Brussels

Brussels's central position in Belgium grants track day enthusiasts privileged access to two of Europe's most legendary racing circuits. Circuit Zolder (less than 100 kilometers from Brussels, located in Heusden-Zolder in Flanders) provides the most accessible option—an undulating 4.011km layout with a 98dB noise limit hosting regular track days organized by Skylimit Events, Belgium's leading track day and drift organization. Skylimit offers free driving sessions (open pitlane format) allowing drivers to go out on track at their convenience, with helmet rental available for €10. Petrolhead Days also organizes affordable Thursday track days at Circuit Zolder, offering car rental and hot lap experiences for participants seeking performance vehicles without ownership commitment.

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, located 140 kilometers southeast of Brussels in the Belgian Ardennes (under 2 hours drive), represents the pinnacle of European racing facilities—a 7.004km course through Wallonia's rolling terrain combining raw speed, elevation changes, and legendary technical sections like Eau Rouge-Raidillon. As current host of the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, Spa also stages the prestigious 24 Hours of Spa and 6 Hours endurance races, maintaining professional relevance alongside amateur track day programs. Track day sessions at Spa start at €100 for 25 minutes, with circuit introduction sessions available—passenger rides with professional drivers followed by opportunity to drive your own vehicle. Skylimit Events organizes regular track days at both Zolder and Spa-Francorchamps (as well as Nürburgring in Germany), creating continuity for drivers seeking progression through increasingly challenging facilities.

Belgian motorsport culture, overseen by the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium (RACB)—the organization that established the first Belgian Grand Prix—maintains strong emphasis on large-scale events and skill development through the RACB Safety Academy. Beyond Spa and Zolder, Belgian enthusiasts access Circuit Jules Tacheny in Mettet (2.3km, opened 2010, hosting Superbiker and Rallycross championships) and historic road circuits at Chimay and Gedinne in Wallonia, reflecting the country's road racing heritage. For Brussels residents, Zolder's proximity for regular weekday sessions combined with weekend access to Spa-Francorchamps creates exceptional track day infrastructure—particularly for drivers willing to master one of the world's most demanding circuits while maintaining regular practice at more accessible facilities. Belgium's position between French and Dutch influences, combined with proximity to Germany's Nürburgring, positions Brussels at the center of European track day culture.