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Porsche Ring

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Porsche Ring
LocationPapsaare, Pärnu, Estonia
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Opened1936
Former namesAuto24ring (2013–2021)
Audru Ring
Pärnu-Ring
Sauga Kolmnurk (1936–1960s)
Major eventsCurrent:
BaTCC (2002–present)
Former:
SMP F4 Championship (2015, 2017)
Websiteaudruring.ee
Full Circuit (2012–present)
Length3.172 km (1.971 mi)
Turns15
Race lap record1:09.111 (Estonia Tõnis Vanaselja (pl), Oldbac Kalana, 2023, Sports car racing)
Full Circuit (2001–2011)
Length2.173 km (1.350 mi)
Turns9
Race lap record0:49.766 (Russia Viktor Shaytar, Dallara F304, 2008, F3)
Full Circuit (1989–2000)
Length3.668 km (2.279 mi)
Turns13
Original Circuit (1936–1988)
Length6.100 km (3.790 mi)
Turns10

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).

History

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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 was 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]

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  • The 2001–2011 track layout.
    The 2001–2011 track layout.

Lap records

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As of May 2024, the fastest official race lap records at the Porsche Ring are listed as:[9]

Category Time Driver Vehicle Event
Full Circuit: 3.200 km (2012–present)[8]
Sports car racing 1:09.111[9][10] Tõnis Vanaselja (pl) Oldbac Kalana[11] 2023 Pärnu GT Open round
Formula Renault 2.0 1:11.579[9][12] Martin Rump Tatuus FR2000 2013 1st Pärnu Formula Scandic round
GT3 1:11.792[9][13] Jonas Karklys Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II 2023 2nd Pärnu BATCC round
Formula 4 1:11.890[9][14] Nikita Troitskiy Tatuus F4-T014 2015 2nd Pärnu SMP F4 round
Superbike 1:12.384[9] Hannes Soomer (de) BMW M1000R 2025 Feltcar Estonian Grand Prix
Porsche Carrera Cup 1:13.645[9][15] Leo Messenger Porsche 911 (992) GT3 Cup 2024 1st Pärnu BATCC round
GT1 (GTS) 1:14.236[16] Pertti Kuismanen (fi) Chrysler Viper GTS-R 2016 Pärnu BATCC round
Supersport 1:14.898[9] Hannes Soomer (de) Yamaha YZF-R6 2016 Pärnu Estonian Supersport round
Formula Renault 1.6 1:16.011[9][17] Martin Rump Signatech FR 1.6 2013 Pärnu Formula Renault 1.6 Nordic round
Formula Ford 1:17.549[9][18] Aleksanteri Huovinen (fi) Van Diemen LA10 2014 Pärnu Finnish Formula Ford round
Supersport 300 1:25.661[9] Niko Lehtiranta KTM RC 390 2019 Pärnu Estonian Supersport 300 round
Renault Clio Cup 1:26.638[19] Robert Helling Renault Clio IV RS 2014 Pärnu Renault Clio Cup JTCC round
Full Circuit: 1.475 km (2001–2011)[8]
Formula Three 0:49.766[20] Viktor Shaytar Dallara F304 2008 Pärnu Finnish F3 round
Formula Renault 2.0 0:50.054[20] Jesse Krohn Tatuus FR2000 2008 Pärnu Formula Renault 2.0 NEZ round

References

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