Regio-Ring was a motorsports racetack located on the Lahr Airport in Lahr, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.[1][2] Created by ADAC Südbaden, the circuit's original length was 3.352 km (2.083 mi), and was shortened to 3.240 km (2.013 mi) in 1998.
 Full Circuit (1996–1997) | |
| Location | Lahr, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 48°21′42″N 7°49′20″E / 48.36167°N 7.82222°E |
| Capacity | 32,000 |
| Operator | ADAC Südbaden (1996–1999) |
| Opened | 1996 |
| Closed | 1999 |
| Major events | Super Tourenwagen Cup (1997–1998) German Formula Three Championship (1997–1998) Porsche Carrera Cup Germany (1998) |
| Full Circuit (1998) | |
| Surface | Asphalt/Concrete |
| Length | 3.240 km (2.013 mi) |
| Turns | 10 |
| Race lap record | 1:08.901 ( Pierre Kaffer, Martini MK73, 1998, F3) |
| Full Circuit (1996–1997) | |
| Surface | Asphalt/Concrete |
| Length | 3.352 km (2.083 mi) |
| Turns | 10 |
| Race lap record | 1:13.113 ( Norman Simon, Dallara F397, 1997, F3) |
The track was first used at the Divinol Tourenwagen Cup in August 1996. The Super Tourenwagen Cup and German Formula Three Championship raced at the venue in September 1997 and July 1998, with the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany also held in the latter.
The IDM Superbike Championship announced a race for 1999 but was later cancelled. The track was never used again, due to the expansion of the airport and the impossibility of operating three-day race events.
Lap records
editThe fastest official race lap records at the Regio-Ring are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circuit (1998): 3.240 km (2.013 mi)[1][2][3] | ||||
| Formula Three | 1:08.901[4] | Pierre Kaffer | Martini MK73 | 1998 Lahr German F3 round |
| Super Touring | 1:15.660[5][6] | Johnny Cecotto[a] | BMW 320i[a] | 1998 Lahr STW round |
| Full Circuit (1996–1997): 3.352 km (2.083 mi)[1][2][7] | ||||
| Formula Three | 1:13.113[8] | Norman Simon | Dallara F397 | 1997 Lahr German F3 round |
| Super Touring | 1:19.397[9] | Christian Menzel | BMW 320i | 1997 Lahr STW round |
Notes
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 "Lahr - Motorsport Magazine". Motor Sport Magazine. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- 1 2 3 "Lahr, Regio-Ring – Guido de Carli". gdecarli.it. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ↑ "1998 ADAC-Preis Regio-Ring Lahr 9.+10.Lauf Deutsche Formel-3-Meisterschaft". 19 July 1998. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ↑ "1998 ADAC-Preis Regio-Ring Lahr Flugplatzrennen 10.Lauf Deutsche Formel-3-Meisterschaft Ergebnis Rennen 2" (PDF). 19 July 1998. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ↑ "STW Cup 1998 » Regio-Ring Round 9 Results". 19 July 1998. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ↑ "STW Cup 1998 » Regio-Ring Round 10 Results". 19 July 1998. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ↑ "1997 ADAC-Preis Regio-Ring Lahr 15.+16.Lauf Deutsche Formel-3-Meisterschaft". 7 September 1997. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ↑ "1997 ADAC-Preis Regio-Ring Lahr 16.Lauf Deutsche Formel-3-Meisterschaft Ergebnis Rennen 2" (PDF). 7 September 1997. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ↑ "STW Cup 1997 » Regio-Ring Round 18 Results". 7 September 1997. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
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