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MONGRIP unveils new Curbstone Collection – Raidillon Limited Edition dedicated to the iconic corner of the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

back on August 12th, 1921. Specifically, the project revolves around Raidillon, the latter end of the corner complex known as Eau Rouge-Raidillon, famous all around the motorsport industry. A corner added in 1939 that immediately became special in the 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 corners of the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit

. Nowadays, the track is solely concentrated in the Malmedy and Stavelot municipal areas. La Source, also called the hairpin Source corner, is the first challenge to be taken on following the start. Designed in a U shape, it is the slowest corner on... centrifugal force exerted by it requires great adroitness and superb knowledge of the area. Kemmel. The Kemmel ascent leads from the Raidillon to the Combes corner via a long ribbon of tarmac characterised by a slope and a curve which is taken on

The Spa World Rallycross of Benelux track revealed

area, well known to the spectators of the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit and will include the famous Raidillon corner. The spectacular ascent of the Raidillon and its 15% gradient is followed by a hairpin bend, before hurtling back towards the legendary Eau Rouge corner. The show will also be taking place in the stadium, where the "banking" corner and the two "jumps" will allow the drivers take on various racing lines that are bound to result in a breathtaking spectacle. But the Spa World Rallycross

The Beau Vélo de RAVeL will be having a stage ride at the Circuit on 3 August!

is expected to return to the village for 4 pm. Following the ride, the Beau Vélo stage will host a concert to have a beautiful end to a lovely day. The start point is from the Chicane towards La Source corner, to descend alongside the former pits, before embarking on the Raidillon followed by the Kemmel straight. Once arrived at Les Combes, we begin a long descent before leaving the Circuit at Blanchimont and picking up the former circuit track towards Stavelot and its legendary corner. We then

A piece of history: the Raidillon in your living room

is thus composed of the very same tarmac that covered the legendary and historic corner that has challenged the very best F1 drivers since the 1990s. It is thus a piece of history from one of the most famous corners in the world that everyone can

The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps begins resurfacing almost half of its track in three sections.

carried out in 2022 between Eau Rouge and Raidillon and between the Brussels bend and Speaker Corner (which has also been split to create a track dedicated to two-wheelers), aim to improve safety conditions on the track and guarantee the best driving... already been completed this winter. One kilometer of new protective fencing (debris fence) has been installed along the track, new accesses to the track have been created for emergency vehicles, and a new vibrator has been installed at the Speaker Corner

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each of the sites, whether on track or off track. Bruxelles (turn 8) The Bruxelles corner will see part of its tarmac run-off removed in order to enlarge the gravel trap. Blanchimont (Turn 16 & 17) The run-off platform of Turn 17 will be enlarged, a gravel trap created and the rail moved. Also, the tarmac run-off at Turn 16 will be transformed into a gravel trap. A service road will also be created. La Source (turn 1) and the 24H grandstand area The run-off at Source corner is enlarged to

20 years already? Seriously? That promises to be FUN!

you! Saturday, time for racing from 9 am and the Circuit will be "Kids welcome" more than ever with lots of activities! The VW village, Kids' corner, jugglers, car expo, face-painting, demonstration of bike trial and so on, with everything designed to

The Spa-Francorchamps track is decked out in new colours

-yellow-red, a clear nod to the Belgian flag! Our national colours are displayed on the run-off that was recently enlarged to the left of the track, from the Eau Rouge corner to the top of the Raidillon, crossing it so as to easily colour the run-off... two famous corners of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps which puts the finishing touches to the works completed up to last spring, that allow the very highest safety standards for drivers to be maintained but also in order to obtain the double approval

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varied activities: bouncy castles, inflated goal, elastarun, ball pit, slot racing, face-painting, small electric cars for the little ones, and a carrousel, so that you will have an abundance of choice in the Kids’ Corner to spend an enjoyable day as

The WRC is arriving at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps

the Circuit will be on the programme: La Source, the Raidillon, Combes, Speaker’s Corner: for the Neuvilles, Tanaks, Ogiers and companions. And if Thierry Neuville has been hardly saved from the jinx these last few weeks, no one doubts that he has.... A world label that is rarely contested except in the Spa loop due to its hilly profile, its fast corners, its renowned and unique Raidillon of course but also to its natural majestic setting, in the middle of pine forests in which the "vroom vroom

Ladies & gentlemen, Start your engines !

