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Pirita-Kose
Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit () is an inactive street circuit in Tallinn, Estonia. It is located in Pirita in Kloostrimetsa, Kloostrimets (''Monastery Forest''), crosses the Pirita River twice. The length of the original track was . The circuit was opened in 17 September 1933. Motorcycle TT races took place from 1933 to 1939 and car races were held from 1934 to 1936 as Estonian Grand Prix with mainly local and Finnish entries. After World War II the track was used for Soviet championships. Five-time world champion Joey Dunlop was killed in an accident on the Kloostrimetsa circuit in 2000. A memorial stone was erected a year later. In 3 June 2006, the track was closed for racing after the 2006 annual Kalevi Suursõit motorcycle race as in order to bring the safety up to acceptable levels, hundreds of trees along the track would be needed to be felled, all of which are under protection as part of the park surrounding the track. Gallery File:Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa ringrada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kose, Tallinn
Kose (Estonian for ''"Falls"''; also known as Pirita-Kose) is a subdistrict of the district of Pirita in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 3,351 (). Gallery File:EU-EE-Tallinn-Pirita-Kose-Kose 001.JPG File:EU-EE-Tallinn-Pirita-Kose-Kose 002.JPG File:EU-EE-Tallinn-Pirita-Kose-Lükati bus stop.JPG File:EU-EE-Tallinn-Pirita-Kose-Lükati street.JPG, File:EU-EE-Tallinn-Pirita-Jõekalda.JPG File:EU-EE-Tallinn-Pirita-Kose-Kose 003.JPG See also * Pirita River *Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit () is an inactive street circuit in Tallinn, Estonia. It is located in Pirita in Kloostrimetsa, Kloostrimets (''Monastery Forest''), crosses the Pirita River twice. The length of the original track was . The cir ... * Tallinn Botanic Garden References Subdistricts of Tallinn {{Tallinn-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonian Grand Prix
The Estonian Grand Prix was a auto racing, motor race. Mostly held for motorcycles, three times it was held for cars in the period between the World Wars. The race was established on a road course held between the villages of Pirita and Kose, near Tallinn. The race was established in 1933 and in 1934 it was first held for cars. In 1935 a collection of Grand Prix style machinery with the race being won by regular Grand Prix racer, Karl Ebb in a Mercedes-Benz SSK ahead of the Bugatti Type 35 of Emil Elo and Asser Wallenius driving a Ford V8 roadster. The poorly attended 1936 race was won by Aleksi Patama but after that the race reverted purely to motorcycle racing. Winners of the Estonian Grand Prix References Pre-World Championship Grands Prix National Grands Prix Defunct sports competitions in Estonia Sports competitions in Tallinn Motorsport competitions in Estonia Recurring sporting events established in 1934 1936 disestablishments in Estonia 1934 in Estonian sport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Street Circuit
A street circuit is a motorsport race track, racing circuit composed of temporarily closed-off public roads of a city, town or village, used in motor racing, motor races. Airport Runway, runways and Taxiway, taxiways are also sometimes part of street circuits. Facilities such as the paddock, pit boxes, fences and grandstands are usually installed temporarily and removed soon after the race is over but in modern times the pits, garages, race control and main grandstands are sometimes permanently constructed in the area. Since the track surface is originally planned for normal speeds, race drivers often find street circuits bumpy and lacking grip. Run-off areas may be non-existent, which makes driving mistakes more expensive than in purpose-built circuits with wider run-off areas. Racing on a street circuit is also called "legal street racing". Local governments sometimes support races held in street circuits to promote tourism. In some cases, short segments or connector roads of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kloostrimetsa
Kloostrimetsa (Estonian language, Estonian for "''Convent Forest''") is a subdistrict () in the district of Pirita, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It's located north of the Pirita River and is mostly covered by the park forest Kloostrimets (''Cloister Forest'', which name comes from the nearby Pirita monastery). Kloostrimetsa has a population of 80 (). Tallinn Botanic Garden, Tallinn TV Tower, Metsakalmistu cemetery and Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit are located in Kloostrimetsa. Gallery File:Pirita river in Tallinn.JPG, Pirita River File:EU-EE-Tallinn-Pirita-Kloostrimetsa 022.JPG, Kloostrimetsa forest in winter File:Jardín Botánico de Tallinn, Estonia, 2012-08-12, DD 01.JPG, The main building of Tallinn Botanic Garden. File:Tallinna Metsakalmistu kabel.jpg, Chapel of Metsakalmistu cemetery. References Subdistricts of Tallinn {{Tallinn-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joey Dunlop
William Joseph Dunlop (25 February 1952 – 2 July 2000) was a Northern Irish roadracing motorcyclist from Ballymoney, County Antrim. In 2015, he was voted Northern Ireland's greatest-ever sports star. Dunlop lies second on the list of all-time victories at the Isle of Man TT Races. During the course of his career, Dunlop secured a total 26 race wins at the TT, including three hat-tricks, and 24 wins at the Ulster Grand Prix. He was awarded the MBE in 1986 for his contributions to the sport and the OBE in 1996 for his humanitarian work in Romanian orphanages. After his death, the Joey Dunlop Foundation was established to provide accommodation for disabled visitors to the Isle of Man. Dunlop's legacy includes the "Joey Dunlop Cup", awarded to the most successful rider at the annual TT races, and several memorials and statues in his honour. Dunlop's career was documented in several films. Career He won his third hat trick at the Isle of Man TT in 2000 and set his fastest lap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pirita (subdistrict)
