The IDC . . . always a turn further . . .
The IDC Endurance - "The 7hrs of Assen" - will be on the IDC calendar at the TT Circuit Assen on Saturday 15 June 2024.
This highly successful event is attracting more and more interest from renowned foreign teams which are competing against a fleet of Dutch teams.
Due to the increasing professionalism of equipment, teams and riders, the organisation decided in 2023 to divide the maximum allowable number of 56 teams into 2 classes
based on lap times. As a result there will be 7 hours of sporting competition in 2 classes which will not only take place on the track but also in front of and in the pit boxes.
The division into 2 classes after qualifying will also be applied in 2024.
Registration for - "The 7hrs of Assen" - is no longer possible, the maximum number of 56 teams has been reached, Tessa operates a waiting list in this respect.
Click on this link for the General info 2023, version 2024 will follow: General info The 7hrs of Assen 2023
Click this link for the 2024 timetable, version 2024 will follow: Timetable The 7hrs of Assen 2023
Le Mans start
Partly due to the spectacular Le Mans start, the work before and in the piboxes during the rider changes, the IDC Endurance makes for an afternoon of excitement and thrills.
While the grown-ups are having fun on the track a mini-fair will also be built for the kids in the paddock in 2024.
And yes . . also in 2024, like all other IDC races, entry at this IDC Endurance is free, there is free paddock and free parking on the old Veenslang.
Information "The 7hrs of Assen"
- Team consists of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 riders
- Each rider of the team must participate in the qualification
- Fastest lap time from qualifying determines the starting position for the Le Mans start
- Based on the fastest lap time the starting field is divided into 2 classes after qualification
- Detailed information will be sent by e-mail to the team captain
Two classifications
Considering the number of entries from professional and semi-professional teams, the IDC organisation uses two classifications which are separated based on lap times ridden in qualifying.
Fastest class is called Master Class - less fast class is called Expert Class.
The aim is to have an equal number of teams in both classes.
Aftermovie
Click on this link for the aftermovie of the IDC Endurance "The 7hrs of Assen 2023".
Aftermovie "The 7hrs of Assen 2023" short: "The 7hrs of Assen" short
Aftermovie "The 7hrs of Assen 2023" long: "The 7hrs of Assen" long
