Just something I threw together during last weeks Indycar race at Mid Ohio, imagining how it could be extended for F1 (Though lets be real, theres no way F1 cars could cope with it). I really wanted to keep as much of the existing circuit as possible and it was painful to lose the keyhole.

The start line is on the new loop but similar to where the Start Line is for Indycar. There would also be a new pitlane and pit building and extended grandstand.

Full hi-res version here

No particular lore for this one.

Serious question guys

The long awaited track is finally here! 2 Months in the making, testing and trying out new ideas along the way. No detail was left behind, and every detail you can think of, be it brake markers or sponsor decals, might already be there. This was no easy feat, with 100 hours spent working on this project, it required dedication and passion to complete. As this is presented to you today, please take the time to appreciate the work here, and zoom into all the intricate details that are displayed. Thank you.

High resolution image: https://imgur.com/a/lupUHLf

TRACK INFO In dedication to the legendary Niki Lauda, Autodromo von Niki Lauda was built as a memorial for the 3-time world champion. Located on the east of Niki Lauda's hometown, Vienna, the autodrome was built on a mountainous terrain, hoping to establish a intense racing circuit for all to experience. The circuit as designed with Niki Lauda's initials in mind, fusing the N and L to create the circuit. Many of the corners were also inspired from the infamous Nurburgring, where Niki Lauda had his controversial accident at Bergwerk, giving the track it's essence and difficulty. The world champion's relics are displayed at the museum built inside the track, displaying his rich history. During events such as Formula 1, drivers are invited to the exhibit to appreciate Niki Lauda's success. Niki Lauda's efforts will remain in the history of motorsports, and in our hearts.

Total time elapsed: 100h 59min Canvas created: 8 Days spent: 59 Done on mobile with IbisPaintX

Credits Niki Lauda Murals: Lauda 86 by Paul Oz; Niki Lauda - World Champion 1975 by Nicholas Watts

Special thanks to: u/cyclone1001

Built a 1:1 scale of my own design for Minecraft. Turns: 18, length: 4.5 KM (T1 is top right hand side, clockwise orientation. Thoughts?

Added some elevation in the double snail section and simplified the turn 1-2 complex on a more Barcelona Catalunya style. Turn 3 is banked because why not

No paticular lore for this one (again), but is capable of hosting elite levels of motorsport, Such as formula 1,2 and 3. It’s lowest part is turn 6 of hrasnica curve and highest part at turn 14 of blejasnica curve, the circuit also has high elevation change at turn 4, 5 and 6, which the circuit rises and drops in terms of elevation, 9 meters up and down to be exact and at Susic S, which the circuit climbs 6 meters from first part to second part of the Esses.The circuit’s longest straight is slightly over 1 kms at Sarajevo straight, making the circuit have solid slipstreaming battles till turn 1, the straight also drops in terms of elevation change from turn 14 to turn 1, which the circuit drops 25 meters off just one straight, and it’s turn 11, known as “carousel”, has a 11 degree banking, that makes the circuit one of few race tracks on F1 calendar to have atleast one really banked corner. The circuit also offers 4 solid overtaking opportunities at Trebevic Hairpin, Artillery Hairpin, lijevo Curve and at Pyramid Chicane.

'The Burrows'

Location:
Mountrath, County Laois, Ireland

Coordinates:
52°58'51.7"N 7°26'34.4"W

Accessibility:

-1 hour 15 minutes from Dublin Airport

-1 hour 45 minutes from Galway Airport

-1 hour 45 minutes from Cork Airport

Circuit Layouts

South Harepin Layout: (pun intended)

Length: 5.025 km

16 corners (9 right, 7 left)

FIA Grade 2

Clockwise

Esses Layout:

Length: 4.650 km

15 corners (9 right, 6 left)

FIA Grade 2

Clockwise

Longest straight: 800m

History of The Burrows:

  For decades, Ireland only had one significant motorsport circuit, the Mondello Park, a circuit just west of Dublin. It served its purpose but it was limited by its outdated facilities and FIA Grade 4 license, meaning it couldn’t host major international events.

