Apex Circuit Design Ltd 2015
Who are Apex Circuit Design?
" A passionate and specialist automotive facility design and civil engineering team "
" Proven to deliver commercially sustainable projects "
" Ability and know-how to design to FIA, FIM and CIK race circuit guidelines "
" Responsible for over 100 automotive design projects "
APEX CIRCUIT DESIGN
Apex Circuit Design Ltd is an internationally
recognised multidisciplinary automotive facility and
destination design consultancy. Our primary focus
is on the design of FIA, FIM and CIK approved motor
racing circuits and accompanying development,
working in association with world-class architectural,
engineering, project management and business
evaluation consultants, to create commercially viable
motorsport destinations.
Apex provide a unique service to our clients where
the process of design is integrated with master
planning and commercial feasibility analysis, working
in conjunction with a client’s commercial decision
makers to maximise revenue opportunities and yield.
This document summarises our expertise and
outlines the core services that we offer to suit a
client's needs. We have included some of our project
examples to illustrate how we apply our industry
knowledge and experience to good effect.
Since the company was founded in 2006, Apex have
strived to develop relationships in the industry to
improve the knowledge of our staff to ensure that
our clients benefit from that knowledge. By securing
positive, active feedback from the industry and its
regulatory bodies our clients benefit from better
design solutions.
In recent years, Apex has also had a close involvement
with SRO, the organisers of the FIA GT (now Blancpain)
championship, and with Dorna/IRTA, the commercial
rights holders and organisers of the MotoGP
championship, to embed staff members into their
operational teams to gain hands-on experience in
race event operations.
Apex have a very close working relationship with
the motorsport regulatory bodies (FIA, FIM and CIK),
with circuit operators and with industry suppliers.
These relationships allow for regular review during
the design process to assure design approval and the
application of contemporary solutions, particularly
with respect to use of electronics, enhanced event
safety, commercial exploitation and event overlay.
Testament to the quality of design services that
we provide Apex currently consults for four major
automotive brands, providing design and engineering
support for brand experience centres and proving
grounds.
In 2010, Apex embedded personnel into the best UK
F3 race team and this helped our design engineers
learn more about data logging and race team set ups
at race circuits across the UK and Europe.
In addition Apex were also appointed as the FIA
Institute Facilities Advisory Partner in 2010 to deliver
consultancy in emerging markets for the FIA Institute.
Apex recognises that our business operations,
albeit largely office based, have an impact on the
environment in terms of raw materials used and
waste generation from our design processes and
from emissions generated by our global travel to
visit clients and sites. As a company we take our
responsibilities in environmental matters very
seriously and recognise that good environmental
management must be integral to our business. It
is our policy to ensure our environmental impact is
monitored and minimised and our staff work as a
team to implement such policies.
As part of this commitment to improve the
environmental impact of the company, Apex have
been awarded the first supplier accreditation in the
motorsport industry by the FIA Institute in accordance
with the FIA Institute Environmental Accreditation
Framework.
Motorsport Facility Design
PERMANENT CIRCUITS
KARTING CIRCUITS
STREET CIRCUITS
Two of our internationally proven and recognised
competencies are the design of permanent race
circuits (or road courses) and the development of
commercially viable, attractive and exciting master
plans for motorsport destinations. We work closely
with both the FIA and the FIM to assure their design
approval and our work in this field is highly regarded.
Much of the Apex design ethos stems from our
response to the industry requesting new circuits
to be more exciting and to feel closer to 'classic' and
'organic' examples built in the era before modern
modelling techniques. We feel that our interpretation
of the guidelines and use of topography, cross fall and
corner sequencing with varying apex locations has
succeeded - and the plaudits for our circuits confirm
this.
Apex have secured the reputation as the World leader
in kart facility design and the construction of 'the
world's best karting circuits'.
The ability to bring motorsport to the people on the
streets of a major city or town has massive benefits
to both the local and wider economics of the region
in which it is based. However these benefits are only
seen when successful and comprehensive planning is
carried out in advance of the event.
Apex have pioneered the design process for karting
facilities that follow the same design principles as for
an FIA|FIM road course.
This includes the use of exciting corner sequences,
elevation changes, varying cambers, adequate run off
and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
It is widely known that, due to their accessibility to
amateurs, karting circuits provide a strong investment
case to developers in almost any location worldwide.
Apex are pleased to be contributing to grass roots
Good master planning requires not only effective development of the sport up to World Championship
design of the circuit for drivers or riders, it also requires standard through the provision of high quality
consideration for spectators, TV cameras, marshals commercial karting facilities.
and officials. Our 3D modelling techniques provides
optimised entertainment for all stakeholders.
Apex have provided design consultancy services for
a number of clients, all local or national authority
representatives, to ensure that our street circuits are
exciting and offer a spectacle for visitors. Our focus
includes effort to ensure that the impact of the event
on the surrounding area is minimised, managed
and, where possible, complimentary. This includes
the planning of access routes, public transport
integration, road closures, event spaces, spectator
grandstands and minimisation of negative impact
to surrounding businesses. This is inclusive of the
civil engineering works associated with the track
itself, including permanent works to surfaces, street
furniture and kerbs, for example, and the temporary
installations required.
OTHER DISCIPLINES
Over the years Apex has diversified its knowledge
base to incorporate a detailed service for the following
disciplines:
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FIM Motocross
FIA and Global Rallycross
FIA|NHRA|ANDRA Drag Racing
This knowledge has been used to good effect on a
number of projects worldwide, resulting in the design
and construction of safe and compliant facilities that
are being used to this day.
