IDM SBK 1000: Debise Wins and Schmitter Leads
With Ilya Mikhalchik and Florian Alt out of the picture, who would take the lead in the standings? That was the central question at the IDM Superbike 1000 race in Most, Czech Republic. The …
IDM Superbike 1000: Fifth race, fifth win for Folger
Jonas Folger (Bonovo action by MGM Racing) also won the fifth race of the short IDM Superbike 1000 season. He finished 7.503 seconds ahead of Ilya Mikhalchik (EGS-alpha-Van Zon-BMW). …
IDM Superbike 1000: Julian Puffe is out at alpha Racing-Van Zon-BMW
Last Sunday, Julian Puffe celebrated his 24th birthday. Less than a week later, he finds himself facing a shambles. Despite finishing as runner-up in the IDM, the man with the toothpaste smile…
IDM Superbike 1000: Now Vladimir Leonov enters the fray
First two-time champion Ilya Mikhalchik, now Vladimir Leonov. The first Superbikers for the 2020 International German Motorcycle Championship have been confirmed for the alpha Racing-Van Zon-BMW team. Newcomer Leonov is no stranger. ...
IDM Superbike 1000: Mikhalchik Signs with a Handshake
Ahead of the IDM finale at the Hockenheimring, BMW team boss Werner Daemen announced that he would retain successful defending champion Ilya Mikhalchik and runner-up Julian Puffe in the IDM Superbike 1000 class as well as in the FIM …
IDM Assen at a Glance: Mikhalchik, Enderlein, and Reeves/Wilkes Secure Championship Titles Early
What a spectacle in Assen: Titles were clinched early this weekend at the TT Circuit Assen in three of the five classes of the International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM). Ilya Mikhalchik …
IDM Superbike 1000: Mikhalchik Seals His Title Defense with a Win
The second round of the IDM Superbike 1000 series in Assen, Netherlands, was the best possible showcase for Germany’s top road racing series. It proved that anything is possible. Ilya Mikhalchik from Team …
IDM Superbike 1000: Mikhalchik in complete control in the first race at Assen
With his ninth victory of the season, Ilya Mikhalchik (alpha Racing Van Zon-BMW) has further extended his lead in the IDM Superbike 1000 overall standings. If the 23-year-old Ukrainian also wins the second race in the ...
IDM Superbike 1000: Puffe and Mikhalchik join the new BMW factory team in the Endurance World Championship
It is well known that BMW Motorrad wanted to expand its international factory involvement with the new BMW S 1000 RR to the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). Now the riders have also been announced...
Record and Change of Leadership in Most, Czech Republic – The Big Roundup
After a twelve-year hiatus, the International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM) returned to Most this weekend under the direction of Motor Presse Stuttgart. The comeback of Germany’s premier motorcycle road racing series was …