Sentul International Circuit
Encyclopedia
Sentul International Circuit is a permanent motor racing circuit located in Babakan Madang, Bogor
. Away from the Toll Gate of Jakarta towards Bogor
, Indonesia
. Its pit facilities got easy access from the Jagorawi Toll Road. The course (run clockwise) is actually a truncated version of the original design. The current circuit is shortened 40% in length compared to the original design and now predominantly used for motorcycle racing and the Asian F3
series. Sentul is a relatively simple, smooth, broad track with large runoff areas, enabling non-bumpy and smooth driving at racing speeds. Sentul has a 900m long main straight enable the speed of up to 300 km/h before slowing down for the right-hand Turn 1. The only truly high-speed corner at Sentul is the Turn 2. The fastest driver on four-wheel machine can do 220 km/h and the fastest rider can do 190 km/h on two-wheel machines. They can take the Turn 2 as a complex 'S' bend when they get out from the tighter Turn 1 at around 140 km/h. The wide corners allow good passing with various racing lines.
Sentul is located in Bogor Regency. It is a hilly area and a bit cooler than the tropical city of Jakarta. However, the track can still get extremely hot under direct sunlight. It is also humid and wet as well. Such characters cause distress to European tuners, riders and drivers who are accustomed to cooler climates.
to meet such a standard in Asia
. The vision came to Indonesia
around 1990 when Hutomo Mandala Putra
, motor racing enthusiast and son of President Suharto, began promoting the construction of a track at Sentul. Racing had previously been held at the short, tight and relatively dangerous Ancol Circuit, on the Java Sea
coast in north Jakarta
. In August 1993, the circuit was officially opened by Suharto.
While Sentul International Circuit was intended to be Indonesia's Formula One showcase to the world, and indeed an Indonesian Grand Prix
was held in 1993 for the Australian based Formula Holden
series as a demonstration. However, its tight corners and shortened length (4.12 km in total) rendered it unsuitable for the fast and furious world of Formula One. The domino effect from the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis worsened the situation and made motor racing an unaffordable luxury for many Indonesian enthusiasts who had been participating. The 1993 facility also has been overshadowed by the Sepang International Circuit
completed in 1999 with a superior track layout and facilities when compares to Sentui. Sentul does, however, continue to serve as a safe course for drivers competing in the Pertamina
Fastron Asian Formula 3 Super Series, Formula V6 Asia
, Formula BMW
Pacific, ATCS
, Carrera Cup
Asia
, National Superbike Races and similar events.
On February 12, 2006, Sentul International Circuit hosted the eighth race in the 2005-06 A1 Grand Prix season
and on December 10, 2006, it hosted the fifth
race in the 2006-07 A1 Grand Prix season
. However, The 2009–10 A1 Grand Prix season race in Indonesia will not be run at Sentul but at a specially-designed road circuit
in Karawaci
, west of Jakarta
.
Its future may be in doubt as it lies near several choice luxury housing developments, and its location next to a toll road exit would also make it a prime location for residential or business development. Sponsors have been few and far between since the end of the Suharto regime.
Series 2006
Bogor
Bogor is a city on the island of Java in the West Java province of Indonesia. The city is located in the center of the Bogor Regency , 60 kilometers south of the Indonesian capital Jakarta...
. Away from the Toll Gate of Jakarta towards Bogor
Bogor
Bogor is a city on the island of Java in the West Java province of Indonesia. The city is located in the center of the Bogor Regency , 60 kilometers south of the Indonesian capital Jakarta...
, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. Its pit facilities got easy access from the Jagorawi Toll Road. The course (run clockwise) is actually a truncated version of the original design. The current circuit is shortened 40% in length compared to the original design and now predominantly used for motorcycle racing and the Asian F3
Asian Formula Three Championship
The Asian Formula Three Championship was a single-seater racing series based in South East Asia. It is one of a number of national and international Formula Three championships that form part of an established "career ladder" below Formula One. It was sanctioned by the Automobile Association of the...
series. Sentul is a relatively simple, smooth, broad track with large runoff areas, enabling non-bumpy and smooth driving at racing speeds. Sentul has a 900m long main straight enable the speed of up to 300 km/h before slowing down for the right-hand Turn 1. The only truly high-speed corner at Sentul is the Turn 2. The fastest driver on four-wheel machine can do 220 km/h and the fastest rider can do 190 km/h on two-wheel machines. They can take the Turn 2 as a complex 'S' bend when they get out from the tighter Turn 1 at around 140 km/h. The wide corners allow good passing with various racing lines.
