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MotoGP – Netherlands

Location: Assen, Netherlands (Map this address )
Start: JUN 30, 2012 at 8:40 AM
End: JUN 30, 2012 at 4:30 PM
About: Assen is the only venue to have held a round of the Motorcycle World Championship every year since its creation in 1949. Formerly using public roads, the TT Circuit Assen was purpose-built in 1955 and is located 2km to the south-west of the town of Assen. It is considered 'The cathedral of motorcycling' by the fans.

In 1999 the circuit was modified with a new grandstand, control tower, press centre and renovated boxes. It has a capacity of 100,000 spectators, including 60,000 seats. The current track has a mixture of super fast, flat-out and slow corners. The curves in Assen were traditionally banked and the surface is extremely grippy, so the riders were able to drive much faster on the course than other circuits. Today these sloped or curved bends have been modified due to safety issues. A huge favourite with riders, Assen is well known for its festive and extravagant atmosphere.

Assen Track Details:-
Pole Position: Left
Length: 4,555 m / 2.830 miles
Width: 10-14 m
Right corners: 11
Left corners: 6
Longest straight: 560 m / 0.348 miles

Circuit records:
MotoGP 1’36.558 – V. Rossi (ITA) 2009, Yamaha
250cc 1'40.340 – A. Bautista (SPA), 2008, Aprilia
125cc 1'45.098 – S. Gadea (SPA) 2006, Aprilia