Schleizer Dreieck is a motorsports circuit located in Schleiz, Thuringia, Germany. It is the oldest racing track in Germany, and it was opened on 10 June 1923.
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 .
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
June: 91. Internationales Schleizer Dreieckrennen July: German TT, VFV Klassik Grand Prix
Former
Cup of Peace and Friendship (1970–1990) (2004–2019, 2021–2025) International Road Racing Championship (2010–2012, 2017, 2023–2025) Sidecar World Championship (2004–2007, 2009–2013)
Layout history
Lap records
As of June 2025, the fastest official race lap records at the Schleizer Dreieck are listed as:
CategoryTimeDriverVehicleEvent Full Circuit (2004–present): Superbike 1:23.849 Illia Mykhalchyk BMW M1000RR 2024 Schleiz IDM Superbike round Supersport 1:26.707 Honda CBR600RR 2025 Schleiz IDM Supersport round Sportbike 1:30.951 Triumph Daytona 660 2025 Schleiz IDM Sportbike round Supersport 300 1:36.179 Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023 Schleiz IDM Supersport 300 round Original Circuit (June 1923–May 1988): Formula Three 2:59.200 Chris Williams Brabham BT21 1967 Schleizer Dreieckrennen Formula Junior 3:11.400 Cooper T67 1963 Schleizer Dreieckrennen
References
External links Circuit official website