Sometimes racing isn’t just about the checkered flag. This past weekend in Brokstedt was supposed to be all about competition, but heavy rain washed out Sunday’s main event. No results this time—but still plenty to talk about.
Two weeks earlier, many of us were already at this very track for the Golden Hotshoe Day—a solid non race shakedown for bikes and riders alike. And last Saturday, training day in Brokstedt ran like clockwork. From open practice to structured start drills, everything clicked. The energy was high, the focus sharp. Everyone was ready to race.
A Stacked Lineup – Across All Classes
The turnout for the event was strong, proof that Flat Track continues to grow. The ProAm class saw a solid grid of eight riders, including international talent like FIM Flat Track World Championship contenders Marius Kircher #96 and Sebastian Thalheim #666.
The Rookies brought in an impressive 17 riders, making it one of the most hotly contested groups of the weekend. In the Newbie class, 13 riders lined up—including Jens Föhl, organizer of Round 3 in Halbemond and the Finals Round in September at Wheels & Wake Festival, who made his racing debut.
Vintage racing saw seven bikes roll out, and the Classic class fielded 14 riders—both strong numbers for these fan-favorite categories. After its addition at the first round in Diedenbergen, the Thunderbike class came back to life in Brokstedt, with 7 riders putting torque to dirt. Notably, the organizers welcomed an electric flat track bike into the mix—six “Thunder” machines and one with “Lightning”!
And let’s not forget the Ladies Class, proudly represented by nine women—a powerful reminder that Flat Track is for everyone. Respect!
The Race That Wasn’t—And Why It Still Mattered
It’s a shame we didn’t get to see these packed grids go head-to-head on Sunday. Race day brings its own magic—that heightened focus, the pressure to deliver. There’s something sacred about that moment when the start light drops and twelve riders dive into turn one, handlebars clashing and hearts pounding.
Eight laps. One battle. Against yourself. Against the others. And when the flag falls, the rivalry fades, and the laughter in the paddock begins again.
This time, we didn’t get that battle. But we got the build-up. The community. The proof that Flat Track in Germany is thriving.
Next Up: The Moon Race
The season’s far from over. We’ll all be back—helmets on, visors down—at the legendary Speedway Stadium in Halbemond for “The Moon Race”, August 16–17.
See you in the dust.
