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Chimay Open Trophy

Internationale trofee voor klassieke motoren op het legendarische stratencircuit van Chimay.

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Activate motorsport enthusiasts and classic motorcycle collectors through an iconic European racing event that drives tourism, hospitality, and niche automotive commerce.

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  • Celebrate vintage motorcycle engineering at Europe's legendary Chimay street circuit
  • Behind-the-scenes access to classic motor restoration and racing prep
  • Travel guide: Chimay racing weekend packages and local experiences
  • Spotlight on collectors and teams competing for the Open Trophy
Programme

The Chimay Open Trophy is an international motorcycle racing event featuring IRRC, Benecup, Superbikes, Supersports, Twins Trophy and sidecars categories open to Belgian and foreign riders. Since 2019, it also includes a "Young Timer" class showcasing authentic Superbikes from the 1990s-2000s. The 2026 edition marks the beginning of the circuit's 100th Anniversary celebrations, with racing held on the iconic 4.42-metre road-racing layout.

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IRRC SportbikeIRRC SupersportYoung Timer SBK/SSP/SSP 2000EVO / SOS (Supermono)Stock Twin 650 (Belgian Twin Trophy)Sidecars Post-ClassicDemo 4 (80s/90s Bikes)BenecupSaturday 25 JulyQualifying sessions and race 1 for all categories from 08:15 AM onwards (Endurance Pilot, EVO/Supermono, IRRC Sportbike, Young Timer, Stock Twin 650, IRRC Supersport)Sunday 26 JulyRace 2 sessions: EVO Race 2 (2:00 PM, 7 laps), IRRC Sportbike Race 2 (2:30 PM, 9 laps), Young Timer SBK/SSP Race 2 (3:00 PM, 9 laps), Stock Twin 650 Race 2 (3:30 PM, 9 laps), IRRC Supersport Race 2 (4:00 PM, 9 laps), Demo 4 parade (4:30-4:50 PM), Sidecars Race 2 (4:55 PM, 7 laps)
  • Multiple championship categories (IRRC, Benecup, Superbikes, Supersports, Twins Trophy, sidecars)
  • Young Timer category featuring classic Superbikes from the 1990s-2000s
  • First edition of the 4EVO Young Trophy as part of the International Road Racing Championship (IRRC)
  • Saturday and Sunday race schedule with EVO/Supermono, IRRC Sportbike, Young Timer SBK/SSP, Stock Twin 650, IRRC Supersport, demo bikes (80s/90s), and Sidecar races
  • High-intensity weekend combining speed, adrenaline, sport and conviviality
  • Authentic road-racing spirit in the Road Racing tradition