Automotive Facility Design
BRAND EXPERIENCE CENTRES
DRIVER TRAINING FACILITIES
TEST AND PROVING GROUNDS
OFF ROAD
A successful driving experience centre can be an
invaluable tool for heightening brand awareness,
promoting new vehicles and allowing potential
customers to get out onto a purpose built track
to drive the latest models in a safe and controlled
environment.
Driver training experiences are a great way to improve
driver skill and confidence, to gain new skills and
to achieve a more advanced driving ability. Driving
schools are commonplace at many of the larger racing
circuits around the world and experience centres and
can be booked by individuals, groups or as a corporate
event. Driving schools often incorporate a number
of activities including handling circuits, emergency
stop areas, dynamic areas and other activities which
simulate loss of vehicle control.
Vehicle test facilities allow automotive manufacturers
or vehicle sports performance companies to test their
vehicles away from public roads in a secure, controlled
and safe testing environment.
Off road vehicles are the most versatile means
of modern transport, capable of passing over the
toughest and most unforgiving of terrains, from steep
slopes and deep mud to soft sand dunes and snow.
The impressive nature of powerful vehicles off road
makes these experience centres very popular from
both a driver and spectator perspective.
Typically, driving experience centres have a number
of professional instructors on site who sit in with the
customers to ensure they get the most out of their
experience, leaving them wanting to take home the
car they have spent the day in.
Apex have been involved in the development and
expansion of existing brand experience centres as
well as the design of new facilities, all of which have
proven to boost sales and interest for the client brand.
Apex use their automotive experience to create
driving schools which provide easy stepping stones
for clients to become confident and proficient.
We also provide designs with more exciting and
challenging permutations to push the abilities of the
more advanced student. Good site organisation is key
allowing multiple activities to be used simultaneously.
Testing facilities often include a range of indoor and
outdoor disciplines which aim to emulate the most
extreme challenges a vehicle might face once it is in
the hands of its intended customer.
Typically, because of the broad range and specificity of
the disciplines required to test a vehicle to its limits,
these facilities occupy the largest land allocations.
Apex has assisted a number of clients in the
development and expansion of successful vehicle test
facilities for both on and off road vehicles.
Apex has worked with vehicle manufacturers and
event organisers to design purpose built off road
courses, comprising of dramatic slopes, challenging
cross falls, seemingly impassable obstacles,
water pits all of which also offer great spectator
opportunities.
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OPERATIONAL
SUPPORT
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CONSTRUCTION
SUPPORT
8
2
THE APEX
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COMMERCIAL
FEASIBILITY
STAGES OF WORK
PRE CONSTRUCTION
SUPPORT
5
DETAILED
DESIGN
The Apex 8 Stages of Work
VISION PLAN
4
HOMOLOGATION
DESIGN
3
MASTER PLAN
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
3D Simulation and Visualisation
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK
Over the years we have refined our services to provide
a comprehensive and cost effective solution for our
clients.
The eight services outlined in this document are the
result of that process and can be combined to provide
a turnkey solution for the design, construction,
regulatory approval and operation of an international
motorsport destination.
At the same time we appreciate that all projects are
different and sometimes require a more bespoke
approach. To this end any number of these services
can be tailored to provide a suitable team for your
project.
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Stages 1 to 4
1
VISION PLAN
A Vision Plan is an initial design for a project site
which occurs prior to commercial feasibility modelling.
The purpose of a Vision Plan is to provide our clients
with the inputs required to prepare a business plan
and to generate an estimate of the likely construction
costs.
A Vision Plan identifies an initial, yet credible and
safe, circuit layout and demonstrates potential land
allocation for surrounding leisure or commercial
development patterns as well as suggesting a
potential phasing strategy for the project.
We begin the Vision Plan process with a project
workshop held as part of a 2 to 3 day scoping visit to
the site. During the visit a detailed brief for the project
is developed with the various project stakeholders
in order to generate a well-considered design brief
and gain a greater understanding of the engineering
challenges that each site will ultimately provide. We
subsequently create images and a report, the vision
for the site outlining the design strategy, land uses,
circuit layouts, phasing and over-arching project
objectives.
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COMMERCIAL
FEASIBILITY
3
MASTER PLAN
The aim of a Master Plan is to provide a
comprehensive set of guiding instructions for use by
the client as a blueprint for future work as the project
progresses through the detailed design phases. It also
acts as a document to inform potential investors, local
or government authorities and other stakeholders of
We work with various internationally renowned the project elements.
business consultants, such as KPMG, to prepare
financial feasibility studies that calculate potential We define a Master Plan as a well-considered
project return on investment by evaluating the and commercially viable project plan for a future
estimated construction costs, project phasing, development that draws upon results from the Vision
estimated circuit revenue and facility operational Plan and the key conclusions from the Commercial
Feasibility study.
costs.
Commercial modelling is the process of testing the
financial feasibility of an early design proposal, such
as a Vision Plan, in order to build a credible business
case and a design strategy for the next phases of the
project.
The data from these studies inform the strategy for
future design stages by indicating a target budget
and providing an indication of the development
areas required in order to maximise returns based on
national, regional and wider economic data.
Since commercial feasibility analysis is the key to
ensuring the project’s financial success, we always
encourage our clients to undertake this stage of work.
The Master Plan culminates in a report that combines
high quality imagery with informative text that
presents an overview of the design process, proposed
circuit designs, 3D architectural renders, land use
strategies, key information from the Commercial
Feasibility study and a project cost estimate.
We have provided our master planning services to
over 40 clients who have used an Apex developed
Master Plan, with supporting content, as a tool to
gain investor interest and answer questions raised
by investors, regulators and other stakeholders,
facilitating the project to progress onto future stages
of design work and into construction.
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HOMOLOGATION
DESIGN
Every circuit that aspires to be officially licensed to
host international or national motorsport events
must demonstrate that the latest guidelines for
circuit safety and function have been respected. This
is achieved through the submission to the sporting
authorities of a formal drawing dossier for design
review so that conformance checks against the
guidelines can be undertaken.
