Lange Motokeskus
Lange Motokeskus at a glance
- Location
- Lange, Tartu County
- Type
- motocross
- Surface
- natural terrain (sand/soil)
- Opened
- 2012
- Phone
- +372 615 0059
- Website
- langemotokeskus.com
Track map and layout
Lange Motokeskus is a purpose-built motocross facility a short drive south-east of Tartu, billed locally as the largest motor centre in the Nordic countries. The motocross track uses the site's natural rolling terrain to create a demanding, undulating layout with a mix of jumps and elevation changes, and the complex also includes a separate outdoor go-kart track and an indoor electric karting hall. The track has hosted Estonian national motocross championship rounds continuously since opening, plus international sidecarcross and quad events, making it the country's leading dedicated off-road motorsport venue.
Events and race weekends
Lange Motokeskus is the regular home of Estonian motocross championship rounds and has hosted rounds of the FIM Sidecarcross World Championship and European quad championships, alongside Rotax Nordic karting events on its separate kart track. The venue has also run MXGP Academy youth training camps and a round of the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship in 2017, though it is not a stop on the senior MXGP world championship calendar.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eesti meistrivõistlused motokrossis (Estonian Motocross Championship round) | Estonian MX Championship | varies (spring-autumn) | hosted annually at the venue |
Getting there and parking
The circuit lies in Kastre Parish, a short drive south-east of Tartu, Estonia's second city, and is most easily reached by car. Overseas visitors typically fly into Tallinn and drive south, or use Tartu's small regional airport for domestic connections.
- Tartu Airport (TAY) · about 30 min drive
- Tallinn Airport (TLL) · about 150 min drive
Parking
On-site parking is available for event days; details are set by the event organiser.
Hotels and camping near Lange Motokeskus
Tartu, a short drive from the circuit, is the practical base for visitors, with a full range of city hotels and guesthouses; the town of Lange itself has no significant accommodation of its own.
Where to look
Tartu city centre, roughly a 20-30 minute drive from the circuit.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
The motocross track is available to riders by prior agreement rather than fixed public opening hours, so visitors wanting to ride should contact the venue in advance to book track time. The venue's separate outdoor and indoor go-kart tracks operate on regular public hours through the week for anyone wanting a lap without a motocross bike.
Who runs days here
- Lange Motokeskus (official venue)motorcycle
Spectator guide
As a national motocross venue, spectating is informal, with fans able to walk the perimeter of the track to watch jumps and technical sections up close during championship rounds.
Best places to watch
Vantage points around the track's jumps and elevation changes give the closest views of the action.
Weather
- May-September: the main Estonian motocross season; mild summers, cooler and wetter in early spring and autumn
History of Lange Motokeskus
Opening and early growth
Lange Motokeskus opened in 2012 on rolling farmland in Kastre Parish south-east of Tartu, quickly billing itself as the largest dedicated motor centre in the Nordic countries. The site was built around a natural-terrain motocross track that makes use of the land's existing undulation, and the venue's opening was marked by an exhibition event featuring Estonian motocross star Tanel Leok, whose profile helped put the new facility on the map for local riders and fans.
Growing an international calendar
From its early years the track became the regular home of the Estonian motocross championship, hosting rounds every season since opening, and it broadened its calendar to include international disciplines rarely seen elsewhere in the Baltics, such as rounds of the FIM Sidecarcross World Championship and European quad bike championships. Between 2014 and 2017 the venue also hosted MXGP Academy training camps aimed at developing young riders, and in 2017 it staged a round of the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, its highest-profile international fixture to date.
A broader motorsport complex today
Alongside the motocross track, Lange Motokeskus has expanded into a wider motorsport and leisure complex, adding an outdoor go-kart track that also uses the site's natural terrain and an indoor electric karting hall that operates year-round regardless of weather. The motocross track itself remains open to riders by prior arrangement rather than fixed public hours, reflecting its continued role as a serious national and international racing venue rather than a purely recreational track, while the karting side of the business caters to casual visitors and families.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of track is Lange Motokeskus?+
It is a natural-terrain motocross track near Tartu, Estonia, part of a wider complex that also includes outdoor and indoor go-kart tracks.
Does Lange Motokeskus host MXGP world championship rounds?+
No. The venue has hosted FIM Sidecarcross World Championship rounds, European quad championships, and a 2017 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship round, plus MXGP Academy training camps, but it is not on the senior MXGP calendar.
Can the public ride the motocross track?+
Yes, but only by prior arrangement rather than set public opening hours — riders should contact the venue in advance. The site's separate go-kart tracks keep regular public hours.
How do I get to Lange Motokeskus?+
The circuit is about a 20-30 minute drive south-east of Tartu; most international visitors fly into Tallinn Airport and drive roughly two and a half hours south.
What racing has Lange Motokeskus hosted?+
The Estonian national motocross championship every year since 2012, plus international sidecarcross, quad and junior motocross world championship events.
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Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.