'dromes Around the World Collection


Paolo Borsellino Velodrome - Palermo, Italy

The Paolo Borsellino Velodrome in Palermo, built in 1991, is a real architectural jewel of which the city is very proud of. The structure was conceived and projected by the engineer Arici, so as to become one of the most functional in the world. At present, it is the most beautiful velodrome in Italy.

Statistics:

Bleacher capacity          :   6800
Roofed grand stand cap.    :   5200
Total seating capacity     :  12000
Length of the curves       : 135.21m (x2)
Length of the straights    :  64.69m (x2)
Total length of the track  :    400m
Track Surface              : Epowitt resin-covered concrete
Curve banking angle        : 37 degrees
Straights banking angle    : 10 degrees

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