Autodrom Most
Location:
Most, Czech Republic
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Czech Round (Most)
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15 - 17 May
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Track Info
Autodrom Most - Most, Czech Republic
Czech Republic's first permanent circuit with a long, narrow lap, a brutal first chicane and the technical Matador finale - clockwise - 4.212 km / 2.617 mi with 21 turns - flat, fast and relentless, where rhythm and precision matter as much as bravery
First Race
14 Aug 1983
The first major race meeting on the permanent circuit was an Interserie weekend, won overall by Walter Brun in a Porsche 956. It marked the opening chapter of the new autodrom after years of street racing in Most.
Circuit Length
4.212 km / 2.617 mi
The current full course is long and thin by modern standards, with a layout that strings together quick direction changes, one big stop at the opening chicane and a technical final sector.
Turns
21
Twelve right-handers and nine lefts create one of the busiest laps on the current WorldSBK calendar. It is a narrow track with little wasted asphalt and limited overtaking spots.
Lap Records
1:22.981 - Bernd Herndlhofer - 2020 (MAXX Formula / Formula 1 car race lap)
That is the outright official race benchmark on the current 4.212 km layout. Other major references include 1:30.201 by Toprak Razgatlioglu in 2025 for WorldSBK and 1:30.840 by Filip Salaquarda in 2023 for GT3.
Opened
1983
Built between 1978 and 1983 on reclaimed mining land, it became the first permanent motor racing circuit in then Czechoslovakia. The current layout dates from the 2005 rework that slowed and sharpened the opening chicane.
When was the track built?
Autodrom Most was built between 1978 and 1983 on land shaped by the region's coal-mining history, giving northwest Bohemia a permanent venue after decades of racing on temporary street circuits around the city. That mattered enormously. Most had real motorsport heritage already, but safety standards were moving on quickly and the old public-road layouts could not carry the future forever. The new autodrom solved that. It opened as the first permanent circuit in the country, then evolved again after major mid-1990s safety works and a bigger 2004-2005 reconfiguration that changed the first turns into a much sharper chicane. That update altered the character of the lap, adding a clearer passing zone without taking away the circuit's basic old-school challenge.
When was its first race?
The first race meeting on the permanent circuit took place on August 14, 1983, when Interserie came to the brand-new autodrom. Walter Brun won overall in a Porsche 956, giving the venue an immediate high-profile sports car beginning. That first meeting was a statement. Most was not opening as a small club track and hoping bigger categories might arrive later. It opened with serious machinery, then spent the following decades building a reputation through Interserie, truck racing, touring cars, endurance racing and, more recently, WorldSBK and WTCR.
What's the circuit like?
- Narrow and busy from the first metre: Most packs 21 corners into just over 4.2 km, so there is almost no dead space in the lap. Drivers and riders are constantly loading one side of the car or bike, resetting the line and preparing for the next direction change.
- The first chicane is the headline passing zone: The sharp opening complex created in the 2005 rework is the obvious place for late-braking moves. It is also where first-lap optimism can go wrong quickly, especially in touring cars, trucks and WorldSBK traffic.
- Flow matters through the middle: Most is not only about one big stop. The lap asks for rhythm through fast changes of direction and medium-speed corners where a small mistake snowballs into the next section.
- Matador is the signature finale: The final part of the circuit, long known as the Matador area, is technical, awkward and critical for the run back to the line. Get it clean and you defend or attack into the next lap. Get it wrong and you spend the whole straight exposed.
- Flat track, big commitment: Most does not rely on elevation drama. The challenge comes from speed, line accuracy and how little margin the narrow layout gives you once the race gets tight.
- Surface grip and kerb use matter: Cars that ride the kerbs too greedily can get unsettled, while bikes need confidence over changes in direction without tearing the rear tyre apart on exit.
- Overtaking is possible, but not everywhere: Official previews often describe Most as a narrow circuit with limited passing chances, which is exactly why races here can become tense and tactical. Drivers have to build the move over several corners, not just send it from nowhere.
- Weather can change the story: The track sits in continental conditions, so hot summer weekends, cool mornings and sudden showers can all affect grip and braking confidence. That adds another layer during long races and two-wheel events.
Lap records and benchmarks
- Overall official race lap - current full circuit (4.212 km): 1:22.981 - Bernd Herndlhofer - Arrows A22 - 2020 - MAXX Formula / Formula 1 car.
- WorldSBK - official race lap: 1:30.201 - Toprak Razgatlioglu - BMW M 1000 RR - 2025.
- GT3 - official race lap: 1:30.840 - Filip Salaquarda - Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo - 2023.
- LMP3 - official race lap: 1:29.634 - Miro Konopka - Ligier JS P320 - 2025.
- FIM Endurance World Championship - official race lap: 1:33.875 - Marvin Fritz - Yamaha YZF-R1 - 2021.
- Original 1983-2004 layout benchmark: 1:16.162 - Josef Neuhauser - Minardi M190 - 2000 - Interserie. That belongs to the older 4.149 km circuit and should not be mixed directly with today's 4.212 km figures.
Most is a good example of why layout context matters. The 2005 chicane change reshaped the start of the lap, so older outright numbers and current full-course benchmarks sit in different historical categories even though the circuit's character remains recognisably Most.
Why go?
Most is one of those circuits that feels better in person than it does on a map. The lap looks busy on paper, but from the spectator areas you really see how hard the cars and bikes work through the constant corner sequence. There is also a proper Central European race-weekend feel to the place - less polished than a giant destination venue, but more intimate, more accessible and often closer to the action. The big events bring strong crowds, especially for the Czech Truck Prix and WorldSBK, and the circuit is practical to reach from Prague or Dresden. For fans planning a trip, that mix is a real strength: good access, a paddock atmosphere that still feels genuine, and racing that usually rewards boldness without ever becoming predictable.
