{{Short description|Motorsport racing track in Estonia}} {{Infobox motorsport venue | name = Porsche Ring | location = Papsaare, Pärnu, Estonia | coordinates = {{Coord|58|24|16|N|24|27|00|E|type:landmark|display=it}} | opened = 1936 | owner = | fia_grade = | former_names = Auto24ring (2013–2021)<br>Audru Ring<br>Pärnu-Ring<br>Sauga Kolmnurk (1936–1960s) | image = class=skin-invert|250px | image_caption = | events = '''Current:'''<br />'''BaTCC''' (2002–present)<br />'''Former:'''<br />SMP F4 Championship (2015, 2017) | layout = Full Circuit (2012–present) | length_km = 3.172 | length_mi = 1.971 | turns = 15 | record_time = 1:09.111 | record_driver = {{flagicon|EST}} {{ill|Tõnis Vanaselja|pl}} | record_car = Oldbac Kalana | record_year = 2023 | record_class = Sports car racing | layout2 = Full Circuit (2001–2011) | length2_km = 2.173 | length2_mi = 1.350 | turns2 = 9 | record_time2 = 0:49.766 | record_driver2 = {{flagicon|RUS}} Viktor Shaytar | record_car2 = Dallara F304 | record_year2 = 2008 | record_class2 = F3 | layout3 = Full Circuit (1989–2000) | length3_km = 3.668 | length3_mi = 2.279 | turns3 = 13 | record_time3 = | record_driver3 = | record_car3 = | record_year3 = | record_class3 = | layout4 = Original Circuit (1936–1988) | length4_km = 6.100 | length4_mi = 3.790 | turns4 = 10 | record_time4 = | record_driver4 = | record_car4 = | record_year4 = | record_class4 = | website = {{URL|audruring.ee}} |}}

'''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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ringrada.ee/?a%3Da009%26b%3D3299 |title=Ringrada.ee |accessdate=2010-01-04 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720125849/http://ringrada.ee/?a=a009&b=3299 |archivedate=2011-07-20}}</ref><!-- archived URL goes wrong place. Checked June 2020 --> 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== The first competitions at the location of the circuit were held in the 1930s. The original layout, called ''Sauga Kolmnurk'' (Sauga Triangle), was a {{cvt|6.100|km|mi|abbr=on}} long circuit utilising three public roads: ''Nurme tee'', ''Sulu-Papsaare tee'' and ''Haapsalu maantee''.<ref name="ussr">{{cite web|url=http://www.ussr-autosport.ru/tracks/sauga.html |title=Сауга |accessdate=2010-05-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306204511/http://www.ussr-autosport.ru/tracks/sauga.html |archivedate=2012-03-06 }}</ref><ref name="forum">{{cite web|url=http://f1cel.eu/foorum/viewthread.php?tid%3D1455 |title=F1CEL Foorum - Powered by XMB |accessdate=2010-07-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720161734/http://f1cel.eu/foorum/viewthread.php?tid=1455 |archivedate=2011-07-20 }}</ref> Racing activities at the Kolmnurk ceased in the late 1960s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.audruring.ee/?page_id=2|title=Porschering &#124; Probably the best racetrack in the Nordics!|website=www.audruring.ee}}</ref>

A new circuit, designed by Enn Teppand was built in 1989–90. This {{cvt|3.668|km|mi|abbr=on}} 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.<ref name="ussr" /><ref name="forum" />

In 2000, construction of the current circuit begun. The current circuit, opened in 2001, is designed to minimize the use of public roads. The {{cvt|2.173|km|mi|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.audruring.ee/ |title=Home |website=audruring.ee}}</ref> long layout uses the sections added in 1990 plus a new straight and a chicane. A {{cvt|350|m|ft|abbr=on}} long straight on Nurme tee is all that remains of the original 30's circuit.<ref name="ussr" /><ref name="forum" />

In 2012 a new section was completed, thus making a total length of {{cvt|3.200|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The entire track went through the upgrade in order to meet FIA Grade 3 and FIM Grade B standards.<ref>http://www.audru.ee/files/documents/planeeringud/834_AudruRingrada_seletuskiri1.pdf{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>http://www.audru.ee/files/documents/planeeringud/834_AudruRingrada_plan_Tehnovorgud.pdf{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

From August 2021, the circuit is named as Porsche Ring for 5 years.<ref name='parnu_rcircuits'>{{cite web |title=Audru Ring - Racing Circuits |url=https://www.racingcircuits.info/europe/estonia/audru-ring.html |access-date=25 December 2022}}</ref>

==Gallery== <gallery> File:Audru ringrada.svg|The 2001–2011 track layout. </gallery>

