The Chase

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The Chase is a high-speed, challenging chicane complex on Australia’s Mount Panorama Circuit, known for its demanding braking zone and role in enhancing circuit safety.

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The Chase canonical 6

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Predicate Object
instanceOf chicane
corner complex
country Australia
designedTo comply with international safety standards
reduce risk of high-speed accidents
followedBy Murray’s Corner
linked to: Murray's Corner
formsPartOf Conrod Straight section of Mount Panorama Circuit
governingBodyRequirement FIA
hasCharacteristic challenging change of direction
critical for lap time
heavy braking demand
high-speed approach
important overtaking opportunity
significant elevation change
hasFeature grass run-off areas
gravel traps
safety barriers
hasSection heavy braking zone
high-speed right-hand kink
left-hand corner
right-hand exit corner
introducedForEvent Bathurst 1000
introducedIn 1987
isNotUsedFor public road traffic at racing speeds
locatedIn Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
linked to: Bathurst
notableFor demanding braking zone
high-speed entry
risk of off-track excursions
partOf Mount Panorama Circuit
precededBy Conrod Straight
purpose enhance circuit safety
reduce top speeds on Conrod Straight
reasonForIntroduction FIA safety requirements
concerns over excessive speeds on Conrod Straight
safetyRole lower terminal speeds before final corner
shorten effective length of Conrod Straight
surface asphalt
typicalUse GT3 cars
V8 Supercars
touring cars
usedFor GT racing
endurance racing
touring car racing
usedInEvent Bathurst 1000
Bathurst 12 Hour

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Conrod Straight leadsTo The Chase
Conrod Straight adjacentTo The Chase
Mount Panorama Circuit hasFamousCorner The Chase
subject linked to: Mount Panorama
Bathurst 6 Hour hasSection The Chase