Where's the best place to watch?
- Main grandstands at start-finish: The best all-round choice. You get the grid, the pit lane, the launch into the opening section and a strong feel for the event atmosphere during major weekends.
- First chicane: Probably the best pure action spot on the lap. This is the main overtaking zone and the place where starts, restarts and over-optimistic lunges can turn dramatic very quickly.
- General admission along the main straight: A smart pick if you want to combine speed, braking and a broad view of the opening part of the circuit.
- Matador final section: One of the best places to appreciate Most's technical side. You can watch drivers and riders wrestle the car or bike through the awkward finale and see who gets the vital exit onto the straight.
- End of the lap into the last corner sequence: Great for studying racecraft. This is where a patient move can be prepared for the following lap, especially in categories where straight-line speed alone is not enough.
Not just one series - headline events at Autodrom Most
WorldSBK and major bike events: Most joined the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2021 and quickly became a popular stop, while the 6 Hours of Most brought FIM Endurance World Championship machinery to the track as well.
Truck racing: The Czech Truck Prix is one of the circuit's signature events and a huge part of its identity. Big crowds, enormous braking effort and dramatic body movement make the place look completely different when the trucks arrive.
Touring cars and stock-style racing: WTCR visited in 2021, and the venue now regularly hosts TCR Eastern Europe and the NASCAR Euro Series, both of which suit Most's overtaking puzzle and narrow profile.
Single-seaters, GT and endurance: From Interserie and European Le Mans Series to today's Formula 4 CEZ, GT Cup and regional endurance races, Most has always had more range than its reputation sometimes suggests.
The bigger picture: This is not a one-series circuit borrowing prestige from a single big weekend. Most has built its status over decades by being useful, tough and versatile - the kind of place that works for bikes, trucks, touring cars, GTs and serious single-seaters alike.
Transportation & Parking
Getting to Autodrom Most - Most, Czech Republic
Best options are driving or taking a train to Most hlavní nádraží and then the local bus or a short taxi ride. The circuit sits on the western edge of Most in Souš, so public transport is workable but not as direct as at city-centre venues.
Address
Tvrzova 5, 432 05 Most - Souš, Czech Republic
This is the circuit’s official contact address.
Nearest rail hub
Most hlavní nádraží
The main station is about 6 km from the circuit, so plan a bus, taxi or other short onward transfer.
Best local bus
Most city bus line 22 to “Autodrom”
Line 22 serves the Autodrom stop directly from the station-side Rudolická / nádraží corridor.
Driving approach
D8 from Prague, then local roads to Most
The current WSBK travel guide puts Prague at roughly 85-90 km and about 1.5-2 hours by road.
Parking
On-site, often event-specific
For WorldSBK, car parking is sold on the day at the circuit for 250 CZK per day, with free public parking also noted around the area.
Camping
Matylda Campground near the circuit
The current WSBK camping guide places Matylda about 300 metres from the entrance to the Autodrom complex.
Public transport - train first, then local bus or taxi
- Train: the main rail arrival point is Most hlavní nádraží, with regular links from Prague and other Czech cities. The current WorldSBK guide puts the Prague-Most rail journey at about 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Local bus: from the station side, the most useful city service is bus line 22, which serves the stop named Autodrom. The published line 22 timetable shows the Autodrom stop in the route pattern and confirms the line is operated only with barrier-free vehicles.
- Intercity bus: if you arrive in Most by coach rather than train, the current WorldSBK transport guide says most intercity buses use Most Bus Station, after which you continue by local bus or taxi to the circuit.
- Practical tip: public transport to Most itself is straightforward, but the last few kilometres are always the important bit here. Treat the circuit as a station-plus-transfer destination rather than a station-to-gate walk-up.
Driving - easiest for most visitors
- From Prague: the current WSBK guide says the standard approach is via the D8 toward Ústí nad Labem and then onward to Most, with a driving time of roughly 1.5-2 hours.
- From Germany: the same guide recommends the A17 from Dresden and then local roads toward Most, which is the natural approach if you are coming in from Saxony.
- Final sat-nav reference: use Tvrzova 5, Most-Souš, which is the circuit’s official contact address.
- When events are on: large meetings such as WorldSBK can bring much heavier arrival traffic than an ordinary track day, so arriving earlier than you would for a small club event is sensible.
Parking
- Official event parking: for WorldSBK, the current published arrangement is on-site parking purchased on the day, priced at 250 CZK per day.
- Motorcycles: the same event parking can also be used by motorcycles.
- Free alternatives: the current WSBK parking guide also notes free public parking areas around the circuit.
- Best advice: parking at Most is very often event-specific, so for any major race weekend it is worth checking the latest organiser page rather than assuming a normal track-day layout.
Camping
- Main campsite: the published WorldSBK option is the Matylda Leisure Hub and Campground.
- Distance: the current guide places Matylda about 300 metres from the entrance to the Autodrom complex, which makes it one of the more convenient race-weekend camping setups in this region.
- Event-specific note: camping details are tied to the event organiser, so use the live event page for booking and exact rules rather than assuming year-round public camping at the same level of service.
Taxis and rideshare
- Taxi from the station: the current WorldSBK guide puts the trip from Most hlavní nádraží at about 10-15 minutes and roughly 100-150 CZK, depending on traffic and provider.
