Norway to get a Tilke track?
Ambitious plans have been launched to turn Norway's Rudskogen circuit into a Formula One standard testing facility.
The existing 1.2-mile track would be re-built in stages to international standards, with the hope of luring Formula One teams for testing.
The project is the brainchild of former Indy Lights racer Harald Huysman, whose Huysman Racing organisation runs the Rudskogen Motorsenter close to Sarpsborg.
Favoured F1 circuit designer Hermann Tilke has already drawn up plans for an extended circuit and described the location as "very exciting" according to Autosport magazine.
"The undulating terrain and beautiful natural scenery would make a spectacular location for an F1 circuit," he said.
The completed project will include three circuit varients, each of which could be run simultaneously, and a combined international course of 2.823 miles. This in turn could be linked to a planned practice-centre for traffic/road safety to create a 3.54 miles circuit for long-distance races.
The whole project is expected to cost 70,000 Norwegian Kroner - around £58 million - and will include new pits, garages and a control tower. It is thought State lottery funding could help pay part of the costs, with the Norwegian Motorsport Association backing the scheme.
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