Apex have developed a Matlab-based vehicle
simulator to emulate the process of review that the
FIA undertakes when analysing any new design for
approval. We have data sharing relationships with
four Formula 1 teams as well as with GT, V8 Supercar,
BTCC, Formula 3, GP2 and karting teams, allowing us
to create models of those vehicles and to test their
performance on all iterations of a design during the
process of design development. Our motorcycle
simulator is under development at the time of press.
An Apex prepared dossier submission contains all of
the drawings necessary for the sporting authorities
to assess the design. In addition we provide a design
report to support the dossier that describes the
design approach, as well as undertaking 3D analysis
to assess marshal and race control sight lines.
Although the drawings contained within a dossier
package do not constitute construction drawings, the
homologation dossier does contain circuit engineering
information which contributes towards the detailed
design documentation that a civil engineering team or
contractor would require to prepare construction and
tender documentation.
Stages 4 to 8
5
DETAILED DESIGN
6
PRE CONSTRUCTION
SUPPORT
The objective of this stage is to provide drawings
and design documentation suitable to engage a local
contractor for construction.
Pre construction support encompasses a number
of different services that Apex can provide prior to
construction.
Our experience suggests that the use of an Employer's
Requirements package to tender local consultants is,
typically, the most cost efficient method of project
delivery and we usually provide design information for
a local engineering consultant or a building contractor
to prepare full construction documentation to local
regulatory standards prior to procuring the General
Contractor.
These includes but are not limited to:
Alternatively, we can provide a fully detailed
construction design service to support a project and
our services can be tailored to suit your procurement
strategy, budget and project schedule.
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CONSTRUCTION
SUPPORT
8
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Site inspections with supporting visit reports are
essential to review the process of construction for
a circuit and facility infrastructure development
and to police the quality of construction to maintain
the intended design and motorsport regulatory
requirements.
We work with internationally renowned circuit
operators, race teams, series promoters, organisers,
race drivers and motorsport engineers to develop
appropriate circuit operation manuals which outline
critical information and operating procedures for new
or existing circuit operators.
Planning Support - The process required to obtain
planning permission from the local authority varies
from nation to nation. To this end Apex can provide
a range of support services to satisfy local authorities
that any proposed development complies with local
planning regulations and codes
Following the Detailed Design phase, we provide
ongoing project support services in the form of regular
site visits and remote support during construction for
the client, contractor and local engineering team.
This may include the organisation of event calendars,
equipment procurement lists, strategies for marshal
training, circuit hire agreements templates, personnel
recruitment lists, job description templates and a
major incident plan template.
Tender Support - Following the production of detailed
design information Apex can help a client with
the process of contractor procurement. Apex can
generate the documentation required to solicit offers
from local contractors and also assist an impartial
contractor.
We also act as the liaison between our clients and
the sports' regulating authorities to ensure that
construction of the circuit meets the safety and
functional requirements for homologation. We also
work with our partners to provide cost analysis
services to our clients in order to maintain cost
control for a project. We can also evaluate tender
submissions from bidding contractors, if required.
Investment Consultancy - Should a project
require investor support, Apex can help. We have
a considerable network of contacts and a wealth
of experience in assembling due diligence and
prospectus documentation, introducing potential
partners and investors and supporting a client to gain
the investment it requires.
In addition to providing pre-operational services,
we can provide experienced circuit management
personnel who have experience of being integrated
within a new circuit (or existing) operations team to
ensure a smooth transition from contractor hand over
to operation, which is crucial in the early operational
months or years for any business. We have long
term operational contracts in place with a number
of clients and ensure a high quality, best-practice led
approach to safety, operation and events.
Our extensive network of relationships with other
race circuit operators allows us to benchmark any
facility, whether operating or yet to be built, to
establish appropriate models for cost, income and
operation. This operational know-how includes
facilities management advice and strategic planning
for a commercial operator.
Supplementary Services
3D VISUALISATION AND
SIMULATION
Apex can generate a virtual driving experience of a
proposed track, a tool for clients which has proven
to be essential for presenting a concept for new
motorsport destinations.
A virtual driving experience offers the opportunity for
the client and relevant stakeholders to "drive" their
race circuit prior to any investment in its construction.
We have found this to be a fun, interactive and useful
way of presenting initial concept designs or final
circuit proposals to a variety of clients.
The virtual driving model allows users to experience
the feel of driving on the circuit, understand views
across the site, to review the safety infrastructure
proposed, to evaluate potential advertising
opportunities and to give racing drivers the
opportunity to comment on the design and propose
refinements to the track and facilities.
The virtual experience also provides a promotional tool
for the facility allowing a client to generate interest
and investment in the developments proposed.
This is why we have developed the ability to create our
3D driving models for use in the popular and realistic
RFactor simulation engine. From this software
rendered images and videos can be extracted to be
used in presentations, viral advertising and website
promotions.
Apex can also provide photorealistic renders of
motorsport infrastructure through the use of industry
standard software such as Adobe Photoshop,
Autodesk 3DS Max and Google SketchUp.
Our Experience
Thailand
2013
Bath & West showground
UK
2007
Project
BIC karting
Bahrain
2011
Bushy Park
Barbados
2010
Nutts Corner (upgrade)
UK
2011
OEM Test Facility
UK
2013
x
PrimRing
Russia
2011
x
x
x
x
x
Dubai Autodrome
UAE
2004
x
FDM Sjaellandsringen
Denmark
2012
x
Hampton Downs
New Zealand
2006
x
KYMI Motorsport Park
Finland
2009
x
x
x
x
x
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Permanent Circuits
Karting Circuits
Street Circuits
Other Motorsport Disciplines
Brand Experience Centres
Driver Training Facilities
Testing and Proving Grounds
Off Road
The table, shown above, showcases a small selection
of the projects delivered by Apex. Much of our work
is confidential and we take the responsibility for
confidentiality very seriously and we only promote
those projects that have the blessing of the client.