- Where to find one: taxis are usually available outside the station’s main entrance, and the guide also suggests pre-booking in advance if you want a smoother arrival.
- Rideshare: the current published transport guidance for Most talks mainly about taxis rather than dedicated rideshare zones, so do not assume a big event has app-based pick-up areas unless the organiser specifically publishes them.
Walking
- From the station: walking all the way from Most hlavní nádraží is not very practical for most visitors, because the station is about 6 km from the circuit.
- From the city bus: the stop you want is simply called Autodrom, which is the natural walking start point if you are coming in by line 22.
- From camping: Matylda Campground is close enough to the complex to be a straightforward walk to the entrance on race weekend.
Accessibility
- City bus access: the current line 22 timetable states that the service is operated only with barrier-free vehicles, which is useful if you are coming from the station side by public transport.
- At WorldSBK: the current accessibility page says the circuit is set up to accommodate disabled visitors and that holders of a Czech ZTP/P card can receive complimentary access to the spectator hillside area, including entry for one accompanying person.
- Check the event page: accessible viewing arrangements are often described at event level rather than only at venue level, so it is worth checking the live race-week guidance for the meeting you are attending.
Airports & longer trips
- Best international airport: the current WorldSBK guide names Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) as the main airport option, about 100 km from the circuit, with a road journey of around 1.5-2 hours.
- Alternative airport: Karlovy Vary Airport (KLV) is another workable option, listed at about 80 km from Autodrom Most.
- From Prague without a car: the current published route is airport into Prague, then train onward to Most, followed by taxi or local bus for the final stretch.
- From Prague city centre: the rail leg to Most is currently put at about 2 hours 15 minutes, so the train-plus-taxi combination is the cleanest non-driving option for many overseas visitors.
About the venue
- Track basics: Autodrom Most’s official venue information lists the full circuit at 4,212 m, with 21 corners, running clockwise.
- Other key numbers: the same official page lists a width of 12-14 m, a longest straight of 792 m and 42 pit boxes.
- History: the circuit’s official history says Autodrom Most was built between 1978 and 1983 on the site of the former Vrbenský open-cast brown-coal mine.
- Setting: in practical travel terms, this is a proper edge-of-town permanent circuit rather than an urban event venue, which is why access is car-friendly and the last-mile public transport matters more than the long-distance leg.
Quick guide - what is nearest
- Best address: Tvrzova 5, 432 05 Most - Souš.
- Nearest main station: Most hlavní nádraží, about 6 km away.
- Best local bus: line 22 to the stop named Autodrom.
- Best taxi move: station to circuit in about 10-15 minutes.
- Best airport: Prague (PRG); Karlovy Vary is the main alternative.
- Parking situation: usually on site for major events, but very often event-specific in price and layout.
- Camping: Matylda, roughly 300 m from the entrance during WorldSBK weekends.
Autodrom Most is one of those circuits where the big decision is simple: drive in, or get to Most first and finish with line 22 or a short taxi. Once you treat it that way, the venue is straightforward.
Nearby Activities
Things to do around Autodrom Most - Most - Ústí nad Labem Region - Czech Republic
Whether you are here for WorldSBK, the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship, NASCAR Euro Series or a broader club-racing weekend, Autodrom Most combines serious motorsport with North Bohemia’s reclaimed lakes, hilltop viewpoints, spa towns, castles and easy access to the Ore Mountains.
Motorsport at Autodrom Most
WorldSBK, trucks and NASCAR Europe
Most is a regular WorldSBK stop and one of the headline homes of the Czech Truck & NASCAR Prix, with the FIA European Truck Racing Championship and NASCAR Euro Series leading one of the circuit’s biggest weekends.
Typical peak window
Mid May and late August
WorldSBK currently lands in mid May, while the circuit’s truck-racing peak comes at the end of August, giving you one cooler spring option and one warmer late-summer one.
Nearby hubs
Most 10 min • Chomutov 25 - 30 min • Teplice 30 - 35 min
The circuit sits just outside Most, with lake areas, the town’s major landmarks and easy day-trip routes into Chomutov, Teplice and the eastern Ore Mountains all close enough to use well around a race weekend.
Event impact
Big weekends fill fast
Headline race meetings bring heavier circuit traffic, tighter parking and strong accommodation demand, with dedicated race-week information and hotel guidance published around the WorldSBK weekend.
Family friendly highlights near the circuit
- Lake Most: One of the easiest family escapes in town, with clear water, beaches and cycling-friendly reclaimed-lake scenery that works especially well on warmer race weekends. It is best treated as a weather-led plan rather than a guaranteed all-day swim stop.
- Aquadrom Most: A very practical all-weather choice if younger children need a break from grandstands and noise, with indoor pools, slides, a wild river and summer outdoor areas. Seasonal outdoor facilities and activity patterns can vary.
- Hněvín Castle: The city’s most obvious family landmark, combining lookout views over the Most basin with indoor displays and a hilltop setting that feels like a proper outing without a long drive.
- Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary: A surprisingly memorable stop for families with older children thanks to the story of the church being moved to save it from mining. It is one of the city’s most distinctive pieces of local history.
- Zoopark Chomutov: The strongest bigger family outing in the wider area, with a large Palearctic-focused zoo park, open-air sections and enough scale to justify a half day or more.
Culture hits and rainy day winners
- Regional Museum and Gallery in Most: The best close-in indoor option for local history, geology and changing exhibitions, and an easy choice if the weather is grey or you only have a spare couple of hours.
- Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary: This is not just a quick photo stop. Tours, opening hours and on-site visitor facilities make it a proper heritage visit, especially if you want to understand how mining reshaped the region.
