Controlled Practice
The two rounds of controlled practice here in Apeldoorn are in the books. Now, all drivers are re-seeded into their qualifying heats. The seeding practice was close between the top drivers in each class, and we are all looking forward to the start of qualifying at the AMCA track. Seeding practice is always good to find out about each driver`s 3-lap pace. But in the end, it is even more important to have a good pace with the smallest possible amount of performance drop during the entire 5-minute run. It will be exciting to see, who found the perfect setup to extract the maximum from the race tires during qualifying.
Matrix Modified
Yokomo`s Prümper is top seed while the top 5 stay in 0.146 of a second
The seeding practice of the Matrix Modified class was a thrilling story. While Rheinard (Awesomatix) and Völker (Mugen Seiki) came out fastest in all rounds of practice, it finally was Yokomo`s Yannic Prümper who drove the three fastest consecutive laps in the last heat of seeding. He looked comfortable on track, and it seems that Yokomo can fight for some good qualifying results with their new BD11.
Behind Prümper, it was Jilles Groskamp in second place with Marc Rheinard, Lucas Urbain and Ronald Völker completing the top 5. The gap between the drivers was very small. The top 10 drivers finished seeding practice within 0.698 of a second and we are looking forward to Q1 when the track temperatures will be a little lower again.
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Yannic Prümper (DE) 43.045 (Yokomo/Dash)
2. Jilles Groskamp (NL) 43.110 (Infinity/Orca)
3. Marc Rheinard (DE) 43.156 (Awesomatix/Orca)
4. Lucas Urbain (FR) 43.184 (Awesomatix/Orca)
5. Ronald Völker (DE) 43.191 (Mugen Seiki/LRP)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/63614/286707?key=201
Awesomatix ProStock
Bultynck, Ellerbrock and Mächler the top 3
The Awesomatix Pro Stock class saw a very close session of seeding practice here on Friday at ETS RD1 in the Netherlands. Olivier Bultynck was the fastest driver over three consecutive laps. His Awesomatix A800MMX was on point, and he nailed his laps perfectly. Right behind Bultynck, Lukas Ellerbrock (Xray) was second with Max Mächler right in toe.
With the top three only being separated by 0.019 seconds, it is not easy to point out a favourite for the upcoming four rounds of Pro Stock qualifying. And to make it even more complicated, we can tell you that the fourth placed Enrico Jung (Yokomo) and fifth placed Tim Benson (Awesomatix) are within a tenth of a second behind Bultynck.
Helge Johannessen from Norway was also fast all day with his ARC. We haven`t seen him racing at the ETS for a while now, and we are impressed by his performance so far. He finished sixth in seeding, and the whole ETS crew is happy to have him in Apeldoorn with all the other racers from Norway!
Reigning champion Simon Lauter is ranked in ninth place right now – let`s see what the champion will show us later, when we head into Q1 at the amazing track of the AMCA Apeldoorn.
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Olivier Bultynck (BE) 47.180 (Awesomatix/LRP)
2. Lukas Ellerbrock (DE) 47.193 (Xray/LRP)
3. Max Mächler (DE) 47.199 (Awesomatix/Sunpadow)
4. Enrico Jung (DE) 47.244 (Yokomo/Gens Ace)
5. Tim Benson (DE) 47.272 (Awesomatix/Nosram)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/63614/290569?key=201
Hobbywing Frontwheel
Danish Dynamite on top as Olsen leads from Morgen after seeding practice
Reigning Hobbywing Frontwheel vice champion Steven Olsen was the fastest driver during seeding practice. He edged out his fellow countryman Caspar Morgen by the small margin of 0.042 seconds over three consecutive laps. Not a lot, but enough for Olsen to start qualifying with a clean track in front of him.
Torsten Baggendorf, Manuel Stankowitz and Mischa Kroos completed the top 5 after seeding practice. The Hobbywing Frontwheel class once again is the class with the highest number of entries here at ETS RD1 Season #15 2022/23 and we hope for thrilling races during the rest of the weekend!
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Steven Olsen (DK) 58.863 (Awesomatix)
2. Caspar Morgen (DK) 58.905 (Awesomatix)
3. Torsten Baggendorf (DE) 59.343 (Awesomatix)
4. Manuel Stankowitz (DE) 59.431 (Awesomatix)
5. Mischa Kroos (CH) 59.438 (Awesomatix)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/63614/286705?key=201
Orca 17.5 Stock
Still the fastest – Dominik Reile
Dominik Reile was on top of the field after yesterday`s free practice. Today, he was able to drive the fastest laps with his Awesomatix A800MMX in the two rounds of seeding practice. His gap to the rest of the field was 0.5 seconds, and we can expect Reile to be one of the favourites for claiming the TQ in the upcoming 4 rounds of qualifying.
Behind Reile, Kevin Schmid posted the second fastest time on the scoreboard ahead of a very strong driving Jasmin Donath. Daniel Pöhlmann completed the Awesomatix 1-2-3-4 ahead of Xray driver Jan Gehrig in fifth position.
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Dominik Reile (DE) 52.265 (Awesomatix)
2. Kevin Schmid (DE) 52.784 (Awesomatix)
3. Jasmin Donath (DE) 52.912 (Awesomatix)
4. Daniel Pöhlmann (DE) 52.957 (Awesomatix)
5. Jan Gehrig (DE) 53.040 (Xray)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/63614/286702?key=201
ToniSport 40+ Master
Elibert Sievers is top seed in the Masters class
Dutch driver Elibert Sievers will start first into qualifying with his Awesomatix A800MMX. He showed a great pace on his home ground and will be a real contender for the pole position here in Apeldoorn. Torsten Baggendorf was second fastest, only 0.2 seconds behind Sievers. Flavio Paladin from Italy drove the third fastest time in front of Manuel Stankowitz and Thomas Oehler. Qualifying will be tough, as a lot of drivers will fight for the A-Main spots and the big show of the ToniSport 40+ Masters class.
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Elibert Sievers (NL) 51.928 (Awesomatix)
2. Torsten Baggendorf (DE) 52.193 (Awesomatix)
3. Flavio Paladin (IT) 52.232 (Xray)
4. Manuel Stankowitz (DE) 52.374 (Awesomatix)
5. Thomas Oehler (DE) 52.446 (Mugen Seiki)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/63614/286703?key=201
Scorpion Formula
Stiebler from Jovicic by 0.022 seconds
Andreas Stiebler from Austria finally came out on top of all practice sessions in the Scorpion Formula class. His margin over second placed Luka Jovicic was only 0.022 of a second – but enough for Stiebler to become the top seed. He will lead the field into qualifying from the first starting slot. Behind the leading duo of Stiebler and Jovicic, a very strong field of competitors will line up on the grid. Robin van Gog, last year`s race winner Jitse Miedema, and Ren`s Kölbel finished in the top 5 here in practice and we expect super close fights for the top spots on the grid for the triple A-Mains at ETS RD1 in Apeldoorn.
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Andreas Stiebler (AT) 53.055 (Schumacher)
2. Luka Jovicic (LU) 53.077 (Libar Engineering LFX)
3. Robin van Gog (NL) 53.352 (Infinity)
4. Jitse Miedema (NL) 53.363 (Infinity)
5. Renè Kölbel (AT) 53.392 (Xray)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/63614/286704?key=201
We are looking forward to the start of Qualifying here at ETS RD1 where we expect some great action and close fights for the A-Main spots in all classes.
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