The circuit was originally constructed on swampland in Villa Riachuelo, the southernmost barrio of Buenos Aires. It is situated on flat lands surrounded by large grandstands, giving most spectators an excellent view area of the whole circuit. The circuit is notable for the large number of alternative layouts to accommodate different forms of racing.
The 1000 km Buenos Aires sports car event used the Autódromo as well as sections of highway situated near the track from 1954 to 1960. The 1000 km event would return again from 1970 to 1972, but using just the Autódromo section. Twenty Formula One Argentine Grand Prix races were held in the Autódromo between 1953 and 1998. Formula One used a number of different configurations, including the No.2, No.9, No.15, and No.6 circuits.
The very fast No.15 layout, used from 1974–1981, added two long straights and a long third corner between the two straights. This corner was often taken in top gear flat out, providing an exciting view for spectators. The cars were flat out for 40 seconds when going through this section. The Argentine Grand Prix was dropped from the 1982 calendar. The twisty No.6 configuration, though using S de Senna instead of Tobogán, was used from 1995–1998, but that version of the circuit was not popular with Formula One. After the 1998 race, there was no money for the race to be held and it was dropped. Ten Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix races were held in the Autódromo between 1961 and 1999 and will return in 2027.
From 1952–1955, the circuit was known as Autódromo 17 de Octubre. From 1955 to the mid-1960s, it was called Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires. From the mid-1960s to 1989, it was named Autódromo Municipal del Parque Almirante Brown de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. From 1989–2008, it was known as Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez. From 2008 to the present, it has been named Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez.
The Buenos Aires Grand Prix was held in the Autódromo from 1952 to 2009. Future events include the Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix in 2027. Former events include the 200 Miles of Buenos Aires, Campeonato Sudamericano de GT, Copa Truck, F4 Argentina Championship, F4 Brazilian Championship, Formula 2 Argentina, Formula 3 Sudamericana, Fórmula Nacional Argentina, Formula Truck, Porsche Cup Brasil, Porsche GT3 Cup Trophy Argentina, Sport Prototipo Argentino, South American Super Touring Car Championship, Stock Car Pro Series, TC2000 Championship, Top Race V6, Turismo Carretera, Turismo Carretera 2000, Turismo Carretera Pista, Turismo Nacional, TCR Brazil Touring Car Championship, TCR South America Touring Car Championship, and World Sportscar Championship.
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