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Göteborg City Race
LocationGothenburg, Sweden
Coordinates57°42′48″N 11°57′40″E / 57.71333°N 11.96111°E / 57.71333; 11.96111
Major eventsSTCC
Websitehttp://www.goteborgcityrace.se/main.htm
Length1.650 km (1.025 miles)
Turns11
Race lap record47.020 (Thomas Schie, Chevrolet Lacetti, 2008)

The Göteborg City Race is a temporary motor racing circuit in Gothenburg, Sweden. The circuit is located in the city centre on part of docklands called Frihamnspiren, which is usually used as a concert venue. The total length of the track is 1.65 kilometres, with the longest straight at approximatly 650m.[1] The spectator capacity for the venue is 30,000. The venue for the race weekends is known as "Eco Drive Arena", with all cars running on environmentally classed fuel.[1]

It was inaugurated during June 2008, hosting one round of the Swedish Touring Car Championship (STCC), along with supporting races. The main event was won by Honda Racing driver Thed Björk. The success of the event saw a return in 2009.

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