Motodrom Gelsenkirchen, tor wyścigowy (Niemcy)
Motodrom Gelsenkirchen was a racing track located on a former industrial site in the city. The circuit measured approximately 750 meters and was originally built with gravel, then paved with asphalt in 1977 to enable faster and smoother races.
The track was established in 1969 on land from a former coal mining site and operated until the early 1980s. Racing ceased due to noise complaints and environmental concerns raised by nearby residents.
Known locally as Almaring, the track served the community as a gathering place for motorsport fans on weekends. Racing events created a lively gathering where drivers and spectators shared a passion for speed and competition.
The old track remnants are today overgrown and only partially visible, but visitors can follow the circuit along nearby bike paths. Local museums and online resources provide information about the site's history and orientation for your visit.
Thomas Becker was a local driver who built his own racing car from used parts and regularly traveled to races with a BMW trailer from his dealership job. His story shows how fans and hobby racers actively participated in motorsport themselves, rather than just watching.
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