Kassel-Calden Circuit
Kassel-Calden Circuit was a 2.590 km (1.609 mi) former airfield circuit located on the Kassel Airport in Kassel, Hesse, Germany.
| Location | Kassel, Hesse, Germany |
|---|---|
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) CEST (DST) |
| Coordinates | 51°25′15″N 9°23′32″E |
| Opened | 22 August 1971 |
| Closed | 1987 |
| Major events | European F3 (1976–1980, 1982) German F3 (1971–1980, 1982) Interserie (1974–1980) Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft (1972–1973, 1975–1978) |
| Full Circuit (1982–1987) | |
| Length | 2.590 km (1.609 miles) |
| Turns | 9 |
| Race lap record | 1:04.870 ( Oscar Larrauri, Euroracing 101, 1982, F3) |
| Full Circuit (1971–1981) | |
| Length | 2.645 km (1.644 miles) |
| Turns | 9 |
| Race lap record | 0:54.800 ( Bob Wollek, Porsche 935/77A, 1978, Group 5) |
The circuit was opened in August 1971 for the venue of ADAC Hessenpreis due to the expensive costs of hiring Hockenheimring for this event. Besides national championships, the circuit also hosted races for some international championships, such as FIA European Formula 3 Championship and Interserie.
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