Auto24ring

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).

Audru ringrada
LocationPapsaare, Estonia
Coordinates58°24′16″N 24°27′00″E
FIA Grade3
Opened1936
Major eventsBaTCC
NEZ Racing
SMP F4 Championship
Audru Ring (2012–present)
Length3.200 km (1.988 miles)
Turns11
Race lap record1:11.184 ( Julius Adomavičius, Ligier JS P320, 27.9.2020, LMP3)
Audru Ring (2001–2011)
Length2.173 km (1.350 miles)
Turns9
Race lap record49.766 ( Viktor Shaytar, Dallara F308, 29.6.2008, F3)
Pärnu-Ring (1989–2000)
Length3.668 km (2.279 miles)
Turns13
Sauga Kolmnurk (1936–1960s)
Length6.100 km (3.790 miles)
Turns10
Websiteaudruring.ee

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]

  • The 2001–2011 track layout.

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2010-01-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2010-05-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2010-07-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Porschering | Probably the best racetrack in the Nordics!".
  5. http://www.audruring.ee/
  6. http://www.audru.ee/files/documents/planeeringud/834_AudruRingrada_seletuskiri1.pdf%5B%5D
  7. http://www.audru.ee/files/documents/planeeringud/834_AudruRingrada_plan_Tehnovorgud.pdf%5B%5D
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