Sentul is located in Bogor Regency. It is a hilly area and a bit cooler than the tropical city of Jakarta. However, the track can still get extremely hot under direct sunlight. It is also humid and wet as well. Such characters cause distress to European tuners, riders and drivers who are accustomed to cooler climates.
History
Sentul International Circuit was designed to meet the Formula One motor racing standard. The project was also the first serious attempt outside JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
to meet such a standard in Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
. The vision came to Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
around 1990 when Hutomo Mandala Putra
Tommy Suharto
Tommy Suharto is the youngest son of Suharto, the former President of Indonesia. In 2002 he was found guilty and jailed for giving the order for the assassination/killing of a Supreme Court Judge of the Republic of Indonesia, Syafiuddin Kartasasmita, SH.-Bali Land Scandals:Tommy in the 80s used...
, motor racing enthusiast and son of President Suharto, began promoting the construction of a track at Sentul. Racing had previously been held at the short, tight and relatively dangerous Ancol Circuit, on the Java Sea
Java Sea
The Java Sea is a large shallow sea on the Sunda Shelf. It was formed as sea levels rose at the end of the last ice age. The Java Sea lies between the Indonesian islands of Borneo to the north, Java to the south; Sumatra to the west, and Sulawesi to the east...
coast in north Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
. In August 1993, the circuit was officially opened by Suharto.
While Sentul International Circuit was intended to be Indonesia's Formula One showcase to the world, and indeed an Indonesian Grand Prix
1993 Indonesian Grand Prix
The 1993 Indonesian Grand Prix was a Formula Brabham race held in August, 1993 at the Sentul International Circuit near Citeureup, Indonesia. It was the first round of a two event Pan-Pacific series for the Australian based Formula Brabham category...
was held in 1993 for the Australian based Formula Holden
Formula Holden
Formula Holden was an Australian open wheel racing category.-History:Known during its development as Formula Australia, it was initially for chassis constructed from aluminium only, running a 3.8 litre Buick V6 engine as it was then utilised in the new versions of the Holden Commodore...
series as a demonstration. However, its tight corners and shortened length (4.12 km in total) rendered it unsuitable for the fast and furious world of Formula One. The domino effect from the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis worsened the situation and made motor racing an unaffordable luxury for many Indonesian enthusiasts who had been participating. The 1993 facility also has been overshadowed by the Sepang International Circuit
Sepang International Circuit
The Sepang International Circuit is a racing circuit in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located near Kuala Lumpur International Airport, approximately 60 km south of the capital city Kuala Lumpur. It is the venue used for the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix, A1 Grand Prix as well as the...
completed in 1999 with a superior track layout and facilities when compares to Sentui. Sentul does, however, continue to serve as a safe course for drivers competing in the Pertamina
Pertamina
Pertamina is an Indonesian government-owned corporation which extracts and refines the country's oil and gas reserves. It was created in August 1968 by the merger of Pertamin and Permina...
Fastron Asian Formula 3 Super Series, Formula V6 Asia
Formula V6 Asia
Formula Asia V6 Renault, renamed Formula V6 Asia in 2007 by Motorsport Asia, was launched in 2006 and regulated by Motorsport Asia. It was a Formula Renault 3.5 that include also World Series by Renault and the former Formula Renault V6 Eurocup....
, Formula BMW
Formula BMW
Formula BMW is a junior racing formula for single seater cars. It is positioned at the bottom of the motorsport career ladder alongside the longer established Formula Ford category...
