Autódromo Internacional Orlando Moura
Autódromo Internacional Orlando Moura at a glance
- Location
- Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 3.533 km (2.196 mi)
- Turns
- 10
- Direction
- counter-clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 2001
- Capacity
- 35,000
- Address
- Chácara Cachoeira
Track map and layout
Named for the local driver and businessman who built it, the Autódromo Internacional Orlando Moura is a 3.533 km (2.196 mi), 10-turn road course run counter-clockwise on the outskirts of Campo Grande. Three of its corners bend right and the rest left, and the standout feature is one of the longest straights of any Brazilian circuit, at 960 metres, which makes for high top speeds and heavy braking zones into the corner that follows. A 2009 reform upgraded the facility specifically to bring it up to Stock Car Brasil standard.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Full circuit (2009-present) | 3.53 km | 3.533 km, 10 turns, current Stock Car-spec layout |
| Original circuit (2001-2009) | 3.44 km | 3.443 km, 10 turns, pre-2009 configuration |
Events and race weekends
The track opened on 5 August 2001 with a round of Fórmula Truck that drew a reported crowd of almost 50,000. It became a fixture for Formula 3 Sudamericana, Fórmula Truck and, from its first race in 2002, Stock Car Brasil, with a 2009 reform bringing the layout up to full Stock Car specification. Stock Car last visited in 2019 before a six-year absence; the series returned to Campo Grande in 2025 with strong local government backing, and Copa Truck also races there regularly.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Car Pro Series round | Stock Car Pro Series | variable | returned to the calendar in 2025 after a six-year gap |
| Copa Truck round | Copa Truck | variable |
Getting there and parking
The circuit is on the outskirts of Campo Grande, capital of Mato Grosso do Sul, a roughly 20-25 minute drive from the city centre. Campo Grande International Airport is the nearest airport and the usual gateway for out-of-town visitors, itself about 15-20 minutes from the track. There is no dedicated public transport route to the venue; taxis, rideshare and hire cars are the practical options.
- Campo Grande International Airport (CGR) · about 20 min drive
Hotels and camping near Autódromo Internacional Orlando Moura
Visitors typically stay in central Campo Grande, which has a good range of business and mid-range hotels within easy reach of both the airport and the circuit. There is no organised camping or RV culture at this venue; it functions as a competition circuit rather than a fan-camping destination.
Where to look
Central Campo Grande, particularly near Avenida Afonso Pena, roughly 20-25 minutes from the circuit by car.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
No public track-day or ride-along program is confirmed for this circuit; it operates primarily as a competition venue for Stock Car, Fórmula Truck/Copa Truck and regional series rather than as a public driving-experience destination.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula 3 (full circuit) | 1:18.090 | Pedro Piquet | Dallara F309 | 2015 |
| Stock Car Brasil (full circuit) | 1:21.459 | Cacá Bueno | Chevrolet Cruze | 2018 |
Spectator guide
With a listed capacity of around 35,000, this is one of the larger regional circuits in Brazil, and its opening Fórmula Truck round in 2001 drew close to that figure. Major race weekends, including the 2025 Stock Car return, have had backing from the Campo Grande municipal government to support attendance.
Best places to watch
The long 960-metre back straight is a favoured vantage point for watching high-speed running and late-braking overtakes into the corner that follows it.
Weather
- May-Sep: Mato Grosso do Sul's dry season, warm days and cool nights, highs around 27-29°C (81-84°F)
- Oct-Mar: wet season with frequent storms, highs around 31-33°C (88-91°F)
History of Autódromo Internacional Orlando Moura
Built by a local racer
The Autódromo Internacional Orlando Moura traces back to a kart track built in the 1980s by local driver Orlando Moura. When the kart track's lot proved too small for a full circuit, Moura bought land near the highway on the edge of Campo Grande and pursued the bigger project, eventually securing support from the city's mayor André Puccinelli, from Petrobrás, and from Aurélio Batista Félix, the founder of the Fórmula Truck series.
Opening and early growth
The circuit was inaugurated on 5 August 2001 with the sixth round of that year's Fórmula Truck championship, drawing a crowd approaching 50,000, an extraordinary turnout for a brand-new regional venue. It quickly became a stop for Formula 3 Sudamericana and other national series, and Stock Car Brasil raced there for the first time in 2002.
Upgrading for Stock Car and beyond
A significant reform in 2009 reshaped parts of the layout specifically to meet Stock Car Brasil's requirements, cementing Campo Grande's place on Brazil's premier touring-car calendar for the following decade. The circuit's defining physical feature, a 960-metre back straight among the longest in Brazilian motorsport, has remained a highlight through every reconfiguration, producing some of the series' fastest top speeds and hardest braking zones.
A recent return to prominence
Stock Car's visits became less frequent by the late 2010s, and the series last raced at Campo Grande in 2019 before a six-year gap. With strong backing from the municipal government, Stock Car Pro Series returned to the Autódromo Internacional Orlando Moura in 2025, drawing renewed local enthusiasm and reaffirming the circuit's place among Brazil's active national-level venues alongside its regular Copa Truck dates.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Orlando Moura circuit?+
The current full circuit, in use since a 2009 reform, is 3.533 km (2.196 miles) with 10 turns.
Who was Orlando Moura?+
A local racing driver and businessman from Campo Grande who built the circuit, starting from a kart track he constructed in the 1980s before developing the full road course that opened in 2001.
Is Stock Car still racing at Campo Grande?+
Yes. After a six-year absence, Stock Car Pro Series returned to the Autódromo Internacional Orlando Moura in 2025 with strong support from the city government.
What makes the circuit distinctive?+
Its 960-metre back straight is one of the longest in Brazilian motorsport, producing high top speeds and a demanding braking zone into the corner that follows.
How far is the circuit from Campo Grande's airport?+
About 20 minutes by car; the circuit itself sits roughly 20-25 minutes from the city centre.
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Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.