A Smaller Nurburgring?

[Orson]

French Bob or anyone else know anything about this circuit?

 

While browsing the web I came across the Charade Circuit in Clermont-Ferrand, France. It was used for motorcycle GPs back in the 1960's.

 

At 8 kilometers in length, it seems as though it might approach the infamous 'ring in terms of trying to learn the layout. Supposedly built around an extinct volcano.

 

It sounds like an interesting destination. I wonder if it still exists and if you're able to drive around it as with the 'ring.

[Orson]

oops!

 

nevermind! I found the circuit's web site.

 

apparently it's still alive and kicking

[Frenchbob]

I haven't been to the circuit but it's only a couple of hours away, and so I know the area: it is beautiful countryside. I believe the Voxan factory [situated in Clermont Ferrand] uses it quite a bit for testing, etc.