STC Spreewaldring Training Center

Overview

Located in the picturesque Spreewald region of Brandenburg, Germany, the STC Spreewaldring Training Center is a versatile motorsport facility approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Berlin. This modern circuit offers a perfect blend of challenging corners and straightaways that create an ideal environment for driver training, testing, and racing events. Situated amidst the natural beauty of the Spreewald (a UNESCO biosphere reserve), the circuit combines technical driving challenges with a serene backdrop, making it a popular destination for motorsport enthusiasts, automotive manufacturers, and racing teams throughout Europe.

Technical Specifications and Track Features

The Spreewaldring features a 2.58-kilometer (1.6-mile) main circuit with 12 turns of varying difficulty. The track width ranges from 10 to 12 meters, providing ample space for overtaking maneuvers and side-by-side racing. Its layout includes a 700-meter main straight that allows vehicles to reach significant speeds before approaching a technical section of challenging corners.

The circuit's design incorporates multiple configuration options, allowing for shorter variants to be used for specific training purposes. Notable features include a cambered carousel turn, several elevation changes though modest in height, and a mix of fast flowing corners and technical sections that test both driver skill and vehicle dynamics. The asphalt surface is maintained to high standards, offering consistent grip levels throughout the track.

Facilities and Specialized Areas

STC Spreewaldring goes beyond just the racing circuit with comprehensive facilities that cater to various automotive activities. The complex includes:

• A modern pit building with briefing rooms and hospitality areas
• Professional timing systems for accurate lap time measurements
• Skid pads and wet handling areas for specialized driver training
• Off-road sections for SUV and all-terrain vehicle testing
• Dedicated areas for emergency braking and evasive maneuver training
• Paddock areas with electrical hookups for teams and participants
• Viewing areas that provide excellent sightlines of the circuit's key sections

The center also features professional lighting systems that enable night driving sessions and extended operating hours during winter months, making it a year-round facility for various automotive activities.

History

Established in 2005, the Spreewaldring Training Center was developed on the site of a former military airfield, transforming the land into a purpose-built automotive facility. What began primarily as a driver training center gradually evolved into a multifunctional motorsport complex.

Over the years, the circuit has hosted numerous events including club racing series, manufacturer testing days, and driving experience programs. It has become particularly known for its driver safety training programs and as a preferred testing venue for automotive companies developing new vehicles and technologies. While it doesn't host major international racing series, the Spreewaldring has established itself as an important facility in German motorsport, especially for driver development and vehicle testing purposes.

The facility continues to evolve with ongoing improvements to both the track surface and supporting infrastructure, maintaining its position as one of the premier driver training facilities in northeastern Germany.