Balaton Park Circuit

Balaton Park Circuit is a 4.115 km motor racing circuit located near Balatonfőkajár, Hungary, 85 km southwest of Budapest. The track is designed to host regional and international races. The circuit was opened in May 2023.

History
The main phase of construction for the Balaton Park started in 2019. The racetrack is owned by a private group of investors led by former racecar driver Chanoch Nissany. The project was financed using the investors' own equity, without any involvement from banks or external funding. The circuit is intended to be a modern addition to Hungary's motor racing scene, complementing the older and well-established Hungaroring circuit.

Design and facilities
The Balaton Park Circuit has been planned and constructed according to the FIA Grade 1 standards, initially obtaining a Grade 2 license. The track features Tecpro barriers and 'MyLaps' latest technology, including GPS, LED Panels and timing systems.

The track has a length of 4.115 km and varies in width between 12–15 m. It consists of 16 corners, with six right turns and ten left turns in its full and only layout. The circuit's facilities include 48 pit garages, VIP areas and lounges, media center, medical center, and two additional support paddock areas.

Events and notability
The Balaton Park Circuit aims to host a variety of regional and international motor racing events. It is not related with the never-opened Balatonring.

In September 2023, it was revealed that the circuit will be planned to be included in the Superbike World Championship in 2024, and it will be also the reserve venue of MotoGP World Championship in the same year before the return of Hungarian motorcycle Grand Prix to Hungaroring in 2025. On 26 October 2023, it was confirmed that the circuit will host its first World SBK race on 23–25 August 2024. However, on 7 June 2024, it was announced that the World SBK round at the circuit was replaced by the round at Circuito do Estoril due to the ongoing works at the circuit.

Current events

 * April: TCR Eastern Europe Trophy Laptiming Cup, TCR European Endurance Touring Car Series, Formula 4 CEZ Championship
 * June: Ferrari Challenge Europe
 * September: Histo-Cup Austria Lakeside Race

Lap records
As of June 2024, the fastest official race lap records at the Balaton Park Circuit are listed as: