Assen is a municipality and a city in the northeastern Netherlands, and is the capital of the province of Drenthe. It received city rights in 1809. Assen is known for TT Circuit Assen, the motorcycle racing circuit, where on the last Sunday in June the Dutch TT is run; and also for the annual Assen Dance Festival.
Assen
Why is Assen called the TT?
The MotoGP World Championship event in the Netherlands is known as the Dutch TT or TT Assen, with TT standing for ‘Tourist Trophy,’ a nomenclature inherited from the famous Isle of Man race.
Why is Assen called the Cathedral of Speed?
[3] 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.
Do cars race at Assen?
Assen Track Days Information
The race track, located in the northeastern municipality of Assen, is home to the Dutch TT and has hosted premier racing series like MotoGP, WorldSBK and the British Superbike Championship.