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Sturup Raceway
Sturup Raceway is a motor racing circuit in Svedala, Sweden. It has been owned by the Danish Brask organisation since 2001. The circuit, by then called Sturupsbanan, opened in 1972 as a Rallycross venue. Later named Skånecrossbanan it was first asphalted to become a permanent road course in 1990. In 2004 and 2005 major work including a track extension from 1.100 km (0.684 mi) to 2.133 km (1.325 mi) with a new pit lane.[1]
| Location | Svedala, Sweden |
|---|---|
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) CEST (DST) |
| Coordinates | 55°31′52″N 13°21′24″E / 55.53111°N 13.35667°E |
| Owner | Brask (2001–present) |
| Opened | 1972 (rallycross track) 1990 (asphalt track) |
| Former names | Sturupsbanan |
| Major events | Current: Copenhagen Racing GP Former: F4 Danish Championship (2022) STCC (2007–2008, 2012) Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia (2007–2008, 2012) Formula BMW Talent Cup (2011–2012) DTCC (2005–2008) |
| Website | http://www.sturupraceway.com/ |
| Full Circuit (2005–present) | |
| Length | 2.133 km (1.325 miles) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Race lap record | 0.59.040 ( Julius Dinesen, Mygale M14-F4, 2022, F4) |
| Full Circuit (2004) | |
| Length | 1.480 km (0.920 miles) |
| Turns | 9 |
| Original Circuit (1990–2003) | |
| Length | 1.100 km (0.684 miles) |
| Turns | 7 |
Sturup held rounds of both the Swedish Touring Car Championship and Danish Touringcar Championship in 2008, but neither returned in 2009. The new Scandinavian Touring Car Championship returned to Sturup in 2012.
Lap records edit
As of June 2022, the fastest official race lap records at the Sturup Raceway are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circuit: 2.133 km (2005–present) | ||||
| Formula 4 | 0.59.040[2] | Julius Dinesen | Mygale M14-F4 | 2022 Sturup Danish F4 round |
| Formula Ford | 0.59.593[3] | Mads Hoe | Mygale SJ08[4] | 2022 Sturup Danish F4 round |
| Porsche Carrera Cup | 1:01.562[5] | Johan Kristoffersson | Porsche 911 (997 II) GT3 Cup | 2012 Sturup Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia round |
| Super 2000 | 1.02.169[6] | Mattias Andersson | Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Super 2000 | 2008 Sturup STCC round |
| Renault Clio Cup | 1:08.038[7] | Marcus Fluch | Renault Clio IV RS | 2012 Sturup Renault Clio Cup Sweden round |
References edit
- ^ . Archived from the original on 2010-04-13. Retrieved 2009-11-17. details of circuit extensions
- ^ "14th int. Copenhagen Racing GP Formel 4 och Formel 5 Revision 1 - Result of Race 1" (PDF). 11 June 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "14th int. Copenhagen Racing GP Formel 4 och Formel 5 Revision 1 - Result of Race 3" (PDF). 12 June 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "The History of Formula Ford - Formel 5". Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "STCC Sturup >> Carrera Cup - Heat". 15 June 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "Swedish Touring Car Championship 2008 » Sturup Raceway Round 6 Results". Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "STCC Sturup >> Renault Clio Cup JTCC - Heat 1". 15 June 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
External links edit
- Official website
- Sturup Raceway at etracks