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European Sidecar Championship: Brandhofer and Meijerink triumph in thrilling Berghaupten Final The 2026 European Sidecar Championship reached its thrilling conclusion in Berghaupten, Germany, where Europe’s leading sidecar crews battled for the continental title in a spectacular Final that brought the season to a close. Following the Challenge held at Werlte in July, the championship moved to southern Germany for its decisive event. The field brought together the qualified crews and some of the strongest European sidecar combinations, setting the stage for a highly competitive meeting in which every race counted towards the battle for the European crown. The weekend began under difficult weather conditions. Rain affected the opening part of the programme and forced the organisers to shorten practice for safety reasons. Conditions then changed completely, with the clouds giving way to warm summer sunshine and allowing the traditional riders’ parade to begin at 14:00. By the time racing got

European Sidecar Championship: wildcard teams confirmed for the 2026 Final Following the conclusion of the European Sidecar Championship Challenge in Werlte, Germany, the FIM Europe Track Racing Commission’s Grass Track Working Group met to confirm the two Commission-nominated wildcard teams for the 2026 European Sidecar Championship Final. The Final will take place in Berghaupten, Germany, on 30 August, bringing together Europe’s leading Sidecar teams to compete for one of the discipline’s most prestigious continental titles. Following careful consideration, the two wildcard entries have been awarded to Imanuel Schramm / Lene Laise (FMS) and former European Champions Josh Goodwin / Scott Goodwin (ACU). The wildcard teams will join the reigning European Champions Markus Venus / Markus Eilbl (Germany), runners-up Mitch Godden / Paul Smith (Great Britain) and third-placed Guillaume Comblon / Baptiste Comblon (France) from the 2025 Championship. The starting line-up will be completed by the six teams that secured qualification

European Sidecar Championship Brandhofer and Meijerink dominate the Werlte Challenge The 2026 European Sidecar Championship season officially got underway on 25 July with the Challenge at the Hümmlingring in Werlte, Germany. Held as the main attraction of the 54th ADAC Flutlicht-Grasbahnrennen, the event determined the six sidecar crews that will progress to the European Championship Final, scheduled for 30 August in Berghaupten, Germany. The meeting, organised by MSC Hümmling Werlte, once again demonstrated the sporting value and growing popularity of European sidecar racing. Excellent organisation, a large and enthusiastic crowd and highly competitive racing combined to deliver a successful opening event for the 2026 European Sidecar Championship. More than 5,000 spectators packed the historic Hümmlingring to witness an evening of spectacular sidecar racing, where close battles, tactical decisions and outstanding teamwork produced an entertaining show from the opening heat to the decisive Final A. The 541-metre grass circuit evolved throughout

European Individual Grass Track Championship: James Shanes triumphs in Bielefeld Challenge The 2026 European Individual Grass Track Championship got underway on 31 May at the famous Leineweberring in Bielefeld, Germany, where the Championship Challenge determined the riders who will advance to the Final scheduled for 29 August in Aduard, The Netherlands. Organised by DMSC Bielefeld under the auspices of FIM Europe, the event attracted some of the strongest grass track specialists from across the continent. The 700-metre Leineweberring, renowned for its wide corners and overtaking opportunities, provided the perfect setting for a day of spectacular racing as 18 riders representing nine nations battled for the coveted places in the European Final. The Challenge format, introduced as the sole qualifying event for the Championship, ensured that every point counted throughout the meeting. The racing delivered exactly the intensity expected from one of Europe’s premier grass track events. Heat after heat featured

European Sidecar Championship: Venus and Eibl crowned 2025 Champions after dramatic Final in Germany A thrilling afternoon of racing unfolded in the picturesque town of Augsburg-Haunstetten, in southern Germany, where an enthusiastic crowd of over 2,500 spectators witnessed the climax of the 2025 European Sidecar Championship after the qualifying round in France. With 12 sidecar teams representing six European federations, the event promised high tension and close racing, and it delivered from start to finish. The qualifying heats were packed with wheel-to-wheel action, as favorites Markus Venus/Markus Eibl (Germany) and Mitch Godden/Paul Smith (Great Britain) quickly established themselves as front-runners. They were closely pursued by Rémi Valladon/Ewen Guilbaud (France) and the German pairing of Raphael San Millan/Benedikt Zapf. Local hopes were high for Markus Brandhofer/Sandra Mollema, who fought hard to recover points, only to suffer heartbreak with a retirement in their final qualifying heat. Once the heats concluded, the top 10

