All rounds of Qualifying are done here at ETS RD5 in Daun. All TQ`s and A-Main spots are taken as we head into the finals very soon. Find out who made it into the big show in our Q4 report!
Matrix Modified
Völker takes important pole position in the Modified class
After another round of very intense qualifying here in Daun, we will see Mugen Seiki`s Ronald Völker starting from the pole position into the triple A-Mains of the Matrix Modified class. In the opening lap of the race, Völker had a traction roll coming out of nowhere. Asked about that issue after the race, Ronald said that it must have been caused by a very small bump or a piece of tape on the black ETS carpet. He was not able to recover from this big loss of almost 5 seconds and in the meantime, Marc Rheinard was leading the race. The Awesomatix driver tried everything to win the heat with a faster time compared to Völker`s time from Q3 as he wanted to steal the overall TQ away from the Mugen driver. But in the end Marc`s time was 3 tenths off the pace from Völker`s fastest runtime which handed the overall TQ to Ronald Völker.
Behind Rheinard we saw Christopher Krapp (Yokomo), Lucas Urbain (Awesomatix), Karri Salmela (Awesomatix) and Yannic Prümper (Yokomo) completing the top 5 in the last round of Modified qualifying in Daun.
TQ Ronald Völker had the following words for us:
After the traction roll in lap one my race was done. I continued driving but tried to not interrupt the race for the others as I knew that I had dropped back to the end of the field. I was not sure about Marc`s pace on track so it took until the very end to know that I had the overall TQ in the bag. For the finals I will try to defend my position as my goal is to win here in Daun. But I expect a lot of pressure from Marc and it will be a lot of work to stay on top of the field!
Ronald Völker, Mugen Seiki/LRP
Second place qualifier Marc Rheinard about his qualifying result:
Lining up second on the grid is not bad, but for sure I am disappointed about not having the pole position here in Daun. I don`t know if it is possible to overtake on this track but I will try to build up as much pressure on Ronald as possible. On the other side, Krappi (Christopher Krapp) is also having a good pace and I have to stay ahead of him as well. I am ready for the finals and my car is good enough for the win!
Marc Rheinard, Awesomatix/Orca
Christopher Krapp also talked to our media team after Q4:
Overall, a really good qualifying result for me and I am happy with that. My Yokomo car feels good on track, and I hope that I can keep up the pace with Marc and Ronald in the finals. Sometimes, third is the best place to be when something happens in front. If so, I will be there to fight for an even better position!
Christopher Krapp, Yokomo/Racing Performer
Overall Top 10 of the Matrix Modified class after 4 rounds of qualifying (Car/Electronics):
TQ Ronald Völker (DE) Mugen Seiki/LRP
2. Marc Rheinard (DE) Awesomatix/Orca
3. Christopher Krapp (DE) Yokomo/Racing Performer
4. Lucas Urbain (FR) Awesomatix/Orca
5. Yannic Prümper (DE) Yokomo/Dash
6. Karri Salmela (FI) Awesomatix/Reedy
7. Dominic Vogl (AT) Awesomatix/Hobbywing
8. Antoine Brunet (FR) Xray/Hobbywing
9. Michal Orlowski (PL) Schumacher/Hobbywing
10. Marco Kaufmann (DE) Xray
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60974/278091?key=202
Xray ProStock
Lauter on pole for the triple A-Mains
Awesomatix driver Simon Lauter finally secured the pole position here at ETS RD5 in Daun. He took three out of four heats and earned himself the best place on the grid when we head into the triple A-Mains of our Xray Pro Stock class. Alex Kunkler (Awesomatix) will line up in second with Berkan Kilic (Mugen Seiki) in third place right beside him. Louis Kretschmer (Awesomatix) finished in fourth place after a fantastic qualifying, and Max Mächler (Awesomatix) will line up fifth on the grid.
The finals will be very interesting to watch as Simon Lauter has only one mission this weekend: TQ and win at ETS RD5. With the first job now done, he just needs two perfect final runs to win the race and that will put him in a promising overall position of the championship.
Overall Top 10 of the Xray ProStock class after 4 rounds of qualifying (Car/Battery):
TQ Simon Lauter (DE) Awesomatix/LRP
2. Alex Kunkler (DE) Awesomatix/Ruddog Racing
3. Berkan Kilic (TR) Mugen Seiki/LRP
4. Louis Kretschmer (DE) Awesomatix/Sunpadow
5. Max Mächler (DE) Awesomatix/Sunpadow
6. Frederik Mikkelsen (DK) Awesomatix/LRP
7. Meik Niemann (DE) Awesomatix/LRP
8. Lukas Ellerbrock (DE) Xray/LRP
9. Jill Bartsch (DE) Awesomatix
10. Markus Wegmann (DE) Awesomatix
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60974/278090?key=202
Hobbywing Frontwheel
Clean sweep for Niemann in FWD qualifying
The last round of qualifying in the Hobbywing Frontwheel class saw Mein Niemann showing once again why he will start from pole position. He laid down the only 17 lap run of the entire field, making it a perfect day for him. Behind Niemann it was Alexander Stocker who posted the second fastest time ahead of Sören Sparbier, Max Körner and Steven Olsen. We expect some nail-biting finals in the Hobbywing FWD class as the top drivers are on a similar pace and only Niemann looked a bit stronger. Will anybody have a serious shot to fight with him for the win ?
