Road course · Connecticut, USA
Canaan Motor Club
Canaan Motor Club is a road course in Connecticut. OpenStreetMap maps one layout here, 1.19 mi (1.91 km). Below: the map, every corner with a computed line, the elevation, and where to stay and eat.
- 1.19
- Miles
- 12
- Corners
- 27
- Ft of elevation
01Track map
Canaan track map
Full circuit
Name inferred by TRACK from the mapped loops, not an official layout name.
- Mapped length
- 1.19mi
- 1.91 km
- Direction
- Not mapped
- TRACK takes it from your first drive.
- Start/finish line
- Estimated
- Estimated by TRACK from the mapped geometry and not verified on site. TRACK asks you to confirm or move it before timing laps here, when you’re stopped.
- Corners
- 12
- Inferred from curvature, not official turn numbers
- Sectors
- 3
- Estimated, near each third of the lap
Source geometry: OpenStreetMap ↗. Something wrong? Fixing it in OpenStreetMap improves it for everyone.
02Overview
What Canaan is like to drive.
The full circuit layout at Canaan is 1.19 miles with 12 corners worth setting up for and about 27 ft of elevation change. A generic track-day car in our model brakes hard 12 times a lap and is at full throttle for about 25% of the distance; the longest straight runs roughly 312 ft.
8 of the corners are slow (under 50 mph in the model), 0 are fast (over 75 mph). There are hairpins where exit speed matters more than entry. The corner notes below come from the mapped geometry, not from local knowledge; we’ll add a researched guide for Canaan later.
03Lap at a glance
Where the speed is, and where the hills are.
- Length
- 1.19mi
- Elevation range
- 27ft
- Steepest grade
- 2%
- Braking zones
- 12model
- Full throttle
- 25% model
- Longest straight
- 312ft
The speed trace is a model, not a real lap: a generic track-day car (about 1.1 g of cornering grip, 1 g braking, 150 W/kg) driven on the computed line through an assumed 12 m wide track. Use it to see where the braking zones and flat-out sections are, not to predict your speeds. Elevation: USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second (NED 10 m) via OpenTopoData, sampled every 25 m along the mapped centerline.
04Corner by corner
The corners at Canaan.
TRACK’s own corner numbering (C1, C2…), found from the curvature of the mapped centerline. It isn’t the official turn numbering. Each diagram shows the computed line: the minimum-curvature path through an assumed 12 m wide track. It’s a geometric starting point. Your instructor’s line comes first.
- C1
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowcornerTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand corner that turns about 79°, tightening to a radius of roughly 19 m (62 ft). It climbs through the corner (about 2% grade). The model car brakes for about 95 m (312 ft), from 91 to 45 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an early apex, about 10 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 79° right
- Tightest radius
- 19 m
- Model speed
- 91 → 45 mph
- Braking (model)
- 95 m
- Grade
- +2.0%
- C2
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowchicaneTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand chicane that turns about 69°, tightening to a radius of roughly 19 m (62 ft). It climbs through the corner (about 2% grade). The model car brakes for about 95 m (312 ft), from 91 to 45 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an early apex, about 45 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 69° right
- Tightest radius
- 19 m
- Model speed
- 91 → 45 mph
- Braking (model)
- 95 m
- Grade
- +2.0%
- C3
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand hairpin that turns about 157°, tightening to a radius of roughly 17 m (56 ft). The model car brakes for about 75 m (246 ft), from 79 to 39 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 5 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 157° right
- Tightest radius
- 17 m
- Model speed
- 79 → 39 mph
- Braking (model)
- 75 m
- Grade
- +0.1%
- C4
Medium right-hander
↱ RightmediumchicaneTRACK numbering
A medium right-hand chicane that turns about 108°, tightening to a radius of roughly 26 m (85 ft). The model car brakes for about 95 m (312 ft), from 85 to 58 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an early apex, about 75 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 108° right
- Tightest radius
- 26 m
- Model speed
- 85 → 58 mph
- Braking (model)
- 95 m
- Grade
- -1.8%
- C5
Medium right-hander
↱ RightmediumcornerTRACK numbering
A medium right-hand corner that turns about 82°, tightening to a radius of roughly 26 m (85 ft). The model car brakes for about 40 m (131 ft), from 69 to 53 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an early apex, about 5 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 82° right
- Tightest radius
- 26 m
- Model speed
- 69 → 53 mph
- Braking (model)
- 40 m
- Grade
- -0.6%
- C6
Medium right-hander
↱ RightmediumcornerTRACK numbering
A medium right-hand corner that turns about 61°, tightening to a radius of roughly 33 m (108 ft). The model car brakes for about 80 m (262 ft), from 95 to 63 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an early apex, about 10 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 61° right
- Tightest radius
- 33 m
- Model speed
- 95 → 63 mph
- Braking (model)
- 80 m
- Grade
- -0.7%
- C7
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowchicaneTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand chicane that turns about 91°, tightening to a radius of roughly 23 m (75 ft). The model car brakes for about 50 m (164 ft), from 74 to 47 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 75 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 91° right
- Tightest radius
- 23 m
- Model speed
- 74 → 47 mph
- Braking (model)
- 50 m
- Grade
- +0.2%
- C8
