STRONG FIELD ANNOUNCED AS SPA MAKES WORLD RX DEBUT
heralded Eau Rouge section of the Formula 1 track. 2016 Drivers’ Champion Mattias Ekstrom will return to the sport in the Audi S1 he used to win the Championship. He will drive for Team JC Raceteknik as team mate to Belgium’s Enzo Ide, who will make his..., Belgium’s Gregoire Demoustier, racing for the Sebastien Loeb Racing team. France’s Herve Knapick will make his second start of 2019 after he drives his Citroen DS3 in round two in Barcelona next week. Team STARD’s second Ford Fiesta will be raced by
SHELL SPAITALIA 2020 REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!
participation at the event. The pre-sale of the various packs is online on the www.spaitalia.be website, and it should make more than one happy! On the motorbike front the Shell SpaItalia 2020 will take the form of a Ducati Day, which means that only those machines of the Italian make will be entitled to take to the track! The cost amounts to 190 euros, and includes two accesses to the circuit, and the participation of two riding sessions spread between two homogenous groups, ‘Discovery’ and
Looking for something original for Father’s Day?
drivers, in a 265hp Renault Megane RS, to discover the Circuit in the opportunity of having family or friends in the car with him (maximum 3 passengers). And this also gives “white-knuckle thrills” mode. Then, at the wheel of his own car, he can make two more laps of the track, in complete safety, behind a “safety car”. So, there you have it, make him happy and you won’t regret it! For additional information and registration, click on the Circuit website: www.spa-francorchamps.be Dates still
Youngtimer Festival Spa
. And, let’s not forget a few others like the Morgan Plus 8, Austin Healey 3000 MK2, and Her Majesty the Ford GT40. Yet another opportunity to make you return this weekend to the most beautiful of regions, or what journalists call "the toboggan of the Ardennes". The Circuit and all those who make it come alive will be delighted to welcome you.
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side of the track. The left part of the Raidillon (Turn 3) will make way for a larger tarmac run-off. As for the foot of the Raidillon, Eau Rouge (Turn 2), the rails will be moved to allow for enlargement of the run-off. A covered grandstand will then be erected at the top of Raidillon for the end of April, comprising 4,600 places and VIP boxes. La Chicane (Turn 18 & 19) Part of the run-off will make way for a gravel trap Double Gauche (Turn 10 & 11) Part of the tarmac run-off will be transformed
Spa Six Hours
This weekend at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps will once again be “historic”, in every sense of the word! By the cars present, of course, but also because this weekend will be the 25th edition of this unmissable meeting in the international calendar of historic or vintage competitions on the circuit. 650 racing cars on the track: including Formula 1, prototypes, GTs, sports and touring cars. There will be a total of 16 races taking place over the weekend. Activities and exhibitions will make
Franco Fun Festival: the first race of the season at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit
season. The battle for victory promises to be exciting! There is free admission. So, make sure you come along to the “most beautiful circuit in the world” on Sunday 1st of April!
The bikes invade the Track !
Gardner and Guy Martin will be present. Of course, the 4 Hours of Spa Classic, the second round of the European Classic Series 2017 that will be held on Saturday night, will be the highlight of the weekend. Lots of races will make of this event a great vintage, made of free runs and parades. The Belgian, German and French old-timer’s championships will also be shows not to be missed. Shops, concert and a commercial village will make the picture complete. On Monday, a free and unique event is scheduled
FAQ
too long. WEATHER · The site can be quite cold if there is no sunshine. Plan on bringing some cover-up; · Bring along a raincoat in case of rain; · Make sure you remain hydrated if it is very hot · Umbrellas are alllowed but they must not obstruct the view of other spectators; · To make the best preparations, consult the website meteo.be. ITEMS ALLOWED · Cameras and photo devices (images for personal use only); · Portable or hand-held radios (106.5 FM); · Food (for your personal consumption only
"The 25 Hours: it's the World Cup of the VW Fun Cup"
showcase for the drivers and teams that participate, the 25 Hours is always distinguished by its friendliness and family atmosphere. And the organiser has put everything in place to make the 2016 version a grand cru vintage. There are 110 “bugs” expected... Flipkens, and Niels Albert, the ex-double Champion of the World in Cyclo-cross. Among the activities and other races that make up the card for the weekend, we need to mention the parade on Thursday evening in the streets of Stavelot where technical
European Le Mans Series (ELMS)
, among other races, the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps in 2011 and 2014) will make its debut in the LMP2 with a Ligier JS P2 . The race car will be entrusted to the brothers Laurens and Dries Vanthoor while the third driver will be Will Stevens whom... lots of lively entertainment for children such as a make-up booth, bouncy castles and cycling activities. So this weekend promises to be a little like the World Series by Renault: sporty, festive and very family-friendly, all the more so since entry
Belgian FIA WEC round presented to media at special press conference in Liège
both on and off track helping to make this a truly family event. Everything is in place to make our race at Spa a tremendous sporting success." Amaury Bertholomé, Director of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, added: "Along with Formula 1, the WEC is
There is life after Vision!
primary class from the Commune school of La Reid (Theux), neighbouring the Circuit will also be joining the party. The pedagogical objective is to make these young children aware of the automobile world for the visually-impaired and to share with them
A unique experience that will not be forgotten!
- 5.15pm Thursday 21 July - 4.15pm Tuesday 2 August - 4.15pm Monday 5 September- 5.15pm Sunday 23 October - 4.15pm Friday 11 November – 2.15pm For more information or to make an online reservation, all info is on the Circuit site : www.spa
Bug Show 2016
After the spectacular 24 Hours it’s time to make way for the 24th edition of the traditional Bug Show and its very special and sometimes even astonishing world. Which just goes to show that there is always something different happening on the most beautiful Circuit in the world! Diversity is one of the features of this legendary place that attracts all types of motors whether these are on two or four wheels. On the Bug Show programme, there is never a question of competition or lap records, but
NEW ! VINTAGE TRIAL AT THE BIKERS’CLASSICS
After 15 editions exclusively devoted to the asphalt, the Bikers'Classics broaden their horizon and open up, for the first time, for an "off-road" discipline. A Vintage Trial category is preparing to make its entrance as part of the big rendezvous of classic motorcycles. Not surprising if you remember the past - even the recent past - of the Spa circuit In 2005 and 2006 the World Championship trial was organized on the site of Spa-Francorchamps, after many editions in Bilstain and before the
The Spa World Rallycross of Benelux track revealed
of Benelux won't be just a race of super-powerful cars! Numerous activities on and off track will make this weekend an unforgettable experience: a test of dream cars on the legendary 7 km Circuit track, drift sessions open to the general public
MISSIONH24 – WORLD PREMIERE AT SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS
: immersion in the racing environment for the team, finalisation of everyone’s roles, two technical questions (learn the overall set-up of the car and make progress in energy management) and the shakedown of the car at the circuit this afternoon. PHOTO
The Spa World Rallycross of Benelux will take place the 3 and 4 October 2020
to make this event possible, are our main concern. All tickets already purchased for the Spa World Rallycross of Benelux will remain valid. Take care, follow all official recommendations, avoid all unnecessary contacts and stay home as much as
Spa Classic 2020 cancelled
everything to ensure that these events are maintained by considering different scenarios, but, as you know, at Peter’s Auto, we always prioritize safety, so while we were eagerly awaiting the resumption of the season, we had to make decisions, but I
