Autódromo Miguel E. Abed
Autódromo Miguel E. Abed at a glance
- Location
- Amozoc, Puebla
- Type
- road course & oval
- Length
- 3.363 km (2.09 mi)
- Turns
- 16
- Direction
- counter-clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt (noted as rough on the road course)
- Opened
- 1985
- Owner
- Privately owned
- Capacity
- 42,500
Track map and layout
Autódromo Miguel E. Abed, near the city of Puebla, combines a full international road course with a separate oval and a shorter Formula E-style layout on the same site. The 3.363 km, 16-turn road course, dating from a 2006 rebuild, is run counter-clockwise over rougher asphalt than most Mexican circuits, mixing longer straights with tighter infield sections. A 2.060 km, four-turn counter-clockwise oval, built in 1995 with two 650-metre straights in a paperclip shape, sits inside the same grounds and is used for NASCAR Mexico Series ovals races and stock-car support events, while a shortened 2.982 km, 15-turn configuration has hosted Formula E.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| International road course | 3.36 km | 3.363 km, 16 turns, counter-clockwise, current form since 2006 |
| Oval | 2.06 km | 2.060 km, 4-turn counter-clockwise paperclip oval with two 650 m straights, built 1995 |
| International short course | 2.98 km | 2.982 km, 15 turns, used for the 2021 Puebla Formula E ePrix |
Events and race weekends
The NASCAR Mexico Series has long used the circuit's oval for the Puebla 240 and other rounds, and it also hosts NASCAR Mikel's Truck Series, NACAM Formula 4 and TCR Mexico dates on the road course. The track's biggest international moments came from the World Touring Car Championship, which raced there in 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009, and from Formula E, which ran a one-off Puebla ePrix in 2021 as a COVID-era substitute venue on the short circuit configuration. It has not hosted a top-level international championship since.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR Mexico Series (Puebla 240 and related rounds) | NASCAR Mexico | Varies | run on the oval |
| NASCAR Mikel's Truck Series rounds | NASCAR Mikel's Truck Series | Varies | supports the main NASCAR Mexico weekend |
| TCR Mexico Series rounds | TCR Mexico | Varies | run on the road course |
Getting there and parking
The circuit is in Amozoc, roughly 30 km east of central Puebla, and is reached most easily by car or taxi from either Puebla or the airport at Huejotzingo. There is no rail or metro service to the venue; visitors typically drive out from a Puebla city hotel or arrange a taxi/rideshare for race day.
- Puebla International Airport (Hermanos Serdán) (PBC) · about 40 min drive
Hotels and camping near Autódromo Miguel E. Abed
Most visitors stay in the historic centre of Puebla city, about 30-40 minutes' drive from the circuit, which offers far more hotel choice, dining and sightseeing than Amozoc itself. There is no camping or trackside accommodation at the venue.
Where to look
Puebla's historic centre (Centro Histórico) and the areas around Angelópolis are the main hotel bases, roughly 30-40 minutes from the circuit by car.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Autódromo Miguel E. Abed is primarily a competition venue for national series rather than an advertised commercial track-day facility; there is no well-known public HPDE or ride-along programme operating on the road course or oval. Karting and club-level events do use parts of the facility, but anyone wanting circuit time should contact the venue directly rather than expect a standing public track-day calendar.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road course (Formula Abarth) | 1:25.465 | Mariano del Castillo | Tatuus Abarth | 2018 |
| Oval (stock car) | 0:38.362 | Salvador de Alba Jr. | NASCAR Mexico stock car | 2022 |
Spectator guide
With a capacity of around 42,500, the venue is sized for national-series crowds rather than the largest international events; grandstands overlook the oval's front straight and several corners of the road course. Facilities and ticketing are announced on a per-event basis by the organising series rather than published year-round by the circuit itself.
Seating
Grandstands along the oval's main straight and at selected road-course corners.
Best places to watch
The oval's front-straight grandstands for NASCAR Mexico racing, or infield vantage points on the road course for TCR and Formula 4 events.
Weather
- Nov-Feb: dry and mild, highs around 20-23°C (68-73°F), cool nights
- Jun-Sep: rainy season, warm days with frequent afternoon showers
History of Autódromo Miguel E. Abed
An oval-and-road-course venue near Puebla
Autódromo Miguel E. Abed opened in 1985 in Amozoc, a short drive east of the colonial city of Puebla, as a privately owned motorsport facility combining an oval with a road-course layout. A dedicated 2.060 km paperclip oval, with two long 650-metre straights, was added in 1995, giving the venue the dual road-and-oval identity it retains today.
International attention through touring cars
The circuit's highest-profile international moment came through the World Touring Car Championship, which visited Puebla in 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009 on the road-course layout, briefly putting the venue on the FIA's international calendar. The current 3.363 km, 16-turn road-course configuration dates from a 2006 rebuild carried out to meet the standards required for that international racing.
Formula E and domestic racing
In 2021, the circuit's short-course configuration hosted a one-off Puebla ePrix for the Formula E World Championship, arranged as a substitute venue during a season disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic; Formula E has not returned since. Away from those international one-offs, the venue's steady business has always been domestic Mexican racing: the NASCAR Mexico Series runs its Puebla 240 and related dates on the oval, supported by the NASCAR Mikel's Truck Series, while TCR Mexico and NACAM Formula 4 use the road course. That mix of national-series racing, rather than a fixed international calendar slot, defines the circuit today.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Autódromo Miguel E. Abed?+
The international road course is 3.363 km (2.090 miles) with 16 turns; the separate oval is 2.060 km (1.280 miles) with 4 turns.
Did Champ Car ever race at Autódromo Miguel E. Abed?+
No confirmed Champ Car (CART) races are recorded at this circuit; its main international events were the World Touring Car Championship (2005, 2006, 2008, 2009) and a one-off 2021 Formula E ePrix.
What series races here regularly?+
The NASCAR Mexico Series and NASCAR Mikel's Truck Series are the main regular tenants on the oval, with TCR Mexico and NACAM Formula 4 racing on the road course.
Where is the circuit located?+
In Amozoc, about 30 km east of the city of Puebla, roughly 40 minutes from Puebla International Airport (PBC).
When did Autódromo Miguel E. Abed open?+
The facility opened in 1985; its oval was added in 1995 and the road course was rebuilt to its current international configuration in 2006.
Other tracks nearby
- Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez · 123 km · road course
- Super Óvalo Potosino (Autódromo Potosino) · 444 km · oval
- Autódromo Guadalajara · 585 km · road course
- Trióvalo Internacional de Cajititlán · 587 km · oval
- Fundidora Park Circuit (Parque Fundidora, Monterrey) · 776 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Autódromo Monterrey · 793 km · road course & oval
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.