Long Track World Championships 2025: Top drivers fight for glory in Mühldorf!

Long Track World Championships 2025: Top drivers fight for glory in Mühldorf!

On Sunday, July 6th, 2025, things will be happening in the sand track stadium in Mühldorf am Inn: the 2025 Long Track World Championship starts and promises exciting competitions. The start of this year's championship not only attracts the best drivers in the country, but also numerous spectators who are looking forward to the spectacle. The event is the first of four Grand Prix this season, followed by races in Marmande (France), Scheeßel (Germany) and Roden (Netherlands) over the summer and autumn.

As speedweek.com reports, the German participants are strong in the race. First and foremost is Martin Smolinski, who is the defending champion and has already won three world championship titles (2018, 2023, 2024). He is determined to continue his success story in Mühldorf and is aiming for his fourth title. He will be supported by other German drivers, including Lukas Fienhage, Erik Riss, Daniel Spiller, Stephan Katt and Mario Niedermaier, who is making his World Championship debut as a wildcard driver.

The field of participants and the schedule

A total of 15 drivers from six nations will be at the start, with more than a third of the participants coming from Germany, as noted by bahnsport-deutschland.de. In addition to the German pilots, drivers from Great Britain, Denmark, France, the Netherlands and Finland are also represented. The races start at 2:00 p.m., and at the same time an extensive supporting program is offered, which begins at 9:00 a.m. with training rides.

• Zeitplan für den 6. Juli:
• 9:00 Uhr: Training B-Lizenz Solo und A-Lizenz Seitenwagen
• 10:25 Uhr: Rennen B-Lizenz Solo und A-Lizenz Seitenwagen
• 12:30 Uhr: Training der Weltmeisterschaftsfahrer
• 13:40 Uhr: Eröffnung
• 14:00 Uhr: Rennbeginn der Weltmeisterschaft

Tickets for the event are easily available at the stadium box offices, so no one has to miss the exciting event.

A look into the history of the Long Course World Championship

The Long Track World Championship has been an integral part of motorcycle track racing since its inception in 1971 and is organized by the FIM. With a concept that includes solo track motorcycles up to 500 cc and is held on sand or grass tracks, the championship has developed over the decades. Originally created from the European Sand Track Championship, the competition aims to integrate international drivers and participants from different countries. Among the many legends of the Long Track World Championship is the German Egon Müller, who won the title in 1974 as a reserve driver.

As Wikipedia summarizes, the races are held between 400 and 1,200 meters depending on the track length. The competition has produced a large number of world champions over the years and is known for its exciting and action-packed duels. In recent years, younger drivers such as Erik Riss and Jannick de Jong have dominated the action, but the competition remains even more exciting with the ambitious German athletes who want to qualify for the 2025 title in Mühldorf.

The anticipation for the event in Mühldorf is great, and spectators can look forward to an exciting afternoon full of thrilling races and impressive driving skills!