Day 2, Assen TT Circuit with DTM and Lotus Cup Europe

Second day of the tour, first day at Assen TT Circuit. The qualifying for Lotus Cup Europe was at 08:00. So, we decided to eat breakfast at the hotel and arrive a bit later. The circuit as such was a good experience. A lot closer between the paddock, the stands and the lunch facilities. Also, most of the buildings were in a great shape. Compared to other tracks we’ve visited, including Hockenheim last year.

There are four Swedes competing in the Lotus Cup Europe. Two with Exige V6 and two with Elise. Of course we have to cheer them during the race. We also went over to have a chat with them after the race. On Saturday, Daniel Palma finished 4th, Robin Nilsson 8th in V6 class. Sven Pettersson won the Production class.

The weather was changing between rain and sun during the day. During the DTM race, the rain was pouring down. On the long start/finish strait, they looked more like speed boats than race cars. There is one Swedish driver in DTM this year, Joel Ericsson. He ended up on position 16 on Saturday.

Apart from DTM and Lotus Cup Europe, there were formula cars and some motor bikes. A former STCC driver, Emma Kimilainen, is now competing in W series. On Saturday, she won the race.

In the evening, we had some great time with our newly found German friends in the hotel. The favorite food of the weekend has become ‘BitterballenIn’.