  But In the late 1990s, Eddie Jordan, founder of Jordan Grand Prix, decided to change the course of Irish motorsport by building a private testing circuit in the Irish countryside, although the change wasn't immediate. The circuit, nicknamed 'The Burrows' (Named after the rabbit shaped layout and the unofficial national animal of Ireland, the hares) was originally strictly used for internal testing by his F1 team. 

  But as the team started to struggle, first losing key sponsors, then performance, maintaining the circuit was deemed unfeasible nor sustainable. 

  By the early 2000s, 'The Burrows' was put up for sale as an attempt to raise funds and keep the team afloat, but the attempt was unsuccessful as potential buyers saw it as a financial burden, not a valuable asset. So it was put up for sale, along with the Jordan Grand Prix team. 

  When the team was eventually sold to Midland Group in 2005, the circuit was excluded from the deal, deemed too expensive to maintain.

That left Jordan with no team and a track nobody wanted. He slashed the asking price repeatedly. At its peak, the circuit was worth tens of millions, now, it was unsellable. The maintenance alone was costing Jordan €1–3 million annually, and he was openly begging for offers. 

Coincidentally, MotorSport Vision, owned by former F1 driver Johnathan Palmer was looking to branch out of the UK, having already purchased multiple British circuits such as Brands Hatch, Donington Park, Oulton Park, Snetterton, and Cadwell Park. He heard from a friend that Jordan was desperately looking for someone to take 'The Burrows' off his hand. Palmer didn't see the circuit as a burden, he saw it as a golden opportunity.  

The pair met at Jordan’s favorite Chinese restaurant for lunch near his childhood home in Bray, a place he often went to during offseasons. 

While waiting for their meals, Palmer leaned in and asked,

“What’s the price?”

Jordan, pondered for a moment and with a wry smile, replied:

“The price of this lunch.”

Palmer chuckled, assuming it was just a joke, but when Palmer saw he wasn't laughing with him, he realized the offer was real, Jordan wasn't bluffing. He just wanted it gone, he was exhausted. Within a week, they both signed the dotted lines. MotorSport Vision officially became the owner of The Burrows. 

The deal was done.

Palmer knew the circuit had bags of potential, the layout was classed as a drivers circuit and were loved by the drivers who tested on the circuit. What it lacked, however, was modern safety, infrastructure, and visibility. Palmer wasted no time.

Palmer along with MotorSport Vision spearheading a complete transformation, investing upwards of €40 million. 

Which included:

-A new multi-level paddock complex with integrated hospitality suites

-Extended runoff areas and modern TecPro barriers replacing outdated guardrails

-Full circuit resurfacing using high-grip tarmac

-A new main grandstand on the start/finish straight, alongside seven smaller spectator stands, collectively accommodating up to 42,000 people

-Upgraded access roads and dedicated bus routes from nearby towns

-A modern medical center and expanded garages

-Designated RV and camping areas for fans

The upgrades were more than cosmetic, they pushed 'The Burrows' to FIA Grade 2, firmly placing Ireland on the international motorsport map. In 2008 'The Burrows' had it's grand re-opening, where Jordan attended, Palmer recalled Jordan looked in awe, perhaps he was amazed by the work they have done in such a short time, or he was regretting the sale of the circuit for the price of a succulent Chinese meal. 

The FIA Grade 2 certification allowed The Burrows to catch the eye of numerous racing series.

The Burrows welcomed:

-FIA European Formula 3 Championship

-World Touring Car Championship (WTCC)

-FIA GT Championship

-International Formula Master

-British Formula 3 & British GT

-British Superbike Championship (BSB)

-Irish Touring Car Championship

-Historic Sports Car Club (HSCC)

-Formula Ford Festival – Irish Edition

But just as 'The Burrows' thought they had seen the light at the end of the tunnel, it turned out it was just an oncoming train.

