KazanRing (КазаньРинг)
KazanRing (КазаньРинг) at a glance
- Location
- Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 3.476 km (2.16 mi)
- Turns
- 11
- Direction
- counter-clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Elevation change
- 92 ft
- Opened
- 2011
- Address
- Kazan bypass road
Track map and layout
KazanRing is a Hermann Tilke-designed circuit built along the bypass road on the outskirts of Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. The 3.476 km, 11-turn lap runs counter-clockwise and uses up to 28 metres of elevation change across the site, giving it more vertical variation than several other Russian national circuits. Ground was broken in 2006 and the circuit opened in 2011, with its first competition held that same year. Sources reviewed for this guide did not confirm a separate drag strip facility at the venue; it operates as a road racing circuit.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Full circuit | 3.48 km | 3.476 km, 11 turns, counter-clockwise |
Events and race weekends
KazanRing has hosted the Russian Circuit Racing Series (RCRS) every year since it opened in 2011, making it one of the longest-running national circuits still on the RCRS calendar. It also hosted Formula Masters Russia from 2012 to 2015, and has run the SMP Formula 4 Championship in 2019 and again from 2025.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Circuit Racing Series (RCRS) round | RCRS | varies | held at KazanRing every season since the circuit opened in 2011 |
| SMP Formula 4 round | SMP F4 | varies | held in 2019 and again from 2025 |
Getting there and parking
KazanRing sits on the bypass road on the outskirts of Kazan, easily reached by car from the city centre. Kazan International Airport serves the region and is the practical air gateway for visitors travelling to a race weekend at the circuit.
- Kazan International Airport (KZN) · about 30 min drive
Hotels and camping near KazanRing (КазаньРинг)
Kazan, one of Russia's larger regional cities and the capital of Tatarstan, offers a wide range of hotels in its historic centre and surrounding districts, all within a short drive of the circuit on the city bypass.
Where to look
Central Kazan, a short drive from the circuit, has the widest choice of hotels.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Public track-day access at KazanRing is not confirmed from available sources; the circuit's confirmed activity is centred on national racing series rather than advertised public driving days.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCR Touring Car | 1:26.456 | Mikhail Simonov | — | 2025 |
| GT4 | 1:26.657 | Stanislav Novikov | — | 2025 |
| Formula 4 | 1:22.119 | Artem Lobanenko | — | 2019 |
| Formula Abarth | 1:20.308 | Jury Grigorenko | — | 2015 |
Spectator guide
KazanRing draws crowds for its annual Russian Circuit Racing Series rounds; specific grandstand capacity and seating details are not confirmed from available sources.
Weather
- May-Sep (main racing season): warm, highs typically around 20-27°C
History of KazanRing (КазаньРинг)
Built for Tatarstan's motorsport ambitions
KazanRing was developed on the bypass road outskirts of Kazan, capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, with construction beginning in 2006 under a design by Hermann Tilke. The circuit finally opened in 2011, its 3.476 km, 11-turn counter-clockwise lap making use of up to 28 metres of elevation change across the site to create a more undulating layout than several of Russia's flatter national circuits.
A steady fixture on the national calendar
Since its opening season, KazanRing has hosted the Russian Circuit Racing Series every year, giving it one of the most consistent long-term relationships with Russia's top national touring car and single-seater championship of any circuit in the country. It also hosted Formula Masters Russia between 2012 and 2015, providing a further single-seater category with a home at the circuit during that period.
Continued national use
KazanRing has not featured on international championship calendars in the way that Sochi or Moscow Raceway once did, and its role has remained consistently focused on domestic Russian racing. The SMP Formula 4 Championship raced there in 2019 and returned from 2025, adding to the circuit's long-running RCRS commitment. Lap records set across TCR Touring Car, GT4, Formula 4 and Formula Abarth categories in the years since opening reflect a circuit that has continued to see regular use by a range of national single-seater and touring car categories rather than fading from the calendar.
Frequently asked questions
How long is KazanRing?+
3.476 km (2.160 mi) with 11 turns, run counter-clockwise.
When did KazanRing open?+
Construction began in 2006 and the circuit opened in 2011, with its first competition held that year.
Does KazanRing have a drag strip?+
Available sources for this guide describe KazanRing as a road racing circuit and do not confirm a separate drag strip facility there.
What racing happens at KazanRing?+
The Russian Circuit Racing Series has raced there every season since 2011, alongside SMP Formula 4 (2019 and from 2025) and, previously, Formula Masters Russia (2012-2015).
Where is KazanRing located?+
On the bypass road on the outskirts of Kazan, capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.
Other tracks nearby
- NRing (Н-Ринг) · 353 km · road course
- Moscow Street Circuit (Московская уличная трасса) · 727 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Moscow Raceway (Московский автодром) · 808 km · road course
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.