
Because of the victory of Bob Berben and Benoit Siméons in this year's race Belgium became the first candidate to organize the Gordon Bennett race 2006.
During the press conference in Waasmunster (in October) the mayor already mentioned that his city was eager to organize the race. And last Friday the Royal Belgian Balloon Federation finally obtained the permission to use hydrogen gas.
So ... Gordon Bennett 2006 will take place in Waasmunster, from September 9th till September 16th! More information will follow later...