Autódromo Ricardo Mejía was a motor racing circuit located in Bogotá, Colombia.
The circuit was inaugurated on 7 February 1971 with the Gran Premio República de Colombia, the first track competition held in the country. It hosted various national and international speed and endurance championships, as well as hosting a round of the 1972 American Formula 2 season. Upon its inauguration, the circuit was considered to host a Formula One grand prix, replacing the Mexican Grand Prix, but no deal was finalized. In 1978, after several disagreements between the sports entities of national motorsports and its owner Ricardo Mejía, the circuit was closed. In 1980 parts of the property were acquired for the construction of infrastructure for commercial services.
Lap records
The fastest official race lap records at the Autódromo Ricardo Mejía are listed as:
CategoryTimeDriverVehicleEvent Full Circuit (1971–1978): Formula Two 1:25.400 Jo Siffert Chevron B18 1971 Gran Premio Ciudad de Bogotá
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