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
Revised format for the 30th anniversary of the Spa Six Hours
A not to be missed event on the historic and classic car racing scene, the Spa Six Hours has enjoyed an ever-growing popularity with each passing edition. Next autumn the Roadbook organisation will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. And for the occasion the format has been revised… When jotting down the dates of 27th September through to 1st October in their diaries the fans will need to bear in mind one vital element: the race programme of the Spa Six Hours will conclude…with the eponymous
BIKER'S FESTIVAL - 12 TO 13 AUGUST
Ardennes for a multi-faceted event. As well as the driving sessions on the Circuit, aimed at both classic and modern bikes, the paddock will be teeming with activity with the Bikers' Village, a veritable open-air motorbike show, attended by numerous... competitors in the 2 Jours de Stavelot Revival, an enduro event reserved for bikes from the olden days. The 40th anniversary of Didier de Radiguès' victory in the 1983 Belgian Pure Speed Grand Prix will be celebrated with an exhibition in the presence of
MONGRIP unveils new Curbstone Collection – Raidillon Limited Edition dedicated to the iconic corner of the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
hearts of fans; a mixture of speed, precision, and bravery, which tests even the best drivers. It’s a point of the circuit that, in just 240 meters, sees an elevation change of 24 meters, thus creating a corner with a 17% gradient to be taken on at the highest of speeds. In 1995, the renovations made at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps saw the curbs at Eau Rouge-Raidillon being replaced; 30 years later, MONGRIP collaborated with the Belgian track to recover and preserve some portions of the
WHO WILL PLAY FOR THE VICTORY OF THE OVERALL RANKING ?
contenders for the final podium. And above all, we have rarely seen so many big names from the Belgian and international road racing scene. With a few exceptions, all 'important' Belgian riders will be at the start. And especially the new endurance specialist and former MotoGP rider, Xavier Siméon, riding the Yamaha R1 from the Dunlop Test Team that he will share with the Frenchman Julien Da Costa. We know that this yellow Yamaha (#37), prepared and tuned down to the smallest details by the Dunlop Team
6 Heures Moto. DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT !
Francorchamps is coming soon. Excellent news that gives an unprecedented dimension to the 6 Heures Moto. Between now and 2022 with the new 24-hour event, this DG Sport event becomes a teaser. Act 1 this Sunday, August 18th! The only motorcycle endurance... from 18:00, motorcycles, teams and riders will descend to the centre of Spa, for a Parade that promises to be as spectacular as popular. A full immersion with the public, especially since the access is absolutely free. A unique opportunity for the
Tickets now on sale for 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
provide fans with a spectacular view of the high-speed dash from La Source to Eau Rouge. Though this year’s event will run a month earlier than previous editions, race week in the Ardennes follows a familiar schedule. It begins at 15:00 CEST on Tuesday 27 June with the Bronze Test, while Wednesday’s focus will be the traditional parade to Spa city centre, which remains free to attend. The action ramps up on Thursday with a 90-minute Free Practice at 11:20, followed by a one-hour Pre-Qualifying
CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa on the horizon as chequered flag falls on official Prologue
contest brought 68 cars representing eight manufacturers to the Ardennes to undertake a busy testing schedule, with 16 hours of track time spread across four sessions. It comes just over a month before practice begins for the 75th edition of the... both the morning and afternoon sessions with its #11 Audi. In the former, Christopher Haase set his time on a dry track before rain prevented any significant improvement. The weather was clear during the afternoon, allowing the German ace to shave more
The Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps is preparing for an exceptional 2025 season!
