Free practice in Apeldoorn
We have seen a lot of action on the track here at ETS RD1 in Apeldoorn today. Almost everybody took the chance to participate in today`s six rounds of free practice to find a quick setup for the challenging AMCA track. The weather was nice all day, with temperatures in the lower twenties. For tomorrow we expect another sunny day in Apeldoorn. Now it is time to find out how drivers finished day 1 in all of our six ETS racing classes.
Matrix Modified
Rheinard, Groskamp, and Völker – the top 3 in Modified
The Matrix Modified class saw Awesomatix factory driver Marc Rheinard on top of the board after six rounds of free practice in Apeldoorn. Marc looked strong all day with his Awesomatix A800MMX car. Jilles Groskamp (Infinity) improved a lot during the day which brought him P2 at his first ETS appearance since Andernach 2020. He will be one to watch here in Apeldoorn. Mugen Seiki`s Ronald Völker was leading the field mid-day, before Rheinard and Groskamp took over the lead in the last session of the day. Yannic Prümper (Yokomo) and Tim Benson completed the top 5 in the Matrix Modified class.
The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)
1. Marc Rheinard (DE) 42.393 (Awesomatix/Orca)
2. Jilles Groskamp (NL) 42.464 (Infinity/Orca)
3. Ronald Völker (DE) 42.494 (Mugen Seiki/LRP)
4. Yannic Prümper (DE) 42.602 (Yokomo/Dash)
5. Tim Benson (DE) 42.764 (Awesomatix/Hobbywing)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/63614/286707?key=200
Awesomatix ProStock
Dominant Max Mächler on top after day one in Apeldoorn
In the Awesomatix ProStock class, it was Awesomatix team manager Max Mächler who showed the strongest pace over three consecutive laps. Max had a comfortable gap of 0.6 seconds ahead of the field – something which we are not seeing very often in this strong field of drivers.
Right behind the Awesomatix A800MMX of Mächler, his teammate Olivier Bultynck came in second for the day ahead of Xray`s Lukas Ellerbrock, reigning Pro Stock champion Simon Lauter, and Tim Benson.
The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)
1. Max Mächler (DE) 46.628 (Awesomatix)
2. Olivier Bultynck (BE) 47.255 (Awesomatix)
3. Lukas Ellerbrock (DE) 47.289 (Xray)
4. Simon Lauter (DE) 47.391 (Awesomatix)
5. Tim Benson (DE) 47.417 (Awesomatix)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/63614/290569?key=200
Hobbywing Frontwheel
Steven Olsen on top after Thursday`s free FWD practice sessions
The reigning vice champion of the Hobbywing Frontwheel class was the fastest man here on track today. Steven Olsen found a good setup for his Awesomatix A800FX and was able to lay down the fastest consecutive laps. Torsten Baggendorf and Kevin Sparbier have been very close to Olsen, finishing only 0.2 seconds behind.
Nicolas Delisè and Karl-Heinz Moritz completed the top 5 on track in the Hobbywing Frontwheel drive class. Oliver Kaufmann, who is currently 1st on the list, was doing a tire test with different tires and his times are not representative for today.
The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)
1. Steven Olsen (DK) 59.169 (Awesomatix)
2. Torsten Baggendorf (DE) 59.185 (Awesomatix)
3. Kevin Sparbier (DE) 59.308 (Mugen Seiki)
4. Nicolas Delisé (BG) 59.373 (Mugen Seiki)
5. Karl-Heinz Moritz (DE) 59.462 (Awesomatix)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/63614/286705?key=200
Orca 17.5 Stock
Free practice with Dominik Reile on top
In the Orca 17.5 Stock class, Dominik Reile came out fastest after today`s six rounds of free practice. Daniel Pöhlmann was right on his tail, turning the second fastest 3 consecutive laps around the track of the AMCA Apeldoorn. Kevin Schmid was third fastest, making it a 1-2-3 for the Awesomatix A800MMX touring car. Quick young lady Jasmin Donath had a strong day as well with P4, right ahead of the fast-looking Timo Siebert in fifth place.
The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)
1. Dominik Reile (DE) 52.513 (Awesomatix)
2. Daniel Pöhlmann () 52.735 (Awesomatix)
3. Kevin Schmid (DE) 52.913 (Awesomatix)
4. Jasmin Donath (DE) 53.319 (Awesomatix)
5. Timo Siebert (DE) 53.484 (Mugen Seiki)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/63614/286702?key=200
ToniSport 40+ Masters
Manuel Stankowitz with a great first day in Apeldoorn
Awesomatix A800MMX driver Manuel Stankowitz finished the day of free practice on top here in the Netherlands. He was the fastest over three consecutive laps in front of last year’s race winner Elibert Sievers, and Torsten Baggendorf. Another 1-2-3 for Awesomatix and their A800MMX. Flavio Paladin was also on a good pace, completing the top 5 together with Michel Zierold.
The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)
1. Manuel Stankowitz (DE) 51.502 (Awesomatix)
2. Elibert Sievers (NL) 51.796 (Awesomatix)
3. Torsten Baggendorf (DE) 52.305 (Awesomatix)
4. Flavio Paladin (IT) 52.306 (Xray)
5. Michel Zierold (DE) 52.334 (Awesomatix)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/63614/286703?key=200
Scorpion Formula
Local hero Robin van Gog tops Thursday practice
Robin van Gog had the fastest Formula car on the first day of ETS RD1 in Apeldoorn. His car looked strong on the Matrix foam tires, but Renè Kölbel was only some hundredths of a second behind him on his three fastest laps. Andreas Stiebler, Luka Jovicic, and Herbert Weber rounding up the top 5 on day one of the new ETS season.
The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)
1. Robin van Gog (NL) 52.698 (Infinity)
2. Renè Kölbel (AT) 52.714 (Xray)
3. Andreas Stiebler (AT) 53.186 (Schumacher)
4. Luka Jovicic (LU) 53.487 (Libar Engineering LFX)
5. Herbert Weber (AT) 53.522 (Xray)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/63614/286704?key=200
For Friday the weather looks stable, and we expect temperatures around 23 degrees with sunshine and a little bit of wind. It will be a very important day for the drivers as we will see another two rounds of free practice followed by two rounds of timed seeding practice. On Friday afternoon we will see the first round of qualifying – a gritty moment when everyone must put their cards on the table for the first time.
We are looking forward to Friday here at ETS RD1 in Apeldoorn. Stay tuned and follow us during the whole weekend. Check out the LIVE section on our website. There you find our livestreaming options from ETS RD1 Season #15 2022/23 at AMCA Apeldoorn / NED.
