Autódromo Internacional de Tarumã
Autódromo Internacional de Tarumã at a glance
- Location
- Viamão, Rio Grande do Sul
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 3.039 km (1.888 mi)
- Turns
- 11
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 1970
- Owner
- Operated by Rodrigo Machado
- Address
- Rodovia RS-040, zona rural
- Website
- autodromodetaruma.com.br
Track map and layout
Opened on 8 November 1970 in Viamão, just outside Porto Alegre, Tarumã is widely regarded as Brazil's oldest continuously active racing circuit and was the first fully asphalted circuit built in Rio Grande do Sul. The main layout runs roughly 3.039 km (1.888 miles) clockwise, with sources giving between 9 and 11 corners depending on the configuration used, and it includes the demanding Curva do Tala-Larga, a fast downhill turn that has long been considered one of the trickiest corners in Brazilian national racing. Alongside the car circuit, the complex includes a kart track, reflected in its full name, the Autódromo e Kartódromo Internacional de Tarumã.
Named corners and sections
- Curva do Tala-Larga. A fast, descending corner regarded as one of the circuit's most demanding, requiring precise car control on the way down.
Events and race weekends
Tarumã has hosted Brazilian national motorsport since the 1970s, appearing on the Stock Car Brasil calendar as far back as 1979 and hosting the series regularly for decades, though Stock Car has not raced here since 2023. It has also held NASCAR Brasil Series, Copa Truck, Fórmula Truck (which returned to the circuit from 2024) and various Formula categories over the decades, alongside regional Rio Grande do Sul championships such as the Gaúcho de Super Turismo and Copa Classic RS.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fórmula Truck | Truck racing | Varies | returned to the circuit from 2024 |
Getting there and parking
The circuit sits in Viamão, on the eastern outskirts of the Porto Alegre metropolitan area, making it an easy drive of well under an hour from the state capital. Porto Alegre's Salgado Filho International Airport is the nearest major air gateway; there is no rail link and almost all visitors travel by road.
- Salgado Filho International Airport (Porto Alegre) (POA) · about 40 min drive
Parking
On-site parking is available for race and kart event weekends.
Hotels and camping near Autódromo Internacional de Tarumã
Most visitors stay in Porto Alegre, which offers by far the widest range of hotels, restaurants and flight connections and is under an hour's drive from the circuit. Viamão itself has more limited accommodation options for those who prefer to stay closer to the track.
Where to look
Central Porto Alegre for the widest hotel choice; Viamão for proximity to the circuit.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Tarumã hosts regional club racing, kart events and driver-training days on its circuit and dedicated kart track throughout the year, in addition to national series race weekends; current schedules and bookings run through the circuit's own website.
Spectator guide
As Rio Grande do Sul's longest-established circuit, Tarumã offers traditional grandstand viewing along its pit straight and around several infield corners, on a scale suited to regional and national racing rather than large international crowds.
Seating
Grandstands line the pit straight and start-finish area, with general admission around the rest of the lap.
History of Autódromo Internacional de Tarumã
Rio Grande do Sul's original asphalt circuit
The Autódromo Internacional de Tarumã opened on 8 November 1970 in Viamão, just outside Porto Alegre, as the first fully asphalted racing circuit built in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Its opening gave southern Brazil a modern, purpose-built home for motorsport at a time when much of the country's racing still took place on rougher or partly unpaved tracks, and the circuit quickly established itself as the region's principal venue.
Decades on the national calendar
Tarumã joined the Stock Car Brasil calendar as early as 1979 and has appeared on it regularly across the decades since, making it one of the longest-serving venues in the championship's history. Over the years it has also hosted NASCAR Brasil Series, Copa Truck, Fórmula Truck and various Formula categories, alongside a steady programme of Rio Grande do Sul regional championships, including the Gaúcho de Super Turismo and Copa Classic RS, that have kept the track in constant use even outside its national race weekends.
Brazil's oldest active circuit today
More than five decades after opening, Tarumã is widely regarded as Brazil's oldest continuously active racing circuit, having outlasted several newer venues that have since closed or fallen dormant. Its demanding Curva do Tala-Larga remains a respected test of driver skill in Brazilian racing circles. Fórmula Truck returned to the circuit from 2024, and Tarumã continues to host its established mix of national and regional series (Stock Car Pro Series has not visited since 2023), cementing its status as a living piece of Brazilian motorsport history rather than a museum piece.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tarumã really Brazil's oldest active circuit?+
Yes, it is widely regarded as Brazil's oldest continuously active racing circuit, having opened in 1970 and remained in use ever since, outlasting several newer Brazilian venues that have since closed.
How long is the Tarumã circuit?+
The main circuit is approximately 3.039 km (1.888 miles), with sources citing between 9 and 11 corners depending on the layout configuration.
When did Tarumã open?+
It opened on 8 November 1970 in Viamão, Rio Grande do Sul, as the state's first fully asphalted racing circuit.
What racing takes place at Tarumã?+
Stock Car Pro Series raced there regularly from 1979 (though not since 2023), alongside NASCAR Brasil Series, Copa Truck, Fórmula Truck (which returned from 2024) and regional Rio Grande do Sul championships.
How far is Tarumã from Porto Alegre?+
The circuit is in Viamão, on the eastern edge of the Porto Alegre metropolitan area, roughly a 40-minute drive from the city centre.
Other tracks nearby
- Velopark (Autódromo FuelTech Velopark) · 39 km · road course
- Autódromo Internacional de Santa Cruz do Sul · 139 km · road course
- Autódromo Eduardo P. Cabrera · 449 km · road course
- Autódromo Internacional de Curitiba · 542 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Autódromo Rosamonte · 559 km · road course
- Autódromo Internacional de Cascavel (Zilmar Beux) · 610 km · road course
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.