Malaysia
2010
UK
2011
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x
x
x
Sydney Motorsport Park
Australia
2011
x
Yvelines
France
2009
x
Zhejiang Racing Circuit
China
2013
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
OUR EXPERIENCE
Apex and our partners have delivered in excess of
100 automotive design projects around the globe
including master plans for green field sites, upgrades
to existing facilities and new construction projects for
the following automotive disciplines:
Sepang International
Silverstone
Off Road
Bankok Street Circuit
x
Testing and Proving
Grounds
x
Driver Training
Facility
x
2013
Brand Experience
Centre
x
2014
UK
Other Disciplines
x
Malaysia
M-Sport Evaluation Centre
Street CIrcuit
2010
KL City Grand Prix
Karting
Australia
Permanent
Avalon Motor Park
Date
x
Country
x
x
Project
x
Off Road
x
Testing and Proving
Grounds
Driver Training
Facility
Brand Experience
Centre
Other Disciplines
Karting
Street CIrcuit
Permanent
2004
2008
Date
UAE
Nicaragua
Country
Al Forsan Kart Circuit
Autodrome Nicaragua
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Details of the project, date, location and services
provided can be seen in the table, allowing you to view
some past projects which relate most to your own
project ambitions.
The following pages aim to provide further information
on the projects listed above. For each project we have
indicated what services were provided using the
"wheel" system that corresponds to the Apex 8 Stages
of work.
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Al-Forsan Kart Circuit | UAE
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
Al-Forsan Kart Circuit runs leisure karting activities as well as competitive racing ▲
Al-Forsan International Sports Resort under construction ◄
AL-FORSAN KART CIRCUIT | UAE
Commissioned in 2004 by Offsets, an Abu Dhabi
government investment body, Apex designed a CIKFIA approved Category B 1.2km kart circuit and an FIM
sanctioned motocross circuit as part of a combined
leisure, education and resort complex around the
Abu Dhabi International Shooting Club, later renamed
the Al Forsan resort. Construction commenced in
September 2006 and the circuit opened in 2010 to
wide local acclaim. The karting facility remains, by
some margin, the most lucrative component of the
development.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Autódromo Nacional de Nicaragua | Nicaragua
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
Aerial View from Lake Managua ▲
2013 Master Plan perspective view ◄
AUTÓDROMO NACIONAL DE NICARAGUA | NICARAGUA
Club Automovilistico de Nicaragua (‘CAN’), the National
Sporting Authority for Motor Sport in Nicaragua,
secured grant funding via the FIA Institute for Motor
Sport Safety to develop a master plan and to establish
a commercially and environmentally sustainable case
for a new motorsport facility in Nicaragua. Should the
project proceed to construction, this will be the first
permanent motorsport destination to be constructed
in Nicaragua.
The proposed development will provide the nation
with a new 2.5km circuit designed to FIA International
Grade 3 standard that will contain integrated
link sections to allow for kart racing up to World
Championship. The kart circuit is aimed at obtaining
CIK-FIA Category A homologation.
In addition, a 1/8th mile drag strip has been included
in the master plan, as part of a national campaign
to help reduce accident rates on public roads due to
illegal street racing.
A short motocross track for club level racing is also
proposed, allowing not only enthusiasts to start in the
sport but also experienced riders to hone their skills.
A road safety centre is also included to utilise the
paddock infrastructure, comprising of a ‘kick plate
test’ and a ‘legoland’ type mini-road network for kids.
Away from the track, the development has
been planned to include commercial properties
to contribute capital towards the motorsport
construction costs including a hotel, clubhouse,
apartments and a marina. Fund raising for this
project is underway with significant support from CAN
and the government of Nicaragua, though a date for
construction has yet to be set.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Avalon Motor Park | Australia
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Modular grandstand concept ▲
2010 Master Plan◄
AVALON MOTOR PARK | AUSTRALIA
CAMS, the FIA member club for Australia, has a
vision for a multi-purpose motorsport destination
that could be constructed at Avalon near Melbourne,
establishing a home for a variety of motorsport and
driving activities. Their vision called for a destination
to satisfy all motorsport users, both two wheel and
four wheel, in all categories of the sport. In 2009
CAMS contracted Apex, through the FIA Institute
Facility Improvement Programme, to develop a
master plan for the Avalon Motorsport Park as a
phased development allowing CAMS to implement
in a structured and strategic manner as funding and
demand allows.
This phased approach extends also to the initial
proposed Grade 2 circuits which could, if required, be
upgraded to Grade 1 easily to host a Formula 1 Grand
Prix or other international or national motorsport
activities should this ever be a requirement in the
future.
In addition to a proposed FIA Grade 1 circuit, the
Avalon Motorsport Park will provide a home for a
variety of motorsport activities such as karting, road
safety driver training and 4x4 driver training. The
facility was planned in close conjunction with CAMS
in order to develop a suitable strategy for developing
road safety and racing in accordance with Australian
state government policies and FIA initiatives.
The feasibility study resulting from this design
produced positive results and is currently under
consideration by the Victoria state government and
CAMS, though no date for construction has yet been
set.
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Bangkok Street Circuit | Thailand
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
3D Visualisation of the riverside start finish straight and paddock complex▲
3D Visualisation of the proposed Turn 1 complex◄
BANGKOK STREET CIRCUIT | THAILAND
In 2013 Apex were consulted by the Sports Authority
of Thailand to provide a technical study into the
feasibility of holding an FIA sanctioned race on the
streets of Bangkok.
