The Motorsport Arena Oschersleben is a 3.696 km (2.297 mi) long race track with a width of 11–13 m (12–14 yd) and elevation changes of 23 m (75 ft). The circuit is located in Oschersleben, Börde, approximately 30 km (19 mi) from Magdeburg, Germany. Its fairly flat contours create a smooth, fast circuit.[1]
![]() Grand Prix Circuit (2007–present) ![]() Motorcycle "A" Circuit (1997–present) | |
Location | Oschersleben, Germany |
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Time zone | CET (UTC+1) CEST (DST) |
Coordinates | 52°01′38″N 11°16′43″E / 52.02722°N 11.27861°E |
FIA Grade | 2 |
Broke ground | 5 April 1995 |
Opened | 25 July 1997 |
Construction cost | €58 million |
Former names | Motopark Oschersleben (1997–2005) |
Major events | Current: Sidecar World Championship (1998, 2000–2003, 2011–2019, 2021–present) DTM (2000–2001, 2004–2015, 2023–present) NASCAR Whelen Euro Series (2023–present) ADAC GT Masters (2007–2022, 2024) Former: World SBK (2000–2004) WTCC Race of Germany (2005–2011) FIM EWC 8 Hours of Oschersleben (1999–2009, 2012–2019) TCR Eastern Europe Trophy (2023) International GT Open (2007) FIA GT (1998–1999, 2002–2009) |
Website | http://www.motorsportarena.com |
Grand Prix Circuit (2007–present) | |
Length | 3.696 km (2.297 miles) |
Race lap record | 1:18.846 (![]() |
Motorcycle "A" Circuit (1997–present) | |
Length | 3.668 km (2.279 miles) |
Race lap record | 1:15.050 (![]() |
"B" Circuit (1997–present) | |
Length | 2.600 km (1.616 miles) |
"C" Circuit (1997–present) | |
Length | 1.100 km (0.684 miles) |
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Opened on 25 July 1997 as Motopark Oschersleben, it was Germany's fourth permanent racecourse, after Nürburgring, Hockenheimring and Sachsenring.
Motorsport Arena Oschersleben was a venue for FIA's European Touring Car Championship from 2001 to 2004 and the World Touring Car Championship from 2005 to 2011.
The circuit
editConsistently driving quickly is hard work on the fast and smooth circuit. The first turn, modified from its original rounded shape into a sharp 90-degree left, is a frequent source of multi-car accidents especially on the first lap, as a popular YouTube video of a touring race illustrates this case, with former BTCC driver-turned commentator John Cleland remarking that, "The guy who designed this first corner should be taken into a dark room and beat about the head".[2] There are many key turns to master for a fast lap. The end of the finish straight is the fastest spot on the circuit. The McDonald's chicane allows for different racing lines. However, an aggressive line may lead to early retirement with broken suspension.[1]
Events
edit- Current
- April: Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, ADAC GT Masters, ADAC GT4 Germany, Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, Börderennen
- May: Supercar Challenge ADAC Racing Weekend Oschersleben
- June: IDM Superbike Championship , Northern Talent Cup
- July: Börde Moto Klassik
- September: NASCAR Whelen Euro Series NASCAR GP Germany
- October: Sidecar World Championship Sidecar Festival, DMV Goodyear Racing Days
- Former
- ADAC Formel Masters (2008–2014)
- ADAC Formula 4 (2015–2020)
- ATS Formel 3 Cup (1998–2001, 2003–2014)
- Auto GP (2011)
- EuroBOSS Series (2006)
- Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 (2002–2005)
- European Touring Car Championship (2002–2004)
- Ferrari Challenge Europe (1998, 2005)
- FIA Formula Two Championship (2009–2010)
- FIA GT Championship (1998–1999, 2002–2009)
- FIA GT3 European Championship (2006, 2008–2009)
- FIA Sportscar Championship (2003)
- FIM Endurance World Championship
- 8 Hours of Oschersleben (1999–2009, 2012–2019)
- FIM eRoad Racing World Cup (2012–2013)
- Formula BMW ADAC (1998–2001, 2004–2007)
- Formula BMW Talent Cup (2011–2013)
- Formula Renault 3.5 Series (2005)
- Formula Renault V6 Eurocup (2003–2004)
- Formula Three Euroseries (2005–2006, 2009–2010)
- Formula Volkswagen Germany (2001–2003)
- GT4 European Cup (2007–2009)
- International Formula 3000 (1998)
- International Formula Master (2006–2009)
- International GT Open (2007)
- Interserie (2003)
- Prototype Cup Germany (2023)
- SEAT León Eurocup (2008–2010)
- Superbike World Championship (2000–2004)
- Supersport World Championship (2000–2004)
- Super Tourenwagen Cup (1998–1999)
- TCR Eastern Europe Trophy (2023)
- TCR Europe Touring Car Series (2019)
- TCR International Series (2016–2017)
- Trofeo Maserati (2006)
- V8Star Series (2001–2002)
- World Touring Car Championship
- FIA WTCC Race of Germany (2005–2011)
Lap records
editAs of June 2024, the fastest official race lap records at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben are listed as:
Notes
edit- ^ YouTube videos showed that the race was held in 3.668 km layout despite the reference wrote circuit length as 3.696 km.
