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* [https://www.nrk.no/rogaland/ny-racingbane-i-sokndal-1.15555267 News coverage of the opening - NRK TV] |
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Revision as of 20:28, 28 November 2021
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| KNA Raceway Sokndal | |
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| Location | Sokndal, Norway |
| Time zone | CET |
| FIA Grade | 3 |
| Opened | July 2021[1] |
| Architect | APEX Circuit Design[2] |
| Length | 2.324[2] km |
| Turns | 14[2] |
Motorcenter Norway, formerly known as KNA Raceway Sokndal, is a motorsport center and race track in Sokndal, Norway, south in Rogaland county near the border of Agder county.
The facilities consist of a 2.3 km road race track for cars and motorcycles, an off-road racing area of 381 decare (381 000 m2), an indoor motocross track, as well as a dragstrip on part of the road race track. A kart racing track and a dedicated dragstrip has also been planned.
Road race track
The road race track is 2324 meter long with 14 turns. It has been approved for all types of races in touring, GT and open-wheel racing up to and including Formula 3. The track can also be used for Formula 2 and Formula 1 testing. For motorcycle, the track is approved for all classes within road racing.[2]
Service building
A 400 m2 service building has been planned, consisting of a cafeteria, 20 pit garages and a grandstand with an overview of the road race track.[3]
Dragstrip
A dedicated dragstrip has been planned.[4] In the meantime, a temporary dragstrip for street-legal vehicles has been established at the straight of the road race track.
Kart track
A karting track has been planned. The area has been set aside, and initial construction work on the ground has been done.[5] The track has been designed to be technically demanding, and will also be used for minibike and supermoto.
Motocross track
The motocross track is Norways only indoor track for moto cross, and is open half of the year during the winter season. In the summer season, the hall is used for concerts, trade fairs, exhibitions, et cetera. In connection with the hall is a dedicated cafeteria, changing rooms and toilets.[6]
Off-road track
The off-road track consists of 381 decare (381 000 m2) of rough terrain which can be navigated by car, off-road vehicles (ATV, UTV) or motorcycle. The trail changes regularly, and can have lengths of up to 5 kilometers. The off-road area also has a barbecue hut and several lookout points.[7]