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Zolder, also known as Circuit Terlaemen, is an undulating 3.977 km (2.471-mile) motorsport race track in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium. The only race track on Flemmish soil finds its roots in the late 50’s.

In the Flemish-speaking part of Belgium, the Omloop Terlamen is situated close to the village of Zolder. Built in the early sixties, and opened in 1965, the track undulates through pine-covered sand hills. The area is dotted with lakes and the vast Albert Canal passes close to the track.

Weekend Schedule

Friday 16th July 2010
Start End  
9:05 10:05 Private Testing DSC Divisions Supersport II - Sport
10:15 10:45 Private Testing Formule Ford Benelux
10:55 11:55 Private Testing DSC Divisions GT - Supersport 1
13:05 13:35 Optional Free practice Dunlop Special Open Trophy
13:45 14:15 Qualifying DSC Divisions Supersport II -Sport
14:25 14:55 Free Practice 1 Superleague Formula
15:05 15:25 Qualifying Formule Ford Benelux
15:35 16:05 Private testing Youngtimers
16:15 16:45 Free Practice 2 Superleague Formula
16:55 17:25 Qualifying DSC Divisions Supersport 1 + GT
17:35 17:55 Qualifying Dunlop Special Open Trophy
     
Saturday 17th July 2010
Start End  
9:05 9:35 Qualifying Youngtimers
9:45 10:05 Free Practice BOSS GP
10:15 10:40 Race 1 Formule Ford Benelux 12 laps or 25 min
10:55 11:15 Race 1 Dunlop Special Open Trophy 20 minutes
11:30 11:50 Qualifying BOSS GP
11:55 13:05 Pauze
13:10 14:10 Race 1 DSC Divisions Supersport 2 - Sport 60 minutes
14:25 15:50 Qualifying Superleague Formula
16:05 16:35 Race 1 Youngtimers 12 laps or 30 minutes
16:50 17:55 Race 1 DSC Divisions GT - Supersport 1 60 minutes
     
Sunday 18th July 2010
Start End  
9:00 9:50 Pitlane open for general Public
10:05 10:25 Race 2 Formule Ford Benelux, 12 laps or 20 min
10:40 11:00 Race 1 BOSS GP 12 laps or 20 min.
11:30 12:15 Race 1 Superleague Formula 45 minutes
12:30 13:30 Race 2 DSC Divisions Ssport2 -Sport 60 minutes
13:35 13:55 Gridwalk Superleague Formula VIP's only
14:00 14:45 Race 2 Superleague Formula 45 minutes
15:00 15:20 Super Final Superleague Formula 5 laps, max. 20 min.
15:30 16:00 Race 2 Youngtimers 12 laps or 30 min
16:15 17:15 Race 2 DSC Divisions GT - Supersport 1 60 minutes
17:30 17:50 Race 2 BOSS GP 12 laps or 20 min.
18:00 18:20 Race 2 Dunlop Special Open Trophy 20 minutes

Directions

By train & bus:

The easiest way to reach Circuit Zolder by public transport is through the Hasselt train station. This station is directly connected with most Belgian cities. More info about the train schedules: www.nmbs.be

Coming from this train station, bus number 23 goes to Circuit Zolder. There is a bus stop at the main entrance (GATE 1) of Circuit Zolder. More info about bus schedules: www.delijn.be

Nearby Airports:

  • Brussel Airport - Zaventem :
    Belgium’s main airport, located 80 km west of Circuit Zolder.
    Intercontinental and continental flights
    The Airport is connected with railroad network (NMBS - Nationale spoorwegen), and provides bus, taxi and car rental services.
    www.brusselsairport.be
  • Brussel South - Charleroi Airport:
    Located 120 km west / south-west of Circuit Zolder
    Continental flights
    The Airport is connected with railroad network (NMBS - Nationale spoorwegen), and provides bus, taxi and car rental services.
    www.charleroi-airport.com
  • Liege Airport - Bièrset:
    Located 60 km South of Circuit Zolder
    Continental flights
    he airport provides bus, taxi and car rental services.
    www.liegeairport.com
  • Maastricht Aachen Airport:
    Located 40 km East of Circuit Zolder
    Continental flights
    The airport provides bus, taxi and car rental services.
    www.maa.nl
  • Eindhoven Airport:
    Located 55 km North of Circuit Zolder
    Continental flights
    The airport provides bus, taxi and car rental services.
    www.eindhovenairport.nl