- Hněvín Castle: It works well in mixed weather because you still get exhibitions and interiors as well as the hilltop panorama when the clouds lift. It is one of the best ways to make sense of the wider Most landscape.
- Teplice spa town: Around half an hour away, Teplice adds spa architecture, parks and a more elegant urban feel if you want a cultural outing that contrasts with Most’s industrial story.
- Duchcov Chateau: A strong rainy-day detour for Baroque interiors and the Casanova connection, and one that feels substantial without demanding a full-city commitment. Guided access and tour structure can shape how long you spend there.
Eat and drink like a local
- Classic Czech pub food: This is the right region for bramborák, smažák, goulash and heavier beer-hall comfort dishes rather than trying to force every meal into modern tasting-menu territory.
- Most town centre and hilltop dining: Central Most works well for practical breakfasts and casual post-race meals, while Hněvín adds a more scenic dinner setting if you want a fuller evening out.
- Teplice for a slower evening: If you are extending the stay, Teplice’s spa-town core is a smarter pick for cafés, pastry stops and a more relaxed evening wander than staying in the circuit orbit every night.
- Litoměřice wine-country detour: The wider North Bohemia region also gives you wine-growing traditions around Litoměřice, which makes a good adults-first add-on if you want one more food-and-drink-focused day.
- Race week tip: Book dinner on major WorldSBK and truck weekends, keep lunch flexible and do not rely on quick post-race transfers if you are heading into town. Morning slots help if you plan to return for afternoon sessions.
Active outdoors between sessions
- Lake Most and Matylda: These reclaimed-waterfront areas are the best low-effort outdoor reset near the circuit, with walking, cycling and warm-weather downtime that fits neatly around practice or support races.
- Hněvín hill walk: A quick climb or drive up to the castle gives you one of the area’s most useful viewpoints and a stronger feel for the basin, lakes and mountain edge.
- Klíny sports area: One of the best active add-ons in the eastern Ore Mountains, with summer chairlift use, bike park, rope park, zipline and other family-friendly activity options. Seasonal opening matters here.
- Ore Mountains riding and hiking country: The region around Most opens into broader mountain and countryside routes if you are extending the stay and want more than an urban lake loop.
- Weather logic: Mid May is usually better for longer walks and viewpoint stops, while late August can feel warmer and brighter around the lakes. Pack for wind on exposed hills and for cooler mountain air if you head higher.
Easy day trips if you are extending your stay
- Teplice: Around 30 - 35 minutes by road for spa architecture, park walks and a gentler, more polished town atmosphere than Most. It is one of the easiest low-stress add-ons.
- Duchcov Chateau: Roughly 20 - 25 minutes by car for Baroque rooms, Casanova links and a compact heritage stop that works well as a half-day trip.
- Klíny - Ore Mountains: Usually 30 - 40 minutes each way for mountain air, family activity zones and a real shift from basin scenery to higher ground. Summer and winter offer different draws.
- Litoměřice: Around 45 - 55 minutes by road for one of the prettiest historic towns in the region, with strong old-town streets and a useful wine-country angle.
- Karlovy Vary: Allow about 75 - 90 minutes each way by car for colonnades, spa architecture and a more classic Czech wellness-city feel. It makes most sense as a full non-race-day excursion.
- Bohemian Switzerland: Commonly 90 minutes - 2 hours by road depending on where you start, and best saved for a full day of rock scenery, viewpoints and national-park walking.
Times are approximate and rise on headline weekends. Mountain activities, castle tours and national-park plans can all be weather dependent, while some heritage sites work on guided tours, timed entry or seasonal schedules rather than simple walk-up visiting.
When to go and what to expect
- WorldSBK spring feel: Mid May is excellent for combining the circuit with castle visits, hill walks and spa-town detours, with greener scenery and generally easier walking temperatures than high summer.
- Truck-racing late summer: The Czech Truck & NASCAR Prix lands at the end of August, which suits lake stops and longer daylight but usually brings busier holiday-style traffic and warmer afternoons.
- Winter and shoulder seasons: Outside the biggest race weekends, the region still works well for spa breaks, museums and industrial-heritage curiosity, but lakeside activity becomes less relevant and mountain weather matters more.
- Summer family logic: Aquadrom, Lake Most and the Ore Mountains all become more useful in warmer months, but that also means more seasonal opening patterns and more reason to pre-check dates.
- Booking rhythm: Big circuit weekends, zoo visits, castle tours and spa-town extras all work better with a little planning, especially if you are balancing them against track sessions.
Practical notes during race weeks
- Stay close if possible: Most itself is the easiest base for a race-first trip, with practical hotel and campsite options, while Teplice works better if you want a slightly softer spa-town feel once the track day ends.
- Build in extra road time: Even though distances are modest, circuit traffic can bunch quickly on the approach roads and after the main race, particularly on WorldSBK and truck weekends.
- Plan mixed-weather backups: North Bohemia is easy to enjoy outdoors, but Aquadrom, the museum, the church and Duchcov Chateau are the sort of wet-weather reserves worth keeping in your back pocket.
- Family packing list: Pack sunscreen, a hat, breathable layers and a light rain shell, plus ear protection for children, refillable water bottles, snacks and a power bank for long days out. Lake plans and mountain detours both reward a quick extra layer in the car.
- Watch for event-week schedule changes: Camping, accommodation guidance, parking, attraction opening hours and activity timetables can all shift around race weekends, especially where summer operations or guided tours are involved.
Opening hours, seasonal programs, ticketing and event week operations can change - check official circuit and attraction sites for your exact dates.
