Grasstrack
Motorcycle Grasstrack is a form of track racing which typically, in its current form, takes place on a flat track consisting of two straights and two bends usually constructed in a field.[1][2] It is one of the oldest types of motorcycle sports in the UK with the first meetings having taken place in the 1920s.[1]
500 cc Grasstrack bike | |
| Presence | |
|---|---|
| Olympic | No |
| Paralympic | No |
History
In the United Kingdom, kidney-shaped circuits were sometimes used to include a right hand bend, and undulating hillsides were also used to increase the challenge for riders.[1] The events traditionally occurred after haymaking and before harvesting season on newly-cut fields.[1] Postwar grasstrack circuits included "permanent" venues such as Brands Hatch and Mallory Park which were not simple oval shapes, although solo motorcycle races were run in an anti-clockwise direction. Later, these were converted into tarmac circuits with races using the more common clockwise direction associated with modern roadracing.
In the modern era, it is generally similar to Speedway with races usually taking place over 4 laps from a standing start. Unlike Speedway, which has 4 riders per race, Grasstrack racing can have many riders in each heat and the circuit is normally longer allowing higher speeds. Grasstrack has three solo classes, 250 cc, 350 cc and 500 cc together with three sidecar classes; left-handed 500 cc and 1000 cc (turning left) and right-handed 1000 cc (turning right).
The British Grasstrack season usually starts in early spring around the Easter holidays and runs through the summer/autumn months. More spectacular racing takes place at larger roped tracks including the Poacher and ASTRA Champion of Champions and Grand Slam meetings in Kent and in particular the most exciting meeting of all at the famous Rhodes Minnis circuit.
The pinnacle of the domestic Grasstrack season is the British Masters Championships. This official ACU championship is where the British champion is crowned in the mainstream 500 cc solo and 1000 cc right hand sidecar classes. Many famous Speedway riders such as 1976 world champion Peter Collins started their racing careers in Grasstrack. Some Speedway riders continue to take part in national Grasstrack meetings when their schedule permits. Grand Prix road racers John Surtees and Gary Hocking also began their racing careers in grass track competitions.[3][4] Other competitors from the postwar era included now-famous names such as Bernie Ecclestone and Murray Walker.
In Europe the same sport is often called Long Track racing.[5] This is exactly the same setup as British grasstrack which has tracks normally around 600–800 meters in length, but is held on the continent with tracks up to 1000–1200 meters in length and with speeds reaching 90 mph – 100 mph. The machinery used is the same as are the riders.
Grasstrack Motorcycles
Grasstrack racing motorcycles look quite similar to Speedway machines but there are different engine capacity limits for each class. In the UK there are classes for 250 cc (normally 2 stroke engines), 350 cc and 500 cc bikes (usually 4-stroke engines).[1] Unlike Speedway bikes which have no gears, Grasstrack bikes usually have a 2 speed gearbox.[1] Both Speedway and Grasstrack bike have no brakes.[1] The only other main difference is that speedway bikes have no rear suspension and are shorter in length, usually by around 10–12 inches.
Also there is a class called Pre-75. These are bikes that have been made before 1975. The three classes in Pre-75, are 250, 350 and 500 cc.
As well as solo racing, sidecar racing is also quite popular and often very spectacular. There are mainly three recognised classes, 500 cc (using solo 4-stroke engines) and two 1000 cc classes (using stock road bike engines). Again, they all run on methanol, and the 500 cc class and the 1000cc Lefthand sidecar class run anti-clockwise around the oval track, and the 1000 cc class clockwise. The reason behind the difference in direction is often asked, the main reason being the origin of each class. The 500cc sidecars having been developed in mainland Europe, where drivers drive on the right of the road. The 1000cc sidecar has been developed in the UK where road users drive on the left. Therefore, the sidecar wheel is always found on the nearside of the vehicle.
The fastest recorded oval lap record is held by UK's Kelvin Tatum MBE at Rastede (1000 m Grass/Sand surface) in Germany at an average speed of 144.31 km/h.
Junior Grasstrack
Riders can start in Grasstrack racing at a young age (6 years old in the UK). Junior Grasstrack clubs cater for riders with motocross bikes as well as Grasstrack machines.
The ACU hold a National Youth Championship each season.
Current ACU British Youth Champions[6]
| Class | Champion |
|---|---|
| Autos | Jacob Penfold |
| Cadets | Leo Sturgeon |
| Juniors | Cooper Rushen |
| Intermediates | Cameron Taylor |
Organisation
Whilst there are several Grasstrack racing clubs in the UK, the sport is regulated by the governing body of British motorcycle sport, the Auto Cycle Union (ACU) who organise an annual British championship.
British Championships
The British Grasstrack Championships take place at two separate events. The 250 cc and 350 cc solo, 500 cc sidecar and 1000 cc Left Hand sidecar championships take place at the ACU British National Championships. The 500 cc Solos and 1000 cc Right Hand Sidecar Champions are decided at the ACU British Masters Championships. Qualification for the National Championships are by way of a National Gradings List. There is a British Masters Qualifying event held to determine qualification for the British Masters Final event.
