The world governing body for motor racing has set the date for a final inspection of the circuit for South Korea's first Formula One race next month, organizers told reporters Wednesday.

Inspectors from the FIA will visit the circuit on October 11, the Korea Auto Valley Operation (KAVO) said in a statement.

The circuit has been constructed on reclaimed land by KAVO, a joint venture between a private firm and the provincial government at Yeongam, 320 kilometers (200 miles) south of Seoul.

Work is behind schedule and an inspection set for September 23 was delayed, sparking fears the track would not be finished in time for the October 24 race.

KAVO officials said the inspection was delayed only because of South Korea's three-day autumn harvest holiday last week.

"We will rush to complete work and people will see a complete circuit when they conduct a final inspection," said a KAVO official.

The Korean Grand Prix will be the 17th event of this year's 19-race season. KAVO will host the race for seven years with an option to extend for five years if arrangements with the world governing body are satisfactory.