Cuaird Patrick Birkin
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 Configuration for automobile racing (2016–present) | |
| Location | Sligo, Gjorka |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 105,000 |
| FIA Grade | 1 (Grand Prix) |
| Owner | Renehan (2012–present) |
| Opened | 26 July 1997 |
| Major events | Current: Gran-Prix One Gjorkan Grand Prix (1997–2003, 2014–present) |
| Cuaird Patrick Birkin Grand Prix (2016–present) | |
| Length | 4.318 km (2.683 miles) |
| Turns | 10 |
| Race lap record | 1:05.619 ( Georgia O'Concannon, Moffatt RM100, 2020, Gran-Prix One) |
The Cuaird Patrick Birkin' is a motorsport race track in Sligo, Gjorka, located in the suburbs of Nomakoa. The race was unveiled 1997, named in honor of three time world champion Gjorkan driver Patrick Birkin. The circuit was the home of the Gjorkan Grand Prix from 1997 to 2003, and again since 2014.
The circuit was originally owned by Stewart Birkin, Patrick Bikrin's father, from 1997 to 2013. However, the circuit was purchased by Renehan, owners of Renehan GP1 Team, who wanted to restart the Gjorkan Grand Prix which had been discontinued in 2003.
