The Autodromo della Mellaha, also known as the Autodromo di Tripoli, was an international motor racing circuit designed by engineers Attilio Arcangeli and Luigi Maruffi and inaugurated on 6 May 1934 in Tripoli, Italian Libya.
The circuit was situated within the Tagiura oasis, near the Mellaha salt marshes. It was officially opened by Italo Balbo, Governor of Tripolitania, during the VIII Gran Premio di Tripoli. The track subsequently hosted this prestigious automobile race annually from 1934 to 1940, establishing itself as a significant venue for international motor sport in North Africa during the interwar period.
Details
- Designers: Attilio Arcangeli and Luigi Maruffi
- Inaugurated: 6 May 1934
- Location: Tagiura oasis, Tripoli, Italian Libya
- Original function: International motor racing circuit
- Event hosted: VIII Gran Premio di Tripoli and subsequent editions (1934–1940)
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the Autodromo della Mellaha?
The circuit was designed by engineers Attilio Arcangeli and Luigi Maruffi and opened in 1934.
Who officially inaugurated the circuit?
Italo Balbo, Governor of Tripolitania, inaugurated the Autodromo della Mellaha on 6 May 1934 during the VIII Gran Premio di Tripoli.
How long did the circuit operate?
The Autodromo hosted the Gran Premio di Tripoli annually from 1934 to 1940.
