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| name = Motorcenter Norway |
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| nicknames = KNA Raceway Sokndal |
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| location = [[Sokndal]], [[Norway]] |
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| opened = July 2021<ref>[https://www.aftenbladet.no/sport/i/KyErGG/vellykket-ilddaap-for-det-ferske-millionanlegget-i-sokndal Vellykket ilddåp for det ferske millionanlegget i Sokndal]</ref> |
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'''Motorcenter Norway''', formerly known as '''KNA Raceway Sokndal''', is a [[motorsport]] center and [[Race tracks|race track]] in [[Sokndal]], [[Norway]], south in [[Rogaland]] county near the border of [[Agder]] county. |
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The facilities consist of a 2.3 km [[Road racing|road race]] track for cars and motorcycles, an [[off-road racing]] area of 381 [[decare]] (381 000 m<sup>2</sup>), an indoor [[motocross]] track, as well as a [[Drag racing|dragstrip]] on part of the road race track. A [[kart racing]] track and a dedicated dragstrip has also been planned. |
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== Road race track == |
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The road race track is 2324 meter long with 14 turns. It has been approved for all types of races in [[Touring car racing|touring]], [[FIA GT Championship|GT]] and [[Open-wheel car|open-wheel]] racing up to and including [[Formula Three|Formula 3]]. The track can also be used for [[Formula Two|Formula 2]] and [[Formula One|Formula 1]] testing. For motorcycle, the track is approved for all classes within [[Motorcycle racing|road racing]].<ref name="racingbanen"/> |
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== Service building == |
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A 400 m<sup>2</sup> service building has been planned, consisting of a cafeteria, 20 pit garages and a grandstand with an overview of the road race track.<ref>[https://www.motorcenternorway.no/anlegget/pitgarasje-og-servicebygg/ Pitgarasje og servicebygg - Motorcenter Norway]</ref> |
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== Dragstrip == |
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A dedicated [[dragstrip]] has been planned.<ref>[https://www.motorcenternorway.no/anlegget/dragstripe/ Dragstripe - Motorcenter Norway]</ref> In the meantime, a temporary dragstrip for [[Street-legal vehicle|street-legal vehicles]] has been established at the straight of the road race track. |
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== Kart track == |
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A karting track has been planned. The area has been set aside, and initial construction work on the ground has been done.<ref>[https://www.motorcenternorway.no/anlegget/gokartbanen/ Gokartbanen - Motorcenter Norway]</ref> The track has been designed to be technically demanding, and will also be used for [[minibike]] and [[supermoto]]. |
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== Motocross track == |
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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 [[Concert|concerts]], [[Trade fair|trade fairs]], [[Exhibition|exhibitions]], et cetera. In connection with the hall is a dedicated cafeteria, changing rooms and toilets.<ref>[https://www.motorcenternorway.no/anlegget/motocrosshall/ Motocrosshall - Motorcenter Norway]</ref> |
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== Off-road track == |
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The off-road track consists of 381 decare (381 000 m<sup>2</sup>) of rough terrain which can be navigated by car, off-road vehicles ([[All-terrain vehicle|ATV]], [[Utility vehicle|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.<ref>[https://www.motorcenternorway.no/anlegget/offroad-omrade/ Offroad-område - Motorcenter Norway]</ref> |
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== See also == |
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* [[List of race tracks in Norway]] |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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* [https://www.motorcenternorway.no/ Homepage of Motorcenter Norway] |
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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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{{Coord|58|20|41|N|6|23|42|E|display=title}} |
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[[Category:Motorsport venues in Norway]] |
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[[Category:Sokndal]] |
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Revision as of 17:33, 14 December 2021
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