A third and fifth place at the Schleiz Triangle German IDM Superbike sixth round saw Suzuki International Europe rider Andreas Meklau regain the lead in the 16-race series aboard his GSX-R1000. The traditional natural race track was hit by rain for the opening race which was won by Jörg Teuchert, closely followed by Dieder van Keymeulen and Mellau. Meklau.