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The Lausitzring circuit is an extended version of the former Lausitz EuroSpeedway circuit, having been permanently extended and upgraded to FIA Grade I standard in 2013.
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The Lausitzring is located in the Lausitz region of eastern Germany, close to the border with the Czech Republic.
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The Lausitzring has 28 corners, with a total track length of 3.2 miles (5.1 km).
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The Lausitzring has hosted several different motor-racing series over the years, including the World Touring Car Championship and the FIA GT Series.
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The Lausitzring is known for its wide range of undulating corners, combined with a long straight and several steeply banked corners, making it a challenging track for drivers.
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The Lausitzring circuit also has two alternative configurations: a shorter ‘Club Circuit’, which uses the shorter part of the track; and a ‘4-horse circuit’, which uses the entire track but runs it in reverse.
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The Lausitzring formerly hosted the ADAC GT Masters, a premier German touring car series.
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The Lausitzring is home to the Streckalm café and museum, which is located near pit lane and houses a range of classic race cars.
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The Lausitzring was chosen as the site of the 2012 FIA GT1 World Championship, and it is also the site of the annual Rock & Race music festival.
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The Lausitzring is one of the few international motor-racing circuits in Germany, and it is also home to a range of other events and activities, such as driving courses and a roller-coaster ride.