Slovakia Ring
Slovakia Ring at a glance
- Location
- Orechová Potôň, Trnava Region
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 5.935 km (3.688 mi)
- Turns
- 16
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 2009
- Owner
- Slovakia Ring, a.s.
- Website
- slovakiaring.sk
Track map and layout
Slovakia Ring is a modern, purpose-built circuit near the village of Orechová Potôň in south-west Slovakia, designed by German architect Hans Roth and opened in 2009. The full Grand Prix layout (Variant 4b) runs 5.935 km over 16 turns, with a slightly shorter 14-turn Variant 4 also available, mixing long straights with a technical, multi-radius infield to give it the flexibility to host everything from touring cars and GT3 machinery to truck racing. Built to modern FIA Grade 2 standards, it is one of the newest and best-equipped circuits in Central Europe, with generous run-off and a layout designed to accommodate multiple configurations for different event types.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Variant 4b (Grand Prix circuit) | 5.93 km | 5.935 km, 16 turns, the full layout |
| Variant 4 | 5.92 km | 5.922 km, 14 turns |
Events and race weekends
Slovakia Ring hosts the OMV MaxxMotion Grand Prix of the Slovak Republic weekend, which combines the FIA European Truck Racing Championship with the ESET Cup Series (a GT3 and TCR Eastern Europe support package), and is a regular round of the FIA Central European Zone (CEZ) series. It also stages TCR Europe rounds and a busy calendar of national and club racing, making it Slovakia's principal international-standard circuit.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMV MaxxMotion Grand Prix of the Slovak Republic (ETRC) + ESET Cup Series | FIA European Truck Racing Championship / ESET Cup | varies (summer) | the circuit's flagship international weekend |
| FIA Central European Zone round | FIA CEZ | varies | regular calendar stop |
| TCR Europe round | TCR Europe | varies | circuit hosts touring car rounds periodically |
Getting there and parking
Slovakia Ring sits in the Dunajská Streda district of south-west Slovakia, roughly 50 km south-east of Bratislava. Bratislava Airport is the nearest major gateway; the circuit is also within reach of Vienna's larger international airport across the Austrian border for visitors flying into a bigger hub.
- Bratislava Airport (BTS) · about 50 min drive
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) · about 75 min drive
Parking
On-site parking is available for race and event days; charges vary by event.
Vienna Airport, though across the border in Austria, is often a more convenient international gateway than Bratislava for long-haul visitors.
Hotels and camping near Slovakia Ring
The circuit is rural, so most visitors base themselves in Bratislava, about an hour away, which has the region's full range of hotels, or in Dunajská Streda, a smaller town closer to the track with more limited options.
Where to look
Bratislava city centre for the widest choice; Dunajská Streda for proximity to the circuit.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Slovakia Ring runs a regular programme of public track days for both cars and motorcycles, including coaching for club-level and more advanced drivers, bookable directly through the circuit and via international track day operators covering the wider European calendar.
Who runs days here
- Slovakia Ring (official circuit)both
- Trackdays.co.ukmotorcycle
Spectator guide
As a modern facility, Slovakia Ring offers good sightlines from grandstands along the pit straight, with the technical infield sections giving close views of overtaking during GT3 and TCR support races.
Best places to watch
The pit straight grandstands and the technical infield corners give the best combination of speed and close racing.
Weather
- June-August: warm Central European summer, typically 22-27°C, the main event season
History of Slovakia Ring
A modern circuit for Slovakia
Construction of Slovakia Ring began on 1 October 2008 on flat farmland near Orechová Potôň in south-west Slovakia, designed by German motorsport architect Hans Roth to modern FIA safety and homologation standards. The circuit opened almost exactly a year later, on 1 October 2009, giving Slovakia its first purpose-built international-standard racing facility and filling a gap in Central European motorsport between the established circuits of the Czech Republic, Hungary and Austria.
Establishing an international calendar
Since opening, Slovakia Ring has built a calendar anchored by truck racing and GT/touring car support events, most notably the OMV MaxxMotion Grand Prix of the Slovak Republic weekend, which pairs a round of the FIA European Truck Racing Championship with the ESET Cup Series, a GT3 and TCR Eastern Europe support package. The circuit has also become a regular fixture on the FIA Central European Zone (CEZ) calendar and has hosted TCR Europe rounds, giving it a steady stream of international-level racing alongside a full programme of Slovak and regional national championships.
Today
More than fifteen years after opening, Slovakia Ring remains the country's principal circuit, combining its Grand Prix-length Variant 4b layout with a busy public track day and coaching programme for cars and motorcycles. Its position within reach of both Bratislava and Vienna gives it an unusually strong catchment of visitors for a circuit of its size, and it continues to anchor Slovakia's place on the Central European motorsport calendar.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Slovakia Ring?+
The full Grand Prix layout (Variant 4b) is 5.935 km (3.688 miles) with 16 turns; a slightly shorter 14-turn Variant 4 configuration is also used.
When did Slovakia Ring open?+
The circuit opened on 1 October 2009, after construction began exactly a year earlier.
What is the ESET Cup Series?+
The ESET Cup Series is a GT3 and TCR Eastern Europe support race package that runs alongside events such as the FIA European Truck Racing Championship weekend at Slovakia Ring.
Can the public drive or ride Slovakia Ring?+
Yes, the circuit runs a regular programme of public track days for cars and motorcycles, including coaching for club-level and advanced drivers.
How far is Slovakia Ring from Bratislava and Vienna?+
The circuit is roughly 50 km (about 50 minutes) from Bratislava Airport and about 75 minutes from Vienna International Airport across the Austrian border.
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Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.