Генк / Genk

Full name Koninklijke Racing Club Genk
Nickname(s) -
Founded 1923 (creation)
July 1, 1988 (merge)
Ground Cristal arena (since 2007, before Fenix Stadion), Genk
Capacity 24,604
League Jupiler League
2006-07 Jupiler League, 2nd

K.R.C. Genk, usually referred to as Racing Genk is a Belgian football club based in the city of Genk in Limburg, province of Belgium. It was formed in 1988 by the fusion of Waterschei Thor and K.F.C. Winterslag. It is currently one of the four most successful clubs in Belgium as Racing Genk often qualifies for European competitions and it won the championship and the cup twice since 1998. The club has been in the Jupiler League since the 1996-97 season. The supporters of Genk produced in their homegames one of the best atmospheres in Belgium. Genk counts 68 fan clubs.