Road course · Gauteng, South Africa
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is a road course in Gauteng, South Africa. OpenStreetMap maps one layout here, 2.81 mi (4.52 km). Below: the map, every corner with a computed line, the elevation, and where to stay and eat.
- 4.52
- Kilometres
- 14
- Corners
- —
- Ft of elevation
01Track map
Kyalami track map
Full circuit
Name inferred by TRACK from the mapped loops, not an official layout name.
- Mapped length
- 2.81mi
- 4.52 km
- Direction
- Counter-clockwise
- From OSM one-way tagging.
- Start/finish line
- Mapped · unverified
- Placed by OpenStreetMap mappers and not verified on site. TRACK asks you to confirm or move it before timing laps here, when you’re stopped.
- Published length (cross-check)
- 2.81 mi · mapped loop agrees within 3%
- Corners
- 17
- 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 Kyalami is like to drive.
The full circuit layout at Kyalami is 2.81 miles with 14 corners worth setting up for. A generic track-day car in our model brakes hard 10 times a lap and is at full throttle for about 46% of the distance; the longest straight runs roughly 1526 ft.
5 of the corners are slow (under 50 mph in the model), 3 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 Kyalami later.
03Lap at a glance
Where the speed is, and where the hills are.
- Length
- 2.81mi
- Elevation range
- —
- Steepest grade
- —
- Braking zones
- 10model
- Full throttle
- 46% model
- Longest straight
- 1526ft
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 data for this track isn’t loaded yet.
04Corner by corner
The corners at Kyalami.
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
Crowthorne
↰ LeftslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand hairpin that turns about 137°, tightening to a radius of roughly 22 m (72 ft). The model car barely brakes here, carrying about 41 mph: a lift or a confident throttle balance. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 137° left
- Tightest radius
- 22 m
- Model speed
- ≈ 41 mph
- Braking (model)
- Lift / none
- Grade
- —
- C2
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowchicaneTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand chicane that turns about 54°, tightening to a radius of roughly 44 m (144 ft). The model car barely brakes here, carrying about 41 mph: a lift or a confident throttle balance. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an early apex, about 20 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 54° right
- Tightest radius
- 44 m
- Model speed
- ≈ 41 mph
- Braking (model)
- Lift / none
- Grade
- —
- C3
Juksei Sweep
↰ LeftmediumessesTRACK numbering
A medium left-hand esses that turns about 31°, tightening to a radius of roughly 36 m (118 ft). The model car brakes for about 45 m (148 ft), from 76 to 64 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
- 31° left
- Tightest radius
- 36 m
- Model speed
- 76 → 64 mph
- Braking (model)
- 45 m
- Grade
- —
- C4
Barbeque
↰ LeftmediumcornerTRACK numbering
A medium left-hand corner that turns about 85°, tightening to a radius of roughly 23 m (75 ft). The model car brakes for about 75 m (246 ft), from 83 to 50 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 85° left
- Tightest radius
- 23 m
- Model speed
- 83 → 50 mph
- Braking (model)
- 75 m
- Grade
- —
- C5
Sunset
↱ RightfastcornerTRACK numbering
A fast right-hand corner that turns about 108°, tightening to a radius of roughly 59 m (194 ft). The model car barely brakes here, carrying about 80 mph: a lift or a confident throttle balance. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an early apex, about 175 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 108° right
- Tightest radius
- 59 m
- Model speed
- ≈ 80 mph
- Braking (model)
- Lift / none
- Grade
- —
- C6
Clubhouse
↰ LeftmediumcornerTRACK numbering
A medium left-hand corner that turns about 110°, tightening to a radius of roughly 33 m (108 ft). The model car brakes for about 115 m (377 ft), from 103 to 53 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes a late apex, about 5 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 110° left
- Tightest radius
- 33 m
- Model speed
- 103 → 53 mph
- Braking (model)
- 115 m
- Grade
- —
- C7
The Esses
↰ LeftmediumchicaneTRACK numbering
A medium left-hand chicane that turns about 86°, tightening to a radius of roughly 43 m (141 ft). The model car brakes for about 85 m (279 ft), from 99 to 65 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes a late apex, about 10 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 86° left
- Tightest radius
- 43 m
- Model speed
- 99 → 65 mph
- Braking (model)
- 85 m
- Grade
- —
- C8
The Esses
