The track is named in honor of Nogaro-born racing driver Paul Armagnac, who died in an accident during practice for the 1962 1000 km de Paris at the Montlhéry circuit.

Plans were made to create a permanent race circuit and construction began in 1959 at a site near the Nogaro airport.

[2][3][4] The first race held at the new circuit was the Nogaro Grand Prix for Formula Junior cars, won by Bruno Basini.

[citation needed] The track is relatively flat, with 6 m (20 ft) difference in elevation between its highest and lowest points.

[3][6] As of June 2024, the fastest official race lap records at the Circuit Paul Armagnac are listed as: