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? …
FIM Sidecar: Just under four dozen teams on the starting grid
There are exactly two weeks left until the start of the International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM) at the Sachsenring. The countdown is on, and the field of riders in the FIM Sidecar World Championship is now …
IDM SSP 300: “I’ve learned to fight my way through”
Von Budapest aus geht es für Máté Számadó zum Sachsenring, wo vom 12. bis 14. Mai die IDM ihre neue Rennsaison anpfeift. Es ist sein drittes Jahr in Folge, in …
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 SSP 300: Will World Championship leader Svoboda soon be an IDM winner as well?
Petr Svoboda is the new star of the Supersport 300 World Championship. The Czech rider won both opening races of the championship at Assen over the weekend and leads the standings with the maximum number of points. His …
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 SSP 300: Hungary Now Has Factory Support
News from Hungary. The HRE team from the IDM Supersport 300 series is now known as the Kawasaki Hungary Racing Team by Ivanics. It is now factory-backed and features Máté Számadó and Luki …
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 this year as well. 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 …