== Lap records ==

As of May 2024, the fastest official race lap records at the Porsche Ring are listed as:<ref name='parnu_fl_records'>{{Cite web |title=Rajarekordid |url=https://www.audruring.ee/rajainfo/rajarekordid |website=audruring.ee |access-date=11 June 2024}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" !Category!!Time!!Driver!!Vehicle!!Event |- ! colspan=5 | Full Circuit (2012–present): {{cvt|3.200|km|mi|abbr=on}}<ref name='parnu_rcircuits' /> |- | Sports car racing || '''1:09.111'''<ref name='parnu_fl_records' /><ref>{{cite web |title=HRX Estonia Grand Prix 2023 - GT Open / TCR - R2 |url=https://speedhive.mylaps.com/sessions/7916698 |date=12 August 2023 |access-date=11 June 2024}}</ref> || {{ill|Tõnis Vanaselja|pl}} || Oldbac Kalana<ref>{{cite web |title=Esimest Eesti superautot Kalana näeb augustis Audrus |url=https://accelerista.com/uudis/eesti/esimest-eesti-superautot-kalana-naeb-augustis-audrus/ |language=ee |date=19 July 2023 |access-date=11 June 2024}}</ref> || 2023 Pärnu GT Open round |- | Formula Renault 2.0 || '''1:11.579'''<ref name='parnu_fl_records' /><ref>{{cite web |title=BTCC 1. Pärnu/Audru (EST) Auto24ring 10.-11.5.2013, 3.100 km - Formula Scandic, Rennen 1, 15 Runden |url=http://www.puru.de/baltw13.html#r1 |date=11 May 2013 |access-date=25 December 2022}}</ref> || Martin Rump || Tatuus FR2000 || 2013 1st Pärnu Formula Scandic round |- | GT3 || '''1:11.792'''<ref name='parnu_fl_records' /><ref>{{cite web |title=Pärnu Summer Race 2023 - GT, BTC4, TCR - R1 |url=https://speedhive.mylaps.com/sessions/7957507 |date=19 August 2023 |access-date=11 June 2024}}</ref> || Jonas Karklys || Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II || 2023 2nd Pärnu BATCC round |- | Formula 4 || '''1:11.890'''<ref name='parnu_fl_records' /><ref>{{cite web |title=2015 SMP F4 Championship - Pärnu 2 - Race 2 (25' +1 lap) - Final Classification |url=http://smpf4championship.alkamelsystems.com/Results/01_2015/07_PARNU/08_SMP%20F4%20CHAMPIONSHIP/201510031404_RACE%202/03_Classification_RACE%202.PDF |date=3 October 2015 |access-date=25 December 2022}}</ref> || Nikita Troitskiy || Tatuus F4-T014 || 2015 2nd Pärnu SMP F4 round |- | Superbike || '''1:12.384'''<ref name='parnu_fl_records' /> || Hannes Soomer || BMW M1000R || 2025 Feltcar Estonian Grand Prix |- | Porsche Carrera Cup || '''1:13.645'''<ref name='parnu_fl_records' /><ref>{{cite web |title=BaTCC Season Opener 2024 - BTC4, GT AM, GT PRO, Porsche GT3 Cup - R1 |url=https://speedhive.mylaps.com/sessions/8884047 |date=4 May 2024 |access-date=11 June 2024}}</ref> || Leo Messenger || Porsche 911 (992) GT3 Cup || 2024 1st Pärnu BATCC round |- | GT1 (GTS) || '''1:14.236'''<ref>{{cite web |title=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 |url=http://www.puru.de/baltw16.html#r3 |date=1 July 2016 |access-date=25 December 2022}}</ref> || {{ill|Pertti Kuismanen|fi}} || Chrysler Viper GTS-R || 2016 Pärnu BATCC round |- | Supersport || '''1:14.898'''<ref name='parnu_fl_records' /> || Hannes Soomer || Yamaha YZF-R6 || 2016 Pärnu Estonian Supersport round |- | Formula Renault 1.6 || '''1:16.011'''<ref name='parnu_fl_records' /><ref>{{cite web |title=Auto Circuit Championships 2013 - Formula Renault 1.6, Heat 2, 16 varv |url=https://www.svenskracing.se/race/resultlist/?race=375&heat=39&type=heat2 |date=15 June 2013 |access-date=11 June 2024}}</ref> || Martin Rump || Signatech FR 1.6 || 2013 Pärnu Formula Renault 1.6 Nordic round |- | Formula Ford || '''1:17.549'''<ref name='parnu_fl_records' /><ref>{{cite web |title=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) |url=http://www.puru.de/baltw16.html#r3 |date=28 June 2014 |access-date=25 December 2022}}</ref> || {{ill|Aleksanteri Huovinen|fi}} || Van Diemen LA10 || 2014 Pärnu Finnish Formula Ford round |- | Supersport 300 || '''1:25.661'''<ref name='parnu_fl_records' /> || Niko Lehtiranta || KTM RC 390 || 2019 Pärnu Estonian Supersport 300 round |- | Renault Clio Cup || '''1:26.638'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Estonian GP 2014 NEZ Pärnu - Renault Clio Cup JTCC, Heat 1, 14 varv |url=https://www.svenskracing.se/race/resultlist/?race=704&heat=1065&type=heat1 |date=9 August 2014 |access-date=11 June 2024}}</ref> || Robert Helling || Renault Clio IV RS || 2014 Pärnu Renault Clio Cup JTCC round |- ! colspan=5 | Full Circuit (2001–2011): {{cvt|1.475|km|mi|abbr=on}}<ref name='parnu_rcircuits' /> |- | Formula Three || '''0:49.766'''<ref name='fbaltic_2008_parnu'>{{cite web |title=Formula Baltic 2008 - 3. Pärnu/Audru |url=http://www.puru.de/balform08.html#r5 |date=29 June 2008 |access-date=25 December 2022}}</ref> || Viktor Shaytar || Dallara F304 || 2008 Pärnu Finnish F3 round |- | Formula Renault 2.0 || '''0:50.054'''<ref name='fbaltic_2008_parnu' /> || Jesse Krohn || Tatuus FR2000 || 2008 Pärnu Formula Renault 2.0 NEZ round |- |}

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * {{Official website|https://www.audruring.ee}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20100916001139/http://www.etracksonline.co.uk/Europe/Estonia/parnuring.html auto24ring at etracks] * [https://www.racingcircuits.info/europe/estonia/auto24ring.html Auto24Ring at racingcircuits.info] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20160508123331/http://www.auto24ring.ee/eng/racetrack/track-layout/whole-complex Map of the whole complex]

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