Motorcycle track days and open sessions at Circuit Papenburg
Papenburg, Germany
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About this circuit
Papenburg, in Lower Saxony, is not a public circuit: ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg is a 780 ha manufacturers' test centre, whose 2.6 km Handlingkurs track, a replica of the short Hockenheimring, hosts the motorcycle track sessions. It is 10 m wide and is run clockwise. An experienced rider laps between 1'21" and 1'29", an expert between 1'15" and 1'21". ATP does not organise the motorcycle track sessions itself: the centre's partners take care of them. You hire a workshop with a workbench, lift, compressed air, electricity and shower; a petrol station and cafeteria are within the grounds. The site imposes a confidentiality agreement, prohibits photos, videos and phones, refuses under-16s and animals, and requires a road-approved helmet and suitable motorcycle clothing. No noise limit is published. The price and the noise limit applied are shown on each track day's page.
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Practical info
Facilities & services
Cafeteria on site; catering service for events.
Access
Nearest stations: Papenburg (Ems) and Leer (Ostfriesland); Bremen and Münster/Osnabrück airports.
Parking
Manufacturers' test centre: single or double workshops for hire (workbench, lift, compressed air, electricity, WC/shower), spaces for tractor units and semi-trailers next to the workshops. Motorcycle track days are organised by partners (better-ride, Laptime Academy, Trackdays, etc.).
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Papenburg?
Nearest stations: Papenburg (Ems) and Leer (Ostfriesland); Bremen and Münster/Osnabrück airports.
What facilities are available at Papenburg?
Papenburg offers in particular: Compressed air, Showers, Catering, Power outlets. Exact services may vary depending on the day's organiser.
Where to stay near Papenburg?
Papenburg is located in Papenburg. Most riders book accommodation nearby the night before, to be fresh for the morning briefing and avoid riding in before track time.
Do I need a licence or insurance to ride at Papenburg?
It depends on each day at Papenburg: some organisers require a licence or supporting document, others only ask for a motorcycle driving licence and a waiver signed at the briefing. The exact condition is on each day's page. In all cases, your usual motorcycle insurance does not cover the track: a dedicated day (or annual) policy is strongly advised, and some organisers require it.
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