Spa 400
The Spa 400 400-minute race, taking on the mantle as the heir to a Belgian endurance tradition on the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, is set to return for the 2018 season. Touring cars, Silhouettes and GTs will be in attendance for a richly-varied weekend. Organised by the BGDC, this meeting will allow so-called ‘amateur’ competitors (but in the end not really such amateurs) to take part in a real endurance race. On Saturday at 10.30 am, there will be almost 60 German DMV NES 500 championship
Mission H24 - Hydrogen is promising
There are no consumption or performance targets for Mission H24’s demonstration at Spa. The car on the track is a prototype (LMP3) that is still at the experimental phase. The development work has yet to begin. So seeing the car complete its first few miles last January, and watching it set the pace as the leading car and clocking up top speeds of 300 kph is more than just promising. Yannick Dalmas, driver of the leading car: “it’s a privilege to be part of such an event, to take the wheel of
SPAITALIA 2019 CELEBRATES THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF ABARTH !
SpaItalia, the unavoidable event, magnifying the Italy of cars and motorbikes, could not miss the 70th anniversary of a symbol such as Abarth, in close collaboration with the Belgian importer of the brand! It was indeed in 1949 that Carlo Abarth, born Karl Abarth, had the very good idea to set up in the region of Turin, land of Fiat and Lancia, a company preparing cars for the competition. Soon, the scorpion, Abarth's productions logo, was going to become widespread, with models as legendary as
THE 6 HEURES MOTO 2021 BROUGHT FORWARD TO SATURDAY AUGUST 14
Initially scheduled for Sunday, August 15, the 2021 edition of the 6 Heures Moto, the only endurance race worthy of the name organized on Belgian soil, has been brought forward in the calendar. It is in fact the day before, on Saturday August 14th, that the event organized by DG Sport will finally take place… « Being able to offer events of such magnitude on the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps remains a privilege … but we also have to deal with the vagaries of the international calendar, explains
THE BIKERS’CLASSICS 2021 IN FREE TRACK RIDING AND TEST DAYS MODE
later in the season… « The situation is unfortunately quite simple, comments Florian Jupsin, Bike Manager at DG Sport. The number of people authorized for such an event is sufficient… to accommodate all the participants in the paddocks ! But then what
SPA & FURIOUS: DRAG RACES BETWEEN RAIDILLON AND SOURCE!
could not be simpler: the fastest one wins! This competition, which puts the power of the cars to the test, will be reserved for a maximum of 60 cars. With no technical constraints whatsoever. In a nutshell, everyone is welcome! With models such as the
RACE SUPPORT: BeNeLux Trophy, nearly 40 riders will comes to tame Spa-Francorchamps
In the winter of 2014-15, the FMB and KNMV came together to launch a new series of races to create the BeNecup. The idea was to run national riders on different circuits in both countries, Belgium and the Netherlands. In 2019, the Motorcycle Federation of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg made the decision to get involved in the series and add a round to Colmar-Berg. The BeNecup is renamed BeNelux Trophy. The best national athletes from the Netherlands and neighbouring countries, such as France
INTERNATIONAL GT OPEN 2025
More than 30 competitors will take to the track this weekend, including some of the biggest GT manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes, Porsche and many more. The programme includes GT Cup Europe, the Euroformula Open, the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine and TCR Europe. And to round off the weekend, a 2h40 race on Sunday. PRACTICAL INFORMATION OPENING HOURS Friday 16 May: 8am to 8pmSaturday 17 May: 8am to 7pmSunday 18 May: 8am to
Spa Six Hours - The meeting of legendary racing machines beckons...
of motorsport. Entry lists revealing the presence of personalities and driving professionals, all going head to head on the international historic scene. As such an Eric van de Poele, former F1 driver, five times winner of the 24 Hours of Spa, will be competing in the Spa Six Hours Enduranceat the wheel of a… Ford GT40, whilst his son Alexis will be trying his luck with a Ford Falcon Sprint! Also in this race, that gave its name to the meeting, we come across such names as Darren Turner, Marco
A volatile Spa Six Hours Endurance grid with near on … 20 Ford GT40!