The study provided the Sports Authority with a
concept design for the track layout that was simulated
using Apex's in house software, to ensure that the
proposed design was compliant with contemporary
FIA safety standards.
In addition the study also provided the Authority with
a major event logistics plan that included solutions
on how to transport the vast number of visitors to
and from the event during the race weekend, a plan
for how to minimise disruption to the busy streets of
Bangkok during the circuits erection and dismantling
procedures and a summary of the civil engineering
works that would be required to convert the streets of
Bangkok into a fully fledged race circuit.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Bath & West Showground | UK
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
Apex worked alongside Xtreme Off Road ▲
The off road course being put through its paces at the Royal Bath and West Showground, May 2008 ◄
BATH & WEST SHOWGROUND | UK
In December 2007 Apex Circuit Design and Xtreme Off
Road were commissioned to design a new off road
facility for the Royal Bath and West Showground in
Somerset, UK.
The track consisted of a number of route permutations
allowing both driver and vehicle to be tested to their
limits. The track was open for business during the
Royal Bath and West Show in May 2008 and remains
available for corporate entertainment and vehicle
manufacturer launch days.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
BIC Karting | Bahrain
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
Aerial Image of BIC Karting Facility ▲
Henry Easthope (GBR) the 2012 U18 World Champion races at Viva Kart Circuit, Bahrain November 2012 ◄
BIC KARTING | BAHRAIN
In 2008 Apex were commissioned by Bahrain
International Circuit to design a karting facility to
complement the existing Formula 1 motorsport
infrastructure and to provide a facility that could
be enjoyed by adults, families and children alike whether they are spectating or competing.
Apex, working with URS Scott Wilson continued to
provide a post design contribution to the project
throughout 2010 in a project support, technical and
CIK conformance role to the BIC Karting team. The
facility opened for operation in 2011 and is operated
by Bahrain International Circuit.
The circuit layout has a length of 1.4km, is
topographically challenging with over 4.7m of grade
change.
The design brief asked for ‘the World’s best’ in terms
of visitor experience and facilities and the circuit is
widely regarded as one of the most successful karting
venues in the world, proven by its hosting of the CIK
World Championships in 2012 and 2013.
The design conforms to CIK category ‘A’ standards
whilst also providing a variety of interesting track
permutations for day to day users, ranging from
a simple ‘bambino’ layout to more challenging
permutations for experienced kart drivers.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Bushy Park | Barbados
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
Aerial image of Bushy Park ▲
Lewis Hamilton chases Ken Block during the Top Gear Festival 2014 ◄
BUSHY PARK | BARBADOS
Apex were invited by Ralph ‘Bizzy’ Williams to
attend the season finale of the 2005 Bajan saloon
car championship at Bushy Park, an event which
attracted 15,000 spectators, nearly 5% of the country’s
population.
As a result of this visit, Apex were asked to review the
circuit’s options to upgrade the track to FIA Category
3 status and in 2010 Apex were commissioned
to establish an engineered solution and master
plan to upgrade Bushy Park to a 2.0km FIA Grade 3
circuit, with a commercially sustainable surrounding
development.
This project is was very much a target for economic
regeneration and tourism and Phase 1 of the upgrade
was completed in May 2014, in time to host the Top
Gear festival and the first overseas round of the
Global Rallycross Championship.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Dubai Autodrome | UAE
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
A pit stop at the Dubai 24hrs▲
The Dubai Autodrome and surrounding development 2011 ◄
DUBAI AUTODROME | UAE
Clive Bowen, via his company MERS (which
subsequently became Apex), was commissioned
through WSR as the motorsport consultant to HOK
Sport, who were appointed in 2001 to design and
master plan the Dubai Autodrome and Business Park,
completed in October 2004. This project was a US$100
million investment and included an FIA, FIM and FOM
sanctioned 5.4km race circuit, a CIK sanctioned 1.2km
kart circuit and multiple commercial ventures all
integrated into a 700 acre site in Dubai, UAE.
The project required the provision of detailed design
and specification of various project elements.
These included the design of the circuit topography
in three dimensions; the coordination of consultation
with drivers, riders, governing bodies, engineering
consultants, architects and local authorities; the
specification of all safety criteria; the definition of
the pit and paddock complex; detailed input into the
spectator facilities, VIP facilities, commercial facilities
and a major contribution towards the project master
plan.
Since its construction the Dubai Autodrome has
attracted over US$3 billion in property investment
in the area adjacent to the circuit, including the
development of the Green Community Motor City
currently housing 4500 people. The circuit hosts a
number of international events, including the nowfamous Dubai 24 Hours in January each year.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
FDM Sjaellandsringen | Denmark
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
2011 Vision Plan perspective view▲
Existing FDM Sjaellandsringen site ◄
FDM SJAELLANDSRINGEN | DENMARK
In 2012, Apex and its design team, that form the
FIAI Facilities Advisory Partner, were appointed to
undertake a Master Plan for the FDM Sjaellandsringen
under the FIA Institution Facility Improvement
Programme.
The objective of the study was to provide a
design solution for a minimal upgrade to the FDM
Sjaellandsringen facility, which currently operates
as a driver training/road safety centre in Denmark.
FDM wish to undertake a re-branding exercise of the
facility to rekindle motorsport in the Roskilde region,
whilst also making upgrades to their facility in 3
phases; the first phase would enable the circuit to be
granted an FIA Grade 4 license from the local ASN and
requires minimal works within the existing boundary
lines of the venue.
Future phases were also explored by Apex which
consider a longer term, commercially sustainable
vision for the site and include a circuit extension
to 3.1km, a new trackside exhibition building, a
technology park, hotel and extended areas for further
road safety training.
