Kinnekulle Ring, Racing circuit near Götene, Sweden
Kinnekulle Ring is a racing circuit near Götene featuring a 2.072-kilometer layout with eight turns and sections that pass beneath a bridge. The track provides year-round driver training facilities and includes a specialized skid pan surface for advanced driving techniques.
The circuit opened in 1969 on former military grounds that had served as a naval fuel production site during World War II and later as a mushroom cultivation facility. This transformation marked a shift from military to civilian recreational use of the site.
The circuit serves as a focal point for motorsport activities in the region, where drivers and enthusiasts gather for racing events and training sessions. It has become an important meeting place for the local automotive community.
The circuit operates year-round for racing events and driver training with access to specialized training facilities on the skid pan surface. Visitors should check in advance for scheduled events or training sessions to plan their visit accordingly.
The facility introduced Sweden's first asphalt skid pan training surface, revolutionizing how drivers could learn advanced techniques in the country. This innovation set a new standard for driver training and made the circuit a landmark in Swedish motorsport education.
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