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  Fundidora Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fundidora Park is a public park located east Monterrey, Mexico, inside the former Monterrey Foundry real estate.
Fundidora Park also includes a CINTERMEX which is a convention center, a hotel, a museum, Sesame Street Park, an arena, an auditorium, Cineteca Nuevo Leon, and other smaller buildings and cultural venues.
Fundidora Park has been the venue of UN and OEA summits.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fundidora_Park   (321 words)

  
 Fundidora Park - Great Public Spaces | Project for Public Spaces (PPS)
Fundidora Park opened its doors in February of 2001 and has been called “Fundidora Park Industrial Archeology Place Museum” because it includes buildings and structures that are part of the history of the beginning of industrialization in Mexico.
The Park is 114 hectares and is located in the center of the City of Monterrey, and is 200 kilometers from the Texas border.
Inside Fundidora Park are the Center of Conventions and Expositions (Cintermex), Thematic Park (Plaza Sesamo), two five-star hotels, the Fundidora Auditorium (for the international artists presentation), three museums (Center of the Arts) and the Arena Monterrey, which has the capacity for holding 17,000 spectators.
www.pps.org /great_public_spaces/one?public_place_id=565&type_id=0   (812 words)

  
 Sala de prensa :: Forum Barcelona 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Fundidora Park, one of the most emblematic areas of Monterrey, has been chosen as the site of the Universal Forum of Cultures.
The Fundidora Park is a good example of the rehabilitation of the capital of the state Nuevo León.
In the park's 281 acres there is also the International Business Center, one of the most important buildings in Northern Mexico and a promoter of national and international trade; an exhibition space of 10,000 m2 and a convention center with a capacity of 2,500 people.
media.barcelona2004.org /en/nota.html?id=4691   (436 words)

  
 A1 GP Circuits
The park is also a cultural hub for the city, with a nonprofit arts cinema running not just Spanish-language arts films, but also rare works from European and North American small filmmakers.
As you walk around the park, you can't help but marvel at how derelict pieces of industrial equipment have been strategically placed around the grounds to give the place an air of recent abandonment.
It adds enormous character to the park, plus it's all very relevant local history since the city's fortunes were built on steel, glass, and cement.
www.travelplaces.co.uk /travelplaces/mr-a1-circuits-parque-fundidora.htm   (348 words)

  
 UDEM - Parks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Fundidora y Adolfo Prieto S/N, Col. Obrera, Monterrey NL, México.
This park of diversions is inspired by the television program of the same name; in it´s facilities, they have managed to combine interactive games and high technology with the didactic factors.
The park extends on 10 hectares and the areas that integrate it are: Aquamundo, that includes great diversion in toboggans, slippery spots, artificial rivers, and ponds.
www.udem.edu.mx /ip/internacionales/english/monterrey/activities/parks   (582 words)

  
 Grand Prix Of Houston   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Bourdais has proven to be the master of the Fundidora Park road circuit in his three years in the series, winning the pole in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Fundidora Park was built where the Compañia Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey (Monterrey Steel Foundry Company) was located, a company dedicated to the production of both iron and steel.
It is known as "Fundidora Park Industrial Archeology Place Museum" because the area includes buildings and structures that are part of the history of the beginning of industrialization in Mexico.
www.cartracingupdate.com /Tracks/monterreymex.htm   (4914 words)

  
 Ford Racing: Team Ford Racing News
Fundidora Park, which has hosted the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford for the last four seasons, is the site of the very first foundry for steel making in Latin America.
Da Matta returns to Fundidora Park after two years away in Formula One competition, in essence returning as a two-time defending race champion.
Of the 19 expected starters at Fundidora Park, only two will be making their first-ever trip to the facility.
www.fordracing.com /news?article=27964   (1019 words)

  
 speedaplenty.com - fundidora park
This 281-acre park is currently one of the most emblematic areas of the city.
The Fundidora Park, one of the most emblematic areas...
The Fundidora Park of Monterrey is located inside the facilities of the formerly first steel mill of Latin America.
www.speedaplenty.com /champcar/fundidora-park.php   (204 words)

