Audru Ring
Encyclopedia
Audru Ring is a motor racing
circuit in Papsaare
, near Pärnu
, Estonia
. It is operated by A2 Racing MTÜ and is the only permanent road circuit in Estonia. The track has two configurations, the 1.5 kilometre (0.93205910497471 mi) Grand Prix circuit, and the 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) Long Circuit. The circuit hosts rounds of Baltic Touring Car Championship and other Estonian, Finnish, Baltic and North European Zone events.
A new circuit, designed by Enn Teppand was built in 1989–90. This 3.668 km 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.
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 long layout uses the sections added in 1990 plus a new straight and a chicane. A 350m long straight on Nurme tee is all that remains of the original 30's circuit.
There are plans to modernise and extend the circuit. New 3.200 km track would be build to meet FIA Grade 3 and FIM
Grade B standards.
Motorsport
Motorsport or motorsports is the group of sports which primarily involve the use of motorized vehicles, whether for racing or non-racing competition...
circuit in Papsaare
Papsaare
Papsaare is a village in Audru Parish, Pärnu County, in southwestern Estonia. It's located just northwest of the city of Pärnu and east of Audru, the administrative centre of the municipality. The centre of Pärnu is 5 km away. Papsaare has a population of 889 .Motor racing circuit Audru Ring is...
, near Pärnu
Pärnu
Pärnu is a city in southwestern Estonia on the coast of Pärnu Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Riga in the Baltic Sea. It is a popular summer vacation resort with many hotels, restaurants, and large beaches. The Pärnu River flows through the city and drains into the Gulf of Riga...
, Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
. It is operated by A2 Racing MTÜ and is the only permanent road circuit in Estonia. The track has two configurations, the 1.5 kilometre (0.93205910497471 mi) Grand Prix circuit, and the 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) Long Circuit. The circuit hosts rounds of Baltic Touring Car Championship and other Estonian, Finnish, Baltic and North European Zone events.
History
The first competitions at the location of the circuit were held in 1930's. The original layout, called Sauga Kolmnurk (Sauga Triangle), was a 6.1 km long circuit utilising three public roads: Nurme tee, Sulu-Papsaare tee and Haapsalu maantee. Racing activities at the Kolmnurk ceased in late 1960s.A new circuit, designed by Enn Teppand was built in 1989–90. This 3.668 km 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.
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 long layout uses the sections added in 1990 plus a new straight and a chicane. A 350m long straight on Nurme tee is all that remains of the original 30's circuit.
There are plans to modernise and extend the circuit. New 3.200 km track would be build to meet FIA Grade 3 and FIM
Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is the governing body of motorcycle racing. It represents 103 national motorcycle federations that are divided into six regional continental unions....
Grade B standards.