Motorsport Arena Oschersleben Explained

Motorsport Arena Oschersleben
Former Names:Motopark Oschersleben (1997–2005)
Location:Oschersleben, Germany
Time:CET (UTC+1)
CEST (DST)
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)
Construction Cost:58 million
Fia Grade:2
Layout1:Grand Prix Circuit (2007–present)
Length Km:3.696
Length Mi:2.297
Record Time:1:18.846
Record Driver: Sergey Afanasyev
Record Car:Lola B05/52
Record Year:2011
Record Class:Auto GP
Layout2:Motorcycle "A" Circuit (1997–present)
Length Km2:3.668
Length Mi2:2.279
Record Time2:1:15.050
Record Driver2: Andreas Zuber
Record Car2:Dallara T05
Record Year2:2005
Record Class2:FR 3.5
Layout3:"B" Circuit (1997–present)
Length Km3:2.600
Length Mi3:1.616
Layout4:"C" Circuit (1997–present)
Length Km4:1.100
Length Mi4:0.684

The Motorsport Arena Oschersleben is a 3.696km (02.297miles) long race track with a width of and elevation changes of . The circuit is located in Oschersleben, Börde, approximately 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". 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

Current
Former

Lap records

As of June 2024, the fastest official race lap records at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben are listed as:

CategoryTimeDriverVehicleEventCircuit Map
Grand Prix Circuit: 3.696 km (2007–present)
1:18.846[2]
1:20.623[3] 2014 Oschersleben German F3 round
1:21.255[4] 2013 Oschersleben DTM round
1:21.449 2009 Oschersleben Formula Two round
1:21.619[5] 2008 Oschersleben Formula Master round
1:25.477[6] 2008 FIA GT Oschersleben 2 Hours
1:26.386[7] 2016 1st Oschersleben ADAC Formula 4 round
1:26.850[8] 2017 Oschersleben ADAC GT Masters round
1:27.301[9] 2008 Oschersleben Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup round
1:29.241 2008 FIA GT Oschersleben 2 Hours
1:29.669[10] 2014 Oschersleben ADAC Formel Masters round
1:30.518[11] 2014 Oschersleben Porsche Carrera Cup Germany round
1:31.370[12] 2007 1st Oschersleben Formula BMW ADAC round
1:33.113 2008 FIA GT Oschersleben 2 Hours
1:35.557 2016 Oschersleben TCR International Series round
1:36.185 2011 FIA WTCC Race of Germany
Motorcycle "A" Circuit: 3.668 km (1997–present)
1:15.050[13]
1:19.038[14] 2006 Oschersleben F3000 Masters round
1:19.183[15] 2005 Oschersleben Formula 3 Euro Series round
1:20.206[16] 1998 FIA GT Oschersleben 500km
1:20.305[17] 2023 Oschersleben Prototype Cup Germany round
1:20.791[18] 2005 Oschersleben DTM round
1:21.377[19] 2003 FIA Sportscar Championship Oschersleben
1:22.629[20] 2023 Oschersleben DTM round
1:23.527[21] 2006 FIA GT Oschersleben 500km
1:24.011[22] 2006 2nd Oschersleben Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup round
1:24.391[23] 2020 Oschersleben ADAC Formula 4 round
1:25.152[24] 2022 Oschersleben IDM Superbike round
1:25.188[25] 2002 Oschersleben Formula Volkswagen Germany round
1:26.389[26] 2024 Oschersleben Porsche Carrera Cup Germany round
1:26.549[27] 2002 Oschersleben World SBK round
1:26.773[28] 2019 8 Hours of Oschersleben
1:27.220 2006 FIA GT Oschersleben 500km
1:27.567[29] 2023 Oschersleben IDM Supersport round
1:28.243[30] 1999 FIA GT Oschersleben 500km
1:28.610[31] 2005 Oschersleben Formula BMW ADAC round
1:28.650[32] 2004 FIA GT Oschersleben 500km
1:29.604[33]
1:30.111[34] 2023 Oschersleben ADAC GT4 Germany round
1:30.386[35] 2004 Oschersleben World SSP round
1:30.632[36] 1998 Oschersleben STW Cup round
1:31.449[37] 2023 Oschersleben TCR Eastern Europe round
1:32.395[38] 2023 Oschersleben NASCAR Whelen Euro Series round
1:32.446[39] 2002 2nd Oschersleben V8Star round
1:33.018[40] 2004 Oschersleben ETCC round
1:34.541[41] 2024 Oschersleben Northern Talent Cup round
1:35.507[42] 2023 Oschersleben IDM Supersport 300 round
1:35.666[43] 2023 Oschersleben Northern Talent Cup round
1:47.470[44] LRT NXT1 2023 Oschersleben NXT Gen Cup round

