Long Track

Pfarrkirchen Dirt Track Race: Full-throttle spectacle with favourite Martin Smolinski

The Pfarrkirchen Racing Club is hosting an international dirt track race on 27 September 2026. This presents a double challenge for club chairman Markus Eibl, as he will be competing himself.

Long-Course Team World Championships: One top German rider wasn’t enough for medals

It was clear from the outset that record world champions Germany had no chance of gold at this year’s Long Track Nations Cup due to various withdrawals. Despite their bad luck, they weren’t far off bronze.

Long-course Roden: Netherlands crowned team world champions following Chris Harris’s withdrawal

The British dominated the long-track Team World Championship finals in Roden during the heats. But when it came to the final and the race for gold, a withdrawal cost them the title and the hosts took home the big trophy.

With Stephan Katt, a true racer is leaving the track racing scene

At the sand track race in Vechta, Stephan Katt may not have secured a single race victory, but he did spring a surprise of a completely different kind. The Neuwittenbek native announced his retirement from track racing.

Long-course Team World Championships: Lukas Fienhage cannot hide his disappointment

Germany has been crowned number one ten times in 17 Long-Track Team World Championships, but the omens aren’t ideal for this year. Here’s how captain Lukas Fienhage assesses the situation.

The 2026 German Long-Track National Team: Why it is the way it is

When the Long-Track Team World Championships take place on 20 September, Germany will – once again – not be among the favourites. On selection issues and a frustrated German team manager.

Vechta: Impressive Dave Meijerink wins ahead of birthday boy Lukas Fienhage

Dutchman Dave Meijerink won the solo competition in Vechta ahead of local hero Lukas Fienhage from AC Vechta. After the race, Stephan Katt announced his retirement from track cycling.

Erik Riss: “But you’ve got to have some balls for that”

After two Grands Prix, Erik Riss leads the Long Track World Championship with 52 points. Mathematically speaking, the Swabian hasn’t clinched the title yet, but the final GP will be held on his favourite track.

Zweibrücken Grass Track: Strong British performance – ‘Silver Rose’ for James Shanes

The grass track race in Zweibrücken took place later in the year than usual. In the international classes, the winners in both the solo and sidecar categories came from Great Britain.