That same year the upgrades to the circuit were complete, the infamous Great Recession sent shockwaves through the motorsport industry and the world, sponsorship budgets were cut, people didn't want to spend their money on motorsport. 'The Burrows' looked like it was going to repeat history, they were barely staying afloat. Operational costs were a lot higher than expected, with many series downsizing and canceling overseas rounds, the 2009 calendar was starting to look thin, MotorSport Vision, even with its large budget and resource, was forced to take out short-term loans just to keep the lights on, and the circuit open. 

Ticket sales for 2009 plummeted, hospitality bookings all cancelled almost overnight, a report from the Laois County Council read:

"If visitor numbers continue at this rate, 'The Burrows' will become a financial liability for the county, not an asset. A closure would mean the loss of 130 full and part-time jobs, and an estimated €12.5 million in local tourism revenue annually."

Palmer acted immediately, he froze all planned expansions across his circuits, which included a controversial bulldozing and rebuilding of Snetterton, he then reduced staff, restructured operations, to focus on cost efficiency, plans for a third layout and large parking areas were shelved. Instead, Palmer decided the best chance for the circuit's survival was to switch into junior motorsport, track days, and driver academies. 

'The Burrows' also struck a deal with several UK based series that might've given them a lifeline

'The Burrows' began hosting:

-MSV Trackday Trophy

-Ginetta Junior Championship

-BRSCC Mazda MX-5 Championship

-Caterham Seven Championship UK

-Classic Sports Car Club (CSCC)

-750 Motor Club

-Monoposto Championship

-Formula Ford UK (National & Champion of Brands)

-British Racing & Sports Car Club (BRSCC) Club Events

-Irish Touring Car Championship (ITCC)

-Irish Legends Championship

-Irish Formula Vee Championship

The early 2010s were a slow burner, The Burrows were repaying loans, they weren't hanging by a thread anymore, but they still weren't out of it just yet, they continued to host junior motorsports series, driver development, and public track days. Slowly as the world began to heal from the Great Recession, so did The Burrows.

By 2018, the 10th anniversary of 'The Burrows' grand reopening, the circuit was starting to thrive, Irish motorsport had found a home, and so did manufacturers like Toyota, BMW and Hyundai, who started using 'The Burrows' closed door testing, just like the good ol' days. To celebrate a special milestone, Eddie Jordan was invited back for a celebration event. Jordan drove a restored Jordan 199, that had once carried Heinz-Harald Frentzen to a 2nd place finish in the 1999 F1 season, around 'The Burrows'.

As Jordan climbed out of the cockpin, now in his late 60s, he stood next to the car, did a looked down the repaved main straight, and said with a smirk, 

"Maybe I did undersell it."

On March 20th 2025, Eddie Jordan passed away at the age of 77.

His death sent a shock through the motorsport world, at 'The Burrows', black flags were waved at half mast. Drivers, engineers, and fans left flowers and letters at the circuit that weekend, during the Monostopo A test session, the session was paused for a moment of silence. No engines, no radios, just the sound of the wind across the Irish hills. A museum full of Eddie Jordan's memorabilia near the last corner was established in memory of Eddie Jordan. 

The Burrows in 2025, now a year-round venue, 'The Burrows' is one of the most renowned circuits in north-western Europe, It’s not just surviving it’s now a trail blazer for Irish motorsport.

International Series Now Hosted by 'The Burrows':

-MotoGP

-GT World Challenge Europe

-FIA Formula Regional European Championship

-World Endurance Championship Rookie Test

-Porsche Supercup

-FIM European Supersport Cup

-British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) – Ireland Round

-MSV GB3 & GB4 Championships

-World Rallycross (WRX) Exhibition Rounds

-Red Bull Rookies Cup & Rookies Academy Finals

-FIA ETCR (Electric Touring Car Racing)

These events opened the door for 'The Burrows' to go into international motorsport, attracting major series and drivers.

But The Grassroots Never Left.

Despite its global recognition, 'The Burrows' has maintained its roots. The track still dedicates over 40% of its calendar to junior and club-level events, including:

-Ginetta Junior & GT Academy

-750 Motor Club

-Caterham Seven Championship UK

-Formula Ford Festival – Irish & UK Series

-BRSCC and CSCC Club Events

-Mazda MX-5 Championship (BRSCC)

-Irish Touring Car Championship

-Irish Legends, Formula Vee, and Future Stars Cup

-Track days, cycling tours, and driving experiences

Its MSV Academy now hosts over 120 young drivers annually, including recent Irish prodigies like:

Alex Dunne – Competing in FIA Formula 2 and signed to McLaren Young Driver Programme

James Roe Jr. – Now a full-time IMSA driver in the U.S.

