- Sholavaram had been in use from 1952 till 1989
- Track was damaged due to tank testing and misuse by locals
- Lease not extended to MMSC
- 200 acres bought in Irungattukottai near Sriperambudur
- Gherzi Eastern were appointed the consultants
- Larsen & Turbo were the builders
- Gopal Madhavan was given the responsibility of building the new track
- Foundation stone laid by Margaret Alva, then Minister for Sports,
- Youth Affiars, Women and Child Development on June 3, 1988
- Ready for the races in 1990
- FIA & FIM certified circuit
- Permanent motor racing circuit
- Fully resurfaced in 2017
- Vehicles allowed for races include bikes of all categories and cars upto Formula 3.
Move to Irungattukottai
Irungattukottai Track Stats
- Length full track: 3.71 kms (12 curves / turns)
- Short (club) track: 2.1 kms (7 curves / turns)
- Width: 11 metres, 16 metres at start line
- Direction: Clockwise
- First race: 1990