Lånkebanen is a 1.019 km (0.633 mile) rallycross circuit situated just outside Trondheim, Norway. Built into a hillside, it provides one of the most visually striking and technically demanding tracks in global rallycross.
Track Basics
- Length: 1.019 km / 0.633 miles
- Surface: Mixed asphalt and gravel
- Direction: Clockwise
- Major Events: FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX), European Rallycross
Key Sections
- Turn 1 (Asphalt hairpin): The start funnels into a tight right-hander, where chaos is common in heats.
- Gravel climb: A steep uphill section on dirt that challenges traction and demands throttle control.
- Downhill sweepers: Blind descents where braking precision and car balance are crucial.
- Joker Lap: A longer alternate route with a sweeping dirt section, forcing drivers to time their strategy perfectly.
- Final corner: A sharp right leading onto the main straight, critical for overtaking attempts before the finish.
Driving Keys
- Traction management: Switching between dirt and asphalt requires quick adaptability.
- Bravery on the descent: Downhill sections can make or break a lap depending on confidence.
- Joker strategy: With short races, taking the Joker Lap at the right time is often the difference between victory and defeat.
- Clean launches: Starts are critical, as Turn 1 incidents are common in heats.
Lånkebanen rewards aggression but punishes overconfidence—making it one of the most exciting rallycross venues in iRacing.
