Long Track

Bad Hersfeld: Third place in the final is enough for Dave Meijerink to claim victory

Dave Meijerink had won three heats at the grass track race in Bad Hersfeld. In the final, a third-place finish was enough for the Dutchman to secure overall victory. The best-placed German was Daniel Spiller in fifth place.

Melsungen: Markus Brandhofer/Bridget Meijerink and Andrew Appleton claimed victory

Exciting, thrilling races, plenty of heat and dust, and a nasty crash at the grass track race in Melsungen. Brandhofer/Meijerink won the sidecar class, Andrew Appleton the solo class.

A bold venture: ‘Bahnsport aktuell’ with a new owner and concept

The specialist magazine *Bahnsport aktuell* has been in circulation since 1971 and was once a bible for fans of speedway, long-track and ice racing. The internet has changed a great deal – and the magazine is now responding to that.

Schwarme: The weather gods were not kind to the people of Lower Saxony

Rain showers in Schwarme. The MSC Schwarme’s 72nd grass track race had to be abandoned at 4.45 pm for safety reasons.

Zach Wajtknecht and Dave Meijerink: outstanding soloists in Werlte

Long-track world champion Zach Wajtknecht won the solo competition as part of the supporting programme at the European Sidecar Challenge in Werlte. Dave Meijerink triumphed in the handicap race. Wajtknecht was disqualified from this event.

Tragedy: Speedway star Egon Müller loses son Dirk (58) following illness

In an emotional post, Germany’s only Speedway World Champion, Egon Müller (77), confirmed the death of his son Dirk, who had succumbed to an illness at the end of June at the age of just 58.

Marius Kircher on the road to recovery after a horrific crash in Roden

Marius Kircher from Künzelsau, who suffered a serious crash at the opening race of the 2026 Flat Track World Championship in Roden (NL), is on the road to recovery. The 21-year-old wants to return to racing – provided the doctors give the all-clear.

Marmande: Opening round of the Long-Course World Championships cancelled due to heatwave

That’s quite something: the opening round of the 2026 Long-Course World Championships in Marmande, southern France, has been cancelled due to the current heatwave. The new date is 26 September 2026.

Martin Smolinski (41) still struggling with hip problems: Long-track World Championships cancelled!

The 2026 Long-Track World Championships will take place without three-time champion Martin Smolinski. Following serious injuries, he does not currently feel able to compete at this level.