The British Championships are important events, particularly for 500 cc solo and 500 cc sidecar riders. The results of the championships determine who is to represent the nation on an international level for the FIM World Longtrack Championships and the UEM European Sidecar Championships. More recently a World Championship has emerged for 1000 cc Right Hand sidecars. Qualification is determined on results from both the British Masters event and the British Sidecar Speedway Championships. Many 500 cc solo riders race Grasstrack for their profession, therefore a good result in the British Masters is essential.
British Masters Championship
500cc Solo[7]
1000cc Sidecar[8]
| Year | First | Second | Third | |
| 1982 | Ted Tucker & Dave Ward | Pete Brown & John Morron | Steve Smith & Trevor Pye | |
| 1983 | Steve Smith & Trevor Pye | Roger Measor & Jeff Measor | Ted Tucker & Dave Ward | |
| 1984 | Alan Blewitt & Barry Metcalfe | Steve Dewison & Chris Brown | Ted Tucker & Dave Ward | |
| 1985 | Roger Measor & Dave Harris | Pete Brown & Craig Cheetam | Steve Dewison & Chris Brown | |
| 1986 | Roger Measor & Dave Harris | Ken Lane & Paul Urycz | Steve Dewison & Dave Ward | |
| 1987 | Steve Dewison & Dave Ward | Roger Measor & Dave Harris | Dave Manning & Peter Blanke | |
| 1988 | Steve Dewison & Dave Ward | Roger Measor & Dave Harris | Richard Piggott & Tony Angelico | |
| 1989 | Steve Dewison & Dave Ward | Richard Piggott & Tony Angelico | Alan Blewitt & John Blewitt | |
| 1990 | Steve Smith & Keith Wall | Roger Measor & Steve Bailey | Alan Blewitt & John Blewitt | |
| 1991 | Richard Piggott & Martin Bailey | Roger Measor & Steve Bailey | Russel Ing & Paul Urycz | |
| 1992 | Ken Lane & Mark Edwards | Russel Ing & Paul Urycz | Gary Jackson & Kevin Williams | |
| 1993 | Ivor Matthews & Peter Jones | Russel Ing & Paul Urycz | Ken Lane & Mark Edwards | |
| 1994 | Roger Measor & Shane Lapham | Ivor Matthews & Peter Jones | Gary Jackson & Kevin Williams | |
| 1995 | Roger Measor & Shane Lapham | Mark Edwards & Nick Walters | Gary Jackson & Mick Stace | |
| 1996 | Gary Jackson & Mick Stace | Mark Edwards & Nick Walters | Roger Measor & Shane Lapham | |
| 1997 | Gary Jackson & Mick Stace | Rob Wilson & Tony Miles | John Halsey & Jason Glenie | |
| 1998 | cancelled due to Weather | |||
| 1999 | John Halsey & Jason Glenie | Gary Jackson & Carl Pugh | Rob Wilson & Tony Miles | |
| 2000 | Rob Wilson & Tony Miles | Colin Blackbourn & Martin Bailey | Ivor Matthews & Symon Wall | |
| 2001 | Rob Bradley & Tris Winterburn/Gary Jackson & Carl Pugh | John Halsey & Jason Glenie | ||
| 2002 | John Halsey & Jason Glenie | Gary Jackson & Carl Pugh | Ivor Matthews & Tony Miles | |
| 2003 | Rob Bradley & Tris Winterburn | John Halsey & Jason Glenie | Rob Wilson & Ian Whale | |
| 2004 | Paul Whitelam & Kevin Jones | Rob Bradley & Jason Gill | Matt Fumarola & Andi Wilson | |
| 2005 | Rob Wilson & Ian Whale | John Halsey & Jason Glenie | Paul Whitelam & Terry Saunters | |
| 2006 | Rob Bradley & Shaun Simpson | Rob Wilson & Nicky Owen | Duncan Tolhurst & Rob Patterson | |
| 2007 | Colin Blackbourn & Paul Whitelam Jr | Steve Smith & Carl Pugh | Ivor Matthews & Tony Miles | |
| 2008 | Rob Bradley & Shaun Simpson | Paul Whitelam & Alan Elliott | Rob Wilson & Terry Saunters | |
| 2009 | Mark Cossar & Tom Cossar | Colin Blackbourn & Martyn Smith | Rod Winterburn & Liam Brown | |
| 2010 | Mark Cossar & Carl Blyth | Rob Bradley & Shaun Simpson | Paul Whitelam & Alan Elliott | |
| 2011 | Rod Winterburn & Liam Brown | Mark Cossar & Carl Blyth | Rob Bradley & Shaun Simpson | |
| 2012 | Mark Cossar & Carl Blyth | Rob Bradley & Shaun Simpson | Paul Whitelam & Alan Elliott | |
| 2013 | Mark Cossar & Carl Blyth | Rob Wilson & Terry Saunters | Rob Bradley & Shaun Simpson | |
