Rewards for fast starters, rookies and more

Special classifications sponsored by Red Bull, Acerbis and Bridgestone. GoldFren demonstrates its commitment to small and medium-sized businesses and exceptional individuals. Two team classifications recognise the excellent work of the racing teams.

In addition to the rider classifications in the four racing classes, the ADAC MX Masters will once again be awarding attractive cash and non-cash prizes to riders and teams in 2026. These include the Red Bull Holeshot classification in every class, the Bridgestone ‘Rookies of the Year’ award, and two different team classifications.

Jordi Tixier won two of the special prizes in the ADAC MX Masters during the 2025 season © Photo: ADAC

Red Bull Holeshot

Even following the introduction of starting grids at all events, the same rule still applies: a good start is half the battle when it comes to a successful race. Red Bull covers the entry fees for the fastest starters of the year in the ADAC MX Masters and the junior classes for the following season. In the ADAC MX Masters class in 2025, Noah Ludwig shone, securing eleven out of a possible 24 Red Bull Holeshots. In the ADAC MX Youngster Cup, the prize went to Maxime Grau. In the ADAC MX Junior Cup 125, Moritz Ernecker delivered a historic season, winning all twelve Red Bull Holeshots – a record. In the ADAC MX Junior Cup 85, Lucas Leok was the best in his class. Who will be the fastest starters of 2026?

Acerbis Best Qualifier Award

In qualifying, riders secure the conditions for a good starting position. The Acerbis Best Qualifier Award recognises the fastest riders in the qualifying sessions across all four race classes. The fastest qualifier in each class receives a voucher from the Italian clothing and accessories brand Acerbis at every event. The best qualifiers of the season also receive high-quality prizes at the end of the year. In 2025, the awards went to Jordi Tixier, Quentin Prugnieres, Ricardo Bauer and Lucas Leok. Leok achieved a perfect season, starting from pole position at all six rounds of the ADAC MX Junior Cup 85.

GoldFren Last Chance Race

GoldFren is once again showing its support for riders in the midfield this season, presenting the winners of the Last Chance races with a voucher for a set of brake discs and brake pads for their motorbikes. The ADAC MX Masters and ADAC MX Youngster Cup classes start together in the Last Chance race but are judged separately, so that each class winner receives equipment from GoldFren. The Last Chance races will only take place if there are enough entrants.

Bridgestone honours the best rookies of the season in the two ADAC MX Junior Cup classes © Photo: ADAC

Bridgestone Rookie of the Year

The ADAC MX Masters’ youth development programme, comprising four racing classes, is further supported by tyre manufacturer Bridgestone, which has been awarding the ‘Rookie of the Year’ prize in the ADAC MX Junior Cup 85 and 125 for the best newcomers to each class since the 2022 season. In these two junior classes, young riders are monitored throughout the season. In 2025, Moritz Ernecker and Evan Frost impressed with strong performances and each received a €500 bonus from Bridgestone as a result.

Jordi Tixier was awarded the Michael Spacek Special Prize © Photo: ADAC

Michael Spacek Special Award

This special honour was established by Stanislav Spacek, the owner of GoldFren, in memory of his son who died in an accident. The Stanislav Spacek Special Award recognises individuals who have distinguished themselves through exceptional dedication, outstanding character or special achievements – including in the realm of fair play. In 2025, the award went to Jordi Tixier, who made an impressive comeback following a serious spinal injury and, with his unshakeable fighting spirit, proved himself a worthy recipient.

Bradley Mesters played a key role in the Kosak Racing Team’s success in the two team classifications © Photo: ADAC

Team and brand classifications

The ADAC MX Masters not only recognises the performances of the riders, but also rewards the teams with additional prize money. Since 2025, there have been two classifications. In the ADAC MX Masters Team Classification, the best results achieved by a team rider in each race class are added together, with the result from the ADAC MX Masters class counting double. All four race classes count here. In 2025, the Young Talents Team Classification was also introduced, in which the best team results from the three junior classes are added together. In 2025, the Kosak Racing Team comfortably won the annual standings in both team classifications.

Further non-cash prizes

Many further non-cash prizes are awarded by the series partners of the ADAC MX Masters. Weber-Werke is awarding motorcycle lifts, workshop trolleys and toolboxes to the top three in the annual standings of the ADAC MX Junior Cup 125 and ADAC MX Junior Cup 85 classes. Ortema is rewarding the top three in the annual standings of the ADAC MX Youngster Cup with a voucher for a high-quality product from their range.