The project is likely to proceed in 2016, following
internal review and approval by FDM.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Hampton Downs | New Zealand
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
Track Action on the Circuit ▲
Aerial View of Hampton Downs ◄
HAMPTON DOWNS | NEW ZEALAND
Clive Bowen was commissioned in 2005 through
WSR to undertake the detailed design and FIA design
approval/homologation for a new hill circuit for V8
Supercars, A1GP and historic Formula 5000 race cars
in New Zealand. The circuit construction commenced
in 2007 and held its first international event in
February 2010.
The design philosophy was to incorporate the views
of the drivers, teams and the FIA into a sequence
of corners and straights to provide good racing,
spectating and safe use for all abilities.
The circuit, which has been voted as "the best circuit in
Australasia” is overlooked by residential apartments,
which assisted considerably in the commercial
viability of this project and allowed the management
team to launch the 2.8km ‘short’ circuit. The 3.8km
circuit, once completed, will have nine corners, five
right hand and four left hand.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
KL City Grand Prix | Malaysia
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
The iconic Petronas Towers ▲
Conceptual View of Turn 1 from the Petronas Towers Sky Bridge◄
KL CITY GRAND PRIX | MALAYSIA
In 2014 Apex teamed up with world leading temporary
street circuit specialists, KBR to provide GT Global
Race with a technical feasibility study and master
plan for a temporary street circuit in the heart of
Malaysia’s Capital City, Kuala Lumpur.
The KL City Grand Prix is intended to be an event that
will draw the attention of the world to the streets of
Kuala Lumpur. The primary event at the KL City Grand
Prix will be an epic race through the city streets where
high performance GT race cars will battle it out amidst
Kuala Lumpur’s most iconic landmarks.
The benefit of such an event will manifest itself in a
boost in tourism and subsequently to the economy.
The impact of this event from all visitors is expected
to generate close to RM750 million in 2015 and
steadily grow to RM1.3 billion by the year 2020.
(Figures generated by PWC)
Hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, entertainment
outlets and other business in the vicinity will stand
to benefit directly from this influx of travellers arriving
for the event.
The circuit was planned to provide spectacular visual
opportunities utilising the city’s skyline and iconic
landmarks to present a magnificent backdrop for
race photographers and television cameras of global
broadcasters expected to reach 1.2 billion viewers
globally in more than 50 countries.
The team is currently actively working towards the
detailed design and supervision of the venue delivery
in time for the inaugural KL City Grand Prix scheduled
for the 7th – 9th August 2015.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Kymi Motor Sport Park | Finland
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
The Pits Building, 3D perspective render ▲
2D photorealistic render of the Apex developed master plan ◄
KYMI MOTOR SPORT PARK | FINLAND
This 4.6km FIA Grade 2/FIM Grade A race circuit
respects as much as possible the configuration set
out originally by Pohjola Racing in 2009, though it has
been revised by Apex to take into account FIA and FIM
guidelines, optimised land use and reduced material
quantities and to employ ideas to establish greater
commercial yield and revenue.
The 15 corner main circuit combines sequences
and straights to form an intentionally complex and
technically demanding experience for driver and
engineer alike.
The Finnish government and the regional
governments of Kuovola and Iitti are committed to
the construction of this exciting project and Apex is
leading the detailed design development.
The facility will include a dedicated road safety driving
centre and a kart circuit.
The process of fund raising is nearing completion
in 2015 with the aspiration that Phase 1, the main
circuit, will commence construction in late 2015.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
M-Sport Evaluation Centre | UK
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Bentley GT3 in the testing and development phase prior to competition ▲
The proposed design for the M-Sport Evaluation Centre ◄
M-SPORT EVALUATION CENTRE | UK
In October 2013 Apex were contracted by Northern
Developments (on behalf of M-Sport) to assist in the
preparation of information for a planning submission
to the local authority in May 2014. The focus of
the planning submission was the development of
an automotive evaluation centre at the M-Sport
Headquarters, Dovenby Hall, Cumbria.
The Apex designed facility will primarily be used
by M-Sport engineers to evaluate vehicles that
have been developed on site, however there is a
commercial case to use the facility for corporate and
manufacturer experience activity. M-Sport currently
visit nearby evaluation centres prior to competition
and retail.
By bringing this activity on site alongside all the
existing manufacturing & engine testing facilities,
the organisation will create a unique facility in this
part of the UK offering complete R&D – Testing &
Evaluation – Manufacturing & production facilities.
Whilst also benefitting from reduced testing and
logistics costs, the facility will also reduce otherwise
unavoidable staff down time due to travel to and from
other facilities nationwide and thus improving the
organisations carbon footprint.
The M-Sport Evaluation Centre design incorporates
the following key features:
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In the short term this facility would directly benefit
its core WRC business, however M-Sport have
recently developed a very successful relationship
with Bentley that has led to the development of the
new Bentley Continental GT3 for competition. So,
with the development of multiple vehicles on site, the
requirement for a suitable private evaluation centre
is more evident.
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2.53km Handling Circuit
A straight of 750m
A multitude of permutation options
A 70m, low friction, steady state cornering
pad - Accessed via the track but could
be separated from the track to allow for
independent operation
A variance of high and low speed corner
sequencing to allow for the testing of various
car setup parameters
Over 13m of elevation change along the track
centre line challenges drivers and vehicle
capability alike
Planning consent was awarded in early 2015 and
project construction commencement is imminent.