| 2014 | Rod Winterburn & Liam Brown | Mark Cossar & Carl Blyth | Gareth Winterburn & Billy Winterburn | |
| 2015 | Colin Blackbourn & Carl Pugh | Mark Cossar & Carl Blyth | Gareth Winterburn & Billy Winterburn | |
| 2016 | Rod Winterburn & Billy Winterburn | Mark Cossar & Carl Blyth | Gareth Winterburn & Liam Brown | |
| 2017 | Mark Cossar & Carl Blyth | Rod Winterburn & Billy Winterburn | Gareth Winterburn & Liam Brown | |
| 2018 | Gareth Winterburn & Liam Brown | Mark Cossar & Carl Blyth | Rod Winterburn & Billy Winterburn | |
| 2019 | Gareth Winterburn & Liam Brown | Mark Cossar & Carl Blyth | Colin Blackbourn & Carl Pugh | |
| 2020 | cancelled due to Covid | |||
| 2021 | Mark Cossar & Gareth Williams | Gareth Winterburn & Liam Brown | Tom Cossar & Wayne Rickards | |
British Grasstrack Championship
Current ACU British Grasstrack Champions
| Class | Champion |
|---|---|
| 250cc Solo[9] | Jake Mulford |
| 350cc Solo[10] | Paul Cooper |
| 500cc Sidecar[11] | Mitch Godden & Paul Smith |
| 1000cc LH Sidecar[12] | Alex Balman/Mark Hopkins |
| Pre75 250cc Solo[13] | Phil Ranson |
| Pre75 350cc Solo[14] | Chris Mackett |
| Pre75 500cc Solo[15] | Ricky Scarboro |
| Upright 250cc Solo[16] | Chris Mackett |
| Upright 350cc Solo[17] | Luke Harris |
| Upright 500cc Solo[18] | Tony Atkin |
World Championships
The FIM, the World's motorcycle racing authority run a World Longtrack series as well as a World Team Cup. Although both events are named 'Longtrack', they often are competed for on Grass. The World Longtrack series competitors must either qualify by finishing high enough up the standings the previous year, be selected by the FIM for a 'Wild Card', or compete in a series of qualifiers and the 'Challenge' meeting, held annually.
The World Team Cup involves each team consisting of 3 riders racing each other for points. The top team at the end is the winner.
The 1000cc Right Hand Sidecars also have their own World Championship, previously known as the 'Sidecar World Cup' and 'Sidecar Gold Cup'. The event usually takes place on speedway circuits, with Sidecar Speedway machines being mostly used.
World Longtrack Championships
World Sidecar Championship[19]
| Year | Venue | Winners | Second | Third |
| 2005 | Werlte | abandoned due to weather | ||
| 2006 | Isle of Wight | Scott Christopher & Trent Koppe | Gary Jackson & Carl Blyth | Rob Wilson & Nicky Owen |
| 2007 | Wayville | Mick Headland & Paul Waters | Gary Moon & Duane Dennis | Mark Plaisted & Sam Harrison |
| 2008 | Kings Lynn | Darrin Treloar & Justin Plaisted | Rick House & Adam Commons | David Bottrell & Ben Pitt |
| 2009 | La Reole | Mick Headland & Paul Waters | Gary Moon & Josh Sinnott | Rob Wilson & Terry Saunters |
| 2010 | Coventry | Mick Headland & Jesse Headland | Gary Jackson & Henry Rogers | Richard Moore & Rick McAuley |
| 2011 | Murray Bridge | Darrin Treloar & Jesse Headland | Glenn O'Brien & Aaron Maynard | Grant Bond & Glenn Cox |
| 2016 | Gillman | Darrin Treloar & Blake Cox | Trent Headland & Daz Whetstone | Mick Headland & Jesse Headland |
| 2017 | Gillman | Warren Monson & Andrew Summerhayes | Darrin Treloar & Blake Cox | Andrew Buchanan & Denny Cox |
| 2018 | Gillman | Darrin Treloar & Jesse Headland | Mark Mitchell & Tony Carter | Andrew Buchanan & Denny Cox |
| 2019 | Gillman | Warren Monson & Andrew Summerhayes | Mark Plaisted & Ben Pitt | Darrin Treloar & Blake Cox |
| 2020 | cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | |||
| 2021 | cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | |||
European Championships
FIM Europe hold European Championships for both the 500cc Solos and 500cc Sidecar classes. Qualification for both events is through one of the semi finals, before a One Day Final, where the winner of the 'A' Final at the end of the event is crowned European Champion.
