Racing Circuit
| Location | Miami, Florida, USA |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1986 |
| Closed | 1995 |
| Surface | Asphalt/Concrete |
| Length | 1.873 mi (3.014 km) |
| Turns | 10 |
In 1986, promoter Ralph Sanchez moved the IMSA GT Championship's Grand Prix of Miami from nearby Bayfront Park to Bicentennial Park. A 1.873-mile (3.014 km) circuit was laid out on park roads and adjacent portions of Biscayne Boulevard. After a hiatus in 1994, the event returned as the opening round of the 1995 IndyCar season. The circuit was run in the opposite direction (to prevent drivers who had raced there in previous years from having an advantage), and the race was won by Jacques Villeneuve.
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