Motorsport Arena Oschersleben
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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°ECoordinates: 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 |
Major events | Current: Sidecar World Championship (1998, 2000–2003, 2011–2019, 2021–present) ADAC GT Masters (2007–present) Future: NASCAR Whelen Euro Series (2023) Former: World SBK (2000–2004) WTCC Race of Germany (2005–2011) FIM EWC 8 Hours of Oschersleben (1999–2009, 2012–2019) DTM (2000–2001, 2004–2015) TCR Europe (2019) International GT Open (2007) FIA GT (1998–1999, 2002–2009) TCR International (2016–2017) European Touring Car Championship (2001–2004) |
Grand Prix Circuit (2007–present) | |
Length | 3.696 km (2.297 miles) |
Race lap record | 1:18.846 (![]() |
Mototorcycle "A" Circuit (1997–present) | |
Length | 3.668 km (2.279 miles) |
Race lap record | 1:15.050 (![]() |
"B" Circuit | |
Length | 2.600 km (1.616 miles) |
"C" Circuit | |
Length | 1.100 km (0.684 miles) |
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 where is approximately 30 km (19 mi) from Magdeburg), Germany. Its fairly flat contours create a smooth, fast circuit.[1]
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
Consistently 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]
Lap records
The official race lap records at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben are listed as:
Events
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- Current
- April: ADAC GT Masters, ADAC TCR Germany Touring Car Championship, ADAC Racing Weekend
- May: GP der Stadt Magdeburg
- August: Porsche Sports Cup Deutschland
- September: Sidecar World Championship
- Future
- NASCAR Whelen Euro Series (2023)
- Former
- ADAC Formula 4 (2015–2020)
- Auto GP (2011)
- Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (2000–2001, 2004–2015)
- European Touring Car Championship (2001–2004)
- FIA GT Championship (1998–1999, 2002–2009)
- FIA Sportscar Championship (2003)
- FIM Endurance World Championship 8 Hours of Oschersleben (1999–2009, 2012–2019)
- Formula Renault Eurocup (2004–2005)
- Formula Three Euroseries (2005–2006, 2009–2010)
- International Formula 3000 (1998)
- International GT Open (2007)
- Superbike World Championship (2000–2004)
- Super Tourenwagen Cup (1998–1999)
- TCR Europe Touring Car Series (2019)
- TCR International Series (2016–2017)
- World Touring Car Championship FIA WTCC Race of Germany (2005–2011)
References
- ^ a b "Oschersleben". race-game.org. 2006. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
- ^ 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". Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "ADAC GT Masters Oschersleben 1.Lauf ATS Formel 3 CUP" (PDF). Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "2013 DTM Oschersleben Statistics". Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "2008 Oschersleben Formula Master - Round 11". Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "FIA GT Championship Oschersleben 2008". Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "2016 ADAC Formula 4 Oschersleben 1 Session Facts". Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "ADAC GT Oschersleben 2017". Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "2014 ADAC Formel Masters Oschersleben Result List Race 2" (PDF). Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "2007 Formula BMW ADAC Oschersleben (Race 1)". Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- ^ "2005 Formula Renault 3.5 Oschersleben Session Facts". Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "2006 Oschersleben F3000 Masters". Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "2005 Formula 3 Euro Series Oschersleben Session Facts". Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "FIA GT Championship Oschersleben 1998". Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "1998 International F3000 Oschersleben Statistics". Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "2005 DTM Oschersleben Session Facts". Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "FIA Sportscar Championship Oschersleben 2003". Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ a b "2006 FIA GT Oschersleben Supercar 500". Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "ADAC GT Masters Oschersleben Race 2 Sunday, April 24, 2022" (PDF). Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "2005 Formula Renault 2.0 Euro Oschersleben Session Facts". Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "2020 ADAC Formula 4 Oschersleben Session Facts". Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "2021 Porsche Cup Deutschland Oschersleben (Race 2)". Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ "2002 Superbike World Championship Oschersleben Session Facts". Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "2019 FIM EWC 8 Hours of Oschersleben Final results after 8 hours - Final ranking". Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "2005 Formula BMW ADAC Oschersleben (Race 2)". Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- ^ "FIA GT Championship Oschersleben 2004". Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "2005 FIA GT Oschersleben Supercar 500". Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "Oschersleben 28-29-30 May, 2004 Supersport - Revised Results Race" (PDF). Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "STW Cup 1998 » Oschersleben Round 18 Results". Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "ADAC GT4 Oschersleben 2019". Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "2022 ADAC TCR Germany Race 2 Motorsportarena Oschersleben" (PDF). Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "2004 Oschersleben ETCC - Round 18". Retrieved 14 June 2021.
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