The Botniaring Racing Circuit

The Botniaring Racing Circuit is a racing circuit in Jurva, Finland, located in Southern Ostrobothnia. The Botniaring has been turned from a relatively short and tight circuit to what was Finland's longest and fastest raceway until the arrival of the KymiRing. The Jurva circuit features motorsport from April to October but is open for driving training, including on ice and snow, throughout the fall and winter months.

The track was opened in 1989 with a 1.627-mile (2.618-kilometer) course that curved back and forth inside a roughly rectangular configuration. It was nonetheless good for close, intense racing fights, despite the fact that its length meant it could only ever host Finnish racing championships and club events. The infield could also be bypassed by a short straight to form an 'oval,' however, in actuality, this was a series of straights connected by near 90-degree turns and was rarely utilized for racing events.

Planning to enlarge the circuit to produce the country's longest track began in 2011. Drivers and teams reviewed preliminary plans, and a virtual version was constructed so it could be tested in a simulator, with feedback integrated into the final design. The construction of the circuit extension began in 2012 and was completed in time for the 2013 racing season.

The entire circuit currently measures 2.494 miles (4.014 km) and includes a high-speed chicane that is unique in Finland. Because the track was extended, the tarmac on the earlier section was also replaced, thus the entire track is quite smooth and in good condition overall.

Location: Southern Ostrobothnia, Jurva, Finland