Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit (Estonian: Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa ringrada) is an inactive street circuit in Tallinn, Estonia. It is located in Pirita in Kloostrimets (Monastery Forest), crosses the Pirita River twice. The length of the original track was 6.761 km (4.201 mi).[2]
 Kalevi Circuit (1965–2006) | |
| Location | Tallinn, Estonia |
|---|---|
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| Coordinates | 59°28′2.08″N 24°52′8.91″E / 59.4672444°N 24.8691417°E |
| Opened | 17 September 1933 |
| Closed | 3 June 2006 |
| Major events | Estonian Grand Prix (1934–1936) |
| Kalevi Circuit (1965–2006)[1] | |
| Length | 6.026 km (3.744 miles) |
| Race lap record | 2:08.832 ( Hanno Velt, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7RR, 2004, Superbikes) |
| Kalevi Circuit (1962–1964)[1] | |
| Length | 8.648 km (5.374 miles) |
| Kalevi Circuit (1960–1962)[1] | |
| Length | 6.755 km (4.198 miles) |
| Kalevi Circuit (1959–1960)[1] | |
| Length | 8.566 km (5.323 miles) |
| Full Circuit (1947–1959)[1] | |
| Length | 6.735 km (4.186 miles) |
| Original Circuit (1933–1940)[1] | |
| Length | 6.761 km (4.201 miles) |
| Turns | 20 |
The circuit was opened in 17 September 1933.[1] Motorcycle TT races took place from 1933 to 1939 and car races were held from 1934 to 1936 as Estonian Grand Prix with mainly local and Finnish entries. After World War II the track was used for Soviet championships.[3]
Five-time world champion Joey Dunlop was killed in an accident on the Kloostrimetsa circuit in 2000. A memorial stone was erected a year later. In 3 June 2006, the track was closed for racing after the 2006 annual Kalevi Suursõit motorcycle race as in order to bring the safety up to acceptable levels, hundreds of trees along the track would be needed to be felled, all of which are under protection as part of the park surrounding the track.[1][4]
Gallery
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Race in 1974 -
Lükati bridge -
In Pirita -
In Kose -
Memorial of Joey Dunlop.
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Lap records
editThe official race lap records at the Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalevi Circuit: 6.026 km (1965–2006) | ||||
| Superbikes | 2:08.832[1] | Hanno Velt | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7RR | 2004 Kalevi Suursõit Motorcycle Race |
| Supersport | 2:16.689[1] | Joel Vides | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR | 2004 Kalevi Suursõit Motorcycle Race |
| 125cc | 2:26.70[1] | Nigel John | Honda RS125R | 2001 Kalevi Suursõit Motorcycle Race |
| Formula 3 | 2:27.0[1] | Leo Kinnunen | Tecno | 1969 Kalevi F3 Race |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Pirita Kose Kloosrtimetsa Ringrada". Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ "Tracks - Central & Eastern Europe". Leif Snellman.
- ^ "Pirita Kose Kloosrtimetsa 1933/39". haq's generally stuff.
- ^ "Kalevi suursõit 1959–2006: Motomeelsete laulupidu".
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