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Kevin Wölbert celebrates victory and birthday at the Karl Heinz Podeyn Cup!
Kevin Wölbert wins the Karl Heinz Podeyn Cup in Ludwigslust on June 15, 2025 and secures the title on home soil.
Kevin Wölbert celebrates victory and birthday at the Karl Heinz Podeyn Cup!
Kevin Wölbert celebrated his 36th birthday in a spectacular way. On June 15, 2025, the Ludwigslust speedway driver crowned his anniversary by winning the Karl Heinz Podeyn Cup. In an exciting race that drew spectators to the track in the Mododrom despite unfavorable weather conditions, Wölbert not only secured victory, but also helped make the event an unforgettable experience. How Speedweek reported, this was the seventh edition of the cup, which is being held in honor of long-time honorary president Karl-Heinz Podeyn.
The weather was the day's big challenger, with rain showers dampening the mood and limiting spectator numbers. Nevertheless, the fans remained loyal to their passion and experienced exciting races. Norick Blödorn and Kevin Wölbert left the first impression, each winning one of the first runs. In the second round, however, Wölbert initially fell back to last place, but fought tirelessly back and remained unbeaten in the subsequent runs. Blödorn, who was ahead in terms of points after the heats, finally had to admit defeat in the final when Wölbert took the lead in the finish curve of the second lap and won the race.
The race results at a glance
The results of the race are as follows:
| Place | driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Wölbert (D) | 12 preliminary points |
| 2 | Norick Blödorn (D) | 14 preliminary points |
| 3 | Francis Gusts (LV) | 13 preliminary points |
| 4 | Jonathan Grahn (S) | 11 preliminary points |
| 5 | Sebastian Kössler (A) | 10 preliminary points |
The performance of the Ludwigsluster young drivers in the junior classes was particularly pleasing. In the PW50 class, Joris Schröder took second place, while Mats Korte and Ben Züchtig took fourth and fifth place. In the 85cc class, Johannes Ebel took third place, and Laurin Köpke and Jannis Schröder completed the good result with fifth and tenth places. These successes show that the local speedway young talent is on the right track, as is the case Northern Courier reported.
A look at the future
In the coming period, Ludwigslust will continue to be at the center of the speedway scene. The next Karl Heinz Podeyn Cup has already been announced for the first weekend in September 2024. The current mode and the newly anchored junior races show that there is a dynamic here that underlines how lively motorsport is in the region. At the next events in Ludwigslust, which will take place from March to September 2025, fans can look forward to more exciting racing days, which take place regularly NBM News be listed.
In summary, it can be said that Kevin Wölbert and the Ludwigsluster young drivers delivered a strong performance. With an impressive finale and passionate racing, the Karl Heinz Podeyn Cup was once again very well received by local speedway fans. A celebrated festival that shows that the region is well prepared for the next few years in this exciting sport.