Pacific, ATCS
Asian Touring Car Championship
The Asian Touring Car Series is a touring car racing series that takes place each year across several Asian nations. It includes events at circuits in Malaysia, China and Indonesia. It ran as the Asian Touring Car Championship between 2000-2001, and 2005-2006.The championship consists of three...
, Carrera Cup
Porsche Supercup
The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup is the international motor racing series supporting the FIA Formula One World Championship organized by Porsche AG....
Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
, National Superbike Races and similar events.
On February 12, 2006, Sentul International Circuit hosted the eighth race in the 2005-06 A1 Grand Prix season
2005-06 A1 Grand Prix season
The 2005–06 A1 Grand Prix season was the inaugural season for the A1 Grand Prix series.It began on 25 September 2005, and finished on 2 April 2006 after eleven races.This first season was won by A1 Team France on March 12, 2006.-Teams:...
and on December 10, 2006, it hosted the fifth
2006-07 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Indonesia
The 2006–07 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Indonesia is an A1 Grand Prix race, to be held on December 10, 2006 at Sentul International Circuit, Indonesia...
race in the 2006-07 A1 Grand Prix season
2006-07 A1 Grand Prix season
The 2006–07 A1 Grand Prix season was the second season for the A1 Grand Prix series.It began on 1 October 2006, at Circuit Park Zandvoort, and the season ended at Brands Hatch on 29 April 2007. A1 Team Germany won it with 128 points, 35 points lead ahead Team New Zealand.-Teams:24 teams, each...
. However, The 2009–10 A1 Grand Prix season race in Indonesia will not be run at Sentul but at a specially-designed road circuit
Jakarta Street Circuit
The Lippo Village International Formula Circuit is a temporary street circuit in Lippo Village Tangerang, Indonesia. The track was confirmed to host a round of the 2008-09 A1 Grand Prix season, set for the weekend of February 8, 2009....
in Karawaci
Karawaci
Karawaci may refer to:*Karawaci, Tangerang, a subdistrict of Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia**Lippo Karawaci, a planned community in the subdistrict...
, west of Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
.
Its future may be in doubt as it lies near several choice luxury housing developments, and its location next to a toll road exit would also make it a prime location for residential or business development. Sponsors have been few and far between since the end of the Suharto regime.
Track description
- Track length: 3.96 km (2.5 mi)
- Width: 15 m
- Longest straight: 900 m
- FIA Grade 2 track license
- 50 Pit garages
- 2 covered grandstands
Facilities
- Grand Prix track
- MotocrossMotocrossMotocross is a form of motorcycle sport or all-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed off road circuits. It evolved from trials, and was called scrambles, and later motocross, combining the French moto with cross-country...
, AutocrossAutocrossAutocross is a form of motorsports that emphasizes safe competition and active participation. An autocross is a timed competition where drivers navigate one at a time through a defined course on either sealed or unsealed surfaces...
and Go-KartGo-kartthumb|A [[Kart racing|racing kart]] at the [[Commission Internationale de Karting|CIK-FIA]] European Championship 2008A go-kart is a small four-wheeled vehicle...
