Drivecenter Arena (Skellefteå Drive Center)
Drivecenter Arena (Skellefteå Drive Center) at a glance
- Location
- Fällfors, Västerbotten County
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 4.235 km (2.632 mi)
- Turns
- 16
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt (former airfield)
- Opened
- 2019
- Address
- Former Fällfors Air Base
Track map and layout
Drivecenter Arena, still widely known by its former name Skellefteå Drive Center, occupies the site of the retired Fällfors Air Base in Västerbotten County, deep in northern Sweden. Built in the 1950s and closed as a military installation in 2006, the base first found new life as a driver-training centre from 2008 before a 2017 ownership change funded the SEK 45 million construction of a full motorsport circuit, designed by TTI GmbH under former Formula 1 driver Alexander Wurz and opened in 2019. At 4.235 km with 16 turns, the full circuit is the longest in Sweden, and a shorter 3.370 km, 13-turn configuration is also available; the site's 361-hectare footprint, wide paved surfaces and generous run-off, inherited from its runway origins, make it equally suited to high-speed circuit racing and large-scale winter vehicle testing.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Full circuit | 4.23 km | 4.235 km, 16 turns, the longest circuit in Sweden |
| Short circuit | 3.37 km | 3.370 km, 13 turns |
Events and race weekends
Since opening in 2019, Drivecenter Arena has hosted Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia, Drift Masters, GT4 Scandinavia and the Swedish Touring Car Championship. Its far-northern location and huge paved footprint also make it a significant winter test venue, with land and adjacent lake ice used by manufacturers and teams for cold-weather testing outside the summer race season, alongside endurance events such as the Swedish Lapland 24h.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| STCC round | Swedish Touring Car Championship | varies | |
| Swedish Lapland 24h | Endurance racing | varies | endurance event making use of the circuit's length and facilities |
Getting there and parking
The circuit sits at Fällfors in Västerbotten County, in northern Sweden roughly 60 km inland from the coastal city of Skellefteå. Most visitors fly into Skellefteå and drive from there; there is no rail station at the circuit itself, and the surrounding area is sparsely populated, making a rental car essential.
- Skellefteå Airport (SFT) · about 60 min drive
Parking
On-site parking is available on the former airfield's wide paved apron areas; pricing is set by the event promoter.
Fly into Skellefteå Airport and plan on a roughly hour-long drive inland to Fällfors; there is little else in the immediate area, so arrange accommodation and fuel in advance.
Hotels and camping near Drivecenter Arena (Skellefteå Drive Center)
Skellefteå, about 60 km away on the coast, is the practical base for most visitors, offering the region's main range of hotels along with air and road connections. Fällfors itself is a small rural community with very limited accommodation, so day trips from Skellefteå are the norm for event visitors.
Where to look
Skellefteå city for the widest choice of hotels and easiest travel connections.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Drivecenter Arena's scale and heritage as a driver-training centre make it a significant venue for track days, manufacturer testing and cold-weather development work, alongside its race-weekend calendar. The huge run-off areas and (in winter) adjacent ice surfaces support everything from ordinary car and bike track days to serious vehicle-development testing.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full circuit | 1:45.570 | Hampus Ericsson | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup | — |
| Short circuit | 1:31.003 | Daniel Roos | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup | — |
Spectator guide
As Sweden's longest circuit, Drivecenter Arena spreads its 16 corners across a large footprint, so spectators typically pick a section of the lap to watch from rather than seeing the whole circuit at once.
Seating
Grandstand seating is set up near the start-finish straight for major race weekends; much of the rest of the lap is viewed from open ground.
Best places to watch
Vantage points near the start-finish straight and the circuit's technical mid-section give the best sense of the lap's length and variety.
Weather
- June-August (summer racing season): short but warm northern Swedish summer, highs around 16-21°C; winters are long, cold and used for ice/snow testing
History of Drivecenter Arena (Skellefteå Drive Center)
From military airfield to test facility
The site now home to Drivecenter Arena began life in the 1950s as Fällfors Air Base, a Swedish Air Force installation deep in Västerbotten County in northern Sweden. The base closed to military use in 2006, but its wide runways, generous paved aprons and remote, low-traffic surroundings proved ideally suited to a second life in vehicle testing, and a driver-training centre began operating on the site from 2008.
Building Sweden's longest circuit
A change of ownership in 2017 brought the investment needed to convert the site fully into a purpose-built motorsport circuit. TTI GmbH, the design firm headed by former Formula 1 driver Alexander Wurz, laid out a 4.235 km, 16-turn lap, funded by an investment of around SEK 45 million, making it the longest circuit in Sweden on its opening in 2019. A shorter 3.370 km, 13-turn configuration was also built in, giving organisers flexibility for smaller events.
A racing and testing venue in one
Since opening, the circuit, first known as Skellefteå Drive Center and later rebranded Drivecenter Arena, has hosted a strong programme of national and international racing, including Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia, Drift Masters, GT4 Scandinavia and the Swedish Touring Car Championship. Its far-northern location and inherited runway-scale infrastructure have also kept it relevant for manufacturer winter testing, with wide paved surfaces and adjacent land and lake ice used for cold-weather vehicle development outside the summer racing calendar.
A unique addition to Swedish motorsport
Drivecenter Arena's combination of scale, remoteness and dual racing/testing purpose sets it apart from Sweden's older, more compact southern circuits. As the country's longest track, it has quickly become a notable fixture for both competitive racing and serious vehicle testing in the far north.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Drivecenter Arena (Skellefteå Drive Center)?+
The full circuit is 4.235 km (2.632 miles) with 16 turns, the longest circuit in Sweden; a shorter 3.370 km, 13-turn configuration is also available.
Why was Drivecenter Arena built on a former air base?+
It occupies the site of Fällfors Air Base, a Swedish Air Force installation closed in 2006; the wide runways were first used for driver training from 2008 before a full circuit was built following a 2017 ownership change.
Who designed the Drivecenter Arena circuit?+
The circuit was designed by TTI GmbH, the motorsport design firm headed by former Formula 1 driver Alexander Wurz, at a construction cost of around SEK 45 million.
What racing does Drivecenter Arena host?+
The circuit has hosted Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia, Drift Masters, GT4 Scandinavia and the Swedish Touring Car Championship, plus endurance events such as the Swedish Lapland 24h.
Is Drivecenter Arena used for winter testing?+
Yes. Its far-northern location, wide paved surfaces and adjacent land and lake ice make it a venue for manufacturer cold-weather vehicle testing outside the summer racing season.
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Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.