F1 Belgium Grand Prix

Something always happens at Francorchamps, and the Formula 1 race is the high point of the season on the Spa track on the 5th to 7th of September.

The vast circus organised by Bernie Ecclestone literally invades the place and one-seater cars climb the Raidillon at full throttle, reaching speeds of over 300 km/hour before hitting the brakes at Combes corner.

Then get around the track's evocatively-named corners, such as: Malmedy, Bruxelles, Pouhon, Fagnes, Stavelot and Blanchimont. Take the straight in front of the pit lane once more via the newly improved Bus stop, end with the ""la Source"" hairpin, before attacking the Raidillon once again.

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Forrmula 1 Racing in Belgium

The Formula 1 circuit comes to Belgium, at Spa on September 14-16.

Considered by many to be the best circuit on the F1 calendar, Spa has the longest lap length of all, and is certainly one of the most scenically situated, surrounded by wooded hillsides and small farms. It is also renowned for its changeable weather. (who would have thought..huh?)

Be prepared for sticker shock!

Bikers Classics Returns to Spa, Belgium

If you want a hard core trip down racing nostalgic pit lane then the legendary race Belgium race circuit of Spa Francorchamps is the place to be over the long weekend of June 29-July 1 for the fifth running of Bikers Classics.

This year, the cast is headed by 15 times World Champion Giacomo Agostini, along with American Steve Baker. "King" Kenny the elder (if can make it from MotoGP) at Assen and a host of British and European stars.

But the best part of the weekend for me, and for hundreds of others, is that you can ride the track on a classic bike - race or road - in very relaxed track sessions. This means that you will see literally hundreds of superb - and not so superb - classic race and road machines hammering round a full blown GP circuit with all the joie de vivre of true enthusiasts. And, being Belgium, none of the track sessions is speed controlled so you can see some really committed riding.

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