Top 10 Best Race Tracks in the World: The Short List

Craig Cole
by Craig Cole

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From Mosport to Road America, Hockenheimring to Interlagos, there are loads of great racing circuits out there, but we’ve compiled 10 of the world’s best race tracks.

Got gasoline in your veins, a need for speed, an addiction to adrenaline? Well, chances are you’re a motorsports fan, be it NASCAR, Formula One, drag racing or even something as approachable as auto crossing.

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But competing against your buddy Dave and his Scion tC in a mall parking lot isn’t quite the same as thundering around a dedicated racing circuit. Of the dozens upon dozens of tracks around the world, a handful of them stand above the rest.

Whether they’re known for history, outright speed, spectacular corners or daunting length, each of the courses we’ve highlighted is legendary. Which ones made the grade and which tracks got cut? Well, you’ve got to watch to find out.

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Craig Cole
Craig Cole

Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).

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