Autódromo Roberto José Mouras (La Plata)
Autódromo Roberto José Mouras (La Plata) at a glance
- Location
- La Plata, Buenos Aires
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 4.265 km (2.65 mi)
- Turns
- 8
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 1996
- Owner
- Fundación Autódromo Ciudad de La Plata
Track map and layout
Named after triple Turismo Carretera champion Roberto Mouras, the circuit sits just off the Ruta Nacional 2 motorway around 28 km from La Plata's city centre, on the way toward Buenos Aires. The main clockwise layout runs 4.265 km (2.650 miles) over eight corners, while a variant with an added chicane extends the lap to 4.400 km (2.734 miles) and 11 corners, used for some support categories including TC Mouras. The circuit's flat, fast layout with relatively few corners for its length makes it one of the higher-average-speed venues on Argentina's domestic calendar.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Full circuit | 4.26 km | 8-turn main layout used by Turismo Carretera and TC2000 |
| Full circuit with chicane | 4.40 km | 11-turn variant used for TC Mouras and some support races |
Events and race weekends
The circuit opened in October 1996 with a Turismo Carretera race and has been one of that championship's most regular venues since, hosting rounds most years between 1996 and the mid-2020s with occasional gaps. It is also a fixture for TC2000, TC Pick Up, TC Mouras (a support category launched in 2004 and named for the circuit) and Top Race, making it one of the busiest domestic circuits in Buenos Aires Province given its proximity to both La Plata and the capital.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turismo Carretera round | Turismo Carretera (TC) | Multiple dates | one of TC's most regular venues since 1996 |
| TC2000 / TC Pick Up / TC Mouras rounds | TC2000 / TC Pick Up / TC Mouras | Multiple dates |
Getting there and parking
The circuit sits at kilometre 49 of the Autovía Juan Manuel Fangio (Ruta Nacional 2), around 28 km from La Plata and roughly 55 km from Buenos Aires, making it an easy drive from either city. Without a car, bus line 225 from La Plata connects to the circuit combined with a short taxi ride, a trip of around 50 minutes; Buenos Aires's international airport is roughly 70 minutes away by road.
- Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza) (EZE) · about 70 min drive
- Jorge Newbery Airfield (Aeroparque) (AEP) · about 75 min drive
Parking
General parking areas operate around the circuit for race meetings; given the venue's motorway-side location, driving from either La Plata or Buenos Aires is straightforward outside peak arrival times.
Take bus line 225 from La Plata combined with a short taxi if travelling without a car, or drive via Ruta Nacional 2 and exit at kilometre 49.
Hotels and camping near Autódromo Roberto José Mouras (La Plata)
Most visitors base themselves in La Plata, which has the region's main concentration of hotels close to the circuit, or in Buenos Aires, which offers a far wider choice of accommodation for those combining a race visit with a city trip. La Plata's hotels are generally more budget-friendly and closer to the track, while Buenos Aires suits visitors wanting more amenities and nightlife alongside easy motorway access to the circuit.
Where to look
La Plata city centre for proximity and value; Buenos Aires for a wider choice of hotels and amenities, with an easy drive out via Ruta Nacional 2.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
The circuit is run by the Fundación Autódromo Ciudad de La Plata and is used mainly for organised race meetings across Argentina's domestic touring-car and stock-car categories rather than for advertised public track days. There is no established public programme allowing private car or motorcycle owners to book self-drive sessions in the way some circuits abroad offer; visitors wanting to experience the track are best served by attending one of its frequent race weekends.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turismo Carretera (Full circuit) | 1:24.509 | Agustín Canapino | Chevrolet Camaro TC | 2025 |
| TC Mouras (with chicane) | 1:33.997 | Lucas Bohdanowicz | Chevrolet Chevy | 2025 |
Spectator guide
Grandstands and general admission areas line the main straight and several corners, giving a good view of the circuit's fast, flowing layout. The Buenos Aires Province climate is temperate, with warm, sometimes humid summers and mild winters, and rain is possible at any time of year, so checking the forecast before a visit is worthwhile.
Seating
Grandstands run along the pit straight and start-finish area, with general admission areas around the rest of the lap.
Best places to watch
General admission areas near the braking zones into the tighter corners give a good view of overtaking on this fast, low-corner-count layout.
Weather
- December-February: warm and often humid, with highs commonly in the high 20s°C
- June-August: mild to cool, with highs commonly in the mid-teens°C
History of Autódromo Roberto José Mouras (La Plata)
Named for a Turismo Carretera champion
The Autódromo Roberto José Mouras opened on 20 October 1996 just off the Ruta Nacional 2 motorway between La Plata and Buenos Aires, its first race a Turismo Carretera event won by Emilio Satriano. The circuit takes its name from Roberto Mouras, a three-time Turismo Carretera champion, honouring one of Argentine domestic motorsport's most successful drivers.
A workhorse of the domestic calendar
Since opening, the circuit has become one of Turismo Carretera's most consistently used venues, hosting rounds across most seasons from 1996 through the mid-2020s, with occasional gaps in the schedule. It has also hosted TC2000, TC Pick Up and Top Race over the years, and since 2004 has lent its name to TC Mouras, a Turismo Carretera support category that developed young and up-and-coming drivers on the circuit's chicane variant.
A busy present-day venue
Owned and operated by the Fundación Autódromo Ciudad de La Plata, the circuit remains one of the busiest domestic racing venues in Buenos Aires Province thanks to its easy motorway access from both La Plata and the capital. Its flat, relatively low-corner layout continues to produce close, high-average-speed racing, and the venue remains firmly focused on Argentina's national touring-car and stock-car categories rather than international events.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Roberto Mouras circuit?+
The main layout is 4.265 km (2.650 miles) with eight corners; a variant with an added chicane runs 4.400 km (2.734 miles) with 11 corners.
Who was Roberto Mouras?+
A three-time Turismo Carretera champion after whom the circuit is named, honouring one of Argentina's most successful domestic touring-car drivers.
What racing series use the circuit?+
It is a regular venue for Turismo Carretera, TC2000, TC Pick Up and TC Mouras, a support category launched in 2004 and named after the track.
How far is the circuit from Buenos Aires?+
About 55 km via Ruta Nacional 2, roughly a 60-70 minute drive depending on traffic; it is around 28 km from La Plata.
Can the public drive on the track?+
There is no regular, publicly advertised track-day programme; the circuit is used mainly for organised race meetings run by the Fundación Autódromo Ciudad de La Plata.
Other tracks nearby
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- Autódromo Víctor Borrat Fabini · 207 km · road course
- Autódromo San Nicolás Ciudad · 256 km · road course & oval
- Autódromo Eusebio Marcilla · 262 km · road course
- Punta del Este Street Circuit · 296 km · historic circuit (defunct)
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.