’s Corner and finally, for this last turn, the creation of a double track: one unchanged track dedicated to 4 wheels and a second on its left dedicated to 2 wheels. Fans of 2 wheels will experience an exceptional weekend with the EWC endurance

Construction works on the Endurance grandstand and terraces have begun at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps

course with its headwaters near the Ster zoning. It runs mainly above ground until near the La Source corner when it is culverted before discharging into the water course of Eau Rouge on the lower part of the paddocks. Following recurrent episodes of

LA 25E ÉDITION DES HANKOOK 25 HOURS FUN CUP SE FÊTE AUSSI DANS LE PADDOCK

La Source, rebaptisée cette année le « McDonald’s Corner » et qui portera les couleurs du partenaire de la Fun Cup. Autre événement à ne pas manquer sur le coup de 22h45 : le traditionnel feu d’artifice au pied du Raidillon. Dimanche sur le coup de 18h

WEC - TOTALENERGIES 6H OF SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS

the last day of the event. No electricity. Toilets and showers available around. TRIBUNES ACCESS : TRIBUNE CHICANE TRIBUNE F1 TRIBUNE SOURCE TRIBUNE INTÉRIEUR RAIDILLON TRIBUNE RAIDILLON TRIBUNE SPEAKER CORNER FOOD & BEVERAGE : Pit Bar Resto (terrace

Investing for the future: first phase of work in relation to the return of the EWC 24H SPA MOTOS international competition"

accommodation capacity of 1,050 people Another grandstand, the 24hr, becoming obsolete, and the widening of track clearance encourage more comprehensive reflection aimed at rethinking its surroundings at the Source corner exit, in the Endurance descent where... primarily be related to the widening of track clearances and to the implementation of gravel beds at 5 corners: La Source, Raidillon, Blanchimont, Les Combes and finally Stavelot. The infrastructure: The ageing Circuit infrastructure is no longer

CIRCUIT TRANSFORMATION: ICONIC VENUE REVVING UP FOR FIM EWC COMEBACK WITH 24H SPA EWC MOTOS

expanded run-off areas at several corners, the repositioning of safety barriers in some sections, plus the realignment of the Speaker’s Corner left-hander, albeit for bike use only. Additional infrastructure work and the construction of a purpose-built...*€25M investment for EWC, including extensive safety modifications overseen by FIM and FMB *Fast-paced heart-pumping corners to challenge world’s best endurance riders *Day and night action from this legendary track broadcast live around the globe

PHA Claude Michy becomes promoter of 24H SPA EWC Motos

in some sections, plus the realignment of the Speaker’s Corner left-hander, albeit for bike use only. Additional infrastructure work and the construction of a purpose-built grandstand at the top of Raidillon were also undertaken. François Ribeiro... three 24-hour races on the EWC calendar for 2022, the 24H SPA EWC Motos was notable for Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps’ 6.985-kilometre lap length, undulating nature, and mixture of low-, medium- and high-speed corners, and the potential for changeable

A field of cars more sumptuous than ever for the Spa Six Hours Endurance

The thirtieth anniversary edition of the Spa Six Hours is just around the corner! From September 27 to October 1, Roadbook will be offering fans of historic racing an exceptional cocktail, but also a revamped format. The purely sporting debates will 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

Poster 6/10: Aston Martin aiming to shine day and night at the centenary CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa

Raidillon at nightfall to watch the cars being pushed to their limit by the best GT drivers in the world. They approach the legendary corner at high speed, followed by a stream of red taillights and often few sparks. This is the kind of magical