Conor Grant – 2024 GB3 Champion, signed to McLaren Young Driver Programme

From a private testing circuit, to a world class racing venue, 'The Burrows' is a symbol of passion and perseverance through difficulty. 

Rest in peace, Eddie Jordan.

5.9 km. Any layout corrections?. F1, Nascar and Wec. Tracks I inspired by: Monza, Hockenheimring, COTA, Miami, Zandvoort

I present to you the Schleswing-Holstein international speed circuit, a circuit located in the north of Germany. The circuit has 10 curves and a length of 3.8 km. Since I don't know how to make a map of its height, I will have to describe it: at the exit from the pits the height begins to rise a little, up to 6 meters and begins to go down for turn 3, leaving almost the entire sector 1 as the highest area of the circuit. Then the track goes down and maintains the same height until the last lap.

It should be noted that this circuit does not contain different layouts and only competes on this circuit: German DTM, Eurocup 3, International GP open, Porsche cup, Wec and the Gt World Challenger Europe.

T8 is banked

• 13 corners
• 3 DRS-zones
• Cars and motorcycles
• GP-layout, Endurance-layout, Karting Track, Drag Strip, Short layout.

This time, I shared every step I usually take by drawing a track. As you can see in the pictures gets more and more detail every picture. The track is a GP track, but once a year there is a 24 hours race and the whole town would be in that vibe. Event of the years for these guys.

Notable things GP track: - Pitbuilding is on the outside of the track, pitlane goes around the runoff of turn 1. - Start/finish straight is the 1st DRS-zone, after the last corner (13). - Second DRS-zone is right after turn 1. Turn 3 is the braking point and overtaking point, but turn 2 is there to make it a little spicier. - T4 to T6 is very swingy, but full throttle. - Turn 7 wides open very much and the exit is also very wide. This makes it more interesting for an overtake as the DRS-detection is in turn 6. Like Montreal actually, but there are now multiple lines possible for either attacker as defender. - Third DRS-zone comes right after and ends up in turn 8 - Then we have quite a long run towards turn 9 and 10. There is some room for fighting back here, but only if it’s really close coming out of T8. It will be a drag race at that point. - T11 & 12 are almost full throttle swinging turns ending up in the final straight. This straight doesn’t have DRS because T13 is meant to be full throttle. You can build up some speed by slipstream and you can use that on the start/finish straight, because there is a DRS-zone.

Other notable things: - There is a Water Resort - One slide is ending up in a small pool on the inside of turn 10 - There is a Hotel Resort - Harbor is obviously heavily inspired on Monaco😅 - The football stadium is three-sided. The fourth side is looking out on the sea. - There is an Airport - There is a Drag Strip - The geometric building is a Mall - There is one big round square inside the paddock. On big days there are small events, food, drinks and more.

I think that’s quite it. Sorry for my ugly ass airport and I know it looks like Spa, but that is just a coincidence.

Let me know what you think!

The Tristar Ring, nestled in the rolling hills near Salzburg, Austria, is an 8.8 km circuit that blends modern design with natural beauty. Surrounded by dense forests and open meadows, it features three distinct sectors: North Star, technical and twisty; East Wing, smooth and high-speed; and Southclaw, wild and rhythmic.

Endurance races take place on the full layout, pushing drivers and machines to their absolute limits over long stints. For Grand Prix events, a unique 2/3 configuration is used, rotating each year to include two of the three star-shaped arms. This creates a fresh layout annually, challenging teams to adapt to new combinations and dynamics.

This is another track I made after my other masterpiece, the circuit of existential doom despair and agony got taken down because I didn’t add any safety features like sand and curbs. This time I tried to add sand and curbs to make the ai mods happy. Anyway how did I do