The Motorsport Arena Oschersleben is  long race track with a width of 11–13 meters and elevation changes of 23 metres.
The circuit is located in Oschersleben, Börde (approximately 30 km from Magdeburg), Germany.
Its fairly flat contours create a smooth, fast circuit.
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.
Lap records
The official lap records at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben are listed as:
Major events
Annual Highlights are
Endurance FIM World Championship
Sidecar World Championship
FIA GT Championship
FIA WTCC Race of Germany
Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM)
Formula Three Euroseries
References
External links
Map and circuit history at RacingCircuits.info
Onboard qualifying lap on a Superbike
Motorsport Arena Oschersleben in Google Maps
Free audio walkthrough of the track, for use with games