European Solo Championship[20]
European Sidecar Championship[21]
| Year | Venue | First | Second | Third |
| 1980 | Melsungen | Otto Bauer & Peter Stiegelbrunner | Egon Waller & Edgar Starke | Michael Datzmann & Rosamunde Datzmann |
| 1981 | Assen | Michael Datzmann & Rosamunde Datzmann | Heinz Pagel & Hans Werner Kempa | Otto Bauer & Peter Stiegelbrunner |
| 1982 | Schwarme | Michael Datzmann & Rosamunde Datzmann | Heinz Pagel & Jurgen Zaddach | Rudolf Meyer & Diter Held |
| 1983 | Assen | Michael Datzmann & Rosamunde Datzmann | Michael Lippmann & Willi Ganss | Heinz Pagel & Jurgen Zaddach |
| 1984 | Berghaupten | Michael Datzmann & Rosamunde Datzmann | Heinz Pagel & Jurgen Zaddach | Ulrich Wehrle & Stefan Rufat |
| 1985 | Kuinre | Heinz Pagel & Jurgen Zaddach | Ewald Heim & Robert Heim | Karl Keil & Joachim Reeg |
| 1986 | Bad Waldsee | Josef Onderka & Franz Onderka | Karl Keil & Reiner Ganster | Heinz Pagel & Herbert Bucker |
| 1987 | Valence | Josef Onderka & Franz Onderka | Hans Bolliger & Bernhard Gloor | Karl Keil & Reiner Ganster |
| 1988 | Celle | Karl Keil & Joachim Reeg | Josef Onderka & Franz Onderka | Marco Glorie & Erik van Dijk |
| 1989 | Berghaupten | Josef Onderka & Josef Feigl | Hans Bolliger & Bernhard Gloor | Karl Keil & Joachim Reeg |
| 1990 | Haunstetten | Josef Onderka & Robert Wolf | Karl Keil & Joachim Reeg | Bernd Soger & Heinz Brandt |
| 1991 | Eenrum | Josef Onderka & Robert Wolf | Karl Keil & Joachim Reeg | Eward Heim & Robert Heim |
| 1992 | Berghaupten | Josef Onderka & Walter Huber | Thomas Kunert & Josef Feigl | Laurent Sambarrey & Lionel Sambarrey |
| 1993 | Harsewinkel | Karl Keil & Joachim Reeg | Josef Onderka & Josef Feigl | Marco Glorie & Harry Drenth |
| 1994 | Lattrop | Marco Glorie & Harry Drenth | Karl Keil & Joachim Reeg | Eward Heim & Robert Heim |
| 1995 | Melsungen | Thomas Kunert & Wolfgang Maier | Peter Murmann & Stefan Muller | Marco Glorie & Harry Drenth |
| 1996 | Eenrum | Thomas Kunert & Marco Hundsrucker | Josef Onderka & Uwe Kuhberger | Jacues Leduc & Michel Gorget |
| 1997 | Melsungen | Josef Onderka & Uwe Kuhberger | Thomas Kunert & Marco Hundsrucker | Oswald Bischoff & Mario Siebert |
| 1998 | Morizes | Josef Onderka & Uwe Kuhberger | Thomas Kunert & Hermann Bacher | Oswald Bischoff & Mario Siebert |
| 1999 | Vechta | Thomas Kunert & Hermann Bacher | Josef Onderka & Uwe Kuhberger | Oswald Bischoff & Mario Siebert |
| 2000 | Lattrop | Josef Onderka & Martin Wamprechtshammer | Thomas Kunert & Hermann Bacher | Marco Glorie & Harry Drenth |
| 2001 | Melsungen | Thomas Kunert & Marco Hundsrucker | Oswald Bischoff & Mario Siebert | Marco Glorie & Harry Drenth |
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Motorcycle Grasstrack is a form of track racing which typically in its current form takes place on a flat track consisting of two straights and two bends usually constructed in a field 1 2 It is one of the oldest types of motorcycle sports in the UK with the first meetings having taken place in the 1920s 1 Grasstrack500 cc Grasstrack bikePresenceOlympicNoParalympicNo Contents 1 History 2 Grasstrack Motorcycles 3 Junior Grasstrack 4 Organisation 5 British Championships 5 1 British Masters Championship 5 2 British Grasstrack Championship 6 World Championships 6 1 World Longtrack Championships 6 2 World Sidecar Championship 19 7 European Championships 7 1 European Solo Championship 20 7 2 European Sidecar Championship 21 8 National Championships 9 See also 10 References 11 External linksHistory EditIn the United Kingdom kidney shaped circuits were sometimes used to include a right hand bend and undulating hillsides were also used to increase the challenge for riders 1 The events traditionally occurred after haymaking and before harvesting season on newly cut fields 1 Postwar grasstrack circuits included permanent venues such as Brands Hatch and Mallory Park which were not simple oval shapes although solo motorcycle races were run in an anti clockwise direction Later these were converted into tarmac circuits with races using the more common clockwise direction associated with modern roadracing In the modern era it is generally similar to Speedway with races usually taking place over 4 laps from a standing start Unlike Speedway which has 4 riders per race Grasstrack racing can have many riders in each heat and the circuit is normally longer allowing higher speeds Grasstrack has three solo classes 250 cc 350 cc and 500 cc together with three sidecar classes left handed 500 cc and 1000 cc turning left and