The 95th TT Assen motorcycle races commenced at the TT Circuit Assen on Sunday, June 28, 2026, following overnight regional thunderstorms.
Thousands of spectators traveled to the historic racing venue as the regional transportation network successfully managed the influx of arriving fans.
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Traffic around the circuit remained largely clear, according to tracking data from the ANWB traffic service.
A minor delay of approximately six minutes affected vehicles heading northbound between the Westerbork and Assen-Zuid exits as motorcyclists filed into dedicated parking lots.
Storm Damage at Campsite
Regional weather systems damaged several party tents at the nearby De Haar campsite. Local attendees reported that overall campground operations remained intact despite the severe rain and lightning.
"Alles staat er nog, we hebben geen problemen gehad. Beetje regen en onweer.
Ach, het zorgde voor wat afkoeling," said one of the camping guests.
The scheduling lineup features multiple competitive events throughout the afternoon, leading up to the premier MotoGP-race. The competitive schedule concludes following the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup-race.
Local broadcast photographer Kim Stellingwerf successfully resolved logistical issues regarding the UiTTocht parade coverage after a public vehicle request on Radio Drenthe.
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"Als iemand denkt: goh, wat leuk, neem dan contact op," said Kim Stellingwerf.
A replacement convertible was provided by a local responder following the broadcast appeal to assist the media team.
Former racer Egbert Streuer also publicly commemorated his late sidecar teammate Bernard Schnieders, marking the historical legacy of the event which initially utilized local roads through Hooghalen from 1926 until 1954.
"Je denkt toch iedere keer weer aan Bernard. Dat doet wat met je," said Egbert Streuer.
The official race schedule dictates that the Moto3-race begins at 11:00 a. m.
, followed by the Moto2-race at 12:15 p. m.
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The main MotoGP-race is scheduled to begin at 14:00 p. m.
