Circuit Ancenis — Roulage moto piste 🇫🇷
120, rue Morane Saulnier, 44150 Ancenis, France
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About Ancenis
The Roger Gaillard circuit in Ancenis: karting in Loire-Atlantique
The Roger Gaillard circuit in Ancenis is a historic karting circuit located in l'Aubinière, in Loire-Atlantique. Created in 1964 by Roger Gaillard for the Association Sportive de Karting d'Ancenis (ASK Ancenis), the first track was 300 meters long. It was gradually expanded: 620 m in 1970, 930 m in 1985, then 1,170 m in its current configuration. The circuit regularly hosts official FFSA Karting events, including rounds of the French Championship and the French Cup, with up to 160 drivers involved.
Track and characteristics of the Ancenis circuit
The circuit extends over 1,170 meters with 12 varied turns, including a hairpin. The asphalt track is 7 meters wide — a typical size for karting circuits. The track is renowned for being technical and selective. The circuit record is 1:00.59 in KFS100 kart. The paddock is equipped with electricity and compressed air.
Riding tips at the Ancenis circuit
The Ancenis circuit is a winding track with marked braking points and tight turns. The narrow track (7 m) requires precision — wide exits are unforgiving. The hairpin is the most demanding braking zone. Work on the fluidity of your trajectories in the sequences to gain regularity rather than top speed.
Access to the Ancenis circuit
The circuit is located at 120 rue Morane Saulnier, L'Aubinière, 44150 Ancenis, just 1 km from the A11 motorway exit and 2 minutes from the city center of Ancenis. Allow approximately 15 minutes from Nantes, 30 minutes from Angers and 3 hours from Paris.
Why ride at the Ancenis circuit?
The Roger Gaillard circuit in Ancenis is a karting circuit referenced for FFSA competitions in Loire-Atlantique. Its technical layout of 12 turns over 1,170 meters offers a constant challenge to kart drivers of all levels. The immediate proximity to the A11 and the location 15 minutes from Nantes make it a very accessible circuit. The ASK Ancenis animates the life of the circuit with regional and national competitions throughout the season. Consider this circuit for your next motorcycle track day.
Information
- Length
- 1.2 km
- Turns
- 12
- Country
- France
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Opened
- 1964
- Track width
- 7 m
- Events
- roulages moto -25cv, Super Racer, journées découverte, championnats vitesse moto, organisateurs: Moto Tout Terrain Herblinois (MTTH), Association Moto Club Amorce 50 Cm3, Moto Club RTM 858
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Recommended tire pressures for Ancenis
Find the manufacturer recommended tire pressures for riding at Ancenis. Indicative values to adapt to conditions.
Bridgestone tire pressures for Ancenis
| Model | Type | Cold | Warmers | Hot | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | R | F | R | F | R | ||
| Battlax Hypersport S22 | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.80 | — | — | — | — |
| Battlax Hypersport S23 | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.80 | — | — | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| Battlax Racing R10 | Track Day | 2.00 | 1.50 | 2.10 | 1.70 | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Battlax Racing R11 | Track Day | 2.10 | 1.60 | — | — | — | — |
| Battlax RS10 | Track Day | 1.90 | 1.80 | 2.10 | 2.00 | — | — |
| Battlax V01 | Slick | 1.90 | 1.60 | 2.10 | 1.40 | 2.20 | 1.50 |
| Battlax V02 | Slick | 2.10 | 1.30 | 2.20 | 1.45 | 2.30 | 1.55 |
| Battlax W01 | Rain | 2.20 | 2.20 | — | — | — | — |
Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Bridgestone Track Day Chart 2024
Continental tire pressures for Ancenis