  
 Primedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
But for all of the history of Champ Cars at Monterrey’s Fundidora Park, this year’s fifth anniversary of the Tecate/Telmex Monterrey Grand Prix Presented by Roshfrans promises to carry some of the most intriguing subplots of any race on the 2005 calendar.
The 2002 series champion won the inaugural Fundidora Park event in 2001, then followed that with a victory from the fifth starting spot in 2002.
The Fundidora Park track is a unique place with all the old Cintermex buildings and equipment everywhere along with a great combination of challenge and rhythm; a real driver’s track.
www.whowon.com /primedia/pm_tracknews.asp?StoryID=151162   (4335 words)

  
 Welcome to Hoteles MileniuM
Turn right at the Fundidora off-ramp and, just a few yards later, turn right as if you were entering the Fundidora Park.
Take the Cadereyta-Monterrey highway, which turns into Avenida Constitución, then turn right at the Fundidora off-ramp and, just a few yards later, turn right as if you were entering the Fundidora Park.
At the first u-turn, which you can get to by taking the side road at the first overpass, get onto Revolución and drive until you pass the bridge (after the bridge, the street becomes Avenida Fundidora) and turn right at the first entrance as if you were entering Fundidora Park.
www.hotelesmilenium.com /eng/hoteles/monterrey/hipf/mapa.html   (307 words)

  
 MARK BLUNDELL
But for all of the history of Champ Cars at Monterrey's Fundidora Park, this year's fifth anniversary of the Tecate/Telmex Monterrey Grand Prix promises to carry some of the most intriguing subplots of any race on the 2005 calendar.
In addition, the line-up is loaded with young talent fighting for their elusive first wins, as well as veterans looking to stake their claim in the chase for the 2005 series championship.
The 2002 series champion won the inaugural Fundidora Park event in 2001 and followed that with a victory from the fifth starting spot in 2002.
www.mark-blundell.com /news/newsdetail.asp?championship_id=3&news_id=111263   (989 words)

  
 MARK BLUNDELL
Tracy paced 69 laps around the 2.104-mile Fundidora Park circuit a year ago to score the second of what would be a season-opening string of three straight wins, and is coming off a Long Beach trip that saw him out front for 78 of the 81 laps.
The former Team Rahal pilot has fared well on the Fundidora Park course, finishing on the lead lap in each of the previous three Champ Car events there, and finishing in the top four in each of the last two.
Philippe has yet to see the Fundidora Park layout and will rely on his Rocketsports team-mate Tagliani for guidance, but Allmendinger started third there a year ago on his way to the Toyota Atlantic championship.
www.mark-blundell.com /news/newsdetail.asp?championship_id=3&news_id=92124   (1742 words)

  
 ChampCar-Racing.com
Jourdain has fared well on the Fundidora Park course, finishing on the lead lap in each of the previous three Champ Car events there and finishing in the top four in each of the last two.
The San Luis Potosi, Mexico native has a pair of race-day experiences under his belt at Fundidora Park, placing 15th a year ago in the Champ Cars and running seventh in 2002 while competing in Toyota Atlantic.
Philippe has yet to see the Fundidora Park layout and will rely on his Rocketsports teammate Tagliani, while Allmendinger started third there a year ago on his way to the Toyota Atlantic championship, but had contact in the first turn and had to settle for an eighth-place finish.
www.cart-racing.com /news/index.php?type=features&ID=212   (1665 words)

  
 Tecate/Telmex Monterrey Grand Prix
Last season, he finished in the top ten at Fundidora Park and had a breakthrough season leading his Herdez Competition squad to its first 1-2 finish with a victory in Miami.
Earning a career-best three podiums last season, including a third-place finish at Fundidora Park and two poles, Tagliani lead his team to a top-10 finish in the championship.
At the 2004 season opener in Long Beach, Tagliani made his 78th start positioned fourth on the grid and was running in the third spot during the first half of the race when problems changing a tire during his second pit stop dropped him out of contention.
speednewsnow.com /ChampCar/MexicoGP.html   (2376 words)

