Fort Grozny Autodrom (Автодром Форт Грозный)
Fort Grozny Autodrom (Автодром Форт Грозный) at a glance
- Location
- Grozny, Chechen Republic
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 3.086 km (1.918 mi)
- Turns
- 10
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 2015
- Capacity
- 1,600
- Website
- fortgrozny.ru
Track map and layout
Fort Grozny Autodrom occupies a 60-hectare site in the Zavodskoy district of Grozny, built on the grounds of a former oil refinery and designed by the Moscow Circuit Design Group. The main 'A' circuit runs 3.086 km over 10 turns, with an alternative 'B' configuration of 3.072 km and 11 turns available on the same infrastructure. Beyond the two road course layouts, the complex also includes tracks for karting, autocross, jeep trial, drift and drag racing, plus a Safari lane for motorcycles and off-road vehicles, making it a broader multi-discipline motorsport facility rather than a single-purpose circuit.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| A circuit (main) | 3.09 km | 3.086 km, 10 turns |
| B circuit | 3.07 km | 3.072 km, 11 turns |
Events and race weekends
Fort Grozny Autodrom opened in August 2015 and has hosted rounds of the Russian Circuit Racing Series (RCRS) every year since the series' debut there in 2016. It has also hosted the SMP Formula 4 Championship, in 2019 and again from 2025. The facility's broader mix of disciplines, including karting, autocross, jeep trial, drift and drag racing, supports a wider range of national motorsport activity beyond circuit racing alone.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Circuit Racing Series (RCRS) round | RCRS | varies | held every season since the series' debut at the circuit in 2016 |
| SMP Formula 4 round | SMP F4 | varies | held in 2019 and again from 2025 |
Getting there and parking
Fort Grozny Autodrom is in the Zavodskoy district of Grozny, the capital of the Chechen Republic, and is reached by road within the city. Grozny's international airport is the practical air gateway for visitors, a short drive from the circuit.
- Grozny Airport (GRV) · about 20 min drive
Hotels and camping near Fort Grozny Autodrom (Автодром Форт Грозный)
Grozny, as the capital and largest city of the Chechen Republic, has the region's widest range of hotels, all within a short drive of the circuit in the Zavodskoy district.
Where to look
Central Grozny, a short drive from the circuit.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Public track-day access at Fort Grozny Autodrom is not confirmed from available sources; the facility's confirmed activity spans national racing series across circuit, karting, autocross, jeep trial, drift and drag disciplines rather than advertised public driving days.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group CN (A circuit) | 1:13.431 | Alexander Smolyar | — | 2025 |
| GT3 (A circuit) | 1:16.148 | Konstantin Tereshchenko | — | 2023 |
| Formula 4 (A circuit) | 1:15.575 | Pavel Bulantsev | — | 2019 |
Spectator guide
Fort Grozny Autodrom has a comparatively small spectator capacity of around 1,600, reflecting its scale relative to Russia's larger national circuits such as Moscow Raceway or Igora Drive.
Weather
- May-Sep (main racing season): hot, highs often around 28-32°C
History of Fort Grozny Autodrom (Автодром Форт Грозный)
Built on a former refinery site
Fort Grozny Autodrom was built in the Zavodskoy district of Grozny, the capital of the Chechen Republic, on the grounds of a former oil refinery, and opened on 24 August 2015. Designed by the Moscow Circuit Design Group, the 60-hectare complex was conceived as a multi-discipline motorsport facility rather than a single road course, combining two circuit configurations with dedicated karting, autocross, jeep trial, drift and drag racing tracks, plus a Safari lane for motorcycles and off-road vehicles.
Joining the national racing calendar
The Russian Circuit Racing Series made its debut at Fort Grozny Autodrom in 2016, the year after the venue opened, and has returned every season since, giving the circuit a consistent place on Russia's top national touring car and single-seater calendar. The SMP Formula 4 Championship also raced there in 2019 and returned from 2025, adding further single-seater competition to the venue's calendar.
An active regional motorsport hub
Fort Grozny Autodrom's development reflected a broader push to build modern sporting infrastructure in Grozny during the 2010s. Rather than fading after its opening years, the venue has continued to record lap times across categories including Group CN, GT3 and Formula 4 into the mid-2020s, and remains an active facility hosting a mix of national circuit racing and other motorsport disciplines on its combined site.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Fort Grozny Autodrom?+
The main 'A' circuit is 3.086 km (1.918 mi) with 10 turns; an alternative 'B' configuration runs 3.072 km with 11 turns.
When did Fort Grozny Autodrom open?+
It opened on 24 August 2015, built on the site of a former oil refinery in Grozny's Zavodskoy district.
What racing happens at Fort Grozny Autodrom?+
The Russian Circuit Racing Series has raced there every season since 2016, and the SMP Formula 4 Championship held rounds in 2019 and from 2025.
Does Fort Grozny Autodrom have more than a road circuit?+
Yes. The 60-hectare complex also includes tracks for karting, autocross, jeep trial, drift and drag racing, plus a Safari lane for motorcycles and off-road vehicles.
Where is Fort Grozny Autodrom located?+
In the Zavodskoy district of Grozny, capital of the Chechen Republic, Russia.
Other tracks nearby
- Rustavi International Motorpark · 201 km · road course
- Sirius Autodrom (Sochi Autodrom / Автодром Сириус) · 460 km · road course
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.