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Oschersleben. race-game.org. 2006. 16 November 2009. 24 October 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20091024122709/http://www.race-game.org/tracks/oschersleben.htm. dead.
  2. Web site: 2011 Oschersleben Auto GP - Round 9 . . 30 July 2011 . 19 May 2022.
  3. Web site: ADAC GT Masters Oschersleben 1.Lauf ATS Formel 3 CUP . 26 April 2014 . 27 July 2022.
  4. Web site: DTM 2013 » Oschersleben Round 8 Results . 15 September 2013 . 9 December 2022.
  5. Web site: 2008 Oschersleben Formula Master - Round 11 . . 30 August 2008 . 29 June 2022.
  6. Web site: FIA GT Championship Oschersleben 2008 . 6 July 2008 . 10 April 2021.
  7. Web site: 2016 ADAC Formula 4 Oschersleben 1 Race 2 Statistics . 17 April 2016 . 9 December 2022.
  8. Web site: ADAC GT Oschersleben 2017 . 30 April 2017 . 24 May 2021.
  9. Web site: 2008 Formula Renault Northern Cup Oschersleben (Race 1) . 5 July 2008 . 4 August 2023.
  10. Web site: 2014 ADAC Formel Masters Oschersleben Result List Race 2 . 27 April 2014 . 27 July 2022.
  11. Web site: 2014 Porsche Cup Deutschland Oschersleben (Race 1) . 17 May 2014 . 30 March 2024.
  12. Web site: 2007 Formula BMW ADAC Oschersleben (Race 1) . 6 May 2007 . 10 July 2022.
  13. Web site: 2005 Formula Renault 3.5 Oschersleben Race 2 Statistics . 7 August 2005 . 9 December 2022.
  14. Web site: 2006 Oschersleben F3000 Masters . . 4 June 2006 . 29 June 2022.
  15. Web site: 2005 Formula 3 Euro Series Oschersleben Race 2 Statistics . 26 June 2005 . 9 December 2022.
  16. Web site: FIA GT Championship Oschersleben 1998 . 12 April 1998 . 10 May 2022.
  17. Web site: 2023 Prototype Cup Germany Race 1 Motorsport Arena Oschersleben . 27 May 2023 . 27 May 2023.
  18. Web site: DTM 2005 » Oschersleben Round 5 Results . 26 June 2005 . 9 December 2022.
  19. Web site: FIA Sportscar Championship Oschersleben 2003 . 20 July 2003 . 10 April 2021.
  20. Web site: 2023 DTM Oschersleben Race 1 Statistics . 27 May 2023 . 30 May 2024.
  21. Web site: 2006 FIA GT Oschersleben Supercar 500 . 2 July 2006 . 25 October 2022.
  22. Web site: 2006 Formula Renault Northern Cup Oschersleben 2 (Race 1) . 1 July 2006 . 2 August 2023.
  23. Web site: 2020 ADAC Formula 4 Oschersleben Race 2 Statistics . 8 November 2020 . 9 December 2022.
  24. Web site: 2022 IDM Oschersleben IDM Superbike Race 1 - amended 1 . 22 May 2022 . 30 December 2022.
  25. Web site: 13/14th Round Formula Volkswagen 12/10/02 - Result 14th round, Motopark Oschersleben, October 13, 2002 (19 laps) . https://web.archive.org/web/20140903054647/http://www.vwmotorsport.com/ViewArticle.aspx?article_id=27 . 13 October 2002 . 3 September 2014 . 30 May 2024 . dead.
  26. Web site: 2024 DTM Oschersleben - Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Germany - Race 1 Result . 27 April 2024 . 27 April 2024.
  27. Web site: Oschersleben 30-31 August - 1 September, 2002 Superbike - Results Race 2 . . World Superbike . 1 September 2002 . 9 December 2022.
  28. Web site: 2019 FIM EWC 8 Hours of Oschersleben Final results after 8 hours - Final ranking . 9 June 2019 . 18 February 2022.
  29. Web site: 2023 IDM Oschersleben IDM Supersport Race 2 . 4 June 2023 . 4 June 2023.
  30. Web site: FIA GT Championship Oschersleben 1999 . 8 August 1998 . 4 January 2023.
  31. Web site: 2005 Formula BMW ADAC Oschersleben (Race 2) . 26 June 2005 . 10 July 2022.
  32. Web site: FIA GT Championship Oschersleben 2004 . 19 September 2004 . 10 May 2022.
  33. Web site: 2005 FIA GT Oschersleben Supercar 500 . 28 August 2005 . 25 October 2022.
  34. Web site: 2023 ADAC GT4 Germany Race 1 Motorsport Arena Oschersleben . 27 May 2023 . 27 May 2023.
  35. Web site: Oschersleben 28-29-30 May, 2004 Supersport - Revised Results Race . . World Superbike . 30 May 2004 . 24 May 2021.
  36. Web site: STW Cup 1998 » Oschersleben Round 18 Results . 13 September 1998 . 10 May 2022.
  37. Web site: Autoklub Mistrovství ČR automobilů na okruhu TCR Final Result Race 1 . 9 April 2023 . 9 April 2023.
  38. Web site: 2023 Nascar Whelen Euro Series Oschersleben Whelen EuroNASCAR Pro - Provisional Result Race 2 . 24 September 2023 . 24 September 2023.
  39. Web site: 2002 V8 STAR Oschersleben 2 (Race 2) . 12 October 2002 . 27 May 2024.
  40. Web site: 2004 Oschersleben ETCC - Round 18 . . 19 September 2004 . 14 June 2021.
  41. Web site: 2024 IDM Oschersleben - Northern Talent Cup - Race 1 . 1 June 2024 . 23 June 2024.
  42. Web site: 2023 IDM Oschersleben IDM Supersport 300 Race 1 Rennen . 3 June 2023 . 4 June 2023.
  43. Web site: 2023 IDM Oschersleben Northern Talent Cup Race 2 . 4 June 2023 . 24 September 2023.
  44. Web site: 2023 ADAC Racing Weekend Oschersleben - NXT Gen Cup - Provisional Result Rennen 2 . 29 July 2023 . 17 February 2024.