Our history
“After my big leap in 1998 with the founding of Motorsportschool Zolder, there was a rush of motorcyclists who wanted to test this completely new concept. Race legally against your motorcycle friends on a nice stretch of asphalt, without cops, without oncoming traffic and without the danger of the public road. Zolder Motorsport School was an immediate success and a number of collaborations soon followed that lifted the organization to a higher level. The passion for speed and adrenaline was always at the basis, while the demand for training was also growing.
Through Motorsportschool Zolder we have been offering motorcyclists a safe environment to practice their hobby for 24 years. With our course days we guide riders with different experience levels to teach them to ride better, faster and safer. Today we organize about 50 track days a year and we have more than 23,000 active customers.” – Hans VandeVen.
About us
Hans Van de Ven
CEO
In 2022 Hans will take over again with a focus on service and customer satisfaction. After 24 years, Hans is still the first and last present at all Motorsport School days.
Niels Schoenmakers
Administration & Marketing
Since 2016, Niels has been welcoming the drivers every morning with a smile in 4 languages. In addition, he manages the website and social media of Motorsportschool Zolder with Markethings & Events.
Wim Maerevoet
Course responsable
With his vast experience as an instructor, Wim has been responsible for all courses together with Gerrit since 2022. Are you following a course and do you have a practical question? Then Wim is your point of contact.
Sonja Malfroy
Administration
“Good morning sweetheart!” it has been ringing in the registrations for years. You will also get Sonja on the line if you call us. Straight forward with a passion for two-wheelers.
Rudi Mafrans
Pitlane manager
For more than 20 years, Rudi has been guarding the pit lane with a view to safety for everyone. Rudi also carries out the technical inspection and is in direct contact with race control.
De Witte
Pitlane assistant
Well, where do we start… Besides our mascot, “de Witte” is also known as “Schwantzke”. The leading actor, responsible for the pitlane, radios, transponders, logistics,...
Luc Jonkers
Course assistant
Few people are on a motorcycle as often as Luc. If his knee doesn't touch the ground, “Luca69” is somewhere in the woods with an Enduro. He assists us during the Level 2 and ART courses.
Gerrit Van Kerkhove
Course responsable
Quick in practice and extremely educational in theory! Gerrit combines teaching on the track with giving the theory parts between the track sessions. He will gladly help you further.
Marc De Laet
Instructor
Braking is fear... ! As a professional pilot, I love the speed and it will never bore me.
Steven Degreef
Instructor
I love driving a Mercedes-Benz, but nothing beats a good BMW engine!
Stef
Instructor
With years of experience on the track and several circuits in Europe, Stef is the ideal man to take your moto lesson from!
Eddy Geudens
Instructor
You'd better leave already because the fast Eddy is already there!
Carl Cheret (FR)
Instructor
As an experienced amateur racing pilot, I know what the dangers of the motorcycle can sometimes be. I became an instructor because I want to help people use their two-wheeled vehicles safely!
Sandro Paglia
Instructor
I crashed 13 times in the first year I started riding motorbikes. This does not happen anymore after my 12 years of experience as an instructor at the Motorsportschool Zolder.
Wim Van den Bossche
Instructor
With 18 years of experience as an instructor, I have seen a lot over the years and have been able to help many riders.
Gerd Maris
Instructor
It is not the horsepower that does it, but the donkey that sits on it. PS I go like thunder!
Dennis Vermoesen
Instructor
Dennis is our proud native of Antwerp who in his daily life enjoys making customised pipes and tubes. He is also very active for MSZ and enjoys competing in championships with his team Trax Racing.
Marcellino Moortgat
Instructor
After Randy Mamola's victory in the 1980 Zolder 500cc GP, I was naturally going to do the same!
Nicky De Wit
Instructor
Besides racing my bike, I like to teach you the most important points you need to know to become a good motorcyclist.
Koen Henderieckx
Instructor
I have always loved the sensation of speed, a motorbike gives you that feeling in a way that nothing else can. I rode the sprints at Zolder, occasionally endurance.
Kenny Tournel
Instructor
I am always late, but worth the wait!
Nora Berecoechea
Instructor
I discovered my passion as a driver a long time ago. It all started in Argentina when I was 3 years old. At that time I loved horse riding and started to like speed and horsepower. When I moved to Europe, I discovered the motorcycle and since then they have become my horses and my everything!
Saskia Schulenburg (DE)
Instructor
Girl power! I may look sweet but most men can't follow me. I would love to teach you the tricks of the trade and maybe one day you will catch up with me!