The 2025 FIM Sidecar Motocross World Championship and EMX Quadcross series launched spectacularly under clear Czech skies. The classic Kramolín circuit once again provided a thrilling mix of high-speed sections, technical challenges, and elevation changes.
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Saturday – Qualifying Action
Sidecar Practice & Qualifying Free Practice saw the Lielbardis twins impress early with the only sub-1:50 lap of the morning, but when it came to Timed Practice, it was the Prunier brothers (Killian & Evan) who set the benchmark in Group A with a blistering 1:49.104. Davy Sanders and Justin Keuben also broke the 1:50 barrier. In Group B, the Lielbardis twins were quickest, though Koen Hermans and Tim Prümmer were close behind.
In the Qualifying Races, Group A saw Vanluchene/Musset take the holeshot and the win, with the Pruniers recovering from an early off to take second. Wilkinson/Millard battled suspension issues to claim third, while Keuben secured a solid fourth.
Group B delivered a tense duel as Prümmer led early before being overhauled by Hermans, who controlled the race from mid-distance. The Lielbardis twins climbed to second, while Prümmer held on for third under pressure from Weiss/Schneider.
Last Chance Qualifier All major contenders progressed smoothly. The young Verhees brothers impressed by qualifying for their first GP Sunday.
Sunday – Race Day
The sun returned for a packed Sunday programme, with perfect track conditions and a buzzing atmosphere.
Sidecar Race One Prümmer/Steegmans rocketed into the early lead but were reeled in by Hermans/van den Bogaart, who eventually stretched out a comfortable winning margin. The Pruniers held off a late charge from Prümmer to finish second. Vanluchene/Musset fought through traffic to claim fourth, ahead of Keuben/Rietman. Brown/Grahame were delayed in a mid-pack pile-up but salvaged 13th.
Sidecar Race Two A surprise holeshot from Austrians Weiss/Schneider set the tone for a dramatic second moto. Vanluchene, Hermans, and Prümmer all charged through the field, while the Lielbardis twins had to recover from a first-lap incident. Hermans climbed to second by the flag, securing the overall win, but could not overhaul Weiss/Schneider, who took a career-first GP victory to the delight of the home crowd. The Pruniers again rode strongly to fourth, cementing second overall, with Vanluchene/Musset rounding out the podium.
The 2025 season is off to a flying start, with established stars and emerging talent already jostling for supremacy. All eyes now turn to the next round as the WSC heads to Foxhill in two weeks’ time.
Overall Results
