Sidecars

Raphael San Millan: “Direct qualification for the European Championship A final is the goal”

Following his victory in Hertingen, Raphael San Millan heads into the European Championship final in Berghaupten at the end of August full of confidence. He spoke to SPEEDWEEK.com in the run-up to the final about the event and his public relations work.

Hertingen Grass Track: Raphael San Millan and Dave Meijerink remain unbeaten

Ahead of the World and European Championship races in the coming weeks, Raphael San Millan and Dave Meijerink have won the gruelling test in Hertingen with a perfect score.

Imanuel Schramm with a fractured pelvis: “They screwed a monster screw into my back”

Within the space of three weeks, the Imanuel Schramm/Lene Laise sidecar team were involved in serious accidents at grass track races through no fault of their own. A report from Bad Hersfeld Hospital.

Lucky escape: Meier/Siebert back in action in Melsungen after the Schwarme crash

Manuel Meier and his passenger Lena Siebert were involved in a nasty crash at the grass track race in Schwarme. A blessing in disguise: the motorbike is a write-off, but they’ll be on the starting grid in Melsungen.

Werlte: Three out of five German sidecars qualify for the European Championship final

With a superb performance, Markus Brandhofer and Bridget Meijerink secured victory at the European Championship Challenge for sidecars in Werlte. San Millan and Zapf finished third, whilst Neuendorf and Schnaitter came fifth.

Horror sidecar crash: Lene Laise was luckier than Simoncelli

On 18 July, sidecar passenger Lene Laise was involved in an accident at the grass track race in Noordvolde, the Netherlands, after which the worst was feared. There is now some good news.

Serious concern for Lene Laise after nasty accident – police cleared the way

Deeply shaken, team driver Imanuel Schramm told SPEEDWEEK.com about his serious accident – through no fault of his own – at the grass track race in Noordvolde. Co-driver Lene Laise is in intensive care.

Martin Brandhofer and Bridget Meijerink won all the heats in Hechthausen

Martin Brandhofer and his co-driver Bridget Meijerink dominated the sidecar competition in Hechthausen, Lower Saxony, near Cuxhaven. The team could well cause a stir this season.

FIM Europe backs down: European Grass Track Sidecar Championship final to feature supporting programme after all

The announcement that no supporting programme would be allowed during the European Sidecar Championship final in Berghaupten was poorly received by fans. Now, thanks in part to SPEEDWEEK.com, there has been a change of heart.