IDM Supersport 300: Lehmann Celebrates First Pole Position

“Hey Lennox, congratulations on your first pole position in the IDM,” said Lennox Lehmann’s mechanic as he returned to the pits after the second qualifying session of the IDM Supersport 300 in Schleiz. The two-time IDM champion from 2020 and 2021 was beaming with joy. “It was never my top priority, but we’ve been working toward it,” said the KTM rider, who has also been racing for the Freudenberg KTM – Paligo Racing Team in the World Supersport 300 World Championship (WSSP300) since this year.

His teammate Walid Khan will start the race from second place. Fast and consistent lap times have given him the confidence to declare with conviction: “My rivals had better watch out.” The Dutch rider is currently third in the overall standings and trails leader Leo Rammerstorfer (Freudenberg KTM – Paligo Racing) by just 26 points; Rammerstorfer will be opening the throttle from fourth on the grid.

Marvin Siebdrath (Füsport – RT Motorsports by SKM – Kawasaki) posted the third-fastest time and rounds out the front row of the grid. Afterward, he was seen discussing the noticeable loss of power in warm outside temperatures with his team. “Yes, there are a few issues, and we’re trying to figure out what’s causing them,” said Siebdrath. Despite the problems, nothing can dampen his excitement for the upcoming races. “Racing in Schleiz is just really fun,” said the 18-year-old, who recently graduated from high school.

Hungarian rider Mate Szamado (Hungarian Racing Engineering Team) secured fifth place on the grid, followed by German rider Troy Beinlich (Roto-Store BRT Vitori) and Danish rider Oliver Svendsen (Füsport – RT Motorsports by SKM – Kawasaki).

The first race on Saturday afternoon starts at 4:55 p.m. and can be watched for free at www.idm.de/live.

IDM SSP 300, Q1+Q2 Results: