According to the Latvian Motorcyclists Federation (LaMSF), the penultimate round of the Latvian Motorcycle Road Racing Championship will take place on August 15 and 16 at the Nemuno Žiedas track in Lithuania, bringing riders back for high-stakes competition following earlier events held across the Baltic region.
Nemuno Žiedas Track Preparation and Event Schedule
The upcoming races at Nemuno Žiedas will unfold across a venue that has undergone significant modernizations. According to reporting from Sportacentrs.com, the track features a newly laid asphalt surface alongside widened and improved safety zones designed to protect competitors. The same source notes that the current track record has belonged to Lithuanian rider Osvaldas Petrošius since September 6, when he posted a time of 1:08.067.
According to official LaMSF schedules provided by representative Linda Rūba-Vinniņa, the weekend format divides competition clearly across two days. Saturday, August 15, is dedicated entirely to practice sessions where participants are grouped according to their skill levels. Sunday, August 16, features morning warm-ups and official qualifying rounds, leading directly into the main races. Action on Sunday kicks off at 13:50 local time when the Supersport 300 class takes to the grid.
Pro Tip: Spectators planning to attend the Nemuno Žiedas event can access full registration details, ticketing information, and the daily timetable directly through the official Nemuno Žiedas event portal.
Championship Standings Heading Into Lithuania
As riders prepare for the fifth round, top-three positions in several classes remain unchanged from the opening four events of the season, according to LaMSF data. In the premier Superbike class, Ivo Vinniņš of the Motosport racing club holds the lead, followed by his teammate Dāvis Briedis in second and Lithuanian competitor Vaidas Nomeika in third.
The Superstock 600 standings mirror this stability. Jonas Stankūnas of Lithuania leads the title chase, with compatriot Paulius Lubas holding second place and independent racer Gints Apinis sitting in third. In the Supersport 300 category, Roberts Vinovskis remains undefeated at the top, ahead of Matīss Šķensbergs and Lithuania’s Liutauras Gabševičius.
Meanwhile, the B1200 class sees Artūras Žigas of Lithuania defending his leading position under pressure from Motosport racing club’s Ulvis Goldbergs. In the B600 class, Kaspars Plečkens of the Motosport racing club holds first place, though LaMSF confirms he will miss the upcoming Lithuanian round due to injuries sustained during training. Plečkens aims to return for the season finale on September 6 in Estonia. The C-class standings remain steady as well, led by Mārcis Jaunzemis of SFRT Motorsports in C1200 and independent rider Jānis Lācis in C600.
Broader 2026 Baltic and Latvian Racing Calendar
The 2026 motorsport season incorporates a packed calendar spanning multiple venues across Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. According to Sportacentrs.com, the joint Baltic and Latvian championship schedule spans six total events for the Latvian series and three for the regional Baltic standings:
- May 16–17: Nemuno Žiedas, Lithuania (Baltic and Latvian Championship)
- May 30–31: Biķernieki, Latvia (Latvian Championship)
- June 27–28: Biķernieki, Latvia (Baltic and Latvian Championship)
- August 1–2: Porsche Ring, Estonia (Latvian Championship)
- August 15–16: Nemuno Žiedas, Lithuania (Latvian Championship)
- September 5–6: Porsche Ring, Estonia (Baltic and Latvian Championship)
Fans and competitors can review comprehensive scoring tables and race data for all completed rounds by visiting the official LaMSF results archive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the penultimate round of the Latvian Motorcycle Road Racing Championship being held?
According to LaMSF, the event takes place at the Nemuno Žiedas racing circuit in Lithuania on August 15 and 16.
Who is currently leading the premier Superbike class standings?
Ivo Vinniņš, representing the Motosport racing club, holds the top spot in the Superbike standings after the first four rounds of the season.
Will Kaspars Plečkens compete in the upcoming Nemuno Žiedas round?
No. According to LaMSF, Plečkens will skip the Lithuanian event due to injuries sustained in a training crash, but he plans to race in the September 6 season finale in Estonia.
Where can I view the official championship point standings?
Complete results are published on the Latvian Motorcyclists Federation website.
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