Sand Track

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.

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.

Mühldorf: Erik Riss (30) crowned German Long-Track Champion after race abandoned due to rain

As the final was cancelled following a heavy downpour at the German Long-Track Championship final in Mühldorf, Erik Riss was able to celebrate early on his return to racing.

Hechthausen: William Kruit wins the final – Dave Meijerink overall winner

The sand track race in Hechthausen was dominated by the Dutch. Dave Meijerink was the overall winner, but William Kruit came out on top in the final. Jacob Bukhave (DK) finished third.