Track Specs at a Glance
| Location | Progreso (near Mérida), Yucatán |
|---|---|
| Track Length | 3.34 km (2.075 mi), 18 turns |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| GPS Coordinates | 21.18,-89.65 |
Track Map
Quick Summary
- Location: Km 24 of the Mérida–Progreso highway (Hwy 261), Progreso municipality, Yucatán, about 45 minutes from Mérida airport (MID)
- Layout: 3.34 km (2.075 mi) road course with 18 corners and a 750 m main straight
- Opened: January 2017, inaugurated by two-time F1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi, whose name it carries
- Series raced here: F4 NACAM, GT Mexico, truck racing, national superbike racing, and the NASCAR Mexico Series from 2026
- Next big event: NASCAR Mexico Series Gran Premio Yucatán 200, Oct 17–18, 2026
- GPS: Approximate coordinates for the Km 24 site on Hwy 261
Autódromo Yucatán: Key Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Circuit | Autódromo Yucatán “Emerson Fittipaldi”, Progreso, Yucatán, Mexico |
| Length | 3.34 km (2.075 miles), 18 corners, 750 m main straight |
| Opened | January 2017, inaugurated by Emerson Fittipaldi |
| Location | Km 24 of the Mérida–Progreso highway |
| Nearest airport | Mérida International (MID), about 45 minutes |
| First NASCAR race | Gran Premio Yucatán 200, Oct 17–18, 2026 |
| Tickets | MXN 750 plus fees for both days |
Autódromo Yucatán, often called Autódromo Emerson Fittipaldi, is the Yucatán Peninsula’s purpose-built road course. It sits on the flat, fast coastal plain between Mérida, the state capital, and the port town of Progreso. In October 2026 it hosts the NASCAR Mexico Series for the first time, with a Chase doubleheader that could decide the title fight.
What are the Autódromo Yucatán track facts?
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.34 km (2.075 mi) |
| Corners | 18 |
| Longest straight | 750 m |
| Opened | 2017 |
| Nearest airport | Mérida International (MID), about 45 minutes by car |
| Nearest towns | Progreso (beach and malecón) and Mérida (colonial capital) |
How do you visit Autódromo Yucatán for the NASCAR weekend?
Mérida is one of Mexico’s most rewarding cities to visit, with a colonial center, Maya ruins within day-trip range and a famous food scene. It makes a good base, and Progreso’s beachfront malecón is a short drive beyond the track. Before the October doubleheader, the NASCAR cars go on display, with a driver autograph session, on the Malecón de Progreso on Thursday evening, Oct 15 (6–8 PM, free, per the promoter). For the airport, the ride to the track and where to stay, see our Yucatán travel guide.
Correction, Oct 11, 2026: this page said the NASCAR car display in Progreso was on Friday, Oct 16, the date a local news report gave in September. The promoter, Gran Premio Yucatán, now lists it on Thursday, Oct 15, 6–8 PM, on the Malecón de Progreso, with a driver autograph session, and says it is free.
FAQ
Where is Autódromo Yucatán?
At Km 24 of the Mérida–Progreso highway, in Progreso municipality, Yucatán, about 45 minutes from Mérida International Airport.
How long is Autódromo Yucatán?
3.34 km (2.075 miles), with 18 corners.
When does NASCAR race at Autódromo Yucatán?
The NASCAR Mexico Series holds a Chase doubleheader there on Oct 17–18, 2026.
Sources: Gran Premio Yucatán on Instagram – Progreso fan event (Oct 10, 2026) · RacingCircuits.info – Autódromo Yucatán · Wikipedia (es) – Autódromo Yucatán · Gran Premio Yucatán · Yucatán al Instante. Facts verified September 2026; Progreso fan event updated October 11, 2026.
Curious how accurate this track’s official length really is? See our GPS-measured audit of all 8 Mexican race tracks we cover.
Upcoming Races at Autódromo Yucatán (Emerson Fittipaldi)
No upcoming events are scheduled at this venue yet. See the full Mexico racing calendar.
Cite this page: Race.mx, “Autódromo Yucatán (Emerson Fittipaldi)”, race.mx/pistas/autodromo-yucatan/ (updated ).