Schleizer Dreieck

Coordinates: 50°33′43.2″N 11°49′19.9″E / 50.562000°N 11.822194°E / 50.562000; 11.822194
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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; 100 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 record1:24.011 (Germany Markus Reiterberger, BMW M1000RR, 2022, 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 3.805 km (2.364 mi) motorsports circuit with an average width of 10 m (33 ft) and elevation changes of 44 m (144 ft).[1] The circuit is located in Schleiz, Thuringia, Germany.[2] The circuit is the oldest racing track in Germany, and it was opened on 10 June 1923.[3]

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.[1]

The circuit 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.

Events[edit]

Current
Former

Layout history[edit]

Lap records[edit]

As of July 2023, the fastest official race lap records at the Schleizer Dreieck are listed as:

Category Time Driver Vehicle Event
Full Circuit: 3.805 km (2004–present)[2]
Superbike 1:24.011[4] Markus Reiterberger BMW M1000RR 2022 Schleiz IDM Superbike round
Supersport 1:27.134[5] Melvin van der Voort Yamaha YZF-R6 2023 Schleiz IDM Supersport round
Supersport 300 1:36.179[6] Max Zachmann [de] Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023 Schleiz IDM Supersport 300 round
Original Circuit: 7.631 km (June 1923–May 1988)[2]
Formula Three 2:59.200[7] Chris Williams Brabham BT21 1967 Schleizer Dreieckrennen
Formula Junior 3:11.400[8] Jean-Claude Franck [pl] Cooper T67 1963 Schleizer Dreieckrennen

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Strecke". schleizer-dreieck.de. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Schleizer Dreieck – Guido de Carli". gdecarli.it. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Schleizer Dreieck – Silhouet". silhouet.com. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  4. ^ "2022 IDM Schleizer Dreieck IDM Superbike 1000 Race 1 Race (18 Laps) started at 10:10:25" (PDF). 24 July 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  5. ^ "2023 IDM Schleizer Dreieck IDM Supersport Race 1 (15 Laps)" (PDF). 23 July 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  6. ^ "2023 IDM Schleizer Dreieck IDM Supersport 300 Race 1 Re-Start Race (7 Laps)" (PDF). 22 July 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  7. ^ "XXXIII Internationales Schleizer Dreieckrennen". Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  8. ^ "XXX Internationales Schleizer Dreieckrennen". Retrieved 1 April 2023.

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