For the first time this season, all the Estonian Championship classes will compete in the Henkell Estonian Grand Prix at Audruring from 18-20 June.
The Estonian championship title is at stake in three classes: the BMW 325 Cup opened its season in Riga in May, but for the two classes of historic Formula One cars, the June race at Audruring will be the first in the championship series.
Formulae will compete in the historically named Eastern and Mondial classes. The starting line-up is predominantly made up of Estonian-made Estonia Formula One cars, which means that the Henkell Estonian Grand Prix offers a great opportunity to see representatives of an important chapter in Estonian motoring and racing history race against each other.
Last year's Eastern Estonian Cup champion Jaak Kuul says that the Historic Formula series is suitable for people who like to build their own cars. "Or he must be a very good mechanic. It's worth starting with the Eastern because the technical limitations are stricter. The lower-powered engine doesn't put as much strain on the drivetrain and reliability is better. Generally speaking, manual dexterity and technical savvy can only come in handy in historic formula racing."
At the opening round of the Estonian Open Circuit Championship at the Bikernieki circuit in Riga, 33 cars competed in the BMW 325 Cup class. "With such a long starting grid, it was a very close and exciting race," says Raimo Kulli, Chairman of the Circuit Committee of the Estonian Motor Sports Association.
The Estonian Grand Prix is also part of the series of the Baltic and Northern European Zone (NEZ) Championships for several machine classes. "Estonian racers are also represented in these classes and I know that there will be more of them than there were in Riga," adds Kulli.
The Henkell Estonian Grand Prix free practice and qualifying will be held at the Audruring on 18 June, while the races will take place on 19-20 June.
Historic model cars at Audruring. Photo by Pille Russi