History:

The first major international event was the Limbourg Grand Prix for Formula 2 cars in 1966, won by Jack Brabham. The circuit was originally fast but the addition of two chicanes has made it safer though a lot less interesting. After Spa fell from the F1 calendar in 1971 Zolder was upgraded and shared the race with the unloved Nivelles. The first Grand Prix was in 1973 - the track was 4.220 km long and lasted 70 laps. François Cevert clocked up a lap record in a Tyrrell-Ford and Stewart, Cévert and Fittipaldi made up the first podium in the F1 history of Zolder. There were back-to-back victories for Niki Lauda in 1975 and 1976 and in 1977 Gunnar Nilsson scored his only F1 victory at Zolder in his Lotus. Three years later Didier Pironi became a first time winner at the track in his Ligier.

In 1984, F1 left Zolder for the last time. Major changes were made at Zolder in 1986 including the new Villeneuve chicane, the reprofiling of many of the corners, extra curbs and concrete barriers. The circuit remains an important national facility hosting a round of the World Series by Renault championship, as well as the national GT Belcar championship, including the Euphony 24 Hours of Zolder, and many more.

Tourist attractions:

Belgium is a small country with approx. 10 million inhabitants, but has a tremendous richness in tourist attractions, which have the advantage of all being close one to each other.

The country is divided by a cultural and a language line, which runs from east to west across the country. The northern part of Belgium is the Flemish region, where people speak the Dutch language. The Flemish coastline has beautiful beaches and plenty of nice seaside towns. Close to the sea, you should visit Bruges.

The Zolder circuit is situated in Heusden-Zolder, and average sized community in the heart of Limburg, which is considered to be the gastronomic “mecca” of the region. The area has well conserved heath fields, nature preserves, lakes and forests, and is considered "the green lung" for the province capitol Hasselt. A well equipped cultural centre provides a perfect base for an animated cultural life. The circuit is considered to be the one of the biggest tourist attractions in the area, attracting over 700,000 visitors a year, however other attractions include the historic castle of Vogelsanck in Zolder, the former Zolder coal mine, the Woutershof museum and the 12th century Bovy Estate which is now a educational / touristic park.

Throughout the region, there are the Cycle Route Networks where numerous cycle routes are connected though loops by an extremely user-friendly sign-posting system, including border-crossing into the Netherlands. Surfing, sailing and golf are also possible on sites just a short distance away.

Circuit website:
Zolder

Circuit information
Circuit length Curves Lap record
3.977 km (2.471 mile) 10 1’22”162 (Franck Montagny, Superfund World Series by Nissan, 2004)

General Standings 2010 (After Round 6)

Pos Club Total
1 3 AC Milan 410
2 19 Tottenham Hotspur 402
3 8 RSC Anderlecht 365
4 10 FC Basel 360
5 9 Olympiacos CFP 351
6 22 AS Roma 306
7 7 Flamengo 293
8 16 FC Porto 223
9 2 Sporting Clube de Portugal 223
10 33 Girondins de Bordeaux 216
11 1 Liverpool FC 216
12 4 Galatasaray SK 213
13 14 Corinthians 212
14 24 Beijing Guoan FC 167
15 18 Sevilla FC 165
16 15 Atlético de Madrid 165
17 69 Olympique Lyonnais 117
18 5 PSV Eindhoven 88

SF by Sonangol Round 7 UK - Brands Hatch

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Qualifying Rounds

Pole Position

Sevilla FC

Finalist

Beijing Guoan

Semifinalist

Sporting Clube de Portugal

Semifinalist

Tottenham Hotspur
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