Hotels & Accommodation
Location:
Most, Czech Republic
Track Info
Autodrom Most - Most, Czech Republic
Czech Republic's first permanent circuit with a long, narrow lap, a brutal first chicane and the technical Matador finale - clockwise - 4.212 km / 2.617 mi with 21 turns - flat, fast and relentless, where rhythm and precision matter as much as bravery
First Race
14 Aug 1983
The first major race meeting on the permanent circuit was an Interserie weekend, won overall by Walter Brun in a Porsche 956. It marked the opening chapter of the new autodrom after years of street racing in Most.
Circuit Length
4.212 km / 2.617 mi
The current full course is long and thin by modern standards, with a layout that strings together quick direction changes, one big stop at the opening chicane and a technical final sector.
Turns
21
Twelve right-handers and nine lefts create one of the busiest laps on the current WorldSBK calendar. It is a narrow track with little wasted asphalt and limited overtaking spots.
Lap Records
1:22.981 - Bernd Herndlhofer - 2020 (MAXX Formula / Formula 1 car race lap)
That is the outright official race benchmark on the current 4.212 km layout. Other major references include 1:30.201 by Toprak Razgatlioglu in 2025 for WorldSBK and 1:30.840 by Filip Salaquarda in 2023 for GT3.
Opened
1983
Built between 1978 and 1983 on reclaimed mining land, it became the first permanent motor racing circuit in then Czechoslovakia. The current layout dates from the 2005 rework that slowed and sharpened the opening chicane.
When was the track built?
Autodrom Most was built between 1978 and 1983 on land shaped by the region's coal-mining history, giving northwest Bohemia a permanent venue after decades of racing on temporary street circuits around the city. That mattered enormously. Most had real motorsport heritage already, but safety standards were moving on quickly and the old public-road layouts could not carry the future forever. The new autodrom solved that. It opened as the first permanent circuit in the country, then evolved again after major mid-1990s safety works and a bigger 2004-2005 reconfiguration that changed the first turns into a much sharper chicane. That update altered the character of the lap, adding a clearer passing zone without taking away the circuit's basic old-school challenge.
When was its first race?
The first race meeting on the permanent circuit took place on August 14, 1983, when Interserie came to the brand-new autodrom. Walter Brun won overall in a Porsche 956, giving the venue an immediate high-profile sports car beginning. That first meeting was a statement. Most was not opening as a small club track and hoping bigger categories might arrive later. It opened with serious machinery, then spent the following decades building a reputation through Interserie, truck racing, touring cars, endurance racing and, more recently, WorldSBK and WTCR.
What's the circuit like?
- Narrow and busy from the first metre: Most packs 21 corners into just over 4.2 km, so there is almost no dead space in the lap. Drivers and riders are constantly loading one side of the car or bike, resetting the line and preparing for the next direction change.
- The first chicane is the headline passing zone: The sharp opening complex created in the 2005 rework is the obvious place for late-braking moves. It is also where first-lap optimism can go wrong quickly, especially in touring cars, trucks and WorldSBK traffic.
- Flow matters through the middle: Most is not only about one big stop. The lap asks for rhythm through fast changes of direction and medium-speed corners where a small mistake snowballs into the next section.
- Matador is the signature finale: The final part of the circuit, long known as the Matador area, is technical, awkward and critical for the run back to the line. Get it clean and you defend or attack into the next lap. Get it wrong and you spend the whole straight exposed.
- Flat track, big commitment: Most does not rely on elevation drama. The challenge comes from speed, line accuracy and how little margin the narrow layout gives you once the race gets tight.
- Surface grip and kerb use matter: Cars that ride the kerbs too greedily can get unsettled, while bikes need confidence over changes in direction without tearing the rear tyre apart on exit.
- Overtaking is possible, but not everywhere: Official previews often describe Most as a narrow circuit with limited passing chances, which is exactly why races here can become tense and tactical. Drivers have to build the move over several corners, not just send it from nowhere.
- Weather can change the story: The track sits in continental conditions, so hot summer weekends, cool mornings and sudden showers can all affect grip and braking confidence. That adds another layer during long races and two-wheel events.
Lap records and benchmarks
- Overall official race lap - current full circuit (4.212 km): 1:22.981 - Bernd Herndlhofer - Arrows A22 - 2020 - MAXX Formula / Formula 1 car.
- WorldSBK - official race lap: 1:30.201 - Toprak Razgatlioglu - BMW M 1000 RR - 2025.
- GT3 - official race lap: 1:30.840 - Filip Salaquarda - Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo - 2023.
- LMP3 - official race lap: 1:29.634 - Miro Konopka - Ligier JS P320 - 2025.
- FIM Endurance World Championship - official race lap: 1:33.875 - Marvin Fritz - Yamaha YZF-R1 - 2021.
- Original 1983-2004 layout benchmark: 1:16.162 - Josef Neuhauser - Minardi M190 - 2000 - Interserie. That belongs to the older 4.149 km circuit and should not be mixed directly with today's 4.212 km figures.
Most is a good example of why layout context matters. The 2005 chicane change reshaped the start of the lap, so older outright numbers and current full-course benchmarks sit in different historical categories even though the circuit's character remains recognisably Most.
Why go?
Most is one of those circuits that feels better in person than it does on a map. The lap looks busy on paper, but from the spectator areas you really see how hard the cars and bikes work through the constant corner sequence. There is also a proper Central European race-weekend feel to the place - less polished than a giant destination venue, but more intimate, more accessible and often closer to the action. The big events bring strong crowds, especially for the Czech Truck Prix and WorldSBK, and the circuit is practical to reach from Prague or Dresden. For fans planning a trip, that mix is a real strength: good access, a paddock atmosphere that still feels genuine, and racing that usually rewards boldness without ever becoming predictable.