| Model | Type | Cold | Warmers | Hot | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | R | F | R | F | R | ||
| ContiRaceAttack 2 Street | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.80 | — | — | — | — |
| ContiRaceAttack Endurance | Slick | 2.10 | 1.40 | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.30 | 1.70 |
| ContiRaceAttack Medium | Slick | 2.10 | 1.30 | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.30 | 1.70 |
| ContiRaceAttack Soft | Slick | 2.10 | 1.30 | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.30 | 1.70 |
| ContiTrack | Track Day | 2.10 | 1.40 | 2.20 | 1.50 | 2.30 | 1.60 |
Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Continental Racing Tires Flyer 2025
Dunlop tire pressures for Ancenis
| Model | Type | Cold | Warmers | Hot | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | R | F | R | F | R | ||
| D212 GP Pro | Slick | 2.10 | 1.05 | 2.35 | 1.25 | 2.55 | 1.45 |
| D212 GP Racer | Track Day | 2.00 | 1.10 | 2.10 | 1.20 | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| KR 106/108 | Slick | 2.10 | 1.05 | 2.35 | 1.25 | 2.55 | 1.45 |
| SportSmart TT | Sport Route | 2.00 | 1.70 | — | — | — | — |
Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Dunlop officiel
Metzeler tire pressures for Ancenis
| Model | Type | Cold | Warmers | Hot | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | R | F | R | F | R | ||
| Racetec RR | Track Day | 2.10 | 1.60 | 2.20 | 1.70 | 2.30 | 1.80 |
| Racetec RR Slick | Slick | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.30 | 1.70 | 2.40 | 1.80 |
| Racetec TD | Track Day | 2.10 | 1.50 | 2.30 | 1.70 | — | — |
| Sportec Interact | Sport Route | 2.00 | 1.60 | 2.10 | 1.70 | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Sportec M7 RR | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.60 | 2.20 | 1.70 | 2.30 | 1.80 |
Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Metzeler flyer pressions
Michelin tire pressures for Ancenis
| Model | Type | Cold | Warmers | Hot | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | R | F | R | F | R | ||
| Power 6 | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.90 | — | — | — | — |
| Power Cup 2 | Track Day | 2.10 | 1.50 | 2.40 | 1.70 | 2.40 | 1.70 |
| Power Cup EVO | Track Day | 2.10 | 1.50 | 2.30 | 1.70 | 2.40 | 1.70 |
| Power GP | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.90 | — | — | 2.40 | 2.30 |
| Power GP2 | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.90 | — | — | 2.40 | 2.30 |
| Power Performance Cup | Track Day | 2.10 | 1.30 | — | — | 2.40 | 1.70 |
| Power Rain | Rain | 2.30 | 1.80 | — | — | — | — |
| Power Slick 2 | Slick | 2.10 | 1.50 | 2.40 | 1.70 | — | — |
| Power Slick EVO | Slick | 2.10 | 1.30 | 2.30 | 1.70 | 2.40 | 1.80 |
| Power Supermoto Slick | Supermoto | 1.80 | 1.60 | — | — | 2.00 | 1.90 |
Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Michelin officiel
Pirelli tire pressures for Ancenis
| Model | Type | Cold | Warmers | Hot | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | R | F | R | F | R | ||
| Diablo Rain | Rain | 2.10 | 1.70 | 2.30 | 1.90 | — | — |
| Diablo Rosso IV Corsa | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.80 | — | — | — | — |
| Diablo Superbike Pro | Slick | 2.10 | 1.60 | 2.20 | 1.80 | 2.30 | 1.80 |
| Diablo Superbike SC | Slick | 2.10 | 1.70 | 2.20 | 1.90 | 2.30 | 1.90 |
| Diablo Supercorsa SC V3 | Track Day | 2.00 | 1.60 | 2.10 | 1.70 | 2.30 | 1.90 |
| Diablo Supercorsa SC V4 | Track Day | 2.00 | 1.60 | 2.10 | 1.70 | 2.30 | 1.90 |
| Diablo Supercorsa SP V4 | Sport Route | 2.00 | 1.70 | — | — | 2.30 | 2.10 |
| Diablo Wet | Rain | 2.20 | 2.00 | 2.40 | 2.00 | — | — |
Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Pirelli TDB