Jerez [ Oct 2013 ]

Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto track day, October 2013

Circuito de Jerez, near Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, is one of the great venues of motorcycle racing and a long-standing home of the Spanish MotoGP round. Grandstands surround much of the track, creating a stadium atmosphere on race weekends, and the circuit is now named in honour of the Spanish world champion Ángel Nieto.

The lap mixes fast, flowing sections with heavy braking zones and finishes with a tight final hairpin where many famous last-lap moves have been made. The surface and layout give good feedback, making it a superb track for learning how a bike behaves at the limit of grip.

Riding on the same tarmac as MotoGP stars is part of the appeal, but Jerez is also simply a well-designed circuit where good technique is clearly rewarded, and a favourite with track day riders from all over Europe. Andalusia's climate means the track can be ridden comfortably for most of the year, which is why so many organisers return every season.

The circuit is also widely used for pre-season testing by racing teams, thanks to its reliable weather and well-maintained facilities. For a track day rider, that means a surface and infrastructure built to the highest standards, and a layout that teaches a lot about braking, corner speed and drive.