The “TT Circuit Assen†is also lovingly known as “The Cathedral†among motorcycle fans, and riders love the special atmosphere at the famous circuit. The grandstands have a capacity of around 100,000, guaranteeing the best possible atmosphere. Assen is located in the north-east of the Netherlands and is the capital of the Drenthe province. Motorcycle racing enjoys a long tradition here: at least one world championship race has been held at the track every year since 1949. These started with road races through the towns of Borger, Schoonloo and Grollo. The first permanent racetrack in Assen was opened in 1955. Originally almost eight kilometers long, the circuit was specially tailored to the requirements of motorcycle races. In 2006 the length of the circuit was reduced to 4.555 kilometres. Assen is also a permanent fixture in the Superbike calendar: the series has visited the track every year since 1992.
The circuit in Assen is known for its high speeds and some really rapid changes of direction. With this in mind, it is very important to get the bike working well in order to challenge at the front of the field. The track is fast and flowing but requires the riders to spend much of the race leaning into corners and under enormous G forces. Generally speaking, the bike must be set up for optimal corner entry. However, it must also accelerate well out of the hairpins. The penultimate combination of turns, in which the bike must be very stable, is also important, as is the final chicane, which demands good braking
TT Circuit Assen
Postbus 150
NL-9400 AD Assen
Tel.: +31 (900) 3882488 (40 cents/minute)
info@tt-assen.com