Pirita is a subdistrict () in the district of Pirita, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It is located around the estuary of the Pirita River to the Tallinn Bay. The subdistrict has a population of 960 (). Pirita was selected as the venue of the sailing events for the 1980 summer Olympics. During the preparations for the Olympics, sports buildings were built in Tallinn including the Pirita Yachting Centre and the Hotel Olümpia. Pirita District Administration District Elder Tõnis Liinat Gallery File:Õhuvaade Pirita asumile.png, Aerial view of Pirita subdistrict. File:EU-EE-Tallinn-Pirita-Merivälja.JPG, Pirita Beach File:EU-EE-TLN-PIRITA-Velodrome.JPG, Pirita Velodrome File:Regati pst brutalist building.jpg, A hotel building on Regati boulevard, an example of brutalist architecture See also * Kloostrimets *Pirita Beach * Pirita Convent *Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit () is an inactive street circuit in Tallinn, Estonia. It is located ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing
Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the highest class of motorcycle road racing events held on Road racing, road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Independent motorcycle racing events have been held since the start of the twentieth century and large national events were often given the title Grand Prix. The foundation of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme as the international governing body for motorcycle sport in 1949 provided the opportunity to coordinate rules and regulations in order that selected events could count towards official World Championships. It is the oldest established motorsport world championship. Grand Prix motorcycles are purpose-built racing machines that are unavailable for purchase by the general public and unable to be ridden legally on public roads. This contrasts with the various production-based categories of racing, such as the Superbike World Championship and the Isle of Man TT Races that featur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motorcycle Road Racing Venues
A motorcycle (motorbike, bike; uni (if one-wheeled); trike (if three-wheeled); quad (if four-wheeled)) is a lightweight private 1-to-2 passenger personal motor vehicle steered by a handlebar from a saddle-style seat. Motorcycle designs vary greatly to suit a range of different purposes: long-distance travel, commuting, cruising, sport (including racing), and off-road riding. Motorcycling is riding a motorcycle and being involved in other related social activities such as joining a motorcycle club and attending motorcycle rallies. The 1885 Daimler Reitwagen made by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in Germany was the first internal combustion, petroleum-fueled motorcycle. In 1894, Hildebrand & Wolfmüller became the first series production motorcycle. Globally, motorcycles are comparable numerically to cars as a method of transport: in 2021, approximately 58.6 million new motorcycles were sold around the world, while 66.7 million cars were sold over the same period. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motorsport Venues In Estonia
Motorsport or motor sport are sporting events, competitions and related activities that primarily involve the use of automobiles, motorcycles, motorboats and powered aircraft. For each of these vehicle types, the more specific terms ''automobile sport'', ''motorcycle sport'', ''power boating'' and ''air sports'' may be used commonly, or officially by organisers and governing bodies. Different manifestations of motorsport with their own objectives and specific rules are called disciplines. Examples include circuit racing, rallying and trials. Governing bodies, also called sanctioning bodies, often have general rules for each discipline, but allow supplementary rules to define the character of a particular competition, series or championship. Groups of these are often categorised informally, such as by vehicle type, surface type or propulsion method. Examples of categories within a discipline are formula racing, stock car racing, touring car racing, sports car racing, etc. Histor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defunct Motorsport Venues
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Tecno (motorsport)
Tecno is an Italian kart and former racing car constructor based in Bologna. It won the European Formula Two Championship in 1970 and became a Formula One constructor, participating in 10 grands prix and scoring one championship point. History Tecno started out as an engineering business in Bologna manufacturing hydraulic pumps. In 1961, the company's owners, brothers Luciano and Gianfranco Pederzani, decided to enter motor sport as constructors of karts. In 1966 the company moved on up into car racing with Formula 3. Swiss driver Clay Regazzoni scored Tecno's first international win in Spain in 1967 and by the end of the year Tecno had won 32 of the season's 65 major F3 races. Tecno was the first company to build an offset ('sidewinder') kart chassis to take advantage of the newly developed air-cooled rotary motors produced by Parilla. Tecno's first chassis was named the Kaimano (a play on the Italian word for the Camen crocodile and the source of the logo). The Kaimano's de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leo Kinnunen
Leo Juhani "Leksa" Kinnunen (5 August 1943 – 26 July 2017) was a Finnish racing driver, and the first Formula One driver from Finland. Kinnunen won the Nordic Challenge Cup in 1969, the Interserie from 1971–1973, and helped Porsche to take the World Sportscar Championship for manufacturers in 1970 (drivers championships were not awarded until 1981). In 1974, he switched to Formula One, but in addition to the problems with the underpowered Surtees TS16, his team soon ran into financial problems. He was the last driver to compete in Formula One using an open-face helmet. Early career Kinnunen started his racing career on motorcycles, but switched to four wheels after receiving his driver's license in the early 1960s. He quickly gained success in rallying, autocross and ice racing. He finished runner-up in the Finnish Rally Championship and matched the points total of the winner Simo Lampinen. Kinnunen also participated in the Finnish F3 Championship with an outdated Brab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