  
 RaceFamily Motorsports - CART Races
The 2.104-mile Fundidora Park road course has hosted the Champ Car World Series in each of the last four seasons, providing Champ Car fans both in Mexico and around the World with exciting action in one of the most festive atmospheres in motorsports.
For fans looking for an occasional break from the racing, there are many activities taking place on the Fundidora Park grounds including three full days of live concerts on two separate music stages.
"We are very excited about having the Champ Cars in Fundidora Park for the fifth time, the fans really love them." Mexican fans have responded with great fervor to the event in the past four seasons, making it as much a highlight for the drivers as it is for the fans.
www.rfmsports.com /CART/Races/CARTraces.Monterrey.2005.html   (2583 words)

  
 Aeromexico | Destination Guide
A relatively new creation, the ecological and sports park Fundidora Park is one the most complete and diverse in Monterrey.
Located inside or in the surrounding are the Sesame Street theme park, the Cintermex complex or the Champ Car Series circuit (and which many regiomontanos use as jogging track), as well as the Arts Center.
The Cumbres de Monterrey park is located 25 miles (40 kilometers) from the city, in the municipality of Villa de Santiago.
www.aeromexico.com /usa/english/pages/travel/destination_guide/destinations/monterrey_tosee_guide.html   (687 words)

  
 Ford Racing: Team Ford Racing News
The driver roster for the Friday-Sunday battle on the 2.106-mile Fundidora Park road course features a driver that has never lost in Monterrey, one that has never started anywhere but on pole at the Monterrey track, and another who set a Monterrey record in a race that propelled him to his only Champ Car title.
Six drivers have competed in each of the previous four Champ Car races in Fundidora Park, but only Alex Tagliani has been able to score top-five results in three of the four events.
Justin Wilson will look to follow his strong Long Beach startup with a similar performance, coming back to a Fundidora Park layout where he led his first Champ Car lap a year ago while putting together a sixth-place run.
www.fordracing.com /news?article=27963   (1211 words)

  
 CART Racing Update News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The track is located in northern Mexico at Fundidora Park in the middle of Monterrey, a major hub of Mexico's economy and one of its most modern cities with a population of over five million.
Just two-and-a-half hours by car from Laredo, Texas and less than an hour by plane from Houston, Texas the 1.8-mile Fundidora Park course will feature eight turns and three chicanes.
Fundidora Park covers roughly 172 acres and is just four minutes from downtown Monterrey.
www.cartracingupdate.com /News01/11801monterrygeneral.htm   (518 words)

  
 CHAMP CAR: FA: Rahal seals maiden pole in Monterrey.
It certainly wasn't the first time, but Graham Rahal did his dad Bobby proud on Saturday at the Fundidora Park circuit in Monterrey.
The 17-year-old Rahal established a new course record on the 2.104-mile Fundidora Park road circuit as he scorched a lap of 1:23.217 (91.020 mph) to pace the final round of qualifying.
Simpson, who captured the pole in February's A1 Grand Prix race at Fundidora Park, recorded a fast lap of 1:23.541 (90.667 mph).
www.crash.net /news_View~t~FA--Rahal-seals-maiden-pole-in-Monterrey-~cid~3~id~130699.htm   (759 words)

  
 pitpass - the latest, hottest F1 & A1GP news
The circuit, which snakes its way through the spectacular scenery of a former steel works at Fundidora Park, has hosted a round of Champ Car annually since it opened in 2001 and Halliday's Champ Car connections have given him plenty of information on the track.
Back in the pack Brazil (70) is just two points ahead of Great Britain (68) in the race for third, with the Kiwis (61) nipping at their heels.
Four teams should benefit from their drivers having raced Champ Cars at Fundidora Park circuit.
www.pitpass.com /fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=27186   (561 words)

