A passion that became a profession.

Sideways Motorsport – a team with a history.

2027 race calendar Visit the online shop ›

Sideways Motorsport BMW E36 on the race track

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What started as a private amateur racing team is now a professionally run motorsport company with a clear vision: to live racing with passion, team spirit and total commitment.

For many years we have been racing on Europe’s circuits, growing step by step. In November 2025, Marc Hessel and Frank Mensing turned Sideways Motorsport into Sideways Motorsport GmbH, putting the team on a professional footing.

40+: More than 40 years of racing experience.

4: BMW touring cars in our own fleet.

7: Class wins at the 2025 Tourenwagen Legenden.

As a team, we stand for collaboration, ambition and the passion to take on every challenge on and off the track. We share our enthusiasm for motorsport not only at the circuit but also through our shop, with merchandise and selected motorsport and performance parts for true enthusiasts. Visit the online shop › (opens in a new tab)

Tourenwagen Golden Ära

2027 race calendar.

7 championship weekends. With dropped scores, the best 5 weekends count towards the championship.

The Historic Grand Prix at Circuit Zolder in Belgium brings classic touring cars, single-seaters and GT cars back to a circuit steeped in tradition that once hosted the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix.
The ADAC Hockenheim Historic – The Jim Clark Revival is one of the most important events in historic motorsport, thrilling fans with legendary race cars, gripping race series and a unique tribute to the great eras of international motorsport.
The ADAC Nürburgring Classic is regarded as the only authentic successor to the opening race of 1927, combining historic motorsport on the Grand Prix circuit and the Nordschleife with a journey back in time through the historic paddock – in 2027, the year of the Nürburgring’s 100th anniversary.
The BELMOT Oldtimer-Grand-Prix at the Nürburgring is one of the most renowned historic motorsport festivals, offering a unique journey through almost 100 years of racing history.
The SPA Historic Competition at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps combines historic race cars, gripping racing and the unique atmosphere of one of Europe’s most legendary circuits.
The ADAC 1000 km Nürburgring is one of Europe’s most traditional endurance races, combining historic motorsport with the unique challenge of the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
At the Red Bull Ring Classics in Spielberg, historic race series, show runs and an open paddock meet on Austria’s only Grand Prix circuit – motorsport nostalgia up close.
At the RGB season finale at the Nürburgring, numerous race series come together for close battles and emotional title deciders – pure motorsport on the Grand Prix circuit.

Team spirit on and off the track

Petrol in our veins. Racing in our hearts.

Behind Sideways Motorsport are people who share a passion for racing. Driven by team spirit, ambition and genuine enthusiasm, we work together to succeed on and off the track.

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Marc Hessel
Managing Partner · Racing driver
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RA Frank Mensing
Partner
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Matthias Müller
Team management
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Klaus Rath
Chief mechanic · Bodywork · Racing driver
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Dirk Budde
Race engineer
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Luka Hessel
Press · Content creator
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Ahmad Samandari
Mechanic
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Werner Kamke
Logistics

Legends on wheels

The stars of our garage.

Whether it’s a legendary 1994 BMW Super Touring car, a BMW M3 Group A, our new BMW M3 E36 GTR or our BMW E36 325i track tool – every car in our fleet stands for a special chapter of motorsport. They represent different eras of touring car racing, thrill fans at the track and carry the passion of Sideways Motorsport to every circuit. Get to know the cars with which we preserve history and write new stories.

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Group H · Race number 12

BMW E36 M3 GTR

New to our fleet: the BMW E36 M3 GTR with race number 12.
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Group A · Race number 20

BMW E36 M3 Gruppe A

A piece of touring car history back on the race track – in the true spirit of the legendary Group A era.
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Super Touring · 1994

BMW 320i STW

The legendary era of the Super Touring Car Cup lives on – in an original from 1994.
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Group N · Track tool

BMW E36 325i Tracktool

Direct, precise and with the unmistakable character of a genuine BMW straight-six.

With heart, courage and motorsport DNA

The drivers behind Sideways Motorsport.

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Marc Hessel
Driver · Managing Partner

„Racing is not a state of mind – it’s a fact of life!“

Experience meets passion: Marc Hessel looks back on a successful career in professional motorsport and still brings his skills to where he feels most at home – the race track.
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SKH Prinz Leopold von Bayern
Driver · BMW brand ambassador

“Whenever I drive a historic race car around the Nordschleife, every lap reminds me why motorsport has been with me all my life.”

An impressive racing career and unbroken enthusiasm for motorsport have shaped the path of HRH Prince Leopold of Bavaria. Today he enjoys experiencing the fascination of historic race cars on Europe’s finest circuits – always with enthusiasm, experience and a great deal of joy behind the wheel.

The moments that make motorsport.

Real emotions. Real race tracks.

From thrilling wheel-to-wheel battles to long nights in the workshop and unforgettable podium celebrations – our gallery captures the passion, the team spirit and the special moments that define Sideways Motorsport on and off the track. Join us for a season full of speed, emotion and pure motorsport.

Heading for success together.

Partnerships that move us.

Success is never achieved alone. Our partners play a key role in bringing our passion to the race track. Thank you to everyone who supports this project.