Heusden-Zolder
Heusden-Zolder is municipality in Limburg province of Belgium with population of 33,000. The city is home to Circuit Zolder, a 4.011-kilometer motor racing circuit that hosted Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from 1973 to 1984. This unique position makes Heusden-Zolder major hub for motorsport in Flanders, attracting enthusiasts from across Belgium and neighboring countries. The circuit remains active with 100+ annual track days, endurance races, and performance driving events.
Circuit Zolder (0 kilometers - on site!) operates technical 4.011-kilometer layout with 10 challenging corners including famous Terlamenbocht turn. The circuit hosts 24 Hours of Zolder each late August/early September, attracting endurance teams from around the world. NASCAR Whelen Euro Series has held its season-finale race at Zolder since 2015. Blancpain Sprint Series and BRCC national championship also hold races. Skylimit Events is leading track and drift days organization in Belgium, based at Circuit Zolder, offering track days for 200-400 euros. Events include open driving sessions, instructor coaching, and race car rental. Other organizers like RSRTrackdays and PitLane also run regular events. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (80 kilometers northeast, 1 hour) offers access to legendary 7.004-kilometer circuit. Nürburgring (120 kilometers east) provides additional options for enthusiasts.
Local motorsport clubs include organizations affiliated with the circuit. RACB (Royal Automobile Club of Belgium) organizes motorsport events and track days. Brand clubs like Porsche Club Belgium, BMW Club Belgium, and Audi Club Belgium coordinate track days at Zolder and Spa. The on-site karting track at Circuit Zolder provides fun and challenging experience for beginners and experienced kart racers. The karting facility operates year-round with rental karts and racing events. Local karting clubs use facilities for training and competition.
Autocross and slalom events occur at regional venues across Limburg organized by RACB and local clubs. Rally opportunities exist through rally clubs in Belgium, though events are typically in other regions. The region offers driving roads through Ardennes to south - winding mountain roads popular with motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts. Heusden-Zolder benefits from highway access E314 and E313 for quick travel across Belgium. The city supports numerous automotive businesses including performance shops, track preparation services, and specialty parts suppliers related to Circuit Zolder. Regular Cars and Coffee events occur in Limburg region. Annual events at Circuit Zolder attract tens of thousands of enthusiasts from across Europe. Having professional racing circuit within the city creates unique motorsport identity for Heusden-Zolder, with many residents working in motorsport-related industries or participating as drivers, mechanics, or volunteers.