right handed 1000 cc turning right The British Grasstrack season usually starts in early spring around the Easter holidays and runs through the summer autumn months More spectacular racing takes place at larger roped tracks including the Poacher and ASTRA Champion of Champions and Grand Slam meetings in Kent and in particular the most exciting meeting of all at the famous Rhodes Minnis circuit The pinnacle of the domestic Grasstrack season is the British Masters Championships This official ACU championship is where the British champion is crowned in the mainstream 500 cc solo and 1000 cc right hand sidecar classes Many famous Speedway riders such as 1976 world champion Peter Collins started their racing careers in Grasstrack Some Speedway riders continue to take part in national Grasstrack meetings when their schedule permits Grand Prix road racers John Surtees and Gary Hocking also began their racing careers in grass track competitions 3 4 Other competitors from the postwar era included now famous names such as Bernie Ecclestone and Murray Walker In Europe the same sport is often called Long Track racing 5 This is exactly the same setup as British grasstrack which has tracks normally around 600 800 meters in length but is held on the continent with tracks up to 1000 1200 meters in length and with speeds reaching 90 mph 100 mph The machinery used is the same as are the riders Grasstrack Motorcycles EditGrasstrack racing motorcycles look quite similar to Speedway machines but there are different engine capacity limits for each class In the UK there are classes for 250 cc normally 2 stroke engines 350 cc and 500 cc bikes usually 4 stroke engines 1 Unlike Speedway bikes which have no gears Grasstrack bikes usually have a 2 speed gearbox 1 Both Speedway and Grasstrack bike have no brakes 1 The only other main difference is that speedway bikes have no rear suspension and are shorter in length usually by around 10 12 inches Also there is a class called Pre 75 These are bikes that have been made before 1975 The three classes in Pre 75 are 250 350 and 500 cc As well as solo racing sidecar racing is also quite popular and often very spectacular There are mainly three recognised classes 500 cc using solo 4 stroke engines and two 1000 cc classes using stock road bike engines Again they all run on methanol and the 500 cc class and the 1000cc Lefthand sidecar class run anti clockwise around the oval track and the 1000 cc class clockwise The reason behind the difference in direction is often asked the main reason being the origin of each class The 500cc sidecars having been developed in mainland Europe where drivers drive on the right of the road The 1000cc sidecar has been developed in the UK where road users drive on the left Therefore the sidecar wheel is always found on the nearside of the vehicle The fastest recorded oval lap record is held by UK s Kelvin Tatum MBE at Rastede 1000 m Grass Sand surface in Germany at an average speed of 144 31 km h Junior Grasstrack EditRiders can start in Grasstrack racing at a young age 6 years old in the UK Junior Grasstrack clubs cater for riders with motocross bikes as well as Grasstrack machines The ACU hold a National Youth Championship each season Current ACU British Youth Champions 6 Class ChampionAutos Jacob PenfoldCadets Leo SturgeonJuniors Cooper RushenIntermediates Cameron TaylorOrganisation EditWhilst there are several Grasstrack racing clubs in the UK the sport is regulated by the governing body of British motorcycle sport the Auto Cycle Union ACU who organise an annual British championship British Championships EditThe British Grasstrack Championships take place at two separate events The 250 cc and 350 cc solo 500 cc sidecar and 1000 cc Left Hand sidecar championships take place at the ACU British National Championships The 500 cc Solos and 1000 cc Right Hand Sidecar Champions are decided at the ACU British Masters Championships Qualification for the National Championships are by way of a National Gradings List There is a British Masters Qualifying event held to determine qualification for the British Masters Final event The British Championships are important events particularly for 500 cc solo and 500 cc sidecar riders The results of the championships determine who is to represent the nation on an international level for the FIM World Longtrack Championships and the UEM European Sidecar Championships More recently a World Championship has emerged for 1000 cc Right Hand sidecars Qualification is determined on results