  
 Cart-Racing.com
This will be the third Champ Car event on the 2.104-mile temporary Fundidora Park layout, with the first two years drawing over a half-million fans to the track.
But podium finishes are not the only measure of success, and the 2003 Champ Car lineup carries a number of drivers that have gathered their share of glory at the site of the former steel plant.
PAUL TRACY (#3 Player´s/Indeck Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone): "That first turn at Fundidora Park can create quite a bit of chaos, as we saw last year, when there were about three separate incidents that either put drivers out of the race or put them at the back of the field.
www.cart-racing.com /features/2003/item_136.html   (3560 words)

  
 Racecar
With so little testing opportunities before the inaugural A1 Grand Prix season started in Britain in September last year and with zero testing once after the season has started, driver experience for the Fundidora Park circuit in Monterrey, Mexico where this weekend's races are run is a paramount jigsaw piece to a possible good result.
The ranks of drivers with experience on the Fundidora circuit swelled to five with new team driver appointees announced for Canada and home team Mexico.
And David Martinez, who has raced in Fundidora twice in junior formula races before, was picked ahead of Salvador Duran to represent A1 Team Mexico in this weekend's A1 Grand Prix of Nations in his home city, Monterrey.
www.racecar.co.uk /story.asp?NewsID=12606   (328 words)

  
 CINL News March 2001
These photographs of the race were taken from the Cintermex Expo Building, CINL's Monterrey offices.
Regio Park's 134,000 sqft Spec building was completed and delivered by CINL.
CINL finished and delivered Comercial Encanto's 12,000 sqft expansion of their warehouse at Almacentro Industrial Park in Apodaca, NL.
www.cinl.com /march-01.htm   (139 words)

  
 Ford Racing: Track Detail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Tecate Telmex Monterrey Grand Prix at Fundidora Park is a road course uniquely convoluted - curving in unexpected ways, weaving in and out of tiny nooks, and exploding into extremely long straightaways.
The inaugural event captured the top spot in the Champ Car series for overall race attendance as well as race-day attendance.
The event kicked the season into a highly exciting gear with an overall crowd of 318,000 that was fueled by an overflow race-day crowd of 116,000.
www.fordracing.com /champcarws/tracks/detail/?track=98   (80 words)

  
 CHAMP CAR: Bourdais' Friday funride at Fundidora.
Sebastien Bourdais paced the Champ Car World Series field in the opening qualifying session of the weekend at Fundidora Park on Friday as he bids for a third straight pole position at the Mexican circuit.
The defending series Champion got the better of his Newman-Haas Racing teammate Bruno Junqueira around the twisty parkland circuit, finishing a frantic 35-minute session as the only driver under the 75 second bracket.
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www.crash.net /news_view.asp?cid=3&id=111309   (461 words)

  
 SPEEDtv.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Bourdais has the Fundidora Park layout well figured out, it seems...
By winning pole position today, Sebastien Bourdais kept his streak at Monterrey intact: in four visits to Fundidora Park during his Champ Car career, Bourdais has taken pole position each time.
Michael Andretti started from pole four years in a row at Detroit (1989-’92) but the track shifted from the street circuit around the Renaissance Center to the Belle Isle circuit in '92.
www.speedtv.com /articles/auto/champcar/24564   (1677 words)

  
 Best Western Hacienda Monterrey Monterrey, _
One of the main characteristics of our hotel is the location, which is very near the Fundidora Park, where you will find Cintermex (International Business Center), Fundidora Theater and the...
One of the main characteristics of our hotel is the location, which is very near the Fundidora Park, where you will find Cintermex (International Business Center), Fundidora Theater and the Race Track Cart Series.
Also near the Best Western Plaza Monterrey you will find Macro Plaza, where you can find Mallo a great variety of stones, movie theaters and discos as well as several very important companies such as Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma, Cigarrera La Moderna, Vitro and Hylsa.
www.traveltoday.com /hotelinfo/Monterrey/_/Mexico/87839   (343 words)

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