Zolder launches the WTCC meeting
"We are very happy to bring the WTCC to Zolder for the first time"
The WTCC Race of Belgium, that will take place on June 20th, was launched Thursday in Zolder at a crowded conference attended by a large number of media representatives. The meeting was held during the Sustainable Motorsport Day that the Belgian circuit dedicated to automobile’s new eco-friendly technologies.
"We are very happy to bring the WTCC to Zolder for the first time," said the championship promoter Marcello Lotti. "Not only because Belgium is a strategic market for our manufacturers, but also because it is a country with a long standing tradition for competitions that involve cars closely derived by the production models: GT, rally and Touring Cars. And I am also pleased that we share with the Belgian event promoter the same aims for a greener motorsport."
During the launch, Rob Huff and Alain Menu took turns at the wheel of a Chevrolet Cruze racing car, offering rides to media and guests.
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