from both the British Masters event and the British Sidecar Speedway Championships Many 500 cc solo riders race Grasstrack for their profession therefore a good result in the British Masters is essential British Masters Championship Edit 500cc Solo 7 Year First Second Third1982 Simon Wigg Steve Schofield Sean Wilmott1983 Simon Wigg Simon Cross Steve Schofield1984 Martin Hagon Trevor Banks Simon Cross1985 Simon Wigg Peter Carr Trevor Banks1986 Simon Cross Martin Hagon Trevor Banks1987 Martin Hagon Trevor Banks Nigel Da Ath1988 Steve Schofield Trevor Banks Jeremy Doncaster1989 Simon Wigg Clayton Williams Paul Fry1990 Simon Wigg Martin Hagon Paul Fry1991 Mark Loram Jeremy Doncaster Simon Wigg1992 Joe Screen Steve Schofield Jeremy Doncaster1993 Mark Loram Trevor Banks Kelvin Tatum1994 Simon Cross Steve Schofield Kelvin Tatum1995 Joe Screen Kelvin Tatum Simon Cross1996 Kelvin Tatum Steve Schofield Jeremy Doncaster1997 Paul Hurry Kelvin Tatum Trevor Banks1998 cancelled due to Weather1999 Kelvin Tatum Joe Screen Scott Nicholls2000 Kelvin Tatum Paul Hurry Glenn Cunningham2001 Kelvin Tatum Glenn Cunningham Paul Hurry2002 Paul Hurry Joe Screen Andrew Appleton2003 Joe Screen Matt Read Kelvin Tatum2004 Paul Hurry Andrew Appleton Jason Handley2005 Paul Hurry Jason Handley David Howe2006 Andrew Appleton Richard Smith Jamie Rodgers2007 Glen Phillips Paul Hurry Joe Screen2008 Jason Handley Paul Cooper Glen Phillips2009 Lewis Denham Jamie Rodgers Andrew Appleton2010 Andrew Appleton Jamie Rodgers Tim Nobes2011 Andrew Appleton Glen Phillips Tom Perry2012 Cameron Woodward Tom Perry Glen Phillips2013 Cameron Woodward Andrew Appleton Paul Cooper2014 Andrew Appleton David Howe Paul Cooper2015 James Shanes Andrew Appleton James Wright2016 James Shanes Edward Kennett Paul Hurry2017 James Shanes Paul Hurry Edward Kennett2018 Zach Wajtknecht James Shanes Andrew Appleton2019 James Shanes Zach Wajtknecht Paul Hurry2020 cancelled due to Covid2021 Chris Harris James Shanes Mitch Godden1000cc Sidecar 8 Year First Second Third1982 Ted Tucker amp Dave Ward Pete Brown amp John Morron Steve Smith amp Trevor Pye1983 Steve Smith amp Trevor Pye Roger Measor amp Jeff Measor Ted Tucker amp Dave Ward1984 Alan Blewitt amp Barry Metcalfe Steve Dewison amp Chris Brown Ted Tucker amp Dave Ward1985 Roger Measor amp Dave Harris Pete Brown amp Craig Cheetam Steve Dewison amp Chris Brown1986 Roger Measor amp Dave Harris Ken Lane amp Paul Urycz Steve Dewison amp Dave Ward1987 Steve Dewison amp Dave Ward Roger Measor amp Dave Harris Dave Manning amp Peter Blanke1988 Steve Dewison amp Dave Ward Roger Measor amp Dave Harris Richard Piggott amp Tony Angelico1989 Steve Dewison amp Dave Ward Richard Piggott amp Tony Angelico Alan Blewitt amp John Blewitt1990 Steve Smith amp Keith Wall Roger Measor amp Steve Bailey Alan Blewitt amp John Blewitt1991 Richard Piggott amp Martin Bailey Roger Measor amp Steve Bailey Russel Ing amp Paul Urycz1992 Ken Lane amp Mark Edwards Russel Ing amp Paul Urycz Gary Jackson amp Kevin Williams1993 Ivor Matthews amp Peter Jones Russel Ing amp Paul Urycz Ken Lane amp Mark Edwards1994 Roger Measor amp Shane Lapham Ivor Matthews amp Peter Jones Gary Jackson amp Kevin Williams1995 Roger Measor amp Shane Lapham Mark Edwards amp Nick Walters Gary Jackson amp Mick Stace1996 Gary Jackson amp Mick Stace Mark Edwards amp Nick Walters Roger Measor amp Shane Lapham1997 Gary Jackson amp Mick Stace Rob Wilson amp Tony Miles John Halsey amp Jason Glenie1998 cancelled due to Weather1999 John Halsey amp Jason Glenie Gary Jackson amp Carl Pugh Rob Wilson amp Tony Miles2000 Rob Wilson amp Tony Miles Colin Blackbourn amp Martin Bailey Ivor Matthews amp Symon Wall2001 Rob Bradley amp Tris Winterburn Gary Jackson amp Carl Pugh John Halsey amp Jason Glenie2002 John Halsey amp Jason Glenie Gary Jackson amp Carl Pugh Ivor Matthews amp Tony Miles2003 Rob Bradley amp Tris Winterburn John Halsey amp Jason Glenie Rob Wilson amp Ian Whale2004 Paul Whitelam amp Kevin Jones Rob Bradley amp Jason Gill Matt Fumarola amp Andi Wilson2005 Rob Wilson amp Ian Whale John Halsey amp Jason Glenie Paul Whitelam amp Terry Saunters2006 Rob Bradley amp Shaun Simpson Rob Wilson amp Nicky Owen Duncan Tolhurst amp Rob Patterson2007 Colin Blackbourn amp Paul Whitelam Jr Steve Smith amp Carl Pugh Ivor Matthews amp Tony Miles2008 Rob Bradley amp Shaun Simpson Paul Whitelam amp Alan Elliott Rob Wilson amp Terry Saunters2009 Mark Cossar amp Tom Cossar Colin Blackbourn amp Martyn Smith Rod Winterburn amp Liam Brown2010 Mark Cossar amp Carl