Only a few more days to the WEC - 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps !
Devils just before the start of the race! These Belgian Air Force ambassadors celebrate their 60th anniversary this year. They use four aircraft of the Marchetti SF260 type on which all future F-16 pilots acquire their first flying experience. The... track, of course, but there will be lots of activities and things happening over the entire site. Not to be missed are the 80 amazing cars which will be auctioned off on Friday, including a Ferrari 250 GTE which was driven by Enzo Ferrari, and a Lotus
THE BIKERS’CLASSICS 2021 IN FREE TRACK RIDING AND TEST DAYS MODE
therefore forced to decide that the 2021 edition of the Bikers’Classics will take place in ‘free track’ mode on Friday 2, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July, establishing themselves as perfect test days in view of the 4 Hours of Spa Classic, rescheduled... about the public ? The decision to hold the 2021 Bikers’Classics behind closed doors was therefore self-evident. Alas. There will be no Grand Prix riders’ parade, but only free sessions for homogeneous groups. As for the new date of the 4 Hours of Spa
Spa Italia : A CONTEST WILL DEFINE THE QUEEN OF CARS ... ITALIAN CARS OF COURSE!
most beautiful realisations from the Italian automobile industry. But the organisers of SpaItalia give it that little extra by organising a contest that will crown the queen of these "belle machine". The rules are simple. This "Best Of Show" is open to all cars - Italian cars of course - that are more than 20 years old. Between 11h00 and 12h00 and between 13h30 and 15h30, they will parade in front of the stand of Radio Hitalia where a specialised jury will observe them thoroughly and will
Get your trainers on, it’s almost time for the Spa Francorchamps Run!
Are you all ready to get back into sport this spring? Not yet? It’s time to prepare for the first race which will take place on the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps track on Saturday, 11 March. We can’t forecast what sort of weather we’ll have on the day: the first rays of sunshine, rain or even snow, but don’t miss the first Spa Francorchamps Run. This will be an opportunity to test your fitness over 7, 14, 21.1 or 42 kilometres. Perhaps the challenge this year is to scale the same legendary
Poster 8/10: record-breaker BMW the brand to beat at centenary CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
, you will no doubt recognise the ROWE Racing M4 GT3. This car gave BMW its 25th victory in 2023 and will return in 2024 with the same trio of drivers: Philipp Eng, Marco Wittmann and Nick Yelloly. They will have realistic expectations of winning the centenary edition, but their task will not be easy. In 100 years, only one crew has repeated its success from the previous year: in 1979/1980, brothers Jean-Michel and Philippe Martin won with their Ford Capri. Returning to BMW, this poster highlights
Total 24 Hours of Spa on the final straight ahead of 72nd edition (Behind Closed Doors)
. What's more, it will revert to its usual 24-hour format as opposed to the unique 25-hour programme that had been planned as an added incentive for race-going fans. With these details now finalised, Total 24 Hours of Spa general manager Laurent... to the original format." What is the feeling now that these decisions have been taken? "Of course, we will miss our fans at this year's Total 24 Hours of Spa. But while the show will not be in the stands or in the village, it will take place on the
Canine squads are in training at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
real time in a place that was unknown to them. These dogs are a precious member of the police personnel, and they carry out multiple missions both in support and as part of their daily patrols. They assist their colleagues as part of interventions... the 7 dog handlers and their four-legged partners. This training was carried out under the supervision of a specialist provincial canine team. The start of the day was dedicated to warm-up exercises for the Malinois dogs in the Circuit's boxes. After
Hydrogen on show at the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
Since 2018, the ACO, FIA WEC and Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps have been promoting hydrogen through the organisation of different events at the Ardennes venue. From the official presentation of the MissionH24 programme and the inauguration of the TotalEnergies mobile hydrogen station, to demonstrations of hydrogen vehicles such as the LMPH2G and H24, these activations educate spectators in the exciting potential of this alternative energy. Next month, a hydrogen village will be accommodated in
Cycl’on Track: a new and unique way to experience the track!
! Four unforgettable evenings on the track Four dates to put in your diaries for the Cycl’on Track in 2024: 6 April, 4 June, 2 July and 27 August. These evenings will allow those who love cycling to discover the track from 6.15 pm until sunset in a safe and monitored setting, while enjoying a family atmosphere. But that’s not all! There will also be activities taking place in the paddocks. Open to all cycling enthusiasts Whether a seasoned cyclist or an enthusiastic amateur, the Cycl’on Track is
24H SPA EWC Motos : PHA Claude Michy appointed general coordinator of the 24H SPA EWC MOTOS
Preparations for the 24H SPA EWC MOTOS, which will herald the return of endurance motorcycle racing to the famous Belgian circuit next summer, have shifted up another gear with the addition of a standard-setting element to the organisational structure. In alignment with Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, FIM Endurance World Championship promoter Discovery Sports Events has appointed PHA Claude Michy to support the general coordination of the 24H SPA EWC MOTOS, scheduled to take place from June 4-5
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXHIBITION DEVOTED TO FN IN THE 'SALONS DE L’EAU ROUGE' !
