Track Information
History and information about the track.
Track Information and History
Built in 1963, The track was host to the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix in the 1970's and 1980's. The first Formula 1 race was in 1973. Except 1974, Zolder held the Belgian Grand Prix through to 1982. This year saw Gilles Villeneuve killed during qualifying, his Ferrari 126C2 collided with the March of Jochen Mass.
After his death, the Belgian Grand Prix was moved to Spa-Francorchamps in 1983, with one final run at Zolder in 1984. Since 1985, the Belgian Grand Prix has permanently moved to Spa.
In 2006, the track underwent changes for safety reasons, hosting a Champ Car World Series Grand Prix in 2007, and a round of the FIA GT Championship. It replaced Zandvoort for the Masters of Formula 3 in 2007 and 2008. the track has also hosted FIA WTCC Races in 2010 and 2011. The WTCC did not appear back in Belgium until in 2014 when it returned to Spa.
The Blancpain Sprint Series and the BRCC national championship are now the dominant users of the track. It is also host to the 24 Hours of Zolder
Track Layout and Changes
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Zolder 1963-72
Length: 2.601 miles / 4.186 km
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Zolder 1973-74
Length: 2.622 miles / 4.220 km
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Zolder 1975-85
Length: 2.648 miles / 4.262 km
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Zolder 1986-01
Length: 2.606 miles / 4.194 km
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Zolder 2001-Present
Length: 2.492 miles / 4.010 km
Track Researched By: Sti Jn Claessens