking areas, with the total parking capacity of 20,000 are located along the outer peripheral ring road which is 5,482m in length and will facilitate the movement of traffic on the outer limits of the project area.

In addition, the project consists of 2.3 km of inner service roads and emergency lanes. There will be 4 under-passes and 3 pedestrian over passes linking the natural ground stands and temporary moveable stands with the parking areas. The central area is reserved for the construction of Go-Cart Racing track.

The main Grand Stand is under construction over an area of 12,700m2 and shall have the seating capacity of 30,000 spectators. In addition, the temporary stands and natural ground stands will provide a total capacity of over 155,000 spectators. The paddock buildings are two level structures. The ground floor sections are for the F1 teams and the upper floors will serve as hospitality areas with additional viewing capacity of 5,000 seats. There are two VIP towers being constructed at the two ends of paddock buildings, each consisting of 7 floors to provide a floor space of 7,392 m2.

EVREN® is working in two “10.5 hour shifts” to achieve the completion of the Project on time for 2005 Racing Schedule. As of June 2004, there are 27 engineers, 850 construction workers and over 140 construction machines and equipment deployed on site. During the summer period, the number of construction workers is anticipated to increase to 1,500 to match the increasing number of various construction activities.

SCOPE OF WORKS

The Scope of Works includes the following;
Racing Circuit
Grand Stands
Paddock Buildings
VIP Towers
Main Access Road widening and rehabilitation
Road Diversions
Ring Road
Toll collection building
Internal Roads
Under Passes
Over Passes
Main Water stream diversion box Culvert
Parking Areas
Helipads
Infrastructures works, Runoff Drainage system, sub-soil drainage, waste water drainage, sewerage, chambers etc.
Natural Stand
Temporary Stand Area
Workshops
Broad Casting Centre
Kitchen Buildings
Equipment Stores
Vending Areas
Paddock Areas for support Races
Medical Centre
Host TV Compound & Broadcasting Area
Electrical and Mechanical Works
Electrical transmission Substations
Lighting Systems
Fencing
Waste Water Treatment Plant
Road Traffic Signs
Directional Signs
Variable Message Signs
Electronic (LED) Display and advertisement Boards
Security Systems
Entrance Exit Gates
Landscaping

Circuit's 3D views

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Plans

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Air Photos ( 19.10.2004 )

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The tickets are already for sale!

3 day event tickets(including warm up tours) at the natural stand costs 170 YTL(about 110 dolars), 2 day events 160 YTL, again at the natural stand.

If you wanna watch the race at the grand stand you have to pay 680 YTL! :eek2:

I think i'll buy tickets for the 2 day events at the natural stands. :cheers:

this race circuit will be one of the best racing track.
and the tickets arent expensive.
just 680TL:D....oops sorry 680 YTL :eek2: