Burning Rubber, Safely: Bosch Equips Race Track With Video Solution
Opened in 1972, the Misano World Circuit near the Northern Italian town of Misano Adriatico is one of the world’s most famous racetracks for motorcycle racing. With a capacity for 108,000 people, the track hosts several high-ranking motorcycle racing events per season, including the San Marino and Rimini’s Coast motorcycle Grand Prix as part of the World Motorcycle Racing championships. Every year, the Misano World Circuit attracts more than 600,000 visitors and generates an estimated 62 million euros in revenue.
Ensuring the safety of competing motorcycle riders — including the world’s best MotoGP pilots — is the highest priority for circuit owners in Misano. During races, the race controllers in the circuit’s Race Control Room need to respond quickly to crashes on the course and keep an eye out for rule violations, as these are punishable by Grand Prix rules. But with around 25 racers on the course simultaneously and top speeds exceeding 300 kilometers/hour during the 27-lap Grand Prix races, ensuring track control proved overwhelming for the team.