Autodromo di Modena CW
Autodromo di Modena CW Notes:
The Autodromo di Modena is a 1.5-mile (2.41-km) racetrack located beside the airport of Modena-Marzaglia, in Modena, Italy. In its original configuration, the raceway ran around the airport and was crossed diagonally by a 1.6-km (0.99-km) airstrip where local flights landed regularly. The Autodromo di Modena hosted high-profile competitions, including the Formula 1 Modena Grand Prix in 1961. Several safety-related issues and the appearance of modern venues such as Imola and Fiorano led to the dismantling of the circuit in the nineteen-seventies. Nevertheless, the racetrack came back in 2011 with a new layout and inherited the passion for racing ingrained into the DNA of the region.
The new Autodromo di Modena has 11 turns and only one straightaway segment housing the start/finish line. The track surface is smooth asphalt, and the atmospheric conditions vary depending on the season, with a balanced distribution of rain throughout the year. The average speed of 68 mph (109 km/h) is influenced by the abundance of tight-angle corners creating frequent heavy braking spots. The combination of opposite directions turns coming in quick succession as in one-two-three is a tough test for the driver's maneuvering skills, and many inexperienced racers end up going into the ample runoff areas.
CW Notes:
The clockwise configuration at Autodromo di Modena flows through 2.0 kilometers of constant 12-meter width asphalt featuring 11 curves across Italy's Motor Valley facility founded in 2011 near Modena in Emilia-Romagna. Running clockwise emphasizes the circuit's high-adrenaline bends, fast straight stretches, and elevation ups-and-downs that make the layout particularly interesting for both cars and motorcycles. The 2014 addition of a chicane to the final corner tightened the turning radius and added runoff area, fundamentally changing the circuit's character by interrupting the flow into the start/finish straight where the single straightaway segment houses the timing line.
Operating clockwise at Autodromo di Modena showcases the circuit's location in the heart of Italy's automotive manufacturing region, where proximity to Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Pagani facilities creates constant manufacturer testing activity alongside customer track days and driving experiences. The 11-turn layout proves particularly versatile with Turn 5 removable to convert the circuit into two straight sections by joining Turn 4 with Turn 6. Northern Italy's Po Valley climate creates distinct seasonal conditions with hot humid summers pushing track temperatures above 50C and cool wet winters limiting operations primarily to March-November season. The clockwise direction has established itself as the standard flow since the 2011 opening, with the circuit serving as a popular venue for exotic car experiences where customers drive Ferraris and Lamborghinis on the same asphalt used for manufacturer development programs.
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