Schleizer Dreieck

Schleizer Dreieck
Full Circuit (2004–present)
LocationSchleiz, Thuringia, Germany
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
CEST (DST)
Coordinates50°33′43.2″N 11°49′19.9″E / 50.562000°N 11.822194°E / 50.562000; 11.822194
Capacity10,000
Opened10 June 1923; 101 years ago (1923-06-10)
Major eventsCurrent:
International Road Racing Championship (2010–2012, 2017, 2023–present)
IDM Superbike Championship (2004–2019, 2021–present)
Former:
Sidecar World Championship (2004–2007, 2009–2013)
Cup of Peace and Friendship (1970–1990)
Full Circuit (July 2004–present)
Length3.805 km (2.625 miles)
Turns14
Race lap record1:23.849 (Ukraine Illia Mykhalchyk, BMW M1000RR, 2024, SBK)
Modified Circuit (August 1988–June 2004)
Length6.805 km (4.229 miles)
Turns22
Original Circuit (June 1923–May 1988)
Length7.631 km (4.743 miles)
Turns22
Race lap record2:59.200 (United Kingdom Chris Williams, Brabham BT21, 1967, F3)

Schleizer Dreieck is a motorsports circuit located in Schleiz, Thuringia, Germany.[1] It is the oldest racing track in Germany, and it was opened on 10 June 1923.[2]

The circuit's original length was 7.631 km (4.742 mi), it was firstly shortened to 6.805 km (4.228 mi) between May and August 1988, then to 3.805 km (2.364 mi) in July 2004. It has an average width of 10 m (33 ft) and elevation changes of 44 m (144 ft).[3]

The Schleizer Dreieck is mainly used for motorcycle racing events. It mainly hosts events for IDM Superbike Championship, but it also hosted international events, such as Sidecar World Championship and Cup of Peace and Friendship.

  1. ^ "Schleizer Dreieck – Guido de Carli". gdecarli.it. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Schleizer Dreieck – Silhouet". silhouet.com. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Strecke". schleizer-dreieck.de. Retrieved 1 April 2023.