recently-closed season with record attendance for the majority of events. We enjoyed races on the track that were intense and exciting, both on four wheels and two, and organisers paid special attention to off-track entertainment for the public one week after another. The 2025 season promises to be just as thrilling, with a varied programme and events that will offer fans a great show, both on and off track, so they can enjoy a fully-comprehensive experience. Once again this year, there will be at
New and established Belgian stars ready to fly the flag at 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
The CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa has long held the status of Belgium's national endurance race. That remains as true as ever on the eve of the event's 75th edition, with a greater number of home teams and drivers on the 2023 entry list bolstering... come from Belgium, with Eric van de Poele standing alone at the top with five victories. Hailing from nearby Verviers, his interest in the event began, like so many others, as a young spectator. “The very first edition that I went to was with my dad
The CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa in 24 facts
With the 75th CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa on the horizon, now is the ideal time to brush up on a few key facts and figures concerning the big race. We’ve compiled the ideal number – 24, of course – to whet your appetite for this year’s running of... 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2014. The average starting position for the winner during this period is P9, although no car has started from ninth and gone on to win. 5. Defending overall winner Mercedes-AMG has the biggest entry this year with 16 cars
TEN GOOD REASONS NOT TO MISS OUT ON THE 2019 A-XOC BIKERS’CLASSICS
Saturday and Sunday at noon, with Johnny Cecotto, Christian Sarron and Steve Baker. But the roundabout of the Salons de l'Eau Rouge will serve as a static showcase for machines illustrating every decade. Fans will appreciate ... Signing sessions The stars of A-XOC Bikers'Classics are primarily present to communicate with the public, especially during the two Signing Sessions organized in the Lifestyle Village Saturday between 11:30 and 12:00, and Sunday between 15:00 and 15:30. Welcome ... Races
THE BEST IN THE HISTORY OF MOTORSPORT (September 25th to 29th, 2019)
Ford GT40, Jaguar Type E, Ferrari 250 LM and Williams, Brabham and Arrows on the F1 side are among the incredible line-ups that will be on display at Spa Six Hours. And with drivers coming from all over Europe behind the wheel, we will come here to... will already be the 27th edition of the Roadbook organizer whose passion goes hand in hand with vintage cars. As a result, it is one of the most beautiful events in Europe reserved for vintage cars on a track that is still as popular as ever. If the
The 100th season of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps starts on 16 March
arrival of new championships. We remain without any doubt a Circuit that’s a benchmark in the world on the sports front but we are also an economic engine for the region.” In terms of sport, the Circuit calendar is once again this year overflowing with... circuit in the world”. It was a bike race, like a nod to the return of the motorbike endurance on the track next year with the 24H SPA Motorbikes from the FIM EWC world championship. The centenary will be celebrated over a year, from summer, by means of
24H SPA EWC Motos : Motorcycle endurance to return to Spa-Francorchamps on 4 and 5 June 2022
discussions with Nathalie Maillet in May 2016, circuit management, the FIM and the FIA have worked together on a plan to adapt the circuit to the return of motorcycling without altering its DNA. The plan will become a reality in 2022. The event is...It’s official: the 24H SPA EWC Motos will take place on 4 and 5 June 2022. A new chapter in the history of a hundred-year-old circuit will soon be written with the return of the Spa-Francorchamps track to the calendar of the FIM Endurance World
Collectors invited to contribute to 100th anniversary exhibition at 2024 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
SRO Motorsports Group, the RACB and the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps to pay tribute to 100th anniversary CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa with 'The Gallery of Time' Exciting plans to share memories and create a unique temporary exhibition Collectors to... of passion, 100 years of emotions – and 100 years of memories. The centenary edition is set to be truly exceptional, with plans underway for more activities than ever before. While it is too early to reveal full details of the 2024 programme, one
CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa presents sensational 67-car entry list for centenary edition
entry from Mercedes-AMG, while Porsche is also superbly represented with 12 cars. BMW will defend last year's overall victory with a seven-car fleet, while there is the excitement of new machinery from Aston Martin and Ford. Italian marques Ferrari and Lamborghini, along with McLaren and Audi, complete a star-studded line-up. While all 67 cars conform to GT3 regulations, the race will feature a total of five classes separated by the composition of the crews. Once again, the greatest number are
Spa Speedweek : the ideal appetiser before the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
spectator areas and the paddock. It's the perfect warm-up for racing fans, with quality series and a diverse programme; it's also an ideal opportunity to introduce your family or friends to top-level motorsport. Between Saturday 21 June at 10:20 and Sunday 22 June at 17:55, no fewer than 16 races will be staged at the Ardennes venue. With British GT, spectators can see GT3 cars on track before the first CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa sessions begin. Notably, some of the teams competing the
Spa Summer Classic
, always remarkably well organised, introduces a great novelty this year: the “Spa 3 Hours” with the start taking place on Saturday at 6.55 pm. Cars dating from 1947 -1976 are expected at the start of this endurance race! Touring cars (TC), Grand Touring... after the other over the course of two days. With, for example, the Belgian Historic Cup Championship and the Dutch championship for Touring cars and classic GTs. The English cars from the Classic Sports Car Club, single-seaters with the Monoposto
Mission H24 - Hydrogen is promising
a hydrogen-powered car. I can assure you I was not at all worried about driving a car with hydrogen on board. Everything is perfectly under control with numerous safety measures and checks. The stealthy silence of the prototype as it leaves the pit... a superb testing ground to develop and boost the technology and the energy of the future and their applications. With a hydrogen-powered leading car on track, we’re making history here at Spa today." Written by ACO