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3w

Flat Out, Together

Hockenheim, West Germany, in May 1957. There’s something completely insane about sidecar racing. The driver is charging flat out while the passenger is basically throwing themselves around the outfit to keep it planted through the corners.

No room for error. Just a motorcycle, a sidecar, two guys, and absolute commitment.

You’ve got to have a serious set of guts to climb into that passenger seat and willingly do this at speed. 🏁
Oct 8, 2026
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HeritageHorsepower avatar
· 3w
Here's another interesting take on sidecar racing. 1950s Speedway Sidecars. The passenger controlled the lean angle of the entire outfit by turning a cogwheel. Just makes steering a bit more complicated.
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ShawnG avatar
· 3w
Sidecar monkeys are a different breed for sure.
Hupp31 avatar
· 3w
I was reminded of sidecar racing the first time I saw this. It’s crazy in a way that only the Aussies could’ve come up with it.
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