Author Archives: Kristjan Sooper

Hannes Soomer wins Superbike race at FeltCar Estonian Grand Prix, Estonian supercar sets new track record

At the FeltCar Estonian Grand Prix at the Porsche Ring in Pärnu, Tõnis Vanaselja set a new track record in the Estonian supercar Kalana, while the Superbike race was won by Hannes Soomer. The historic cars had a thrilling race. Hannes Soomer (BMW), who won the Superbike race, said that the overnight downpour had reduced the grip on the track and that this, combined with the strong winds, had significantly reduced driving safety. "I went out for a fast time today, but...

FeltCar Estonian Grand Prix saw the first winners in the cars, Superbike class qualification won by Hannes Soomer

The first winners of the region's largest car and motorcycle circuit FeltCar Estonian Grand Prix were announced on Friday at the Porsche Ring in Pärnu. Qualifying was held in the motorcycle classes, where Hannes Soomer was the fastest in the Superbike competition. The fifth stage of the Estonian Historic Formula One Cup was won by Sten Suban (Estonia 23) in the Eastern class with up to 1.3 litre engine displacement, who beat...

The FeltCar Estonian Grand Prix will bring Hannes Soomer, numerous Estonia Formula One cars and a Finnish circuit parade to the start. Estonian supercar aims for record

The region's largest car and motorcycle circuit race FeltCar Estonian Grand Prix, which will take place on Friday and Saturday, 9 and 10 August at the Porsche Ring in Pärnu, is the only race in Estonia where Hannes Soomer will start, in addition to 20 historic Estonia Formula cars, a Finnish car racing circuit and the Estonian supercar Kalana, which is aiming for a new track record. "It's going to be a very exciting and varied weekend of racing," said....

The region's biggest circuit race brings over 140 competitors from seven countries to Pärnu Airport

The Estonian Grand Prix will take place in August. Photo. For the car classes, the competition is part of the Finnish Circuit Racing Championship and the Estonian Cup, while for the motorcycle classes it is part of the Estonian and Latvian Championships. "In the moto classes, the top Estonian riders are also expected to take to the track....

Estonian supercar Kalana set a new record in Pärnu, Superbike race won by Hannes Soomer

Tõnis Vanaselja set a new track record with Kalana. Photo. The Superbike race was won by Hannes Soomer. Vanaselja set the new Porsche Ring record already in Friday's qualifying with a lap time of 1.09,600. In the second race on Saturday, Vanaselja completed the fastest lap with a time of 1.09,111. The previous fastest lap time was 1.11,579....

HRX Estonian Grand Prix: Estonian mototipus on the grid, over 30 Legends cars, Formula Estonia anniversary and Estonian supercar presentation

Driving Legends class cars is always exciting. Photo. The Estonian premiere of motor racing Hannes Soomer will be...

HRX Estonian Grand Prix celebrates 65th anniversary of Estonian Formula One construction

Historic forms can be seen competing. Photo. The first Estonia Formula was built in 1958, the last in 2001. Over 44 years, 26 Estonia Formula One models and 40 modifications were produced at the factory on Hobujaama Street in the centre of Tallinn,...

The first supercar created by Estonians is presented at the HRX Grand Prix in Pärnu, Estonia

During the HRX Grand Prix in Pärnu on 11-12 August, everyone will be able to see for the first time the Kalana, a supercar created by Estonian engineers and costing over a million euros.

Registration for the HRX Grand Prix has begun

Historic models compete for Estonian Cup points in Pärnu. Photo. You can register for the race here, the race documents are published here. The Grand Prix is part of the Finnish Circuit Car Racing Championship and Estonian Cup series and the Estonian Circuit Motorcycle Championship. Friday is scheduled for training and qualifying, the races will be held on Saturday....