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A1 Motor Park Is Open.
I Was There.
Bulgaria's first FIA Grade 3 circuit opened its gates on March 21, 2026. 3.91 km, 15 turns, 585m altitude — built from scratch in the Rila Mountains outside Samokov. Here's the full report from day one.
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A1 Motor Park
Bulgaria
Length
3.91 km
Turns
15
Grade
FIA Grade 3 · FIM Grade B
Altitude
585m
ABOUT THE CIRCUIT
The first FIA Grade 3 certified racing circuit on the Balkan Peninsula. Opened 21 March 2026 in Samokov, Bulgaria. Set against the Rila Mountains at 585m altitude — unlike anything in the region.
MY EXPERIENCE
I was at the opening day. Full coverage, photos and track analysis available on this site.
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A1 Motor Park \u2014 Quick Facts
- Location:
- Samokov, Bulgaria
- Altitude:
- 585m above sea level
- Track Length:
- 3.91 km
- Turns:
- 15
- FIA Grade:
- 3
- FIM Grade:
- B (Moto)
- Opened:
- 21 March 2026
- Region:
- First FIA Grade 3 on Balkan Peninsula
A1 Motor Park. Location: Samokov, Bulgaria. Altitude: 585m above sea level. Length: 3.91 km. 15 turns. FIA Grade 3. FIM Grade B (Moto). Opened 21 March 2026. First FIA Grade 3 on Balkan Peninsula.
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