Lara Racing Circuit

Lara Racing Circuit is a planned 3.91 km (2.43 mi) motor racing circuit in Samokov, Sofia Province in Bulgaria. It is under construction as of 2025 and expected to be completed by 2026.

Lara Racing Circuit

Location	Samokov, Bulgaria
Time zone	EET (UTC+2) EEST (DST)
Coordinates	42°20′N 23°33′E
Capacity	20,000 (projected)
FIA Grade	3 (planned)
Broke ground	April 2025; 4 months ago (2025-04)
Opened	March 2026; 7 months' time (2026-03) (planned)
Architect	Tsvetan Petrov (IPA Arch) [1]
Length	3.91 km (2.429 miles)
Turns	15

History

The project construction begun on 10 March 2025 near Samokov, Bulgaria by a private investments.^[2][3] The track is planned to be 3,91 kilometers long, have 15 turns, 8 left and 7 right, and will be driven counterclockwise. The main straight will be 900 meters long. The capacity for spectators will be up to 20,000 people.^[4] According to FIA standards, the Lara track will be Category 3, which means it will be suitable for Formula 3 races, and according to FIM standards - Category BA, which means all races except MotoGP races.^[5]

Nikola Tsolov became the advertising face of the track, having the track logo on his Formula 3 car in the 2025 season.^[6]

Facilities

Main circuit

The park's main feature is a 3.91 km (2.43 mi) race track designed to meet:

• FIA Grade III specifications, allowing it to host series such as Formula 3, GT3, and endurance races.^[7]
• FIM Grade B certification for international motorcycle events.^[7]

Additional motorsport tracks

The route will be configurable in 21 different ways – with a length from 1.09 km to 3.91 km.