

In addition, the final turn was tightened and a new pit lane entrance installed. This created a high speed run from Turn 5 (Trop Vite) to Le Buisson corner, which was itself slightly widened with an enlarged run-off area. French Superbikes followed a short time thereafter and the circuit has remained a popular part of the national racing calendar ever since.Īlways renowned as a technical circuit with a number of tight and medium speed corners, Val du Vienne was upgraded in time for the 2008 season by the addition of a new curve bypassing the 'pif-paf' chicane. Built by the Pays Montmorillonnais and financed by several local authorities, the circuit opened in 1990 and received its first major series two years later with the visit of the French Supertouring Championship.