Where's the best place to watch?
- Main grandstands at start-finish: The best all-round choice. You get the grid, the pit lane, the launch into the opening section and a strong feel for the event atmosphere during major weekends.
- First chicane: Probably the best pure action spot on the lap. This is the main overtaking zone and the place where starts, restarts and over-optimistic lunges can turn dramatic very quickly.
- General admission along the main straight: A smart pick if you want to combine speed, braking and a broad view of the opening part of the circuit.
- Matador final section: One of the best places to appreciate Most's technical side. You can watch drivers and riders wrestle the car or bike through the awkward finale and see who gets the vital exit onto the straight.
- End of the lap into the last corner sequence: Great for studying racecraft. This is where a patient move can be prepared for the following lap, especially in categories where straight-line speed alone is not enough.
Not just one series - headline events at Autodrom Most
WorldSBK and major bike events: Most joined the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2021 and quickly became a popular stop, while the 6 Hours of Most brought FIM Endurance World Championship machinery to the track as well.
Truck racing: The Czech Truck Prix is one of the circuit's signature events and a huge part of its identity. Big crowds, enormous braking effort and dramatic body movement make the place look completely different when the trucks arrive.
Touring cars and stock-style racing: WTCR visited in 2021, and the venue now regularly hosts TCR Eastern Europe and the NASCAR Euro Series, both of which suit Most's overtaking puzzle and narrow profile.
Single-seaters, GT and endurance: From Interserie and European Le Mans Series to today's Formula 4 CEZ, GT Cup and regional endurance races, Most has always had more range than its reputation sometimes suggests.
The bigger picture: This is not a one-series circuit borrowing prestige from a single big weekend. Most has built its status over decades by being useful, tough and versatile - the kind of place that works for bikes, trucks, touring cars, GTs and serious single-seaters alike.
Transportation & Parking
Getting to Autodrom Most - Most, Czech Republic
Best options are driving or taking a train to Most hlavní nádraží and then the local bus or a short taxi ride. The circuit sits on the western edge of Most in Souš, so public transport is workable but not as direct as at city-centre venues.
Address
Tvrzova 5, 432 05 Most - Souš, Czech Republic
This is the circuit’s official contact address.
Nearest rail hub
Most hlavní nádraží
The main station is about 6 km from the circuit, so plan a bus, taxi or other short onward transfer.
Best local bus
Most city bus line 22 to “Autodrom”
Line 22 serves the Autodrom stop directly from the station-side Rudolická / nádraží corridor.
Driving approach
D8 from Prague, then local roads to Most
The current WSBK travel guide puts Prague at roughly 85-90 km and about 1.5-2 hours by road.
Parking
On-site, often event-specific
For WorldSBK, car parking is sold on the day at the circuit for 250 CZK per day, with free public parking also noted around the area.
Camping
Matylda Campground near the circuit
The current WSBK camping guide places Matylda about 300 metres from the entrance to the Autodrom complex.
Public transport - train first, then local bus or taxi
- Train: the main rail arrival point is Most hlavní nádraží, with regular links from Prague and other Czech cities. The current WorldSBK guide puts the Prague-Most rail journey at about 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Local bus: from the station side, the most useful city service is bus line 22, which serves the stop named Autodrom. The published line 22 timetable shows the Autodrom stop in the route pattern and confirms the line is operated only with barrier-free vehicles.
- Intercity bus: if you arrive in Most by coach rather than train, the current WorldSBK transport guide says most intercity buses use Most Bus Station, after which you continue by local bus or taxi to the circuit.
- Practical tip: public transport to Most itself is straightforward, but the last few kilometres are always the important bit here. Treat the circuit as a station-plus-transfer destination rather than a station-to-gate walk-up.
Driving - easiest for most visitors
- From Prague: the current WSBK guide says the standard approach is via the D8 toward Ústí nad Labem and then onward to Most, with a driving time of roughly 1.5-2 hours.
- From Germany: the same guide recommends the A17 from Dresden and then local roads toward Most, which is the natural approach if you are coming in from Saxony.
- Final sat-nav reference: use Tvrzova 5, Most-Souš, which is the circuit’s official contact address.
- When events are on: large meetings such as WorldSBK can bring much heavier arrival traffic than an ordinary track day, so arriving earlier than you would for a small club event is sensible.
Parking
- Official event parking: for WorldSBK, the current published arrangement is on-site parking purchased on the day, priced at 250 CZK per day.
- Motorcycles: the same event parking can also be used by motorcycles.
- Free alternatives: the current WSBK parking guide also notes free public parking areas around the circuit.
- Best advice: parking at Most is very often event-specific, so for any major race weekend it is worth checking the latest organiser page rather than assuming a normal track-day layout.
Camping
- Main campsite: the published WorldSBK option is the Matylda Leisure Hub and Campground.
- Distance: the current guide places Matylda about 300 metres from the entrance to the Autodrom complex, which makes it one of the more convenient race-weekend camping setups in this region.
- Event-specific note: camping details are tied to the event organiser, so use the live event page for booking and exact rules rather than assuming year-round public camping at the same level of service.
Taxis and rideshare
- Taxi from the station: the current WorldSBK guide puts the trip from Most hlavní nádraží at about 10-15 minutes and roughly 100-150 CZK, depending on traffic and provider.
