European Championships
In Europe, you can find some of the world’s most traditional motorcycle championships. Over 100 years ago, national racing series were introduced in several countries and they are the roots of today’s championships. The most important among them are the British Superbike Championship BSB and the International German Championship IDM. Of course they are part of the Race Trophy as well as the main series in France, Italy and Spain.
Racing Series
British Superbike Championship
The British Superbike Championship BSB is, next to the American MotoAmerica, the world’s most important und most competitive national motorcycle championship. For young riders, it’s a real stepping stone on their way to the world championships. The Superbike and Superstock class races count towards the Race Trophy. Strong BMW teams are competing in both categories.
When: 25th – 27st June
Where: Oulton Park
When: 9th – 11th July
Where: Knockhill
When: 23rd – 25th July
Where: Brands Hatch GP
When: 30th July – 1st August
Where: Thruxton
When: 13th – 15th August
Where: Donington Park
When: 20th – 22nd August
Where: Cadwell Park
When: 3rd – 5th September
Where: Snetterton
When: 10th – 12th September
Where: Silverstone
When: 24th – 26th September
Where: Oulton Park
When: 1st – 3rd October
Where: Donington Park
When: 15th – 17th October
Where: Brands Hatch GP
International German Motorcycle Championship
The history of the International German Motorcycle Championship IDM dates back to the year 1924. Then and now, BMW racers have been playing an important role in this traditional championship. They won numerous titles in the first decades, and this continued into the recent past. In the last nine years, they claimed the title six times.
When: cancelled
Where: Lausitzring
When: cancelled
Where: Sachsenring
When: 20th – 23rd May
Where: Oschersleben
When: 11th – 13th June
Where: Most (Czech Republic)
When: 16th – 18th July
Where: Nürburgring
When: 23rd – 25th July
Where: Schleizer Dreieck
When: 13th – 15th August
Where: Assen (Netherlands)
When: 27th – 29th August
Where: Red Bull Ring (Austria)
When: 24th – 26th September
Where: Hockenheim
French Superbike Championship
The French Superbike Championship FSBK is the most important national championship in France. Its debut season was held 40 years ago, in 1981. Since the introduction of the BMW S 1000 RR, BMW riders are also a strong factor in the FSBK. Since 2010, they have won the title on four occasions and celebrated numerous wins and podiums.
When: 26th – 28th March
Where: Le Mans
When: 23rd – 25th April
Where: Nogaro
When: 28th – 30th May
Where: Lédenon
When: 18th – 20th June
Where: Pau Arnos
When: 2nd – 4th July
Where: Magny-Cours
When: 20th – 22nd August
Where: Carole
When: 10th – 12th September
Where: Alès
French European Bikes Championship
The French European Bikes Championship holds its races on the FSBK weekends. The specialty of this series is that it is only for motorcycles of European manufacturers. BMW riders dominated this championship in recent years.
When: 26th – 28th March
Where: Le Mans
When: 23rd – 25th April
Where: Nogaro
When: 28th – 30th May
Where: Lédenon
When: 18th – 20th June
Where: Pau Arnos
When: 2nd – 4th July
Where: Magny-Cours
When: 20th – 22nd August
Where: Carole
When: 10th – 12th September
Where: Alès
Italian Superbike Championship
The Italian Motorcycle Championship CIV (Campionato Italiano Velocità) is one of the world’s oldest racing series, being first held in 1911. Today, the Italian Superbike Championship is one of the several CIV categories. It is home of the best Italian racers and many of the competing riders are also well-known on the international stage.
When: 17th – 18th April
Where: Mugello
When: 15th – 16th May
Where: Misano
When: 3rd – 4th July
Where: Imola
When: 30th July – 1st August
Where: Misano
When: 28th – 29th August
Where: Mugello
When: 9th – 10th October
Where: Vallelunga
Italian National Trophy 1000
The Italian National Trophy 1000 is also one of the categories under the roof of the Italian Motorcycle Championship CIV (Campionato Italiano Velocità). The National Trophy was introduced in 2012 – and with several title wins, BMW riders are part of those to beat.
When: 17th – 18th April
Where: Mugello
When: 15th – 16th May
Where: Misano
When: 3rd – 4th July
Where: Imola
When: 30th July – 1st August
Where: Misano
When: 28th – 29th August
Where: Mugello
When: 9th – 10th October
Where: Vallelunga
Spanish Superbike Championship
Motorcycle races have been held for more than 100 years in Spain. The history of the Spanish Championship reaches back until 1915. The Superbike class was introduced in 1987. Many of the international known Spanish riders competed in the Spanish Championship on their way to the top. In 2017 and 2018, BMW rider Carmelo Morales was crowned champion.
When: 10th – 11th April
Where: Jerez
When: 15th – 16th May
Where: Navarra
When: 19th – 20th June
Where: MotorLand Aragón
When: 17th – 18th July
Where: Barcelona
When: 28th – 29th August
Where: Navarra
When: 23rd – 24th October
Where: Valencia
When: 30th – 31st October
Where: Jerez