Estonian Grand Prix the first day of racing today at the auto24ring was a blast and both the drivers and the audience enjoyed a thrilling excellent racing in favourable conditions.
A little cool, but but mostly sunny weather, the region's largest conference on the 12 different races and one of the most popular races in the training race.
It was a great day Raivo Tammel (Porsche), who made a total of three races. BGT Pro class, he was third on the grid and made good use of his time right from the start. Gutaravicius (Lamborghini) from Lithuania. A safety car came onto the track halfway through the race, which set the racing pace. and made it a little easier for Tam to take first place. a little easier. Tamme's teammate Oliver Tiirmaa came second. (Porsche), who lost just 0.525 seconds, and third was Gutaravicius. In the Porsche Sprint Challenge class, Tamm was was fastest in qualifying and first in the first race. In the second race started from first place in the first race with the fastest lap time in the second race. Tiirmaa, who made a good start and managed to hold on to his position. until the end of the race. Even though Tamm was close on his heels, he had to take the lead. Tiirmaa had to admit that the end of the race proved difficult for him. "I managed to keep my position, the car was good, everything was good," said Tammira. Tiirmaa, a happy race winner, commented.
Both Superbike was won by Hannes Soomer (Honda, Enos Motosport). Mario Ilus crashed in the first race. The race was abandoned due to rain and and a restart was held, where Raimo Kesseli (Yamaha) crashed. In both races Mihkel Osula (Ducati, Vihur, Finland) did very well. Motosport), who was second in the first race and failed in the second. third despite a false start.
Recently arrived Gert Jugala, who excelled on the stage, was first in the BMW Xtreme class. third in the first race, and a clear leader in the second. The first race was won by Juha Huhtala, who beat compatriot Santtu Rantanen by 6.55 seconds. Jugala lost 7.65 seconds to the leader. In the second race there was also a serious between Lintumäki and Huhtala. Second and third in the second race were Rantanen and Lintumäki.
The most participative, 30 riders, the Legends class offered the expected excitement of the last seconds. Pekka Seppänen led the race for a long time and was attacked by Joonas Vartiainen. But in the end, it was Pekkainen and Vartänen who won the race. Philip Miemois and Veli-Pekka Karttenen came second.
Sunday, 30. The race day starts at 10.20 a.m. with the second V8 Thunder class. race start. Postimees online will broadcast the start of the international coverage. There will also be an extensive entertainment area, with activities for children and adults alike. Tickets for the race cost €10, and for children under 14 years of age there is a ticket fee of €10. The event is free of charge.
Estonian Grand Prix is supported by EAS, Ministry of Culture, AS Postimees Grupp, AS Ekspress Grupp, Husqvarna Estonia, City of Pärnu, Tallink, Henkell, Fremax, Mariine Auto - Peugeot, Pere Optika - Motopere eyewear shop, Jazz Laundries, AS Toode, Cramo Estonia and Skamet.
More information and details results: www.estoniangrandprix.com
The author of the photos is Karli Saul.