exhibition will be open to the public in the Salons de l'Eau Rouge on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July. The aim is to draw as complete a picture as possible of the FN's contributions to the motorcycle history through two themes: chronology, via an... ‘Princess’ Miss Belgium moped (1961) FN 500cc ‘Rocket’ moped (1964) Tricycle FN AS 24 250cc 2-stroke 'parachute’ (1965) Admit that the name and nicknames of some of these bikes deserve our attention. A variety of photos, posters, documents, objects and
Alpine Alpenglow to run on hydrogen for the first time at Spa
for the Alpine brand. About AlpineFounded in 1955 by Jean Rédéle, Alpine has established itself with its French-style sports car. IN 2018, thebrand introduced the new A110, a sports car faithful to Alpine's timeless principles of compactness, lightness... plant and the engineering expertise of the Alpine Racing and Alpine Cars teams.This expertise enables the brand to compete in the two major FIA World Championships: Formula 1 and theWorld Endurance Championship (FIA WEC). Alpine competes in other
The Total 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps postponed until 15 August
will have to incorporate many parameters, starting with the inevitable economic difficulties that are to come. “For the time being our overriding concern is for everyone's good health, and we hope that everyone will take good care of themselves and their loved ones in the weeks to come.” Pierre Fillon, President of the ACO: “An exceptional decision for an exceptional situation. In the context of what we are all going through now, the reprogramming of the WEC’s Season 8 calendar required certain
Circuit de Spa Francorchamps and Dreamwall: on the AR track with DreamSports AR Track
up to our expectations, with a rendering that flirted with reality. I would like to thank the Dreamwall Media Solutions teams, led by Thibault Baras, for this ambitious partnership between two Walloon leaders in their field but also LMEM, which... eliminating on-track paint (tarmac and grass) has an important environmental impact, as it significantly reduces the quantity of paint on the track. The possibilities for inlays are infinite: they can be used to virtually dress up certain sections of
World E-Bike Series announces multiple-year agreement with the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
announce a multiple-year agreement with a world-famous venue like the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps. This partnership confirms WES format flexibility. We can design racetracks in many different venues, and these keep being challenging for the riders and...Monaco (P.ty), Wednesday 22 December 2021 – WES Management is glad to announce a brand-new hosting venue in the World E-Bike Series calendar: the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, in Belgium. The multiple-year agreement sees the Belgian Round to be held
Everything you need to know about the 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
of the 30-set allocation, while an additional set is authorised for the cars taking part in Super Pole. These can’t be used during the race, so there's no excuse not to push them to the absolute limit. Of course, we know just how big a part the... about Super Pole, which this year begins at the earlier time of 15:35. Each crew nominates one driver, who has two flying laps to set their best time. They run in reverse order and at one-minute intervals, meaning the excitement builds throughout the
Let battle commence: who will capture overall glory at the 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa?
, and as a minimum they will aim to match McLaren's best overall finish of seventh in the Ardennes. But should they hit their marks perfectly and emerge as contenders for victory, it would be no great surprise. Indeed, each of the 20 crews gunning for... can count on world-class professional drivers, while the teams represent the very best in the business. So, who will be the latest to add their name to Spa's roll of honour? The natural starting point is last year's victorious brand, Mercedes-AMG
The “ING CYCL'ON TRACK” event returns in 2025 with new dates!
your calendars: Wednesday 9 April Tuesday 27 May Tuesday 17 June Tuesday 1st July Tuesday 26 August These evenings for cyclists will, once again, allow all level of enthusiasts explore the legendary Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps in an exceptional... of Eau Rouge, hurtle down the Ardennes toboggan and cross the starting line where the greatest drivers distinguished themselves; but this time it’s on bicycles! The event offers a convivial and familial atmosphere, with no competitiveness, in a safe
Fan favourites return to the calendar for first season of World RX’s electric era
. There will be six rounds for the two FIA European Rallycross Championships – Euro RX1 and Euro RX3 – beginning with a brace of standalone events. The first of them will take place at Nyirád Motorsport Center in Hungary – an ‘old-school’ classic..., beginning with a welcome return to Hell in Norway in mid-August. The undulating Lånkebanen circuit has traditionally been a staple of the schedule, but the global pandemic meant no World Championship event was held there in 2019 or 2020. Rīga’s historic
A field of cars more sumptuous than ever for the Spa Six Hours Endurance
take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, meaning that the Spa Six Hours Endurance, the meeting's flagship race, will be the final firework display! And with around... a hundred crews ready to battle it out, there's no doubt that the Spa Six Hours Endurance 2023 will be as hotly contested as ever! Winner on 15 occasions in 29 editions, the Ford GT40 will once again be the car to beat, as there will be... 20 of them at the start! With a host of big names, such as Alex Brundle (Martin