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowchicaneTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand chicane that turns about 151°, tightening to a radius of roughly 18 m (59 ft). The model car brakes for about 50 m (164 ft), from 74 to 47 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 40 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 151° right
- Tightest radius
- 18 m
- Model speed
- 74 → 47 mph
- Braking (model)
- 50 m
- Grade
- +0.2%
- C9
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowcornerTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand corner that turns about 79°, tightening to a radius of roughly 18 m (59 ft). The model car brakes for about 50 m (164 ft), from 74 to 47 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an early apex, about 5 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 79° right
- Tightest radius
- 18 m
- Model speed
- 74 → 47 mph
- Braking (model)
- 50 m
- Grade
- +0.2%
- C10
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand hairpin that turns about 145°, tightening to a radius of roughly 17 m (56 ft). The model car brakes for about 70 m (230 ft), from 81 to 44 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 50 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 145° right
- Tightest radius
- 17 m
- Model speed
- 81 → 44 mph
- Braking (model)
- 70 m
- Grade
- -0.4%
- C11
Slow left-hander
↰ LeftslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand hairpin that turns about 149°, tightening to a radius of roughly 24 m (79 ft). The model car brakes for about 75 m (246 ft), from 74 to 46 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an early apex, about 50 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 149° left
- Tightest radius
- 24 m
- Model speed
- 74 → 46 mph
- Braking (model)
- 75 m
- Grade
- -0.2%
- C12
Medium left-hander
↰ LeftmediumcornerTRACK numbering
A medium left-hand corner that turns about 54°, tightening to a radius of roughly 17 m (56 ft). The model car brakes for about 60 m (197 ft), from 83 to 56 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an early apex, about 5 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 54° left
- Tightest radius
- 17 m
- Model speed
- 83 → 56 mph
- Braking (model)
- 60 m
- Grade
- +1.3%
05Time it with TRACK
Drive Canaan. TRACK knows where you are.
No setup and no transponder. Start a session in the paddock and TRACK recognises Canaan and the layout from your GPS trace, then times every lap and sector with a live delta to your best.
- 1DetectTRACK matches your first few hundred metres against every mapped layout at Canaan, including shared pavement between configurations.
- 2Confirm the lineThe start/finish line here is estimated. When you’re stopped, TRACK shows it on the map: accept it or tap to move it. You’re never asked while driving.
- 3Laps, timed retroactivelyLaps you drove before confirming are timed from the recorded trace, so you don’t lose your first session.
- 4Go furtherSync a GoPro for video with telemetry and let TRACK Engineer point out where the time is. External 10–25 Hz GPS receivers for tighter sectors are awaiting hardware validation.
- Venue and layout detection is tested on simulated drives over real OpenStreetMap circuits, not yet in a real car. Compatible GPS receivers
06Plan your trip
Getting there, staying, eating.
Nearby places for Canaan haven’t been loaded yet.
07Track days
Find an open track day at Canaan.
TRACK doesn’t copy event listings. An on-page calendar will come with an organizer data partnership.
Before your first day here
08Nearby tracks
Closest mapped venues.
- New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayNew Hampshire · 34 mi away
- Club MotorsportsNew Hampshire · 39 mi away
- Palmer Motorsports ParkMassachusetts · 98 mi away
- Lime Rock ParkConnecticut · 138 mi away
Straight-line distance between venues. All 96 tracks
FAQ
Canaan, answered.
How long is Canaan?
The mapped centerline of Canaan Motor Club is 1.19 mi (1.91 km) in OpenStreetMap. Published lengths are measured differently, so small differences are normal.
How much elevation change is there at Canaan?
About 27 ft (8 m) between the lowest and highest points of the full circuit layout, from USGS 3DEP elevation data sampled every 25 m. The steepest stretch is around 2%.
Which direction does Canaan run?
OpenStreetMap doesn’t record a direction for the main layout at Canaan. Venues sometimes run both ways. TRACK takes the direction from your first laps.
Can I time laps at Canaan with my phone?
Yes, with the TRACK iPhone app (beta). It recognises Canaan and the layout you’re driving from GPS, then times laps and sectors. A phone’s GPS is good for lap times; an external 10–25 Hz receiver tightens sector splits.
Where is the start/finish line at Canaan?
TRACK estimates the line from the mapped geometry (usually beside the pit lane, or on the longest straight). It isn’t verified on site, so the app asks you to confirm or move it before timing your first session here.
How do I find track days at Canaan?
Clubs and organizers list HPDE, track days and club races on MotorsportReg. The venue’s own calendar lists its events too. TRACK doesn’t list events itself.
Where can I stay near Canaan?
This page lists hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, fuel and parts stores near Canaan from OpenStreetMap, with straight-line distances. Book early for big event weekends.
Track geometry and nearby places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License 1.0 (via the TRACK Atlas, snapshot 2026-10-17). Elevation: USGS 3DEP (public domain). Lengths are mapped centerlines, not official figures. The computed line and speed trace are a model. No start/finish line has been verified on site.
TRACK is not affiliated with or endorsed by Canaan Motor Club, MotorsportReg or any business listed here. The venue name identifies the location only and belongs to its owner. TRACK shows no lap records or official results for this venue. Driving advice is general: your instructor, the event’s rules and the venue’s rules come first.