Helsinki Thunder
Temporary street circuit in Helsinki, Finland
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Helsinki Thunder was a 3.180 km (1.976 mi) temporary street circuit located in Helsinki, Finland. The circuit was conceived by former racing driver Robert Lappalainen. From 1995 to 1997, it hosted events in the FIA GT Championship, International Formula 3000 Championship and International Touring Car Championship.
Grand Prix Circuit (1997) | |
| Location | Helsinki, Finland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 60°10′59″N 24°57′45″E |
| Opened | 2 June 1995 |
| Closed | 25 May 1997 |
| Major events | Formula 3000 (1997) FIA GT Championship (1997) ITC (1995–1996) |
| Grand Prix Circuit (1997) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 3.180 km (1.976 mi) |
| Turns | 26 |
| Race lap record | 1:25.466 ( Juan Pablo Montoya, Lola T96/50, 1997, F3000) |
| Grand Prix Circuit (1996) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 3.180 km (1.976 mi) |
| Turns | 22 |
| Race lap record | 1:26.577 ( Hans-Joachim Stuck, Opel Calibra V6 4x4, 1996, Class 1) |
| Grand Prix Circuit (1995) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 3.301 km (2.051 mi) |
| Turns | 16 |
| Race lap record | 1:25.930 ( Stefano Modena, Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI, 1995, Class 1) |
Lap records
The fastest official race lap records at the Helsinki Thunder are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event | Circuit Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix Circuit (1997): 3.180 km (1.976 mi) | |||||
| F3000 | 1:25.466[1] | Juan Pablo Montoya | Lola T96/50 | 1997 Helsinki F3000 round | |
| GT1 (Prototype) | 1:27.901[2] | Bernd Schneider | Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR | 1997 FIA GT Helsinki 3 Hours | |
| GT2 | 1:35.076[2] | François Lafon | Porsche 911 GT2 | 1997 FIA GT Helsinki 3 Hours | |
| Grand Prix Circuit (1996): 3.180 km (1.976 mi) | |||||
| Class 1 Touring Cars | 1:26.577[3] | Hans-Joachim Stuck | Opel Calibra V6 4x4 | 1996 Helsinki ITC round |  |
| Grand Prix Circuit (1995): 3.301 km (2.051 mi) | |||||
| Class 1 Touring Cars | 1:25.930[4] | Stefano Modena | Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI | 1995 Helsinki DTM round |  |