References
edit- ^ a b "Oschersleben". race-game.org. 2006. Archived from the original on 24 October 2009. Retrieved 16 November 2009.
- ^ The guy who designed that first corner should be taken into a dark room... (Extended + replays), retrieved 2022-01-09
- ^ "2011 Oschersleben Auto GP - Round 9". Motor Sport Magazine. 30 July 2011. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "ADAC GT Masters Oschersleben 1.Lauf ATS Formel 3 CUP" (PDF). 26 April 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "DTM 2013 » Oschersleben Round 8 Results". 15 September 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "2008 Oschersleben Formula Master - Round 11". Motor Sport Magazine. 30 August 2008. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "FIA GT Championship Oschersleben 2008". 6 July 2008. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "2016 ADAC Formula 4 Oschersleben 1 Race 2 Statistics". 17 April 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "ADAC GT Oschersleben 2017". 30 April 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "2008 Formula Renault Northern Cup Oschersleben (Race 1)". 5 July 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "2014 ADAC Formel Masters Oschersleben Result List Race 2" (PDF). 27 April 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "2014 Porsche Cup Deutschland Oschersleben (Race 1)". 17 May 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "2007 Formula BMW ADAC Oschersleben (Race 1)". 6 May 2007. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- ^ "2005 Formula Renault 3.5 Oschersleben Race 2 Statistics". 7 August 2005. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "2006 Oschersleben F3000 Masters". Motor Sport Magazine. 4 June 2006. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "2005 Formula 3 Euro Series Oschersleben Race 2 Statistics". 26 June 2005. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "FIA GT Championship Oschersleben 1998". 12 April 1998. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "2023 Prototype Cup Germany Race 1 Motorsport Arena Oschersleben" (PDF). 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "DTM 2005 » Oschersleben Round 5 Results". 26 June 2005. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "FIA Sportscar Championship Oschersleben 2003". 20 July 2003. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "2023 DTM Oschersleben Race 1 Statistics". 27 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ a b "2006 FIA GT Oschersleben Supercar 500". 2 July 2006. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "2006 Formula Renault Northern Cup Oschersleben 2 (Race 1)". 1 July 2006. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "2020 ADAC Formula 4 Oschersleben Race 2 Statistics". 8 November 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "2022 IDM Oschersleben IDM Superbike Race 1 - amended 1" (PDF). 22 May 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "13/14th Round Formula Volkswagen 12/10/02 - Result 14th round, Motopark Oschersleben, October 13, 2002 (19 laps)". 13 October 2002. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "2024 DTM Oschersleben - Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Germany - Race 1 Result" (PDF). 27 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "Oschersleben 30-31 August - 1 September, 2002 Superbike - Results Race 2" (PDF). World Superbike. Dorna. 1 September 2002. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "2019 FIM EWC 8 Hours of Oschersleben Final results after 8 hours - Final ranking". 9 June 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "2023 IDM Oschersleben IDM Supersport Race 2" (PDF). 4 June 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ "FIA GT Championship Oschersleben 1999". 8 August 1998. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ "2005 Formula BMW ADAC Oschersleben (Race 2)". 26 June 2005. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- ^ "FIA GT Championship Oschersleben 2004". 19 September 2004. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "2005 FIA GT Oschersleben Supercar 500". 28 August 2005. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "2023 ADAC GT4 Germany Race 1 Motorsport Arena Oschersleben" (PDF). 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Oschersleben 28-29-30 May, 2004 Supersport - Revised Results Race" (PDF). World Superbike. Dorna. 30 May 2004. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "STW Cup 1998 » Oschersleben Round 18 Results". 13 September 1998. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Autoklub Mistrovství ČR automobilů na okruhu TCR Final Result Race 1" (PDF). 9 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "2023 Nascar Whelen Euro Series Oschersleben Whelen EuroNASCAR Pro - Provisional Result Race 2" (PDF). 24 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "2002 V8 STAR Oschersleben 2 (Race 2)". 12 October 2002. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "2004 Oschersleben ETCC - Round 18". Motor Sport Magazine. 19 September 2004. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ "2024 IDM Oschersleben - Northern Talent Cup - Race 1" (PDF). 1 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "2023 IDM Oschersleben IDM Supersport 300 Race 1 Rennen" (PDF). 3 June 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ "2023 IDM Oschersleben Northern Talent Cup Race 2" (PDF). 4 June 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "2023 ADAC Racing Weekend Oschersleben - NXT Gen Cup - Provisional Result Rennen 2" (PDF). 29 July 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024.