IDM SBK: Fröde in Pole Position for the Season Opener
When the International German Motorcycle Championship kicks off its new season this coming weekend, May 12–14, 2023, superbike rider Paul Fröde will be just a stone’s throw away from home …
IDM SBK: “I thought I’d never manage it” (P. Hobelsberger)
It wasn't that long ago that Patrick "Pax" Hobelsberger sat on a Superbike for the first time. How did he feel, and what was going through his mind at that moment? …
The IDM Podcast, Episode 4 with Florian Alt
With four runner-up titles across two different brands over the past seven years, Florian Alt is undoubtedly one of the most successful IDM riders in the paddock. But it’s not just in the IDM that …
IDM SBK: Jenkner and Orgis to make guest appearances at the season opener
Two riders, two motorcycle brands, and one idea: Moritz Jenkner (Yamaha) and Kevin Orgis (BMW) have decided to make a guest appearance at the Sachsenring in Germany’s top motorcycle racing class. The two Saxons …
IDM SBK: Three and a half weeks may be too short for Hartog
Rob Hartog had imagined the start of the season would go differently. Last year’s IDM Superbike third-place finisher kicked off practice for the 24-hour endurance classic at Le Mans this weekend with great enthusiasm. But it wasn’t long before …
IDM SBK: Baz and Gerloff to make guest appearances at the Red Bull Ring
It’s official: Just as in 2022, the Bonovo Action BMW team from the World Superbike Championship will make a guest appearance in the IDM again this year. Background: In the International German …
The IDM Podcast, Episode 3 with Jochen Kiefer
For racers to give their all over the weekend, they need not only plenty of training, physical fitness, and complete focus, but also a perfectly prepared motorcycle and an optimal environment. While …
IDM: What will the drivers be eating for Easter?
Racers are usually a group of people who are very health-conscious. But what happens when the holidays are just around the corner? We looked into whether there’s an exception to the rule, and…
IDM SBK: GERT56 Rollout with New Shock Absorber
“First of all, good drivers make teams better,” says GERT56 team principal Karsten Wolf following this year’s first rollout. His second conclusion is, “that good drivers, in order to get better, …
IDM SBK: “Honda Title Worth More Than BMW Crown” (F. Alt)
He had a career with Yamaha behind him and switched to BMW to win the IDM Superbike title. But Florian Alt finished as runner-up on the bike that dominated the premier class …