Where is the TT Circuit Assen located?

The TT Circuit Assen is a motorsport race track built in 1955 and located in Assen, Netherlands. Host of the Dutch TT, it is popularly referred to as “The Cathedral” of motorcycling by the fans of the sport. It has a capacity of 110,000 spectators, including 60,000 seats.

When was the first TT race held in Assen?

The original Assen track was first used for the 1926 Dutch TT (Tourist Trophy) race, after the first 1925 event was held on country roads through the villages of Rolde, Borger, Schoonloo and Grolloo, and organized by the Motorclub Assen en Omstreken. The brick-paved track had a length of 28.57 km (17.75 mi).

Did the finish line move on the Assen TT?

The lay-out of the circuit was also slightly altered. The circuit was fundamentally redesigned again in 2006, becoming the so-called A-Style Assen TT Circuit. All alterations aside, only one section of the circuit is original; the finish line never moved.

What is the history of the Assen track?

The original Assen track was first used for the 1925 Dutch TT (Tourist Trophy) race, held on country roads through the villages of Borger, Schoonloo and Grolloo, and organized by the Motorclub Assen en Omstreken. The brick-paved track had a length of 28.57 km (17.75 mi).

The TT Circuit Assen is located to the south of the town of Assen in northern Netherlands. The circuit is located 2 km south-west of Assen, near to the A28 motorway from Amersfoort to Groningen.

What makes the Circuit van Drenthe at Assen so special?

The Circuit van Drenthe at Assen is a mecca for motorcycle racing, as important for the two-wheeled brigade as Indianapolis, Le Mans or Monaco is to those on four wheels. Winning here is an achievement that racers treasure above almost all others. Racing in this part of Holland has a long history.

What is the history of the Assen Grand Prix track?

The original Assen track was first used for the 1925 Dutch Tourist Trophy. The race organisers were taking advantage in a relaxation of Dutch laws, which allowed racing on closed courses for the first time.