Driving Center Groß Dölln Full - ABC
Driving Center Groß Dölln is a driver safety and testing facility located at Zum Flugplatz, 17268, Templin / OT Groß Dölln, Germany, on the site of the former Templin airfield, approximately one hour's drive from Berlin. The facility is recognized as the largest driver safety center in Europe. The site was originally built in 1952 and used by the Russian military until 1994. The facility features remarkably robust infrastructure, with 1.5-meter-thick concrete runways that were even intended as an alternative airport for the Russian space program.
The infield of the driver safety center features a modern racetrack designed by renowned track architect Hermann Tilke. The main circuit layout measures 2,448 meters (approximately 2.4 kilometers or 1.52 miles) in length and features a mix of fast corners and technical sections. The large site includes special surfaces which can be made wet if required, allowing it to simulate a comprehensive range of conditions for driver training purposes. The facility hosts driver safety courses as well as competitions such as rallycross races. Driving Center Groß Dölln serves as an important testing and training facility for the automotive industry, combining historical infrastructure with modern motorsport facilities designed for both competitive racing and professional driver development.
The Full ABC configuration at Driving Center Gross Dolln in Germany delivers the complete circuit utilizing sections A, B, and C to create the maximum challenge at this facility located northeast of Berlin in Brandenburg. The ABC designation indicates the comprehensive layout combining all three primary track sections available at this modular facility. This configuration serves events requiring the full distance challenge across the facility's complete infrastructure.
Operating the Full ABC showcases Driving Center Gross Dolln's modular design where sections A, B, and C can be combined in various configurations or run separately for different skill levels. Eastern German climate creates seasonal racing windows operating primarily April through October. The Full ABC layout provides maximum variety and distance for advanced groups while the facility can simultaneously operate individual sections for novice training programs.
