- From 18:00 on Wednesday, more than 260 cars will join the Parade to Spa city centre
- Driver autograph sessions and a variety of entertainment on the menu
- Free-to-attend event brings fans and participants together like no other
The Parade marks the symbolic launch of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa and is a must-see for anyone who wants to fully experience the world's greatest GT race. As was the case last year, the stunning Parc de Sept Heures – a green oasis at the heart of Spa – will be the hub for this free event.
From 15:00, SiBE, the resident DJ of GT World Challenge, will be on hand to keep the party going. Fans will also find shops where they can purchase race tickets, the official programme (84 pages packed with information and interviews), as well as merchandise from the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, GT World Challenge powered by AWS, and Spa-Francorchamps.
24 Hours media partners Sudinfo and RTBF will also be present, and children will be welcomed at the Auvio Kids stand. A photo booth will allow fans to take home a souvenir, and Monster Energy will hand out samples of its drinks – including the famous VR46 Zero Sugar cans in Valentino Rossi's colours. Finally, an ice cream van will also be on hand to provide a welcome touch of cool during this summer season.
At 18:00, all the cars participating in the 24 Hours and the support races will take the road connecting Spa-Francorchamps and Spa city centre. They will be joined by numerous supercars, safety cars, and official team cars to form an impressive convoy of more than 260 racing and prestige vehicles.
Lined along the route, thousands of spectators will cheer on the drivers in a truly unique atmosphere. In the city centre, the cars will congregate in the shade of the trees in the Parc de Sept Heures and on the Place Royale.
In addition to being present with their cars, the drivers will take part in an autograph session from 18:30 to 19:45. This will take place in the shade of the majestic Galerie Léopold II, which is part of Wallonia's exceptional heritage.
The drivers will answer questions from the hosts on stage before heading to the drivers' briefing, which will be held at 20:00 in the Spa Casino. At 21:00, they will get back into their cars and the convoy will make the return journey to Spa-Francorchamps.
This connection between fans and drivers is a hallmark of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. Starting on Thursday, spectators can experience the same atmosphere at Spa-Francorchamps with Pit Walks, three "Nights of Spa" musical evenings, the Fan Zone entertainment, a Ferris wheel, simulators, exclusive supercar displays, and more.
All information and the complete ticket offering can be found on the event’s official website: www.crowdstrike24hoursofspa.com.