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Smolinski triumphs at the World Cup opener in Mühldorf – title in his sights!
Martin Smolinski wins the opening event of the Long Course World Championships in Mühldorf am Inn in front of 2,500 spectators. Competing German drivers show strong performances.
Smolinski triumphs at the World Cup opener in Mühldorf – title in his sights!
Top sporting performance in Mühldorf: The start of the Long Course World Championship took place on July 6, 2025, and the spectators in the MSC Mühldorf experienced a thrilling race. Defending champion Martin Smolinski from Olching showed once again that he has what it takes to defend his fourth title. With an impressive wheeley across the finish line, he secured first place and thrilled the approximately 2,500 fans in attendance.
The event, which is typical of long-distance racing, took place under optimal conditions. Given the absence of two-time world champion Erik Riss, who was unable to compete due to an old eye injury, the competition focused on the other drivers' chances. Smolinski and his colleague Lukas Fienhage (Lohne) were dominant in the heats and qualified for the final without any problems. Fienhage rounded off the German success with a solid third place, while Daniel Spiller, who made his debut at this Grand Prix, took fourth place.
The race result at a glance
The tension increased in the finale as Smolinski immediately took the lead. Chris Harris from Great Britain had to retire on the third lap with technical problems, which affected the positions in the race. Ultimately, the drivers recorded the following results:
| Place | driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Martin Smolinski (Olching) | 19+4 |
| 2. | Zach Wajtknecht (GB) | 17+3 |
| 3. | Lukas Fienhage (Lohne) | 18+2 |
| 4. | Daniel Spiller (Vilsheim) | 14+1 |
| 5. | Chris Harris (UK) | 14 (failure) |
With these results, Martin Smolinski now leads the overall standings after one race. His score of 21 points makes you want more, followed by Zach Wajtknecht with 19 points and Lukas Fienhage with 17 points. The other German drivers such as Stephan Katt and Daniel Spiller also performed impressively, although Katt only reached 14th place and Jörg Tebbe, who came in as reserve driver, faced difficulties after technical failures.
The Long Course World Championship in general
The Long Track World Championship has undergone an exciting development since its inception in 1971 by the FIM. The competition for solo track motorcycles up to 500 cm³ is very popular and takes place on different tracks with different surfaces. The aim of converting the European Championship into a World Championship was to increase the attractiveness of the sport and to integrate non-European drivers. The next challenges are already around the corner, with the next Long Track Grand Prix on July 13, 2025 in Marmande, France, where drivers will once again fight for points.
Conclusion: With its thrilling start, the Long Track World Championship in Mühldorf showed not only the drivers but also the numerous fans what an exciting sport they are following. Martin Smolinski could be well on his way to defending his title, but the competition never sleeps and that promises to be an exciting season. If you are already curious, you can find further details about the event here, while Bahnsport Germany offers current information on the results. If you would like to find out more about the history of the Long Course World Championship, you can take a look here.