Ahvenisto Race Circuit, motor racing track in Hämeenlinna, Finland
Ahvenisto Race Circuit is a racing track in Hämeenlinna, Finland, stretching about 2,840 meters (9,300 ft) long with ten turns and a main straight of roughly 280 meters (920 ft). The track surface varies in width between 9 and 17 meters (30 to 55 ft), and it sits on hilly terrain with elevation changes of about 32 meters (105 ft) that make the racing more challenging.
The track opened in 1967 and soon hosted major races with international drivers like Jochen Rindt competing. Over the decades, Formula 2 races, rallycross events, and spectacular shows have taken place here, drawing thousands of spectators and making Ahvenisto an important center of Finnish motorsport history.
This track is a gathering place for racing fans from across Finland who come to watch fast cars and share their passion for motorsport. Spectators sit on the grass hillsides and cheer as vehicles speed past, and the community comes together through these shared moments of speed and competition.
The track is easily accessible near major roads, making it convenient for visitors from different parts of Finland to arrive. The grounds have seating and standing areas for spectators, and walking around the circuit and visiting the paddock area to see cars and drivers up close are popular activities during race days.
The track is known for its challenging design with many quick turns and steep hills, considered by drivers worldwide to be among the most difficult in Finland. Famous drivers like Keke Rosberg and Mika Häkkinen have set spectacular unofficial lap times here, showing what is possible on this demanding circuit.
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