Nothing stands in the way of the new IDM season. All partners have reached an agreement. The Motorsport Working Group of the Industrieverband Motorrad e.V. and Wirtschaftsdienst GmbH of the Deutscher Motorsportbund e.V. have entered into partnerships with the new IDM promoter. This role will be assumed for the first time by MotorPresse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG, which is fielding its in-house Motorrad action Team for the role. “Together with our partners, we want to establish a solid foundation for the IDM. That’s not possible without continuity. We couldn’t have suspended the series for a year and then simply started over.” The promoter team is focused not only on staging the individual events but also on the spectators. They’re really stepping on the gas, especially when it comes to marketing. The motorcycle brands and the DMSB have pledged their full support.
Six manufacturers compete in the top series of German motorcycle road racing: BMW, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, and Yamaha. Regardless of when contracts are signed, the IDM has long been up and running behind the scenes. The first teams have firmly established themselves, and in all classes there are riders of renown are represented in all classes. The IDM lives up to its name: it remains an international series.
Many classes under one roof
Dangers will take place in the official IDM Superbike 1000, IDM Supersport 600, IDM Supersport 300, and IDM Sidecar classes. In addition, there is a Superstock 600 class, which is open to riders with a B license and has the status of a cup series. The program will be complemented by the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Cup, the open-brand Twin Cup, and finally, fans will also get to enjoy the newly established BMW Boxer Cup 2.0, which was first presented a year ago. The junior series ADAC Junior Cup powered by KTM has announced a guest appearance.
As always, the IDM will be spectator-friendly, with tickets starting at €19.00 for Saturday or Sunday and €35.00 for the entire weekend, including access to the paddock, autograph sessions, pit walks, giveaways, and public press conferences after the races. Admission is free for children and teens up to age 17. Nowhere else can fans get as close to their idols as they can at the IDM.
IDM Dates for 2018
- April 27–29, 2018: Oschersleben
- June 7–10, 2018: Speedweek Oschersleben (Superbike 1000)
- July 6–8, 2018: Zolder (Belgium)
- July 27–29, 2018: Schleiz
- August 24–26, 2018: Lausitzring
- September 7–9, 2018: Assen (Netherlands)
- September 28–30, 2018: Hockenheim