Batangas Racing Circuit
Batangas Racing Circuit at a glance
- Location
- Rosario, Batangas
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 3.5 km (2.175 mi)
- Turns
- 20
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 1996
- Owner
- Batangas Racing Circuit Inc.
- Website
- batangasracingcircuit.com
Track map and layout
Batangas Racing Circuit opened in Rosario, Batangas in 1996 as a compact 2.9 km, 12-turn layout, before a 2005 expansion stretched it to today's 3.5 km, 20-turn full circuit run clockwise. The venue also offers a shorter 3.006 km, 13-turn configuration for club events, alongside a separate drag strip used for national drag racing. As the Philippines' longest-running dedicated motorsport facility, the circuit mixes tighter, technical sections with longer straights suited to both cars and motorcycles, hosting everything from open-wheel Formula Toyota racing to superbikes on the same layout.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Full circuit (2005-present) | 3.50 km | 3.500 km, 20 turns, clockwise; the primary layout for national championships |
| Short circuit (2005-present) | 3.01 km | 3.006 km, 13 turns; used for club and smaller events |
| Original layout (1996-2004) | 2.90 km | 2.900 km, 12 turns; superseded by the 2005 expansion |
Events and race weekends
Batangas Racing Circuit is the long-running home of Philippine national motorsport, regularly hosting the National Touring Car Championship, Philippine GT, Philippine Superbike Championship, Formula Toyota and the Toyota Corolla Cup, alongside grassroots series such as Circuit Showdown and the FlatOut Race Series. Its attached drag strip separately hosts the National Drag Racing Championship, giving the venue a broad role across circuit racing, touring cars, superbikes and drag racing on a single site.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippine Superbike Championship round | Philippine Superbike Championship | varies | national motorcycle road racing |
| Philippine GT round | Philippine GT Championship | varies | national GT car racing |
| National Touring Car Championship round | National Touring Car Championship | varies | national touring car racing |
Getting there and parking
The circuit sits in Rosario, Batangas, in the Philippines' CALABARZON region south of Manila, reached by road via the STAR Tollway from Metro Manila, a journey of roughly two to two and a half hours depending on traffic.
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) · about 150 min drive
Most visitors drive from Metro Manila via the STAR Tollway; there is no rail link, so a private car, rented vehicle or organised event transport is the practical way to reach the circuit.
Hotels and camping near Batangas Racing Circuit
Batangas province is a popular weekend destination for Manila residents thanks to its beaches and dive resorts, so visitors attending events at the circuit often combine the trip with a stay in nearby coastal towns such as Nasugbu or Anilao, or in Batangas City itself for more conventional hotel accommodation.
Where to look
Batangas City for standard hotel accommodation; Nasugbu, Anilao or Laiya coastal resort areas for visitors combining the race weekend with a beach stay.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Batangas Racing Circuit is regularly used for club track days, driving schools and private testing by local racing teams and car clubs, in addition to hosting the Philippines' national racing championships; access for private track days is generally arranged through local motorsport clubs or the circuit's own event calendar rather than a single fixed public booking system.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Formula 3 lap record | 1:27.546 | John O'Hara | Dallara F301 | 2005 |
Spectator guide
As the Philippines' main national circuit-racing venue, Batangas Racing Circuit offers spectator viewing along its start/finish straight and technical corner sections during national championship weekends, though the facility's grandstand and general-admission infrastructure is more modest than purpose-built international circuits.
Weather
- Nov-Apr (dry season): warm and dry, daytime highs typically around 30-33°C
- Jun-Oct (wet season): hot and humid with frequent heavy rain and typhoon risk
History of Batangas Racing Circuit
The Philippines' longest-standing dedicated racetrack
Batangas Racing Circuit opened on 16 October 1996 in Barrio Maligaya, Rosario, in Batangas province south of Manila, becoming the Philippines' primary dedicated venue for national circuit racing at a time when the country had few purpose-built motorsport facilities. The original layout was a compact 2.9 km, 12-turn track that hosted the country's growing touring car and open-wheel racing scene through the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Expansion and international-level racing
In 2005 the circuit was expanded to its current 3.5 km, 20-turn full-circuit configuration, alongside a shorter 3.006 km, 13-turn layout for club events, giving the venue the length and technical variety to attract regional international competition. That year the circuit hosted a round of Asian Formula 3, where John O'Hara set the track's outright lap record of 1:27.546 in a Dallara F301, a mark that has stood as the circuit's benchmark time for open-wheel machinery since.
A hub for Philippine motorsport today
Batangas Racing Circuit remains the backbone of Philippine national motorsport, hosting the National Touring Car Championship, Philippine GT, the Philippine Superbike Championship, Formula Toyota, the Toyota Corolla Cup and grassroots series including Circuit Showdown and the FlatOut Race Series. Its attached drag strip additionally hosts the National Drag Racing Championship, giving the site a role spanning circuit racing, touring cars, superbikes and drag racing that few other Philippine venues can match, and it continues to serve as the primary proving ground for the country's racing talent.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Batangas Racing Circuit?+
The full circuit, in use since 2005, is 3.500 km (2.175 miles) long with 20 turns, run clockwise. A shorter 3.006 km, 13-turn layout is also available.
When did Batangas Racing Circuit open?+
It opened on 16 October 1996 with a shorter 2.9 km, 12-turn layout, before being expanded to today's full circuit configuration in 2005.
What racing series use Batangas Racing Circuit?+
It hosts the Philippines' main national championships, including the National Touring Car Championship, Philippine GT, Philippine Superbike Championship, Formula Toyota and the Toyota Corolla Cup, plus a National Drag Racing Championship on its attached drag strip.
How far is Batangas Racing Circuit from Manila?+
It's roughly a two to two-and-a-half hour drive south of Metro Manila via the STAR Tollway, in Rosario, Batangas province.
What is the lap record at Batangas Racing Circuit?+
John O'Hara set the outright lap record of 1:27.546 in a Dallara F301 during a 2005 Asian Formula 3 round.
Other tracks nearby
- Subic International Raceway · 153 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Penbay International Circuit · 963 km · historic circuit (defunct)
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.