s Circuits - Three-star International Hotel
- Bungalows / Guest House
- International Golf Course
- Restaurant
- Recreation Centre
| Paddock | Scrutineering | Driver Rest House | Service Shop |
| Gasoline Pump | HeliPad | Fire Station | Medical Dispensary |
| Control Tower | Fit Hospital Room Media & Press Center | VIP Parking Area | Main Stand |
| Sub Stand | Victory Tower | Main Gate | Sub Gate |
| Parking Area | Water Storage | Guard Post | Cigede River |
| Power House | Hospitality Suites | Cottage |
A1 Grand Prix
| Season | Sprint Race Winner | Feature Race Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-2006 |  Nicolas LapierreNicolas Lapierre Nicolas Lapierre is a French race car driver born in Thonon-les-Bains, France. He raced in the first three seasons of the GP2 Series.-Early career:... |
 Sean McIntoshSean McIntosh Sean McIntosh is a professional racer.His career started at age 8, taking part in Quarter Midget racing and Karting. He has since reached A1 Grand Prix class and is hoping to progress to Formula One... |
| 2006-2007 | Jonny Reid Jonny Reid Jonathan Ross Reid, more commonly known as Jonny Reid, is a New Zealand racing driver. Reid comes from a well-known New Zealand racing family. Both his grandfather and his father were known kiwi racers. His father, Clayton Reid, was a New Zealand champion in karting... |
Jonny Reid Jonny Reid Jonathan Ross Reid, more commonly known as Jonny Reid, is a New Zealand racing driver. Reid comes from a well-known New Zealand racing family. Both his grandfather and his father were known kiwi racers. His father, Clayton Reid, was a New Zealand champion in karting... |
GP2 Asia
| Season | Race 1 Winner | Race 2 Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 |  Sébastien BuemiSébastien Buemi Sébastien Olivier Buemi is a Swiss racing driver, who competes for Scuderia Toro Rosso in Formula One.-Formula BMW:... |
 Fairuz Fauzy |
Asian Formula 3
Series 2005| Round | Race Winner | Fastest Lap |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (Ten) |  Tyson Sy |
Tyson Sy (1'24.594) |
| 9 (Nine) | Tyson Sy |
Tyson Sy (1'24.791) |
| 8 (Eight) |  Ananda MikolaAnanda Mikola Ananda Mikola is an Indonesian racecar driver.Mikola competed in the Italian and International Formula 3000 series from 1999 through 2001 and was champion of Asian F3 in the 2005 season. He was out of racing for a couple of seasons before driving for A1 Team Indonesia in A1GP. As of the April 2... |
 John O'Hara (1'25.092) |
| 7 (Seven) | John O'Hara |
John O'Hara (1'25.221) |
Series 2006
| Round | Race Winner | Fastest Lap |
|---|---|---|
| 15 (Fifteen) | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| 14 (Fourteen) |  James WinslowJames Winslow James Winslow is a British racing driver. He is the winner of four motorsport championships and currently competes in the Firestone Indy Lights series and the Australian Drivers' Championship.-2004-2008:... |
Ali Jackson Alistair Jackson Alastair "Ali" Jackson is an Northern Irish racing driver.Jackson raced in the Asian Formula Three Championship in 2006 and finished 3rd in points with four victories, becoming the youngest driver to win in series history... (1'25.929) |
| 13 (Thirteen) | James Winslow James Winslow James Winslow is a British racing driver. He is the winner of four motorsport championships and currently competes in the Firestone Indy Lights series and the Australian Drivers' Championship.-2004-2008:... |
James Winslow James Winslow James Winslow is a British racing driver. He is the winner of four motorsport championships and currently competes in the Firestone Indy Lights series and the Australian Drivers' Championship.-2004-2008:... (1'26.011) |
| 12 (Twelve) | James Winslow James Winslow James Winslow is a British racing driver. He is the winner of four motorsport championships and currently competes in the Firestone Indy Lights series and the Australian Drivers' Championship.-2004-2008:... |
James Winslow James Winslow James Winslow is a British racing driver. He is the winner of four motorsport championships and currently competes in the Firestone Indy Lights series and the Australian Drivers' Championship.-2004-2008:... (1'26.447) |
| 11 (Eleven) | James Winslow James Winslow James Winslow is a British racing driver. He is the winner of four motorsport championships and currently competes in the Firestone Indy Lights series and the Australian Drivers' Championship.-2004-2008:... |
James Winslow James Winslow James Winslow is a British racing driver. He is the winner of four motorsport championships and currently competes in the Firestone Indy Lights series and the Australian Drivers' Championship.-2004-2008:... (1'26.179) |
| 10 (Ten) | James Winslow James Winslow James Winslow is a British racing driver. He is the winner of four motorsport championships and currently competes in the Firestone Indy Lights series and the Australian Drivers' Championship.-2004-2008:... |
James Winslow James Winslow James Winslow is a British racing driver. He is the winner of four motorsport championships and currently competes in the Firestone Indy Lights series and the Australian Drivers' Championship.-2004-2008:... (1'26.167) |