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Nutts Corner | Northern Ireland
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
Corporate customer celebrates a victory on the newly developed circuit▲
Aerial view of the upgraded Nutts Corner Circuit ◄
NUTTS CORNER | NORTHERN IRELAND
Apex were commissioned in 2010 to design an
improvement to the Northern Ireland circuit, in
particular with a request to improve the surfacing
and a requirement to extend and accommodate
contemporary CIK guidelines. This redesign included
re-surfacing the pit entrance lane, the creation of a
new internal track extension and replacement kerbing
which extends the original 1002m track to a CIK Grade
B compliant 1270m. Further re-surfacing of the ‘long
track’ and paddock, was included in the upgrade work,
including the installation of a new drainage system
and duct work.
The finalised layout, with track construction
completed in 2011, increased the flexibility of the
venue by allowing the concurrent operation of
multiple circuit configurations including bambino
karting sessions. The new layout received approval
from the MSA (the motorsport governing body for the
United Kingdom) and now hosts sanctioned national
race meetings. Full CIK licensing forms part of the
circuit’s long-term strategy.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
OEM Experience Facility | UK
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
Apex staff inspect the handling circuit▲
View on handling circuit and straight and level areas◄
OEM EXPERIENCE FACILITY | UK
In 2010 Apex were engaged by a world renowned
manufacturer to undertake a feasibility study for
extending an existing driver experience centre in the
UK.
The existing centre operates as a brand and customer
experience centre for a manufacturer and is designed
to allow potential and existing customers to
experience a range of vehicles in a safe environment.
Apex worked directly with the manufacturer to
develop a design brief for an extension to the existing
track and building facilities to include a handling
circuit, acceleration and braking zone and a central
dynamics area.
The project required close liaison with experienced
driving consultants in order that the design proposals
were developed to test the varying control systems
across the range of high performance vehicles on
offer with the aim of providing a new and unique
experience for customers.
Apex delivered the feasibility report in February
2011 with positive feedback. The detailed design
process was completed in 2013 with construction
commencing at the beginning of January 2014;
construction completion was on time and within 6
months from contractor mobilisation. The facility
has received high praise from the client and it's
customers.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
PrimRing Vladivostok | Russia
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
An aerial image of the PrimRing development today showing the kart and motocross circuits ▲
3D rendered aerial image of the 2011 Master Plan ◄
PRIMRING VLADIVOSTOK | RUSSIA
The PrimRing project in the Primorsky Region of
eastern Russia, is situated on 78 hectares of land
under the control of Sumotori Machinery Group
and has been selected by the Russian Automobile
Federation (RAF), its satellite member club the
PAF and by Sumotori as the location for the first
integrated multi-purpose commercial race resort
destination for Russia.
Apex were commissioned in early 2011 to undertake
the detailed design to accommodate FIA and FIM
guidelines for a 3.7km circuit, a CIK Grade A compliant
kart circuit, a 1.7km FIM compliant motocross circuit
and a 1/8th mile PAF compliant drag strip.
The 3.7km race circuit design was granted FIA Design
Approval in May 2011, the 1.7km FIM standard
motocross track opened later that year and the CIK
kart circuit was opened in 2013 for its first racing
events. The main paddock was completed later in
2013 and now hosts regular drift and corporate
events. Detailed Design of the 4x4 course and
obstacles is expected to be completed in 2014 and the
main circuit is due to commence construction in 2015.
Apex were also commissioned to design a master
plan for the PrimRing site to accommodate the
above motorsport facilities. In additon Apex were
asked to develop a strategy for a commercially and
environmentally sustainable destination, with road
safety driver training initiatives.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Sepang International Circuit | Malaysia
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
Secondary paddock buildings from 2010 Master Plan, perspective render ▲
Extract from 2010 Master Plan, plan view ◄
SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT | MALAYSIA
Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is the home of
the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix and Malaysian
MotoGP events and it also plays host to rounds of
the Japanese GT Championship and Asian Festival
of Speed.
In addition to design services, Apex provided SIC with
templates for key operational documentation which
allowed the management and operations team to
consider more efficient staffing structures, day to day
operational procedures and major event planning.
The Vision Plan by Apex sought to identify how SIC
could utilise the existing site to develop this purposebuilt government-funded Formula 1 facility into
a commercially and environmentally sustainable
destination for the long term.
As part of the final Master Plan design, Apex were
responsible for design proposals for a new business
park, secondary paddock area, F1 team huts, a driving
school, retail outlet, education facilities, hotel, country
club and plaza and design upgrades to the current
kart circuit. An ongoing relationship will develop new
facilities for SIC in 2015.
This vision was tested with a KPMG feasibility
evaluation and adjusted to the final Master Plan to
provide a commercially sustainable outcome.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Silverstone | UK
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
Aerial view of Silverstone▲
Extract from 2011 Master Plan submitted for planning ◄
SILVERSTONE | UK
In 2010 Apex were engaged through the FIAI Facilities
Improvement Programme to undertake a feasibility
study and master plan design for a new kart circuit
and road safety driver facility on the infield of the
Silverstone National circuit.
The area in question was formerly the pit and paddock
area during the British Formula One Grand Prix and
other major events however, following construction of
the new pit and paddock development at Silverstone,
the space can be utilised for other developments and
revenue streams.
Apex worked directly with the Silverstone
management and operations team to develop the
design brief and prepare realistic design proposals,
carefully considering the existing site infrastructure.
Proposals include a new 1.2km CIK kart circuit
and a driver training facility which includes a Skid
Pad, Kick Plate, Slalom and Braking test, Advanced
Manoeuvring area, a Handling Course and an area for
undertaking Motorcycle CBT tests and advanced rider
training.
Apex delivered the feasibility report in line with the
existing planning brief for the site and in accordance
with the MSA Driver Development Initiative and Road
Safety Initiative.