Blyth Rob Bradley amp Shaun Simpson Paul Whitelam amp Alan Elliott2011 Rod Winterburn amp Liam Brown Mark Cossar amp Carl Blyth Rob Bradley amp Shaun Simpson2012 Mark Cossar amp Carl Blyth Rob Bradley amp Shaun Simpson Paul Whitelam amp Alan Elliott2013 Mark Cossar amp Carl Blyth Rob Wilson amp Terry Saunters Rob Bradley amp Shaun Simpson2014 Rod Winterburn amp Liam Brown Mark Cossar amp Carl Blyth Gareth Winterburn amp Billy Winterburn2015 Colin Blackbourn amp Carl Pugh Mark Cossar amp Carl Blyth Gareth Winterburn amp Billy Winterburn2016 Rod Winterburn amp Billy Winterburn Mark Cossar amp Carl Blyth Gareth Winterburn amp Liam Brown2017 Mark Cossar amp Carl Blyth Rod Winterburn amp Billy Winterburn Gareth Winterburn amp Liam Brown2018 Gareth Winterburn amp Liam Brown Mark Cossar amp Carl Blyth Rod Winterburn amp Billy Winterburn2019 Gareth Winterburn amp Liam Brown Mark Cossar amp Carl Blyth Colin Blackbourn amp Carl Pugh2020 cancelled due to Covid2021 Mark Cossar amp Gareth Williams Gareth Winterburn amp Liam Brown Tom Cossar amp Wayne RickardsBritish Grasstrack Championship Edit Current ACU British Grasstrack Champions Class Champion250cc Solo 9 Jake Mulford350cc Solo 10 Paul Cooper500cc Sidecar 11 Mitch Godden amp Paul Smith1000cc LH Sidecar 12 Alex Balman Mark HopkinsPre75 250cc Solo 13 Phil RansonPre75 350cc Solo 14 Chris MackettPre75 500cc Solo 15 Ricky ScarboroUpright 250cc Solo 16 Chris MackettUpright 350cc Solo 17 Luke HarrisUpright 500cc Solo 18 Tony AtkinWorld Championships EditThe FIM the World s motorcycle racing authority run a World Longtrack series as well as a World Team Cup Although both events are named Longtrack they often are competed for on Grass The World Longtrack series competitors must either qualify by finishing high enough up the standings the previous year be selected by the FIM for a Wild Card or compete in a series of qualifiers and the Challenge meeting held annually The World Team Cup involves each team consisting of 3 riders racing each other for points The top team at the end is the winner The 1000cc Right Hand Sidecars also have their own World Championship previously known as the Sidecar World Cup and Sidecar Gold Cup The event usually takes place on speedway circuits with Sidecar Speedway machines being mostly used World Longtrack Championships Edit Main article Individual Speedway Long Track World Championship Main article Team Long Track World Championship World Sidecar Championship 19 Edit Year Venue Winners Second Third2005 Werlte abandoned due to weather2006 Isle of Wight Scott Christopher amp Trent Koppe Gary Jackson amp Carl Blyth Rob Wilson amp Nicky Owen2007 Wayville Mick Headland amp Paul Waters Gary Moon amp Duane Dennis Mark Plaisted amp Sam Harrison2008 Kings Lynn Darrin Treloar amp Justin Plaisted Rick House amp Adam Commons David Bottrell amp Ben Pitt2009 La Reole Mick Headland amp Paul Waters Gary Moon amp Josh Sinnott Rob Wilson amp Terry Saunters2010 Coventry Mick Headland amp Jesse Headland Gary Jackson amp Henry Rogers Richard Moore amp Rick McAuley2011 Murray Bridge Darrin Treloar amp Jesse Headland Glenn O Brien amp Aaron Maynard Grant Bond amp Glenn Cox2016 Gillman Darrin Treloar amp Blake Cox Trent Headland amp Daz Whetstone Mick Headland amp Jesse Headland2017 Gillman Warren Monson amp Andrew Summerhayes Darrin Treloar amp Blake Cox Andrew Buchanan amp Denny Cox2018 Gillman Darrin Treloar amp Jesse Headland Mark Mitchell amp Tony Carter Andrew Buchanan amp Denny Cox2019 Gillman Warren Monson amp Andrew Summerhayes Mark Plaisted amp Ben Pitt Darrin Treloar amp Blake Cox2020 cancelled due to COVID 19 pandemic2021 cancelled due to COVID 19 pandemicEuropean Championships EditFIM Europe hold European Championships for both the 500cc Solos and 500cc Sidecar classes Qualification for both events is through one of the semi finals before a One Day Final where the winner of the A Final at the end of the event is crowned European Champion European Solo Championship 20 Edit Year Venue First Second Third1978 Hereford Chris Baybutt Franz Kolbeck Don Godden1979 Assen Gerald Short Gunther Brackland Tjalle Reitsma1980 Bad Waldsee Willi Stauch Gerald Short Sture Lindblom1981 Artigues de Lussac Neil Farnish Bernie Leigh Skjold Larsen1982 Damme Jeremy Doncaster Mike Beaumont Josef Maucher1983 Nandlstadt Christian Brandt Eric Schafferer Gerald Short1984 Eenrum Martin Hagon Vaclav Verner Kent Noer1985 La Reole Clayton Williams Harm Horstede Tommy Brock1986 Eenrum Simon Cross Steve Schofield Joachim Reitzel1987 Nandlstadt