It was another long weekend here in the Netherlands due to the Pentecost holiday, and the petrol head had numerous options and locations to choose from. One must-visit location was the TT circuit in Assen for another edition of the supercar madness! This time, without official races, it was just a traditional car show featuring a variety of thrilling activities, including quarter-mile races, supercar hot laps, and, of course, the supercar display. Not to be forgotten, a paddock featuring only the best supercars the world has to offer, a supercar stage, and several stands for purchasing merchandise and sim-racing were also part of the deal during this year’s first edition of Supercar Madness!

Text: Benjamin Wefer
Pictures: Benjamin Wefer
Video: Willem van Lamoen

Once again, the Cathedral of Speed hosted one of the most prestigious supercar events in the Netherlands. The weather gods weren’t on our side this time. It was a Super-Wet day, but that didn’t keep the petrolheads away. Several thousand visitors found their way to the track to experience the day for themselves.

Let us start with the car paddock. The paddock was filled with car brands and models to suit every taste, from limited cars to those of the highest expense. Three vehicles alone had a value of over ten million euros; of course, we are talking about the Apollo Intensa Emozione, the Koenigsegg Jesko, and the Mercedes-AMG One. The event is not called Supercar Madness for nothing! With a total of 2,000 supercars on display, it was a candy store for the petrolhead. Let’s start with the icing on the cake: the Apollo! The IE was designed and built by Apollo Automobil GmbH and was limited to just 10 pieces (production began in 2019 and sold out immediately). This German hypercar has an Italian heart (6.3 naturally-aspirated V12 engine), which delivers around 790 horsepower and 760 Nm of torque. The car weighs approximately 1,200 kg and has a top speed exceeding 300 km/h. Remarkable is that the entire chassis of the car weighs only 105 kg. The car looks stunning in daylight.

Another rare car on the supercar paddock was the Koenigsegg Agera RS ML. The Agera RS itself is rare, as Koenigsegg only produced 25. What makes this one a must-see is that it’s a one-of-a-kind. The owner was personally involved in the entire build. Therefore, it’s the only Agera painted Loke yellow and the only one where the owner’s (the first owner’s) initials are in the emblem, along with the name of the color. ML stands for Michael Loke.

Another German icon present at Supercar Madness was the Mercedes AMG One. The One is also an exclusive supercar, limited to only 275 units.

Of course, you can not have all this luxury, horsepower, and torque parked and only look pretty. The track was open for those who wanted a little more adrenaline, where supercar owners had 20 minutes during several lap sessions to complete as many laps as they could and go as fast as they could handle. The technical team inspected all cars and the drivers’ and passengers’ helmets before the session. Not everyone was keen to take a shot on the track during wet conditions, and most of them took it slow. Still, there were some near misses, and some participants lost control of their vehicles here and there, but that’s all part of the track life!

Also, quarter-mile races were part of the deal on Supercar Madness. And who doesn’t want to see two supercars race each other? Also, this time, there was no Christmas tree or timing system (no elimination runs during this session to allow participants to do as many passes as possible), but just some old-fashioned street-wise races with Leo ‘The burn-out legend’ at the start line. Fifty car owners enrolled to race each other in front of a packed grandstand. There was no official winner this time due to time constraints. Therefore, there were no elimination rounds, allowing participants to have as much fun as possible in the Sunday Funday modus.

Virtual reality has come a long way, showcasing its advantages and broadening possibilities without putting foot on the asphalt. That’s why it’s clear that there are numerous possibilities and options for all types of budgets, and SIM Racing has also established itself within the car community and at various car events. And at Supercar Madness, it was no different. Ultimate Drivz from Zutphen brought the best simulators they have to offer. For a small fee, a spectator could opt to race and test the simulator for 10 minutes or choose the ultimate package, which included an additional 10 minutes and a chance to win a 402 season card valued at €79, granting the winner access to all 2025 events organized by 402. The reference lap set by Ultimate personnel was 1 minute and 12 seconds (1:12.272), and that was the time to beat!

And, of course, the car display was also a thrilling view for the spectators. The car display is the latest tradition from 402 Automotive, where only the most prestigious cars are showcased in front of the grandstand, receiving the ultimate photograph of the event. And a breathtaking view that you will never forget.   

The second edition of this year’s Supercar Madness is a fact. It’s a Super Sunday with only the best supercars built by man. No matter how many times you have seen an Apollo Intensa Emozione, it will remain a stunning view, and seeing it on the track was the cherry on the icing. The next Supercar Madness will take place at Circuit Zolder in Belgium on July 13, 2025. Be there! Enjoy the photo gallery!