One of the most famous of the Belgian road race circuits, this beautiful Ardenaise track has been the home to motorcycle racing for over three quarters of a century. It hosted the famous GP des Frontieres, so called because of its close proximity to the French border, as well as a number of long distance 200 mile races.

Although the spectacular sweeping bends of the old circuit are now normally consigned to history, for this year, the 15th anniversary of the ‘Motos Classiques’ meeting, the magnificent long circuit is being used again!!. This 9.450 km circuit is probably one of the most fantastic in Europe and rates highly among road racers because of its fabulous flat out sweeping bends and gradient changes and in particular the downhill approach the last corner before the start. The long circuit is one where slipstreaming skills will be a major advantage, particularly on the sections towards and away from the village of Salles with its banked right hand bend which is fairly unusual on a public road.

This circuit has been the scene of many close IHRO races over the years as, due to its nature, it is a circuit where a hard rider can make up time on slower riders on faster machines on the downhill section to gain an advantage before the finish line.

IHRO first raced at Chimay in the 80’s on the long circuit but has supported the Circuit de Chimay asbl. in the success of the very popular historic race meeting which they organise. We are delighted to return for this year. The local hospitality, aided by the legendary Chimay beer, goes a long way in promoting the popularity of the meeting.

For a link to Google maps for the circuit, click here.