European Individual Grass Track Championship: Kruse Hansen crowned 2025 European Champion in Eenrum Showdown The 2025 European Individual Grass Track Championship reached its thrilling conclusion in the Dutch town of Eenrum, where 3,000 passionate fans gathered to witness an afternoon of high-speed racing, dramatic twists, and the crowning of a new champion. Eighteen riders from six European federations, who had earned their places through two fiercely contested Semi Finals in St. Macaire, France, and Werlte,Germany, lined up for the big showdown. Following the drama of the earlier rounds, including Chris Harris’ opening victory in France and Dutch star Dave Meijerink’s dominant display in Werlte, anticipation was high for a spectacular Final. The day did not disappoint. Early heats provided close, hard-fought battles, though track conditions caused some delays. Dust management required repeated watering, and the cancellation of scheduled motocross support races sparked a rider protest before racing resumed. Once underway,

European Individual Grass Track Championship: Round 2 in Werlte delivers thrills, fireworks and a new winner The second round of the European Individual Grass Track Championship brought high-speed drama and breathtaking racing to the picturesque town of Werlte, in northern Germany. A crowd of 5,400 enthusiastic fans witnessed a spectacular evening of racing, where young talent, seasoned veterans, and championship aspirations collided on the track. Nestled in Lower Saxony, Wertle has long been regarded as one of the spiritual homes of grass track racing in Germany. Known for its rich motorsport heritage and passionate fan base, the town regularly attracts top European talent and enthusiastic spectators for major events. Its natural amphitheater setting and well-prepared circuit provide the perfect stage for fast, close racing, making it a favorite stop on the championship calendar. Following an action-packed opening round that saw Britain’s Chris Harris take top honors, all eyes turned to Werlte as 15

European Sidecar and Individual Grass Track Championship: historic combined event in St. Macaire History was made in St. Macaire this past weekend as the first-ever combined meeting of the European Individual Grass Track Championship Semi Final 1 and European Sidecar Championship Qualifying Round (QR) took place in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 2.000 spectators. The event marked a unique milestone for European track racing, merging two disciplines into one thrilling day of motorsport action. Grass Track racing showcased the raw power, balance, and bravery of riders as they drifted through turns at breakneck speeds with no brakes. The Sidecar event, offered a spectacular display of teamwork and control. Both formats delivered non-stop excitement with their deep roots in European motorsport culture. In conjunction with the World Environment Day and the FIM Sustainability Week, the event highlighted the theme #EndPlasticPollution, with dedicated posters and messaging displayed throughout the stadium to

European Sidecar Championship: Markus Venus and Markus Eibl take the 2024 title Markus Venus and Markus Eibl led home a thrilling domination to win the 2024 European Sidecar Championship with a decisive performance in Uithuizen, in The Netherlands. Contested by fourteen teams from seven different countries, the series saw its hard-fought Final after the Qualifying Round held in Germany at the beginning of August. With a large audience of over 2.000 spectators excited for the challenge and the four legs of qualifying heats, with only German rider Markus Venus and his passenger Markus Eibl being unbeaten, all the expectations of a great show were accomplished. The other two favorites, Mitch Godden and Paul Smith from Great Britain and  Germans Markus Brandhofer and Sandra Mollema, both dropped valuable points in their early heats. The toughest race of the night was going to be the B Final, in which the winner and

European Sidecar Championship: Valladon/Fourcade ruled the QR Bad Hersfeld in Germany hosted the QR of the European Sidecar Championship. 13 teams from 5 different countries were prepared to battle for 6 spots in the Final. The best on the track was the French team lined up by Remi Valladon with passenger Dylan Fourcade. Second position for the couple Manuel Meier/Lena Siebert and third for Immanuel Scharamm/Nadin Löffler, both from Germany. Links FIM Europe Track Racing