The study was completed in 2011 with positive
feedback and it is hoped that the project will
commence into detailed design and construction in
2015.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Sydney Motorsports Park | Australia
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
An aerial photograph of the upgraded circuit ▲
The return of the V8 Supercars to Sydney Motorsport Park ◄
SYDNEY MOTORSPORTS PARK | AUSTRALIA
Sydney Motorsport Park, formerly Eastern Creek
International Raceway, has remained over the years
one of Australia’s premier racing venues with its fast
flowing corners, excellent spectator experience and
picturesque parkland setting.
The popularity of the circuit was such that the
client, The Australian Racing Drivers Club, had the
facility booked to full capacity year on year and had
the aspiration to increase annual revenue potential
and the need to accommodate additional business
resulting from the closure of the nearby Oran Park
raceway.
Apex were contracted to explore various methods by
which the circuit could increase operational capacity.
Two significant track upgrades were proposed and
subsequently constructed to allow the independent
and concurrent operation of both the north and south
circuit permutations.
In addition to these track upgrades, Apex proposed
a wider site development that includes industrial
parks, a museum, tuning shops, entertainment
zones, corporate hospitality and a road safety driving
school. These additional developments all increase
daily footfall to the site and provide a greater value
experience for all who visit Sydney Motorsport Park.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Yvelines | France
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
2009 Master Plan ▲
3D perspective view of the Master Plan ◄
YVELINES | FRANCE
The French government proposed a new national
Formula One Grand Prix circuit on an 85 hectare site in
Les Mureaux, Yvelines, approximately 1 hour by car or
train, north west of Paris. The site was ideally located
to attract a high density of spectators and provided
a unique setting for the proposed new home of the
French Grand Prix and for French motorsport. The
department of Yvelines is home to much of the French
automotive industry, with a significant Renault facility
situated adjacent to the project site.
Apex provided circuit design and master planning
services, with Wilmotte architects in Paris and with
Ridge and Partners and URS Scott Wilson in the UK
on what was a challenging site location in terms of
environmental constraints.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
Zhejiang Racing Circuit | China
THE APEX 8 STAGES OF WORK - SERVICES RENDERED
Stage 8 - Operational Support
Stage 7 - Construction Support
Stage 6 - Pre Construction Support
Stage 5 - Detailed Design
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
Construction progress in early 2015 ▲
3D render of the Zhejiang Racing Circuit Master Plan◄
ZHEJIANG RACING CIRCUIT | CHINA
In 2011, Apex were commissioned as lead consultant
to undertake the detailed design and engineering of a
luxury, multi-use motorsport destination in Shaoxing,
China. As part of this commission, Apex appointed
International Group, URS Corporation and Ridge
& Partners LLP as co-consultants for operational
planning, civil engineering and a mix of architecture,
cost consultancy and project management support
respectively.
The master plan for the 51 hectare site includes
a design for a 3.2km FIA Grade 2 race circuit and
infrastructure including medical centre, an 800m FIACIK compliant kart circuit, a mutli-use pit building &
conference facility, a private members club, a five star
hotel, 22 exclusive apartments overlooking the circuit,
a 9 storey office tower and a multi-storey car market.
Following completion of the master plan, Apex worked
with KPMG to undertake a business feasibility model
of the project, which provided crucial information to
inform the later design stages by the design team.
The project has seen Apex and it’s co-consultants
working closely with the client’s appointed Chinese
Local Design institutes HHG and SMEDI, to ensure
that the design meets the Local Authority regulations
for approval.
In December 2013, the groundworks contractor
commenced work on site to commence the intensive
2 year phase 1 construction programme for the main
circuit, the kart circuit, the pit/paddock infrastructure
and over 100,000m2 of building development. Phase
2 is forecasted to commence immediately upon
completion of phase 1 construction and will add the
car market, the hillside lodges and the office building.
3D Simulation and Visualisation
Vision Plan - Stage 1
Commercial Feasibility - Stage 2
Master Plan - Stage 3
Homologation Design - Stage 4
" Much of our commercial success can be attributed to a sympathetic master plan which sought to work with the
existing topography, minimised unnecessary cut or fill, enhanced the racer’s experience and provided fantastic
viewing for spectators. We can thank Clive and his team for a lot of this success. "
Tony Roberts | Managing Director | Hampton Downs
Hampton Downs, New Zealand
" This Master Plan work of
Apex has been invaluable to us "
Jani Backman | Director General | AKK Motorsport ry
Kymi Motorsport Park, Finland
" What we really like is their focus on value engineering and quality and for finding ways for us to exploit
commercial opportunity. They have not simply accepted responsibility to design motorsport facilities, they
are helping us create a destination, with many areas for revenue and capital generation. "
" Would I recommend Apex and their co-consultants? I would. I am totally satisfied and, apart from their
professional approach, like very much that all members of the Apex team work as one and have become
good friends to Sumotori and the PRIMRING team. "
Vitaly Verkeenko | President | Sumotori Machinery Group
PrimRing, Russia
" Apex developed with me a commercial strategy for the project, which is as relevant today as it was 10 years
ago and maybe more so...
...The business which resulted from the Autodrome project resulted in $3 billion in development and homes
for 4,500 people on the 400 hectare site...
...I would recommend the services of Apex Design to any City, State or Country looking to develop a
motorsports facility. "
Paul Michael Queyssac Berger | Union Properties
Dubai Autodrome, UAE
Sydney Motorsport Park Upgrades " From a V8 side, the track also looks good...
....I think you have a great layout "
Craig Lowndes | 3 times V8 Super Champion
" Apex proved to be professional and meticulous in their approach and application to the job in hand...
....We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the Apex team to any prospective client. "
Geoff Arnold | General Manager | Australian Racing Drivers Club
Sydney Motorsport Park, Australia
Hampton Downs - " Without doubt the best in Australasia "
Greg Murphy | Four times winner Bathurst 1000 V8 Supercar Driver
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