Roman Matousek Joachim Reitzel Bob Dolman1988 Joure Frank Kehlenbeck Will James Kent Noer1989 La Reole Robert Barth Kent Noer John Bostin1990 Uithuizen Robert Barth Kent Noer Henk Snijder1991 Werlte Rif Saigareev Thomas Diehr Trever Banks1992 Alken Anne van der Helm Vaclav Milik Paulus Ellens1993 Eenrum Richard Musson Paulus Ellens Armando Dal Chiele1994 Cloppenburg Robert Barth Anne van der Helm Steve Schofield1995 Joure Kelvin Tatum Bernd Diener Anne van der Helm1996 Saint Colomb de Lauzun Steve Johnston Steve Schofield Zdenek Schneiderwind1997 No Championship1998 Schwarme Zdenek Schneiderwind Oleg Kurguskin Massimo Mora1999 Werlte Bernd Diener Zdenek Schneiderwind Vladimir Trofimov2000 Saint Colomb de Lauzun Zdenek Schneiderwind Uppie Bos Enrico Janoschka2001 Noordwolde Maik Groen Zdenek Schneiderwind Uppie Bos2002 Berghaupten Sirg Schutzbach Zdenek Schneiderwind Uppie Bos2003 La Reole Gerd Riss Herbert Rudolph Matthias Kroger2004 Eenrum Theo Pijper Gerd Riss Bernd Diener2005 Schwarme Paul Hurry Dirk Fabriek Andrew Appleton2006 La Reole Stephan Katt Theo Pijper Dirk Fabriek2007 Folkestone Theo Pijper Stephan Katt Andrew Appleton2008 Siddeburen Stephane Tresarrieu Richard Speiser Rene Lehtinen2009 Berghaupten Stephan Katt Stephane Tresarrieu Glen Phillips2010 La Reole Andrew Appleton Theo Pijper Martin Smolinski2011 Wainfleet Martin Smolinski Jannick de Jong Andrew Appleton2012 Eenrum Stephan Katt Dirk Fabriek Jannick de Jong2013 Bielefeld Jannick de Jong Dirk Fabriek Richard Speiser2014 St Macaire Jannick de Jong David Howe Enrico Janoschka2015 Staphorst Jannick de Jong James Shanes Stephan Katt2016 Folkestone James Shanes Mathieu Tresarrieu Andrew Appleton2017 Hertingan James Shanes Andrew Appleton Edward Kennett2018 Tayac Dimitri Berge Josef Franc Zach Wajtknecht2019 Bad Hersfeld Zach Wajtknecht Paul Hurry Kenneth Hansen2020 Tayac Mathieu Tresarrieu Romano Hummel Dave Meijerink2021 Leamington Spa cancelled due to COVID 19 pandemic2022 Leamington Spa due to take place on 7th August 2022European Sidecar Championship 21 Edit Year Venue First Second Third1980 Melsungen Otto Bauer amp Peter Stiegelbrunner Egon Waller amp Edgar Starke Michael Datzmann amp Rosamunde Datzmann1981 Assen Michael Datzmann amp Rosamunde Datzmann Heinz Pagel amp Hans Werner Kempa Otto Bauer amp Peter Stiegelbrunner1982 Schwarme Michael Datzmann amp Rosamunde Datzmann Heinz Pagel amp Jurgen Zaddach Rudolf Meyer amp Diter Held1983 Assen Michael Datzmann amp Rosamunde Datzmann Michael Lippmann amp Willi Ganss Heinz Pagel amp Jurgen Zaddach1984 Berghaupten Michael Datzmann amp Rosamunde Datzmann Heinz Pagel amp Jurgen Zaddach Ulrich Wehrle amp Stefan Rufat1985 Kuinre Heinz Pagel amp Jurgen Zaddach Ewald Heim amp Robert Heim Karl Keil amp Joachim Reeg1986 Bad Waldsee Josef Onderka amp Franz Onderka Karl Keil amp Reiner Ganster Heinz Pagel amp Herbert Bucker1987 Valence Josef Onderka amp Franz Onderka Hans Bolliger amp Bernhard Gloor Karl Keil amp Reiner Ganster1988 Celle Karl Keil amp Joachim Reeg Josef Onderka amp Franz Onderka Marco Glorie amp Erik van Dijk1989 Berghaupten Josef Onderka amp Josef Feigl Hans Bolliger amp Bernhard Gloor Karl Keil amp Joachim Reeg1990 Haunstetten Josef Onderka amp Robert Wolf Karl Keil amp Joachim Reeg Bernd Soger amp Heinz Brandt1991 Eenrum Josef Onderka amp Robert Wolf Karl Keil amp Joachim Reeg Eward Heim amp Robert Heim1992 Berghaupten Josef Onderka amp Walter Huber Thomas Kunert amp Josef Feigl Laurent Sambarrey amp Lionel Sambarrey1993 Harsewinkel Karl Keil amp Joachim Reeg Josef Onderka amp Josef Feigl Marco Glorie amp Harry Drenth1994 Lattrop Marco Glorie amp Harry Drenth Karl Keil amp Joachim Reeg Eward Heim amp Robert Heim1995 Melsungen Thomas Kunert amp Wolfgang Maier Peter Murmann amp Stefan Muller Marco Glorie amp Harry Drenth1996 Eenrum Thomas Kunert amp Marco Hundsrucker Josef Onderka amp Uwe Kuhberger Jacues Leduc amp Michel Gorget1997 Melsungen Josef Onderka amp Uwe Kuhberger Thomas Kunert amp Marco Hundsrucker Oswald Bischoff amp Mario Siebert1998 Morizes Josef Onderka amp Uwe Kuhberger Thomas Kunert amp Hermann Bacher Oswald Bischoff amp Mario Siebert1999 Vechta Thomas Kunert amp Hermann Bacher Josef Onderka amp Uwe Kuhberger Oswald Bischoff amp Mario Siebert2000 Lattrop Josef Onderka amp Martin Wamprechtshammer Thomas Kunert amp Hermann Bacher Marco Glorie amp Harry Drenth2001 Melsungen Thomas Kunert amp Marco Hundsrucker Oswald Bischoff amp Mario Siebert Marco Glorie amp Harry 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