Schleizer Dreieck Explained

Schleizer Dreieck
Location:Schleiz, Thuringia, Germany
Time:CET (UTC+1)
CEST (DST)
Capacity:10,000
Events:Current:
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)
Layout1:Full Circuit (July 2004–present)
Length Km:3.805
Length Mi:2.625
Turns:14
Record Time:1:23.849
Record Driver: Illia Mykhalchyk
Record Car:BMW M1000RR
Record Year:2024
Record Class:SBK
Layout2:Modified Circuit (August 1988–June 2004)
Length Km2:6.805
Length Mi2:4.229
Turns2:22
Layout3:Original Circuit (June 1923–May 1988)
Length Km3:7.631
Length Mi3:4.743
Turns3:22
Record Time3:2:59.200
Record Driver3: Chris Williams
Record Car3:Brabham BT21
Record Year3:1967
Record Class3: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, it was firstly shortened to between May and August 1988, then to in July 2004. It has an average width of and elevation changes of .[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.

Events

Current
Former

Lap records

As of July 2024, the fastest official race lap records at the Schleizer Dreieck are listed as:

CategoryTimeDriverVehicleEvent
Full Circuit: 3.805 km (2004–present)
1:23.849[4] 2024 Schleiz IDM Superbike round
1:26.815[5] 2024 Schleiz IDM Supersport round
1:36.179[6] 2023 Schleiz IDM Supersport 300 round
Original Circuit: 7.631 km (June 1923–May 1988)
2:59.200[7] 1967 Schleizer Dreieckrennen
3:11.400[8] 1963 Schleizer Dreieckrennen

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Schleizer Dreieck – Guido de Carli . gdecarli.it . 1 April 2023.
  2. Web site: Schleizer Dreieck – Silhouet . silhouet.com . 1 April 2023.
  3. Web site: Strecke . schleizer-dreieck.de . 1 April 2023.
  4. Web site: 2024 IDM Schleizer Dreieck - IDM Superbike - Race 2 . 28 July 2024 . 31 July 2024.
  5. Web site: 2024 IDM Schleizer Dreieck - IDM Supersport - Race 2 . 28 July 2024 . 31 July 2024.
  6. Web site: 2023 IDM Schleizer Dreieck - IDM Supersport 300 - Race 1 Re-Start Race (7 Laps) . 22 July 2023 . 23 July 2023.
  7. Web site: XXXIII Internationales Schleizer Dreieckrennen . 13 August 1967 . 1 April 2023.
  8. Web site: XXX Internationales Schleizer Dreieckrennen . 14 July 1963 . 1 April 2023.