Haase keeps Comtoyou Racing Audi on top as chequered flag falls on first day of official Prologue
, though it has assembled a vastly experienced crew to tackle the twice-around-the-clock race. Among them is 2017 winner Christopher Haase, who delivered the best time in both the morning and afternoon sessions. After topping a rain-affected morning run... at the top of the order, though Haase had an answer for both. The class leaders for the afternoon session were the #62 Team Parker Racing Porsche in the Bronze Cup (P3 overall); the #12 Comtoyou Racing Audi in the Silver Cup (P7 overall); the #57
Comtoyou Racing Audi tops opening morning session at official Prologue
when it crashed at Pouhon shortly before 11:00 local time. The driver was unhurt, though the barriers required more than half an hour of attention before running could resume. Cars will be back on-track from 13:00 until 18:00. Wednesday's schedule
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. " Though no replacement date can be formalized at this time, on the side of DG Sport Events and the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, we continue to consider different options ... depending on the development of the health crisis. "We managed to give
Linktr.ee and the official programme: your essential CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa companions
Though it is more than a century old, the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is a very modern event. It continues to innovate each year, offering its tens of thousands of fans an ever-improving experience. Now, you can stay even more connected thanks to a Linktr.ee page. Linktr.ee does not require you to download a new app: it is a tool that centralises useful links. In the case of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, you'll find downloadable site maps, timing info, entry lists, access to the ticket
Everything you need to know about the 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
Whether you're a first timer, a GT aficionado or a fan since the touring car days, Spa can be very complicated – though that’s part of the fun. So, to help you enjoy the 2023 edition, we've assembled the most important information that you need to... crews have filled the overall podium every year since the current class structure was introduced in 2011. GOLD CUP: Though the name was used last year, this effectively a new category. The maximum line-up is Gold-Gold-Gold-Silver, though the majority of
New and established Belgian stars ready to fly the flag at 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
local interest. Though there was plenty of Belgian participation during the inaugural editions, fans at the track would have to wait until the fourth running in 1927 to celebrate a Belgian winner. Nicolas Caerels had the honour of being the first..., though the home team has more than made up for it since. From international ace Jacky Ickx to touring car and GT specialists, Belgian drivers have accounted for 48 overall wins. Indeed, the three most successful participants in the race's history all
Francorchamps : 100 years of the motorbike
In the summer of 1921, on unsurfaced roads roughly forming a triangle between Francorchamps, Malmédy and Stavelot, the first Grand Prix of Belgium for motorbikes took place. Two categories were in the running: 350cc and 500cc. This was the beginning of a wonderful story, one that was to lead to the present permanent circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, and one often described as “the greatest circuit in the world”! On this Ardennes course the motorbikes were the first to take to the track, even though
CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa on the horizon as chequered flag falls on official Prologue
a second off his own benchmark. A time of 2m16.741s would prove to be the best of the day, edging the #92 Manthey EMA Porsche by just 0.058s. Wednesday brought sunny conditions, though there was no change to the team at the top of the order during... to be the quietest with only one stoppage to proceedings, but there were regular interruptions thereafter. A number of incidents occurred at Raidillon, Les Combes and Pouhon, though in each case the driver was able to walk away unharmed. With the
The expert's guide to the Total 24 Hours of Spa
, and at least one hour during each six-hour period from the start. If the car races with three drivers then two must be Bronze, though no Pro-Am entrant for this year’s race has elected to use a three-man crew. Am Cup line-ups consist of either three... Endurance Cup and the Total 24 Hours of Spa for 2018, though the class has been part of the Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup since 2014. Each line-up consists of a maximum of three or four Silver-graded drivers, with no additional limits placed on their
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the past three decades. But that’s not all. Though famed for its wealth of sporting action, the TotalEnergies 24 Hours of Spa is much more than a motor racing contest. Entertainment has always been a crucial part of the experience and, following
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Ardennes circuit. Though a number of its traditional dates have been amended, the calendar still retains its headline acts while also holding onto the other national and international races and events that have made it famous! The Circuit of Spa... for our formidable international facility, as it is with and through local talent that we succeed in gripping the imagination of so many people, both in Belgium and internationally”. The Brûleurs de Gommes will get the ball rolling in the new track
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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..., merchandise, food and drink stands and children's entertainment, the Fan Zone will provide something for all ages to enjoy. Last but not least, the traditional Saturday night music concert will keep the party going through the night. The full line-up is set
Martin Solveig leads exciting music line-up for 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
a reputation for mixing deep and tech house sounds, though he is known to bring more powerful EDM and electro beats when performing bigger stages. Currently house DJ at the Versuz nightclub, Lambert has made multiple appearances at Belgium’s legendary... music acts will keep partygoers dancing through the night at this year's CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa concert. Staged on-site during the twice-around-the-clock race, the concert gets underway on the evening of Saturday 1 July and runs into the small
Poster 6/10: Aston Martin aiming to shine day and night at the centenary CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
Hours of Spa with the objective of fighting for overall victory. Though it has been a key figure throughout the GT era, Aston Martin has just one victory in the Belgian endurance classic – and that was all the way back in 1948. St. John Horsfall and Leslie Johnson triumphed at the event’s first post-war edition with their 2-Litre Sports, battling through atrocious weather as rain and fog added an extra challenge for drivers and teams alike. This is the car featured on the latest collector's
Poster 9/10: McLaren hoping to emulate Bignan by making history at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
GT3 only managed a best finish of ninth in 2012 with Von Ryan Racing. Though it secured a front-row start in 2015 thanks to Kevin Estre, the 650S GT3 could not improve on that result, but the arrival of the 720S GT3 began to change the situation. In
The Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps officially welcomes trackside VIRTEX, a professional-level simulator centre.
entire team will now be able to prepare in a faster and smarter way. Though based at Spa-Francorchamps, this VIRTEX facility provides access to every major circuit worldwide, built using the latest LiDAR scans that capture every asperity or rough patch on
The CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa in 24 facts
, while CrowdStrike Racing by Riley, 7TSIX and Theeba Motorsport are aligned with Mercedes-AMG. Bullitt Racing represents Aston Martin, while CLRT, GMG Racing and Pure Rxcing are Porsche squads. Scherer Sport PHX is also a new name, though the team is
CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa glory up for grabs in ultra-competitive class battles
/De Pauw/Varrone/Piguet will use the marque's new 296 model. Iron Dames clinched Gold Cup honours last year and maintains an unchanged line-up of Bovy/Gatting/Frey/Pin for 2023, though the Italian squad is now aligned with Lamborghini. AGS Events will
CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa set for record-breaking grid with 72 cars confirmed for 2023 edition
sporting contest, with teams travelling from as far afield as China, Australia, and the United States to chase victory in the Ardennes classic. The 2023 grid matches the record entry list that was announced ahead of the 2019 edition, though on that