↱ RightmediumessesTRACK numbering
A medium right-hand esses that turns about 80°, tightening to a radius of roughly 48 m (157 ft). The model car brakes for about 85 m (279 ft), from 99 to 65 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
- 80° right
- Tightest radius
- 48 m
- Model speed
- 99 → 65 mph
- Braking (model)
- 85 m
- Grade
- —
- C9
Fast left-hander
↰ LeftfastkinkTRACK numbering
A fast left-hand kink that turns about 11°, tightening to a radius of roughly 66 m (217 ft). The model car brakes for about 35 m (115 ft), from 112 to 99 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
- 11° left
- Tightest radius
- 66 m
- Model speed
- 112 → 99 mph
- Braking (model)
- 35 m
- Grade
- —
- C10
Leeukop
↰ LeftslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand hairpin that turns about 187°, tightening to a radius of roughly 25 m (82 ft). The model car brakes for about 155 m (509 ft), from 112 to 44 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 187° left
- Tightest radius
- 25 m
- Model speed
- 112 → 44 mph
- Braking (model)
- 155 m
- Grade
- —
- C11
Mineshaft
↰ LeftfastcornerTRACK numbering
A fast left-hand corner that turns about 58°, tightening to a radius of roughly 88 m (289 ft). The model car brakes for about 110 m (361 ft), from 114 to 94 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
- 58° left
- Tightest radius
- 88 m
- Model speed
- 114 → 94 mph
- Braking (model)
- 110 m
- Grade
- —
- C12
The Crocodiles
↱ RightslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand hairpin that turns about 140°, tightening to a radius of roughly 28 m (92 ft). The model car barely brakes here, carrying about 47 mph: a lift or a confident throttle balance. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 15 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 140° right
- Tightest radius
- 28 m
- Model speed
- ≈ 47 mph
- Braking (model)
- Lift / none
- Grade
- —
- C13
Cheetah
↱ RightmediumessesTRACK numbering
A medium right-hand esses that turns about 46°, tightening to a radius of roughly 24 m (79 ft). The model car brakes for about 70 m (230 ft), from 95 to 62 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 46° right
- Tightest radius
- 24 m
- Model speed
- 95 → 62 mph
- Braking (model)
- 70 m
- Grade
- —
- C14
Ingwe
↰ LeftslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand hairpin that turns about 133°, tightening to a radius of roughly 20 m (66 ft). The model car brakes for about 105 m (344 ft), from 97 to 40 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes a late apex, about 5 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 133° left
- Tightest radius
- 20 m
- Model speed
- 97 → 40 mph
- Braking (model)
- 105 m
- Grade
- —
05Time it with TRACK
Drive Kyalami. TRACK knows where you are.
No setup and no transponder. Start a session in the paddock and TRACK recognises Kyalami 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 Kyalami, including shared pavement between configurations.
- 2Confirm the lineThe start/finish line here is mapped · unverified. 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 Kyalami haven’t been loaded yet.
07Track days
Find an open track day at Kyalami.
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.
- Zwartkops RacewaySouth Africa · 13 mi away
- WesBank RacewaySouth Africa · 17 mi away
- Palmietfontein CircuitSouth Africa · 24 mi away
- Midvaal RacewaySouth Africa · 43 mi away
Straight-line distance between venues. All 889 tracks
FAQ
Kyalami, answered.
How long is Kyalami?
The mapped centerline of Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is 2.81 mi (4.52 km) in OpenStreetMap, against a published 2.81 mi. Published lengths are measured differently, so small differences are normal.
Which direction does Kyalami run?
The main mapped layout runs counter-clockwise, from one-way tagging in OpenStreetMap. Check the event’s driver briefing: some venues run reverse-direction days.
Can I time laps at Kyalami with my phone?
Yes, with the TRACK iPhone app (beta). It recognises Kyalami 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 Kyalami?
The line TRACK uses comes from a start/finish point placed in OpenStreetMap. 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 Kyalami?
Clubs and organizers list HPDE, track days and club races on MotorsportReg. The venue’s own calendar (also linked) lists its events too. TRACK doesn’t list events itself.
Where can I stay near Kyalami?
This page lists hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, fuel and parts stores near Kyalami 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 Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, 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.