NRing (Н-Ринг)
NRing (Н-Ринг) at a glance
Track map and layout
NRing is a multi-configuration motorsport complex in Bogorodsk, about 35 km southwest of Nizhny Novgorod, designed by Mikhail Gorbachev and Andrei Kitov of the Moscow Circuit Design Group. Its main 'A' circuit runs 3.222 km over 15 turns, with shorter 'B' (2.850 km, 12 turns) and 'C' (2.009 km, 10 turns) road course configurations cut from the same infrastructure, plus a separate 2.670 km, 10-turn motorcycle circuit. The site also includes a dedicated kart track and a training circuit, giving it one of the broader facility mixes among Russia's national motorsport venues.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| A circuit (main) | 3.22 km | 3.222 km, 15 turns |
| B circuit | 2.85 km | 2.850 km, 12 turns |
| C circuit | 2.01 km | 2.009 km, 10 turns |
| Motorcycle circuit | 2.67 km | 2.670 km, 10 turns |
Events and race weekends
NRing has hosted rounds of the Russian Circuit Racing Series (RCRS) every season since it opened in 2010, one of the longest continuous relationships between the series and any Russian circuit. It has also hosted the SMP Formula 4 Championship since 2025. Alongside its national racing calendar, the venue runs the SMP Racing Academy karting school for children and teenagers, using its dedicated kart track.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Circuit Racing Series (RCRS) round | RCRS | varies | held every season at NRing since it opened in 2010 |
| SMP Formula 4 round | SMP F4 | varies | held at NRing since 2025 |
Getting there and parking
NRing is in Bogorodsk, about 35 km southwest of Nizhny Novgorod, and is reached by road; there is no direct rail link to the circuit itself. Nizhny Novgorod's international airport is the practical air gateway for visitors from further afield.
- Nizhny Novgorod International Airport (Strigino) (GOJ) · about 50 min drive
Hotels and camping near NRing (Н-Ринг)
Nizhny Novgorod, one of Russia's larger regional cities, offers the widest choice of hotels for visitors to NRing, roughly 35 km and under an hour's drive from the circuit; Bogorodsk itself has more limited local accommodation.
Where to look
Nizhny Novgorod (widest hotel choice, about 35 km / under an hour away) or Bogorodsk town (closer, limited options).
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
NRing runs the SMP Racing Academy karting school for children and teenagers on its dedicated kart track, alongside its national racing calendar; general public track-day access to the main road course configurations is not confirmed from available sources.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCR Touring Car (A circuit) | 1:37.124 | Vladimir Sheshenin | — | 2017 |
| Formula 4 (B circuit) | 1:15.267 | Ivan Pigaev | — | 2026 |
Spectator guide
NRing 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 20-26°C
History of NRing (Н-Ринг)
A multi-purpose motorsport complex near Nizhny Novgorod
NRing broke ground in December 2008 in Bogorodsk, about 35 km southwest of Nizhny Novgorod, designed by Mikhail Gorbachev and Andrei Kitov of the Moscow Circuit Design Group. It opened on 3 July 2010, built from the outset with multiple road course configurations, from the 3.222 km, 15-turn 'A' circuit down to the shorter 'B' and 'C' layouts, alongside a separate motorcycle circuit, a kart track and a training circuit.
A long-running home for the Russian Circuit Racing Series
Since opening in 2010, NRing has hosted rounds of the Russian Circuit Racing Series every season, making it one of the most consistent venues on the national calendar. Its facility mix, spanning full-size touring car racing down to a dedicated karting programme, has also let it serve as a training ground: the SMP Racing Academy runs karting instruction for children and teenagers on site, feeding young drivers into Russia's wider single-seater and touring car scene.
Continued national use
NRing has not been on the international championship circuit calendar in the way that Sochi or Moscow Raceway once were, and its role has remained squarely domestic. The SMP Formula 4 Championship added NRing to its calendar from 2025, building on the circuit's long RCRS history. Lap records recorded across TCR touring car and Formula 4 categories in the years since opening reflect a venue that continues to see regular competitive use across several of its road course configurations.
Frequently asked questions
How long is NRing?+
The main 'A' circuit is 3.222 km (2.002 mi) with 15 turns; shorter 'B' and 'C' configurations and a separate motorcycle circuit are also available at the same site.
When did NRing open?+
Groundbreaking was in December 2008 and the circuit opened on 3 July 2010.
Does NRing have a karting facility?+
Yes. The site includes a dedicated kart track and runs the SMP Racing Academy karting school for children and teenagers.
What racing happens at NRing?+
The Russian Circuit Racing Series has raced there every season since 2010, and the SMP Formula 4 Championship has held rounds there since 2025.
Where is NRing located?+
In Bogorodsk, about 35 km southwest of Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia.
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- Moscow Raceway (Московский автодром) · 455 km · road course
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Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.