Minshaw, Jack Minshaw and Phil Keen will also be putting their faith in the renowned feline. Carroll Shelby’s brilliant creation, the Cobra on the other hand is becoming more widespread. And with such drivers as Christian Traber, Seb Perez, Armand Adriaans, not forgetting a certain Marc Duez as also other Belgians such as Jacques Castelein Kurt Dujardyn, a surprise is not impossible. Two ‘Coupé Daytona’ versions will be at the start, with on the one hand Olivier Muytjens and Brice Pineau, David
Imminent boarding in the time machine
of the menu is just as tasty, with each series more prestigious than the previous one, allowing us to quite simply celebrate … a century of motorsport! As such, the Pre-War Sports Cars will see the icons of the ‘20s and ‘30s on track, whether they... gateway discipline to Formula 1. Historic Formula Junior will pay tribute to it, with known makes, such as Brabham, Cooper, Lotus or Elva (and a certain Guy Verhofstadt, former Belgian Prime Minister!), but also countless small craftsmen with names such
Circuit de Spa Francorchamps and Dreamwall: on the AR track with DreamSports AR Track
... Examples include the insertion of natural virtual elements such as bushes and trees, or adaptation to the cycles of day and night and to climatic conditions - such as shadows, rain, fog,.... - whose sole aim is to make AR as integrated as possible. These... logos in the images are very realistic and adapt to the climatic and lighting conditions, and have made it possible to enrich the image of more neutral areas such as the lawn, the edges of the track or to create, for example, gantries on the track. This
The Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps is preparing for an exceptional 2025 season!
least 26 weekends of races and events on the programme. The BDG Motor Show marks the start of the season at the beginning of April, followed by multiple events such as the Porsche Club Francorchamps Days, the Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps and the Spa... so that everyone can fully enjoy the magic of the Circuit. Let’s not forget that, just like every other year, there will be numerous tourism options offered so people can explore the Circuit in alternative ways, such as the Circuitsp'Adventure, an
2022, a season turned to the future, both on and off the track
and also for the general public, the paddocks are currently being rearranged for a better flow within them. The red paddock is being renovated and the courtyard will regain its place with better access. Emblematic buildings such as the former Customs.... Motorsports are developing, like society, and the Circuit must participate in this development, aligning with the momentum reached by sporting federations such as the FIA and the FIM. Amaury Bertholomé, CEO: It’s a huge worksite that is opening up at
The expert's guide to the Total 24 Hours of Spa
driving time. Finally, Groupe National completes the field and ensures a local presence at Belgium’s long-standing endurance classic. The category is open to machinery from single-make series, such as Lamborghini Super Trofeo and Porsche Cup, while driver rules are the same as those used in Am Cup. Entrants from every category are eligible to win the Total 24 Hours of Spa outright, though since the race became a round of the Blancpain GT Series in 2011 it has always been won by a Pro car. As such
The Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps is offering free WiFi connection and an even better App to the public
such as the latest news, the e-game zone, or calendar for the season, and all this in 4 languages: French, Dutch, German and English. Available as a free download on the App Store and Google Play (Spa Francorchamps), this App will enhance the
WEC renews with Circuit de Spa Francorchamps for 4 years
circuits and facilities such as Spa is crucial to us, and of course it is one of the drivers’ favourite places to race at, with so much history and drama. We have witnessed some incredible WEC events there, although we hope we won’t have any snow in 2020
Let's GOOOOO for the weekend of the Brûleurs de gommes (BDG #5 2023) at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
The BDG have a memorable weekend in store for you: new features, exceptional cars, more shows, etc... The event is getting stronger every season. The BDG, it's a trackday on Saturday and Sunday but it's also and especially animations on the whole site of the Circuit. Let's start with the Track Introduction sessions offered as a passenger in racing cars such as LMP2, Ferrari 488/430 Challenge, Porsche 991/992 GT3 CUP, Mercedes AMG GT4, Bmw M2 CS Racing CUP, Radical, FunCup, etc... but also in
Heading for the greatest array ever registered for the Hankook 12Hr of Spa-Francorchamps
such as GT3s, Porsches, GT4s, GTXs and TCRs will face each other, and additional races (Eurocup, Formula 4) can be found in the event schedule. Don't miss the parade on Thursday which will leave the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps (departing at 4 pm) to
Poster 10/10: CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa travels to the future with latest collector's poster
all, who could have imagined in 1924 that the first 24-hour race organised in Belgium would take such a path? Before the following generations set a date for 2124, let's enjoy the opportunity to share this exceptional edition together. On Saturday 29
