The Circuit Zolder, situated in the north-east of Belgium, was opened in 1963 by the local motor club, and has since developed into an internationally-recognized motorsport complex. Between 1973 and 1984 the circuit replaced Spa, with the first winner of the Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit Zolder being Jackie Stewart with a Tyrrell-Ford.

After Formula 1 returned to Spa, Zolder hosted a wide spectrum of motorsport categories. Beside Benelux racing championships, the circuit has attracted the DTM, WTCC and ChampCar. In addition, the circuit staged rounds of the FIA GT Championship on a mildly revised version of the circuit.