- Where to find one: taxis are usually available outside the station’s main entrance, and the guide also suggests pre-booking in advance if you want a smoother arrival.
- Rideshare: the current published transport guidance for Most talks mainly about taxis rather than dedicated rideshare zones, so do not assume a big event has app-based pick-up areas unless the organiser specifically publishes them.
Walking
- From the station: walking all the way from Most hlavní nádraží is not very practical for most visitors, because the station is about 6 km from the circuit.
- From the city bus: the stop you want is simply called Autodrom, which is the natural walking start point if you are coming in by line 22.
- From camping: Matylda Campground is close enough to the complex to be a straightforward walk to the entrance on race weekend.
Accessibility
- City bus access: the current line 22 timetable states that the service is operated only with barrier-free vehicles, which is useful if you are coming from the station side by public transport.
- At WorldSBK: the current accessibility page says the circuit is set up to accommodate disabled visitors and that holders of a Czech ZTP/P card can receive complimentary access to the spectator hillside area, including entry for one accompanying person.
- Check the event page: accessible viewing arrangements are often described at event level rather than only at venue level, so it is worth checking the live race-week guidance for the meeting you are attending.
Airports & longer trips
- Best international airport: the current WorldSBK guide names Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) as the main airport option, about 100 km from the circuit, with a road journey of around 1.5-2 hours.
- Alternative airport: Karlovy Vary Airport (KLV) is another workable option, listed at about 80 km from Autodrom Most.
- From Prague without a car: the current published route is airport into Prague, then train onward to Most, followed by taxi or local bus for the final stretch.
- From Prague city centre: the rail leg to Most is currently put at about 2 hours 15 minutes, so the train-plus-taxi combination is the cleanest non-driving option for many overseas visitors.
About the venue
- Track basics: Autodrom Most’s official venue information lists the full circuit at 4,212 m, with 21 corners, running clockwise.
- Other key numbers: the same official page lists a width of 12-14 m, a longest straight of 792 m and 42 pit boxes.
- History: the circuit’s official history says Autodrom Most was built between 1978 and 1983 on the site of the former Vrbenský open-cast brown-coal mine.
- Setting: in practical travel terms, this is a proper edge-of-town permanent circuit rather than an urban event venue, which is why access is car-friendly and the last-mile public transport matters more than the long-distance leg.
Quick guide - what is nearest
- Best address: Tvrzova 5, 432 05 Most - Souš.
- Nearest main station: Most hlavní nádraží, about 6 km away.
- Best local bus: line 22 to the stop named Autodrom.
- Best taxi move: station to circuit in about 10-15 minutes.
- Best airport: Prague (PRG); Karlovy Vary is the main alternative.
- Parking situation: usually on site for major events, but very often event-specific in price and layout.
- Camping: Matylda, roughly 300 m from the entrance during WorldSBK weekends.
Autodrom Most is one of those circuits where the big decision is simple: drive in, or get to Most first and finish with line 22 or a short taxi. Once you treat it that way, the venue is straightforward.
Nearby Activities
Things to do around Autodrom Most - Most - Ústí nad Labem Region - Czech Republic
Whether you are here for WorldSBK, the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship, NASCAR Euro Series or a broader club-racing weekend, Autodrom Most combines serious motorsport with North Bohemia’s reclaimed lakes, hilltop viewpoints, spa towns, castles and easy access to the Ore Mountains.
Motorsport at Autodrom Most
WorldSBK, trucks and NASCAR Europe
Most is a regular WorldSBK stop and one of the headline homes of the Czech Truck & NASCAR Prix, with the FIA European Truck Racing Championship and NASCAR Euro Series leading one of the circuit’s biggest weekends.
Typical peak window
Mid May and late August
WorldSBK currently lands in mid May, while the circuit’s truck-racing peak comes at the end of August, giving you one cooler spring option and one warmer late-summer one.
Nearby hubs
Most 10 min • Chomutov 25 - 30 min • Teplice 30 - 35 min
The circuit sits just outside Most, with lake areas, the town’s major landmarks and easy day-trip routes into Chomutov, Teplice and the eastern Ore Mountains all close enough to use well around a race weekend.
Event impact
Big weekends fill fast
Headline race meetings bring heavier circuit traffic, tighter parking and strong accommodation demand, with dedicated race-week information and hotel guidance published around the WorldSBK weekend.
Family friendly highlights near the circuit
- Lake Most: One of the easiest family escapes in town, with clear water, beaches and cycling-friendly reclaimed-lake scenery that works especially well on warmer race weekends. It is best treated as a weather-led plan rather than a guaranteed all-day swim stop.
- Aquadrom Most: A very practical all-weather choice if younger children need a break from grandstands and noise, with indoor pools, slides, a wild river and summer outdoor areas. Seasonal outdoor facilities and activity patterns can vary.
- Hněvín Castle: The city’s most obvious family landmark, combining lookout views over the Most basin with indoor displays and a hilltop setting that feels like a proper outing without a long drive.
- Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary: A surprisingly memorable stop for families with older children thanks to the story of the church being moved to save it from mining. It is one of the city’s most distinctive pieces of local history.
- Zoopark Chomutov: The strongest bigger family outing in the wider area, with a large Palearctic-focused zoo park, open-air sections and enough scale to justify a half day or more.
Culture hits and rainy day winners
- Regional Museum and Gallery in Most: The best close-in indoor option for local history, geology and changing exhibitions, and an easy choice if the weather is grey or you only have a spare couple of hours.
- Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary: This is not just a quick photo stop. Tours, opening hours and on-site visitor facilities make it a proper heritage visit, especially if you want to understand how mining reshaped the region.
