Iconic vintage cars gather at Circuit Zolder for Historic Grand Prix
The Circuit Zolder race track in Heusden-Zolder, Limburg province, is hosting the Historic Grand Prix this weekend. Vintage car enthusiasts can marvel at iconic and exclusive racing cars on Saturday and Sunday.
The Historic Grand Prix brings five series to the tarmac, with iconic cars spanning several decades of racing history. During the Youngtimer Trophy, for which nearly 200 drivers have registered, visitors will be treated to a unique array of cars from the 1970s and 1980s, amongst others. The GT Cup and Touring Car Trophy feature touring cars and GTs with an engine size of up to 3.6 litres. During the Belcar Historic Cup, historic racing cars of various makes and ages will be on display.
On Sunday, the Concours d'élégance is on the programme. Divided into seven different classes, the event presents some 50 remarkable classic cars. These include all generations of the Ford Mustang, as well as some striking models of the Volkswagen Golf, the Aston Martina DBR 22 and the Porsche 918.
The last visit of the Formula 1 circus to Circuit Zolder was exactly forty years ago. Just like in 1984, the Arrows A8 of Belgian former racing driver Thierry Boutsen will be on the race track, as part of the Concours d'élégance. In addition, the 100th, 60th and 50th anniversaries of the MG, Ford Mustang and Volkswagen Golf will be celebrated in separate classes. There is also an additional class for ‘modern classic’ sports cars, the future classics.
More info and tickets are available at www.circuit-zolder.be/event/historic-grand-prix
#FlandersNewsService | A vintage racing car on a race track in Germany in 2011 © BELGA PHOTO IMAGEBROKER