Matrix Modified
Coelho wins Q2 ahead of an unleashed Manzo and Rheinard
The second round of qualifying in the Matrix Modified class saw Bruno Coelho taking the win. The Xray factory driver started second behind RD1 TQ Rheinard (Awesomatix) and it took him some laps to get in front on the leader board as his first lap was not perfect. In lap 11 Rheinard had to open for Coelho and tried to follow him as close as possible to the end of the run.
But the most impressive drive in Modified Q2 happened directly behind Coelho and Rheinard where Michele Manzo (Awesomatix) was able to fight with Bruno for the lead. At some point during the run he came closer and closer on track and was leading the race until he lost around 1 second when making a small mistake in lap 20. Nevertheless, he crossed the line in second position in front of Rheinard and Mugen Seiki`s Ronald Völker (4th) and Yokomo`s Christopher Krapp (5th).
Bruno Coelho told us after Q2:
After I overshoot two corners in lap number one, I was a little behind the race leaders. But then I got everything together and had a very good run. It was a close fight on track with Michele Manzo who was driving really impressive. As I knew that I was leading with a small gap in the last stage of the run I tried to push a little more because my goal was to post a faster overall runtime compared to Rheinard`s Q1 time from yesterday evening.
Bruno Coelho, Xray/Hobbywing
We also had a quick chat with Michele Manzo after Q2:
That run was unreal! I am still very emotional and happy with my driving and my car`s performance. When I was leading the race, I got even more nervous which maybe was the reason for my small mistake in lap 20. But as this was my best qualifying run at the ETS I am more than proud of it, and it feels great to battle with the best touring car drivers on the planet here in Neumünster!
Michele Manzo, Awesomatix/Hobbywing
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276942?key=202
Xray ProStock
Duchet takes Q2 and is close to the overall TQ
Xray`s Alexandre Duchet took round 2 of qualifying here on Saturday morning at ETS RD4 in Neumünster. Duchet took the round with a gap of 0.561 seconds ahead of Awesomatix driver Max Mächler. Tim Benson (Mugen Seiki) was third fastest and Jan Ratheisky had another good run in the second fastest heat which brought him the fourth overall position for the round.
Frederik Mikkelsen completed the top 5 after suffering from a DNF in yesterday evening`s opening qualifier. Alexandre Duchet is in the best position for claiming the overall TQ in the Xray ProStock class and we will know more about it after Q3.
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276946?key=202
Hobbywing Frontwheel
Schulz takes Q2 by 0.2 from Fritschler
The second round of qualifying was a close one and Stefan Schulz was able to take the win ahead of Q1 winner Marvin Fritschler. Schulz had a super clean run as his fastest lap and his medium time was in the window of only 0.1 seconds – a really good performance. Steven Olsen posted the third fastest time ahead of Jonas Völker and Torsten Baggendorf.
With Fritschler and Schulz having a first and second position from the two rounds of qualifying, they have the best shot for the overall TQ in the Hobbywing Frontwheel class, but Steven Olsen is also in striking distance with two more rounds of qualifying to come here on Chuck`s Raceway in Neumünster.
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276941?key=202
Orca 17.5 Stock
Overall TQ pending to Bemmerl`s favour
After he took Q1 on Friday afternoon, Thomas Bemmerl also took the second round of qualifying in the Orca Stock 17.5 class. This time he won in front of Daniel Pöhlman again, but Pöhlmann was able to close the gap to only 1.0 seconds. Dominik Ruf posted the thirds fastest time and is still looking strong on track with his rare seen Tamiya car. Jan Gehrig finished fourth and Georg Rolshoven completed the top 5 in round two of qualifying in the Orca 17.5 Stock class. Thomas Bemmerl has now scored maximum points two times in a row, and it will be a difficult task for anybody to take the TQ spot away from him in the remaining two rounds on Saturday.
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276944?key=202
ToniSport 40+ Masters
Another TQ run from Mateo
Toni Mateo is on fire here at ETS RD4 in Neumünster as he won Q2 ahead of Ulrich Dinger who finished second right behind Mateo. Søren Boy Holst had a strong run to third place with the only and unique Gizmo car in the field. Caspar Morgen and Frank Fuchs completed the top five in the second round of qualifying of the ToniSport 40+ Masters class. It looks very good for Toni Mateo now as he has the best chances to start un pole position tight now! But with two more rounds to come he cannot be 100% sure about it.
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276945?key=202
Scorpion Formula
Nothing new to report as Ratheisky takes Q2
The second round of Formula qualifying saw again Jan Ratheisky in front of the pack. René Kölbel finished second and a much-improved Patrick Sadrinna third. Sören Sparbier and Tomáš Sova completed the top 5 as Ratheisky`s pole position is coming closer. We will know more after Q3.
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276943?key=202