- Hněvín Castle: It works well in mixed weather because you still get exhibitions and interiors as well as the hilltop panorama when the clouds lift. It is one of the best ways to make sense of the wider Most landscape.
- Teplice spa town: Around half an hour away, Teplice adds spa architecture, parks and a more elegant urban feel if you want a cultural outing that contrasts with Most’s industrial story.
- Duchcov Chateau: A strong rainy-day detour for Baroque interiors and the Casanova connection, and one that feels substantial without demanding a full-city commitment. Guided access and tour structure can shape how long you spend there.
Eat and drink like a local
- Classic Czech pub food: This is the right region for bramborák, smažák, goulash and heavier beer-hall comfort dishes rather than trying to force every meal into modern tasting-menu territory.
- Most town centre and hilltop dining: Central Most works well for practical breakfasts and casual post-race meals, while Hněvín adds a more scenic dinner setting if you want a fuller evening out.
- Teplice for a slower evening: If you are extending the stay, Teplice’s spa-town core is a smarter pick for cafés, pastry stops and a more relaxed evening wander than staying in the circuit orbit every night.
- Litoměřice wine-country detour: The wider North Bohemia region also gives you wine-growing traditions around Litoměřice, which makes a good adults-first add-on if you want one more food-and-drink-focused day.
- Race week tip: Book dinner on major WorldSBK and truck weekends, keep lunch flexible and do not rely on quick post-race transfers if you are heading into town. Morning slots help if you plan to return for afternoon sessions.
Active outdoors between sessions
- Lake Most and Matylda: These reclaimed-waterfront areas are the best low-effort outdoor reset near the circuit, with walking, cycling and warm-weather downtime that fits neatly around practice or support races.
- Hněvín hill walk: A quick climb or drive up to the castle gives you one of the area’s most useful viewpoints and a stronger feel for the basin, lakes and mountain edge.
- Klíny sports area: One of the best active add-ons in the eastern Ore Mountains, with summer chairlift use, bike park, rope park, zipline and other family-friendly activity options. Seasonal opening matters here.
- Ore Mountains riding and hiking country: The region around Most opens into broader mountain and countryside routes if you are extending the stay and want more than an urban lake loop.
- Weather logic: Mid May is usually better for longer walks and viewpoint stops, while late August can feel warmer and brighter around the lakes. Pack for wind on exposed hills and for cooler mountain air if you head higher.
Easy day trips if you are extending your stay
- Teplice: Around 30 - 35 minutes by road for spa architecture, park walks and a gentler, more polished town atmosphere than Most. It is one of the easiest low-stress add-ons.
- Duchcov Chateau: Roughly 20 - 25 minutes by car for Baroque rooms, Casanova links and a compact heritage stop that works well as a half-day trip.
- Klíny - Ore Mountains: Usually 30 - 40 minutes each way for mountain air, family activity zones and a real shift from basin scenery to higher ground. Summer and winter offer different draws.
- Litoměřice: Around 45 - 55 minutes by road for one of the prettiest historic towns in the region, with strong old-town streets and a useful wine-country angle.
- Karlovy Vary: Allow about 75 - 90 minutes each way by car for colonnades, spa architecture and a more classic Czech wellness-city feel. It makes most sense as a full non-race-day excursion.
- Bohemian Switzerland: Commonly 90 minutes - 2 hours by road depending on where you start, and best saved for a full day of rock scenery, viewpoints and national-park walking.
Times are approximate and rise on headline weekends. Mountain activities, castle tours and national-park plans can all be weather dependent, while some heritage sites work on guided tours, timed entry or seasonal schedules rather than simple walk-up visiting.
When to go and what to expect
- WorldSBK spring feel: Mid May is excellent for combining the circuit with castle visits, hill walks and spa-town detours, with greener scenery and generally easier walking temperatures than high summer.
- Truck-racing late summer: The Czech Truck & NASCAR Prix lands at the end of August, which suits lake stops and longer daylight but usually brings busier holiday-style traffic and warmer afternoons.
- Winter and shoulder seasons: Outside the biggest race weekends, the region still works well for spa breaks, museums and industrial-heritage curiosity, but lakeside activity becomes less relevant and mountain weather matters more.
- Summer family logic: Aquadrom, Lake Most and the Ore Mountains all become more useful in warmer months, but that also means more seasonal opening patterns and more reason to pre-check dates.
- Booking rhythm: Big circuit weekends, zoo visits, castle tours and spa-town extras all work better with a little planning, especially if you are balancing them against track sessions.
Practical notes during race weeks
- Stay close if possible: Most itself is the easiest base for a race-first trip, with practical hotel and campsite options, while Teplice works better if you want a slightly softer spa-town feel once the track day ends.
- Build in extra road time: Even though distances are modest, circuit traffic can bunch quickly on the approach roads and after the main race, particularly on WorldSBK and truck weekends.
- Plan mixed-weather backups: North Bohemia is easy to enjoy outdoors, but Aquadrom, the museum, the church and Duchcov Chateau are the sort of wet-weather reserves worth keeping in your back pocket.
- Family packing list: Pack sunscreen, a hat, breathable layers and a light rain shell, plus ear protection for children, refillable water bottles, snacks and a power bank for long days out. Lake plans and mountain detours both reward a quick extra layer in the car.
- Watch for event-week schedule changes: Camping, accommodation guidance, parking, attraction opening hours and activity timetables can all shift around race weekends, especially where summer operations or guided tours are involved.
Opening hours, seasonal programs, ticketing and event week operations can change - check official circuit and attraction sites for your exact dates.
