The world title-winning Spaniard has never raced on the challenging Belgian track but can’t wait to sample the 6.985-kilometre layout aboard his ERC Endurance-Ducati entry.

“It will be great to take part on this mythical track,” said Checa. “Everybody knows this track and I hope it will be good for me and for the spectators it will be a great event and I hope a lot of spectators come.

“This track is incredible, everybody tells me it’s a really difficult track but I will do my best and try not to worry.

“For sure Raidillon is a really fast one, everybody knows that but I don’t know if I will be scared, after my first lap I will tell you!”

The 24H SPA EWC Motos takes place from 4-5 June.