Free practice in Daun
ETS RD5 in Daun started with the usual free practice on Thursday. The track in Daun is very challenging, caused by the very special track dimensions here in the “Tennis Sports Hall” of the Sporthotel Grafenwald. After the first round of free practice, the ETS team changed some small details on the track which caused a lot of crashes. They created a bigger distance between the curbs and the white barriers to make the track more forgiving. Almost every racer who has signed up for the race took the chance to participate in the 5 rounds of free practice in groups. On early Friday morning there will be another two rounds of free practice, followed by two seeding rounds to set up the qualifying heats. On Friday evening we will see the first shakedown in round one of Qualifying at ETS RD5. But now, find out about the early pace of your favourite drivers in our short free practice report!
Matrix Modified
Rheinard tops Thursday practice in Daun
The Matrix Modified class saw Awesomatix driver Marc Rheinard on top at the end of the day. He was very close with Mugen Seiki`s Ronald Völker throughout the whole day, and in the end the leaders were separated by just 0.054 seconds.
Yokomo`s Christopher Krapp finished in a strong third position in front of Schumacher`s Michal Orlowski who is debuting the new Mi8 touring car here for the first time at the ETS. Marco Kaufmann was fifth fastest with his Xray car at the end of day one here at the Sporthotel Grafenwald in Daun. Let`s see what the modified guys will show us on Friday – we expect nothing than amazing RC car driving!
The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)
1. Marc Rheinard DE | 44.999 | Awesomatix/Orca
2. Ronald Völker DE | 45.053| Mugen Seiki/LRP
3. Christopher Krapp DE | 45.251 | Yokomo/Racing Performer
4. Michal Orlowski PL | 45.407| Schumacher/Hobbywing
5. Marco Kaufmann DE | 45.459 | Xray
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60974/278091?key=200
Xray Pro Stock
Lauter leading after free practice
In the Xray Pro Stock class it was Awesomatix driver Simon Lauter on top of the field. A perfect start into the weekend as he aims to take maximum points here in Daun during the absence of Xray`s championship leader Alexandre Duchet. Behind Lauter it was Alex Kunkler who looked very fast in second place, ahead of fellow Awesomatix driver and Team manager Max Mächler. The leading trio was in one tenth of a second only and qualifying will be a nail biter for sure. Adam Izsay from Hungary was also very quick with his Xray car and together with Mugen Seiki`s Berkan Kilic he completed the top 5.
The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)
1. Simon Lauter DE | 46.341 | Awesomatix/LRP
2. Alex Kunkler DE| 46.368 | Awesomatix/Ruddog
3. Max Mächler DE| 46.433 | Awesomatix/Sunpadow
4. Adam Izsay HU | 46.849 | Xray
5. Berkan Kilic TR | 46.911 | Mugen Seiki/LRP
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60974/278090?key=200
Hobbywing Frontwheel
Niemann fastest in FWD practice
Meik Niemann was the fastest driver during the five rounds of practice here at ETS RD5 in Daun. He was two tenths ahead of Frederik Hovgaard in second and David Kuschnarew in third. Nicolas Delisé and Jonas Völker completed the top five, while Steven Olsen ended the day on P9. To keep his small chances for the overall title alive, Olsen must find some pace tomorrow to have a serious shot for maximum points here in Daun.
The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)
1. Meik Niemann DE | 56.074 | Awesomatix
2. Frederik Hovgaard DK | 56.267 | Yokomo
3. David Kuschnarew | 56.399 | Yokomo
4. Nicolas Delisé | 56.450 |
5. Jonas Völker | 56.510 | Mugen Seiki
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60974/278089?key=200
Orca Stock 17.5
Reile with a good start into the weekend
Dominik Reile is the last remaining contender for Thomas Bemmerl in the fight for this season`s overall ETS title in the Orca 17.5 Stock class. He was fastest in today`s five rounds of practice ahead of the championship leader Bemmerl.
This looks very promising, and we are hoping for a nice fight between both drivers. Behind the leaders, David Kuschnarew, Max Körner and Daniel Pöhlmann completed the top five on Thursday.
Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)
1. Dominik Reile DE | 49.000 | Awesomatix
2. Thomas Bemmerl DE | 49.125 | Awesomatix
3. David Kuschnarew DE | 49.488 | Yokomo
4. Max Körner DE | 49.532 | Awesomatix
5. Daniel Pöhlmann DE | 49.565 | Awesomatix
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60974/278086?key=200
Tonisport 40+ Masters
Mateo ahead of Morgen and Stankowitz in free practice
Toni Mateo from Gran Canaria was the fastest driver on Thursday in the ToniSport 40+ Masters class. He outpaced championship leader Caspar Morgen from Denmark by 0.1 seconds with German racer Manuel Stankowitz also in striking distance. Mirco Thalheimer and Torsten Baggendorf completed the top 5 at day one of ETS RD5.
The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)
1. Toni Mateo ES | 49.431 | Awesomatix
2. Caspar Morgen DK| 49.527 | Xray
3. Manuel Stankowitz DE | 49.538 | Awesomatix
4. Mirco Thalheimer DE| 49.679 | Xray
5. Torsten Baggendorf DE | 49.740 |Awesomatix
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60974/278087?key=200
Scorpion Formula
Lee fastest in Formula practice
In the Scorpion Formula class, we saw Luke Lee from Great Britain turning the three fastest consecutive laps of the day. Renè Kölbel was second fastest with a gap of two tenths to Lee. Sören Sparbier, Herbert Weber and Michael Lipperheide also had a solid practice session to finish in the top 5 here at ETS RD5 in Daun.
The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)
1. Luke Lee GB | 42.364 | Xray
2. Renè Kölbel AT| 42.593 | Xray
3. Sören Sparbier DE | 42.902 | Serpent
4. Herbert Weber DE | 43.886 | Xray
5. Michael Lipperheide DE| 43.900 |
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60974/278088?key=200
On Friday morning, drivers will have another two rounds of free practice followed by two important rounds of seeding practice for the definition of qualifying groups. Last on Friday afternoon will be the first round of qualifying where all drivers and teams had to show what they have in their pockets. We are looking forward to Friday here at ETS RD5 in Daun!
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