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🔥 **Northern Sidecar Cup 2026 – Hengelo Delivers!** 🔥

What a weekend at the Varsselring in Hengelo for Round 2 of the Northern Sidecar Cup! High speeds, red flags, sun and rain and a fierce rivalry defined this unforgettable event.

**QUALIFYING:**
It was Tim Reeves / Melanie Farnier who laid down the marker early, securing pole position with blistering pace. Hot on their heels were local heroes Bennie Streuer / Manon Vis, with Hilbert Talens / Felix Pinkert locking out on second row in third. First F2 of Renzo and Valé Van der Donckt were fourth on row 2.

**RACE 1:**
After a red-flag interruption, without any personal damage, and restart, Reeves / Farnier showed their class—taking control and riding to victory.
🏁 1. Reeves / Farnier
🥈 2. Streuer / Vis
🥉 3. Talens / Pinkert
Strong rides also from F600 Championship leader Raymond Leijdekkers, this time with passenger Océane Bataille and the Finnish combination, father and son Petri and Julius Virtanen with their 1000cc BMW.

The battle between team VDD, Flyingdutchmen and Knarfrace is worth looking over and over again at the livestream.

**RACE 2:**
Unfortunately after the red flag in round 2 due to rain and oil on track, it was decided not to restart. Because there were only 2 laps completed, there is no result.

Results are here, NSC standings here and BK (Belgium Championship) can be found here.

💥 Next stop will be the Nürburgring, 22 – 24 May. At this moment more than 30 teams have entered round 3 of the NSC. On going rivalry continues. Different battles in different categories is ON for 2026!

👏 Huge respect to all teams tackling the fast and unforgiving Hengelo circuit. This is sidecar racing at its absolute best.

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Recap NSC Round 1 Croix-en-Ternois (France)

The 2026 Northern Sidecar Cup season roared into life with an exciting opening round at Croix-en-Ternois on April 18–19. Teams and fans were treated to a fantastic weekend of close racing, changing conditions, and an electric atmosphere that set the tone for the season ahead.

From the first practice sessions, it was clear the competition would be fierce with 26 teams entering this first NSC round. Several crews showed strong pace early on, with lap times already pushing the limits of the tight and technical French circuit. First qualification  delivered plenty of drama, as teams battled not only each other but also tricky track conditions that kept everyone on edge.

Race day did not disappoint. First the 2nd qualification in way better conditions than the day before, so lap times were pulverized. Both races for both groups were packed with action, featuring intense battles throughout the field. Overtakes, strategic riding, and perfect teamwork between drivers and passengers made for a thrilling spectacle. Consistency proved key, as the top crews managed to combine speed with precision to secure valuable early championship points.

The paddock atmosphere was just as impressive, with teams supporting each other and fans enjoying close access to the sidecar community. And of course the new tradition to do a nice get together to get to know each other, have a laugh and a drink and snack (this time with ‘Bitterballen’). Croix-en-Ternois once again proved to be the perfect venue to kick off the season.

As the first points are now on the board, the championship fight is already shaping up to be incredibly competitive. If this opening round is any indication, the 2026 Northern Sidecar Cup promises to deliver excitement at every turn.

The NSC rankings after round 1 can be found here. OBK and ONK rankings are here.

Calendar 2026 and Entry NSC 2026 is open.

After the pre-entry we’ve recently had, this is the definite calendar 2026. Next year we will celebrate our 5th season, so this will be a special year!

Also the entry for 2026 is open, so make sure you enter as soon as possible and be certain you have a spot in our competition.

After entry you will receive an e-mail with a confirmation and the amount of entry fee and how to pay. The more rounds you participate, the more discount you will have.

You can register for the following events:

Round 1 Croix-en-Ternois. Here you can choose the option including the track day on Friday or only the weekend with the training and races.

Round 2 Hengelo. Maximum 24 places in the training and 22 in the races. Driver and passengers with a non approved license for road-races can acquire a one event license. We can help you with that, please let us know in the comment section on the entry form.

Round 3 Nürburgring. Back on the calendar and we know it’s a favorite for many teams to race this amazing track.

Round 4 Brands Hatch Indy Circuit. Again on the calendar after a great experience this year. Totally different athmosphere and such a well organized event. We are happy to have it again on our calendar!

Round 5 Chimay. Of course on our calendar, a road race you don’t wanna miss. Driver and passengers with a non approved license for road-races can acquire a one event license. We can help you with that, please let us know in the comment section on the entry form.

Round 6 Mettet. For the first time on our calendar, we are looking forward to it. Also the choice including the track day on Friday or only the weekend with the training and races.

Round 7 Oschersleben. The perfect conclusion of our 5th season. And it will be a special weekend to celebrate this 5 year anniversary.

Important:

  • Your sidecar must meet the requirements in accordance with our technical regulations.
  • The noise level of 102 dB, statically measured, is the absolute maximum.
  • Entry is only valid the moment the payment is done.

If you have any questions or help with the right license, please contact us on secretariat@northernsidecarcup.com or WhatsApp +31 653 179 475.

Go to the entry form for entering the Northern Sidecar Cup.

Now open: Pre-entry NSC 2026

Season 2025 has just been finished with 2 really awesome rounds at Brands Hatch and Oschersleben. Great champions in all 3 categories and lots of happy faces. And of course right away the questions about the calendar for 2026. All the possible dates for 2026 are now available.

Beware this is the option list for 2026. This list includes 9 weekend race rounds and 3 track days on the Friday before a race weekend. This is still a selection list. Therefore, we even have two race options in one weekend, so teams that want to participate can indicate where they want to race that weekend. Of course, with sufficient registrations, there will only be one race on the calendar. Based upon the registrations, the final calendar will be published with a maximum of 6 rounds.
 
Important things to mention:
– The licensing issue for racing on street circuits has been permanently resolved. We can work with one-time weekend licenses with good insurance coverage.
– If you need any advise on which license is best for you, depending on your choice and the number of races you want to compete at the NSC, please contact us. Do this before you intend to purchase a license anywhere.
– A round can only proceed if there are sufficient registrations.
 
The cost of the races is still under negotiation, but we will bring all races to the same price for participants in multiple rounds and then offer a discount based on the number of entries. So the more races you participate in, the lower the price. The goal is to keep all race weekends under €400.
 
Pre-entry form can be found here.