Motopark Raceway

The Motopark Raceway is a motorsport venue in Eastern Finland, Virtasalmi, Pieksämäki municipality. The track is 3,516 metres (2.18 mi)[1] long and is surrounded by 3,000 metres (1.86 mi) of rallycross track. The area also includes a 402.33 metre (1/4 mile) drag racing strip.

Motopark Raceway
LocationPieksämäki, Finland
Major eventsFinnish Road Racing Championship, Ducati Cup, Road Racing European Cup Classic
Length3.516 km (2.18 mi)
Turns17
Race lap record1:26.49[1] (Erkka Korpiaho, , 1999, Superbike)
Websitewww.motopark.fi
Motopark Raceway, drag racing strip

The track was opened in 1987 and was the first motor stadium in Finland meant only for drag racing. The stadium area was enlarged in 1990s, when asphalt and rallycross tracks were constructed.

References

  1. "Racing Team Danmarks "Baner"". racing-team.dk. Archived from the original on 2005-02-06. Retrieved 2007-12-08.


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