Ring Knutstorp – Swedish STCC Circuit Guide
Originally published May 2018. Last updated October 2026: expanded Tier B circuit guide, facts table, table of contents, internal links, FAQ schema, and editorial refresh while preserving legacy images and story.
Ring Knutstorp is a 2.079 km race track at Kågeröd in Skåne, Sweden, and one of the country’s busiest national venues since opening in 1963. European Formula 3 stars including Alain Prost raced here in the 1970s and 1980s; today Scandinavian Touring Car Championship rounds and packed track-day calendars keep the Hyllinge motorsport club’s circuit relevant without a current international championship round.
Knutstorp matters because it shows how a short club track can grow through extensions and safety-driven layout changes — and how domestic STCC loyalty replaced F3 as the headline story after 1984.
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Ring Knutstorp facts
| Location | Kågeröd, Skåne, Sweden |
|---|---|
| Circuit type | Permanent road course |
| Opened | 1963 (Hyllinge motorsport club) |
| Layout length | 2,079 m (current); 2,200 m (1970–1980); 1,100 m (1963) |
| Notable past series | European Formula 3 Cup (until 1984) |
| Main events today | STCC / Scandinavian Touring Car Championship; rallycross; track days |
| STCC wins record | Richard Göransson — 11 touring-car wins at Knutstorp |
Turn 1 at Ring Knutstorp
1963 opening
Hyllinge motorsport club formed in 1948 and ran motocross at Kågeröd from 1951. In the early 1960s members built a permanent asphalt circuit for cars; Ring Knutstorp opened in 1963 at 1,100 m (0.684 miles).
Swedish Formula One talents Ronnie Peterson and Reine Wisell used Knutstorp as a training ground as international attention grew.
1970 extension and 1980 Liton change
The original course proved too short. In 1970 the track doubled in length to about 2,200 m. In 1980 safety concerns led to removal of the banked Liton corner in favour of the tighter Gryden with run-off, reducing length to 2,079 m.
Fast, flowing sections at Ring Knutstorp
European Formula 3 era
Through the 1970s and early 1980s the European Formula 3 Cup was Knutstorp’s flagship international event. Anders Olofsson and Mauro Baldi were frequent winners; the list also includes Conny Andersson, Beppe Gabbiani, Huub Rothengatter, Alain Prost, Alain Ferté, Oscar Larrauri, John Nielsen, and Claudio Langes.
When European F3 ended after 1984, Knutstorp faded from the international map while Swedish national racing remained strong.
STCC at Ring Knutstorp in 2017
STCC and Scandinavian Touring Car
From 1996 the Swedish Touring Car Championship highlighted the calendar, often with two rounds per year (three in 2004). Since 2011 Knutstorp has regularly hosted the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship.
Richard Göransson leads with eleven touring-car wins; Fredrik Ekblom has nine and Jan Nilsson eight. Occasional rallycross meetings add variety.
Calendar today
Without a current world championship round, Knutstorp stays among Sweden’s busiest tracks through club meetings, education programmes, manufacturer testing, and public track days.
Map: Ring Knutstorp layout
Visiting Knutstorp
Check ringknutstorp.com for STCC and track-day dates. Copenhagen and Malmö are the usual regional access points for international visitors.
Related reading
Address: Ring Knutstorp, 268 05 Kågeröd, Sweden
Phone: +46 418 840 40
Official website: ringknutstorp.com
Photo credits: Ring Knutstorp (Facebook); STCC
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ring Knutstorp?
Ring Knutstorp is at Kågeröd in Skåne, southern Sweden, about 50 km north-east of Malmö. The mailing address is Ring Knutstorp, 268 05 Kågeröd, Sweden.
How long is Ring Knutstorp?
The current main circuit is 2,079 metres (about 1.29 miles) after the 1980 safety changes. The original 1963 layout was 1,100 m; a 1970 extension brought length to 2,200 m before the banked Liton corner was replaced.
When did Ring Knutstorp open?
The permanent asphalt circuit opened in 1963, built by Hyllinge motorsport club after motocross use on the site from 1951. Swedish stars such as Ronnie Peterson and Reine Wisell later tested here.
Did Formula 3 race at Knutstorp?
Yes. The European Formula 3 Cup was the main international event in the 1970s and early 1980s. Winners included Alain Prost, Anders Olofsson, and Mauro Baldi before the championship ended in 1984.
What championships race at Ring Knutstorp today?
STCC (Swedish Touring Car Championship) and its successor Scandinavian Touring Car Championship are the headline national series. The calendar also includes track days, club racing, rallycross, and testing.
Who has the most touring car wins at Knutstorp?
Richard Göransson holds the touring-car record with eleven Knutstorp wins. Fredrik Ekblom won nine times and Jan Nilsson eight in STCC-era competition.
Is Ring Knutstorp still used for international racing?
Major international series left after European F3 ended in 1984, but Knutstorp remains one of Sweden’s busiest national venues with a full calendar of domestic championships and public track days.
What happened to the Liton corner?
In 1980 the banked Liton corner was replaced by the tighter Gryden corner with run-off area for safety, shortening the lap slightly to today’s 2,079 m configuration.
How does Knutstorp compare to other Swedish circuits?
Compare with Anderstorp (former Swedish Grand Prix) and Mantorp Park when touring Scandinavia’s national racing heartland.
