Sidecars

Screw loose: Imanuel Schramm faces another pelvic operation

Following his crash at the grass track race in Bad Hersfeld, which resulted in multiple pelvic fractures, Imanuel Schramm faces a long recovery. Problems became apparent during his last visit to the doctor.

Two horrific crashes in three weeks: a hospital visit to Imanuel Schramm

With his pelvis fractured at the front and back and fixed with screws, and six weeks on a walker: sidecar rider Imanuel Schramm was badly injured in his crash on the grass track in Bad Hersfeld.

European Sidecar Championship, Berghaupten: In the final, Brandhofer struck on ‘his line’

The European Grass Track Championship final for sidecars in Berghaupten got off to a delayed start, meaning the day’s racing lasted longer than planned. When the title was on the line, Markus Brandhofer had the right tactics.

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.