Auto24ring
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| Location | Papsaare, Pärnu, Estonia |
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| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) EEST (DST) |
| Coordinates | 58°24′16″N 24°27′00″E / 58.40444°N 24.45000°ECoordinates: 58°24′16″N 24°27′00″E / 58.40444°N 24.45000°E |
| FIA Grade | 3 |
| Opened | 1936 |
| Former names | Pärnu Ring |
| Major events | Current: BaTCC Former: SMP F4 Championship (2015, 2017) |
| Audru Ring (2012–present) | |
| Length | 3.200 km (1.988 miles) |
| Turns | 11 |
| Race lap record | 1:11.184 ( Julius Adomavičius, Ligier JS P320, 2020, LMP3) |
| Audru Ring (2001–2011) | |
| Length | 2.173 km (1.350 miles) |
| Turns | 9 |
| Race lap record | 49.766 ( Viktor Shaytar, Dallara F308, 2008, F3) |
| Pärnu-Ring (1989–2000) | |
| Length | 3.668 km (2.279 miles) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Sauga Kolmnurk (1936–1960s) | |
| Length | 6.100 km (3.790 miles) |
| Turns | 10 |
| Website | audruring |
Audru ringrada (also known as auto24ring, Audru Ring, Pärnu Ring, Sauga Ring and EST-Ring) is a motor racing circuit in Papsaare, near Pärnu, Estonia. It is operated by A2 Racing MTÜ[1] and is the only permanent road circuit in Estonia. The circuit hosts rounds of Baltic Touring Car Championship and other Estonian, Finnish, Baltic and North European Zone events. It is also possible to rent track cars and enjoy different driving experiences or drive your own vehicle (car, motorcycle).
History
The first competitions at the location of the circuit were held in the 1930s. The original layout, called Sauga Kolmnurk (Sauga Triangle), was a 6.100 km (3.790 mi) long circuit utilising three public roads: Nurme tee, Sulu-Papsaare tee and Haapsalu maantee.[2][3] Racing activities at the Kolmnurk ceased in the late 1960s.[4]
A new circuit, designed by Enn Teppand was built in 1989–90. This 3.668 km (2.279 mi) long layout included one of the corners of the original Kolmnurk as well as two, shortened, straights on Nurme tee and Haapsalu maantee. There was also a new section introduced consisting another public road and a short purpose build section.[2][3]
In 2000, construction of the current circuit begun. The current circuit, opened in 2001, is designed to minimize the use of public roads. The 2.173 km (1.350 mi)[5] long layout uses the sections added in 1990 plus a new straight and a chicane. A 350 m (1,150 ft) long straight on Nurme tee is all that remains of the original 30's circuit.[2][3]
In 2012 a new section has been completed, thus making a total length of 3.200 km (1.988 mi). The entire track went through the upgrade in order to meet FIA Grade 3 and FIM Grade B standards.[6][7]
Gallery
The 2001–2011 track layout.
References
- ^ "Ringrada.ee". Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
- ^ a b c "Сауга". Archived from the original on 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ^ a b c "F1CEL Foorum - Powered by XMB". Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
- ^ "Porschering | Probably the best racetrack in the Nordics!".
- ^ "Home". audruring.ee.
- ^ http://www.audru.ee/files/documents/planeeringud/834_AudruRingrada_seletuskiri1.pdf[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.audru.ee/files/documents/planeeringud/834_AudruRingrada_plan_Tehnovorgud.pdf[permanent dead link]
External links
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- auto24ring at etracks
- Auto24Ring at racingcircuits.info
- Map of the whole complex