Autódromo Eduardo P. Cabrera
Autódromo Eduardo P. Cabrera at a glance
- Location
- Rivera, Rivera
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 3.08 km (1.914 mi)
- Turns
- 15
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 1951
- Address
- Rivera
Track map and layout
Formally the Autódromo Eduardo Prudêncio Cabrera, the circuit sits at Rivera on Uruguay's border with Brazil, giving it a natural catchment among both Uruguayan and Brazilian racing series. Rebuilt and reopened in November 2013 after the original facility was abandoned in the late 1990s, the current full circuit measures 3.080 km with 15 turns, alongside a shorter 2.100 km, nine-turn club configuration. The layout is markedly longer and more technical than the original 1951 and 1962 circuits it replaced.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Full circuit (2013-present) | 3.08 km | 15 turns |
| Short circuit (2013-present) | 2.10 km | 9 turns |
| Former full circuit (1962-1990s) | 2.33 km | 7 turns; abandoned in the late 1990s |
| Original circuit (1951-1990s) | 1.24 km | 5 turns |
Events and race weekends
Since its 2013 reopening the circuit has hosted national Uruguayan championships and Fórmula Truck, and its border-town location has made it a regular venue for regional South American series drawing on both Uruguayan and Brazilian grids. TCR South America raced at the venue from 2021 to 2023. Lap records have been set across several categories, including Formula Renault 1.6 (2016), TCR touring cars (2023) and truck racing (2019).
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fórmula Truck rounds | Fórmula Truck | varies | regular series at the venue |
| Uruguayan national championship rounds | National championships | varies |
Getting there and parking
Rivera sits directly on the Uruguay-Brazil border, twinned with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, and the circuit is reached by road from either country; visitors from Montevideo face a long drive of several hours north, while the town's small airport offers limited domestic connections.
- Presidente General Oscar D. Gestido International Airport (Rivera) (RVY) · about 20 min drive
Given the circuit's border-town location, visitors coming from Brazil should factor in the international crossing between Rivera and Santana do Livramento.
Hotels and camping near Autódromo Eduardo P. Cabrera
Rivera has a modest range of hotels serving its role as a border-crossing town, with additional options across the border in the twin Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento; visitors travelling from Montevideo should book well ahead given the distance and limited local hotel stock.
Where to look
Rivera city centre; Santana do Livramento (across the Brazilian border, offering additional accommodation).
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
The circuit hosts national championship and regional racing rather than a formal public trackday programme; specific trackday operators or public ride/drive access were not verified from available sources.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula Renault 1.6 | 1:16.993 | Facundo Ferra | — | 2016 |
| TCR touring car | 1:18.439 | Juan Manuel Casella | — | 2023 |
| Truck racing | 1:33.968 | Beto Monteiro | — | 2019 |
Spectator guide
As a rebuilt regional circuit serving both Uruguayan and southern Brazilian racing, spectator facilities support national championship and regional race weekends, though detailed grandstand information was not verified from available sources.
Weather
- Dec-Feb (summer): warm, highs typically around 28-31°C
- Jun-Aug (winter): cool, highs typically around 16-18°C
History of Autódromo Eduardo P. Cabrera
Early circuits at Rivera
Racing at Rivera dates back to September 1951, when a short 1.242 km, five-turn circuit was laid out in Uruguay's northernmost border town, twinned with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento. The venue was extended in 1962 to a 2.329 km, seven-turn layout, and for several decades the circuit served as a fixture of Uruguayan regional racing, drawing on its unusual position straddling two countries' motorsport communities.
Abandonment and rebirth
The original circuit fell out of use and was effectively abandoned by the end of the 1990s, leaving Rivera without an active racing facility for well over a decade. A rebuilding project brought the circuit back to life, and it reopened in November 2013 with a substantially longer and more technical 3.080 km, 15-turn full circuit plus a shorter 2.100 km, nine-turn configuration, formally named the Autódromo Eduardo Prudêncio Cabrera.
A cross-border venue today
Since reopening, the circuit has built a calendar around Uruguayan national championships and Fórmula Truck, and its position on the Brazilian border has made it a natural venue for regional South American series with grids drawn from both countries, including TCR South America, which raced there from 2021 to 2023. Lap records recorded since the rebuild, spanning Formula Renault 1.6, TCR touring cars and truck racing, reflect the variety of categories the modern circuit now attracts.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Autódromo Eduardo P. Cabrera?+
The current full circuit, reopened in 2013, measures 3.080 km (1.914 miles) with 15 turns; a shorter 2.100 km, nine-turn configuration is also used.
When did the circuit open?+
Racing at Rivera dates to September 1951, but the original circuit was abandoned by the late 1990s; the current rebuilt circuit reopened in November 2013.
Did TCR South America race here?+
Yes, TCR South America held rounds at the circuit from 2021 to 2023.
Where is the circuit located?+
In Rivera, Uruguay's northernmost city, directly on the border with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento.
What events does the circuit currently host?+
It hosts Fórmula Truck and Uruguayan national championship racing, along with occasional regional South American series drawing grids from both Uruguay and Brazil.
Other tracks nearby
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- Autódromo Rosamonte · 382 km · road course
- Velopark (Autódromo FuelTech Velopark) · 427 km · road course
- Autódromo Víctor Borrat Fabini · 437 km · road course
- Autódromo Internacional de Tarumã · 449 km · road course
- Punta del Este Street Circuit · 459 km · historic circuit (defunct)
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.