Ahvenisto Race Circuit
Ahvenisto Race Circuit is a unique motorsport facility located in the city of Hämeenlinna in southern Finland. Construction of the circuit was finished on July 15, 1967. A course with an unusual figure-of-eight design was penned by engineer Mikko Köppä, who needed the crossover in order to cram in as much track as possible in a small space. The track is 2.840 kilometers (1.765 miles) long and runs in a clockwise direction. Like the famous Suzuka circuit in Japan, Ahvenisto features a bridge where the track crosses over itself.
The circuit's main straight measures 0.280 kilometers (0.174 miles) in length, and the track width varies between 9 and 17 meters (30 and 56 feet). The facility features a total elevation change of 32 meters (105 feet), adding to the technical challenge. The official lap record stands at 1:13.226 and was achieved by Marko Nevalainen in a Formula Three car on September 16, 2000. Notably, 1982 Formula One World Champion Keke Rosberg managed an unofficial lap record of 1:11.000 during his 1984 demonstration run in a Williams FW08C Formula 1 car. The circuit's distinctive figure-of-eight layout and technical characteristics make it a unique and challenging venue in the Nordic motorsport landscape.
Class Podiums
Ahvenisto Race Circuit CW is 2.8 km, 14 turns, clockwise. Fastest recorded lap: 1:24.800 (Kawasaki Ninja 250R 2011).
Frequently asked questions
How long is Ahvenisto Race Circuit CW?
Ahvenisto Race Circuit CW is 2.8 km (1.8 mi) long.
How many turns does Ahvenisto Race Circuit CW have?
Ahvenisto Race Circuit CW has 14 turns.
Which direction does Ahvenisto Race Circuit CW run?
Ahvenisto Race Circuit CW runs clockwise.
What is the lap record at Ahvenisto Race Circuit CW?
The fastest recorded lap at Ahvenisto Race Circuit CW is 1:24.800 in a Kawasaki Ninja 250R 2011.