Porsche Ring (also known as Audru ringrada, 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).
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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°E |
| Opened | 1936 |
| Former names | Auto24ring (2013–2021) Audru Ring Pärnu-Ring Sauga Kolmnurk (1936–1960s) |
| Major events | Current: BaTCC (2002–present) Former: SMP F4 Championship (2015, 2017) |
| Website | audruring |
| Full Circuit (2012–present) | |
| Length | 3.172 km (1.971 miles) |
| Turns | 15 |
| Race lap record | 1:08.408 ( Tõnis Vanaselja, Oldbac Kalana, 2024, Sports car racing) |
| Full Circuit (2001–2011) | |
| Length | 2.173 km (1.350 miles) |
| Turns | 9 |
| Race lap record | 0:49.766 ( Viktor Shaytar, Dallara F304, 2008, F3) |
| Full Circuit (1989–2000) | |
| Length | 3.668 km (2.279 miles) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Original Circuit (1936–1988) | |
| Length | 6.100 km (3.790 miles) |
| Turns | 10 |
History
editThe 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]
From August 2021, the circuit is named as Porsche Ring for 5 years.[8]
Gallery
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The 2001–2011 track layout.
Lap records
editAs of May 2024, the fastest official race lap records at the Porsche Ring are listed as:[9]
References
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- ^ 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!". www.audruring.ee.
- ^ "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]
- ^ a b c "Audru Ring - Racing Circuits". Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Rajarekordid". audruring.ee. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "HRX Estonia Grand Prix 2023 - GT Open / TCR - R2". 12 August 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "Esimest Eesti superautot Kalana näeb augustis Audrus" (in Ewe). 19 July 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "BTCC 1. Pärnu/Audru (EST) Auto24ring 10.-11.5.2013, 3.100 km - Formula Scandic, Rennen 1, 15 Runden". 11 May 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ "Pärnu Summer Race 2023 - GT, BTC4, TCR - R1". 19 August 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "2015 SMP F4 Championship Pärnu 2 Race 2 (25' +1 lap) Final Classification" (PDF). 3 October 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ "BaTCC Season Opener 2024 - BTC4, GT AM, GT PRO, Porsche GT3 Cup - R1". 4 May 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "Baltische Meisterschaften 2016 Dzintara aplis/Dzintara volga 2016 - 2. Pärnu auto24ring, Audru (EST) BaTCC II "SUUR VÕIDUSÕIT 2016 EstRC,FinRC,FIA-NEZ" 29.6.-1.7.2016, 3.170 km GT Open Rennen 2, 12 Runden". 1 July 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ "Auto Circuit Championships 2013 - Formula Renault 1.6, Heat 2, 16 varv". 15 June 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "Baltische Meisterschaften 2014 - 2. Pärnu/Audru (EST) auto24ring BaTCC + Finnische Meisterschaft 27./29.6.2014, 3.170 km Finnische Formel Ford, Rennen 1, 15 Minuten + 1 Runde (13 Runden)". 28 June 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ "Estonian GP 2014 NEZ Pärnu - Renault Clio Cup JTCC, Heat 1, 14 varv". 9 August 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Formula Baltic 2008 - 3. Pärnu/Audru". 29 June 2008. Retrieved 25 December 2022.