Overall Top 10 of the Hobbywing Frontwheel class after 4 rounds of qualifying:
TQ Meik Niemann (DE) Awesomatix
2. Steven Olsen (DK) Awesomatix
3. Sören Sparbier (DE) Serpent
4. Alexander Stocker (DE) Awesomatix
5. Max Körner (DE) Awesomatix
6. Sebastian Meibörg (DE) Mugen Seiki
7. Mischa Kroos (CH) Awesomatix
8. Jill Bartsch (DE) Awesomatix
9. Jonas Völker (DE) Mugen Seiki
10.Henrik Heitsch (DE) ARC
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60974/278089?key=202
Orca 17.5 Stock
Reile wins deciding qualifier and takes pole position
Dominik Reile took a very intense last heat of Orca 17.5 Stock qualifying ahead of Thomas Bemmerl and Daniel Pöhlmann. The trio was only separated by 0.3 seconds as they crossed the finish line and Dominik Reile was really delighted about his win when he came down from the driver stand. We can expect a tough fight for the win in the upcoming triple A-Mains and we are looking forward to these races. Can Thomas Bemmerl win the overall title here in Daun, or can Dominik Reile win the race to delay the title decision into the next race? Niclas Storm booked his first A-Main at the ETS and will start from 10th on the grid – congratulations!
Asked about his feelings after claiming the overall TQ, Dominik Reile had the following to say:
I was close to a heart attack at the end of the race because the pressure was so high. But now I will start from pole position which is one first step if you like to win such a big race. I hope that I will have my nerves under control as it is never easy to lead a race from the start with such fast guys right behind you. Let`s see what I can bring home after the finals!
Dominik Reile
Overall Top 10 of the Orca 17.5 Stock class after 4 rounds of qualifying:
TQ Dominik Reile (DE) Awesomatix
2. Max Körner (DE) Awesomatix
3. Daniel Pöhlmann (DE) Awesomatix
4. Thomas Bemmerl (DE) Awesomatix
5. Alexander Müller (DE) Awesomatix
6. Dominik Ruf (DE) Tamiya
7. Henrik Heitsch (DE) ARC
8. Roman Borschel (DE) Awesomatix
9. Felix Schneider (DE) Awesomatix
10.Niclas Storm (DE) Awesomatix
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60974/278086?key=202
ToniSport 40+ Masters
Mateo takes final qualifier to start from pole position
In the ToniSport 40+ Masters class, Toni Mateo will start from pole position after winning the last of the four rounds of qualifying in Daun. Caspar Morgen will line-up directly behind Mateo with Ulrich Dinger and Torsten Baggendorf in the second row of the grid.
Toni Mateo won ETS RD4 in Neumünster from the pole and showed that he has strong nerves. Can Caspar Morgen, or anybody else, challenge him for the win here in Daun? Will Caspar Morgen become the overall champion in the ToniSport 40+ Masters class this weekend? We will know more about that on Sunday when the races are over!
Overall Top 10 of the Orca 17.5 Stock class after 4 rounds of qualifying:
TQ Toni Mateo (ES) Awesomatix
2. Caspar Morgen (DK) Xray
3. Ulrich Dinger (DE) Awesomatix
4. Torsten Baggendorf (DE) Awesomatix
5. Manuel Stankowitz (DE) Awesomatix
6. Thomas Oehler (DE) Mugen Seiki
7. Mirco Thalheimer (DE) Xray
8. Markku Sepälä (FI) Awesomatix
9. Ronald Arts (NL) Awesomatix
10. Werner Schmitzer (AT) Xray
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60974/278087?key=202
Scorpion Formula
Lee wins Q4 and will line up first on the grid
British Formula driver Luke Lee took the final qualifier here at the Sporthotel Grafenwald in Daun. Sören Sparbier had another great run and posted the second fastest time for the round. Renè Kölbel finished third in Q4 and will start from second position into the triple A-Mains. Herbert Weber and Michael Lipperheide are rounding out the top 5 on the grid of the Scorpion Formula class.
Overall Top 10 of the Scorpion Formula class after 4 rounds of qualifying:
TQ Luke Lee (GB) Xray
2. Renè Kölbel (AT) Xray
3. Sören Sparbier (DE) Serpent
4. Herbert Weber (AT) Xray
5. Michael Lipperheide (DE) EF1
6. Michael Friebel (GB)
7. Mathias Domig (AT)
8. Tomas Sova (CZ) Xray
9. Luka Jovicic (LU) Xray
10.Patrik Sadrinna (DE) RCT F1 Evo
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60974/278088?key=202
As we are heading directly into the Finals, you can be sure to see thrilling races and exciting reports here on our page. ETS RD5 in Daun is a blast and you can be with us until the last race winner is crowned on Sunday!
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