The second round of ETS Season #15 2022/23 will see all the action taking place in Aigen-Schlägl in Austria. The local club MAV Aigen-Schlägl is running an amazing facility there, which is well-known from previous ENS Nitro races in the last couple of years. With the last ENS race just hosted in Aigen last weekend, the ETS racers can hope for a very high amount of traction produced by the foam tires and the motor access oil of the Nitro cars.
As beautiful as a location can be, embedded in an amazing landscape
When we look at the pictures of the Aigen racetrack, we can hardly wait to finally see the cars of our different ETS classes hitting the track. The region of Aigen is a very rural region with many small villages, farms and fields. The bigger cities around are Passau on the German side (60km) and Linz on the Austrian side (50km).
The ground of the MAV Aigen-Schlägl is located outside the villages of Aigen and Schlägl in the beautiful Austrian landscapes. You can see mountains and green forests almost everywhere around the track which quickly generates the feeling of holidays. There`s just nothig better to dream about when it comes down to a perfect weekend of RC car racing.
A new track for the Euro Touring Series
As we mentioned before, the Euro Nitro Series stopped in Aigen for a several times in the past. But for the 1:10 scale electric classes of the Euro Touring Series it will be the first meeting. The track layout looks quiet fast and open – a fact which is always good for some close racing at high speeds.
The track, which was completely resurfaced ahead of the 2017 event, has retained its layout since it was built in 2006. The layout may appear simple, but being situated in the hills of the northern Austrian countryside, virtually every corner on the circuit features either an elevation change or banking.
The long straightway is directly in front of the driers stand, and the cars are passing from the left to the right side of the track with maximum speed. The main straight runs uphill at a 5-degree angle. From the exit onto the straightway until the turning point into the long left hander, it is around 54 meters and the cars will carry a lot of speed into the following sweeper. This looks to be one important section where you can gain or loose some time for sure.
The entire infield section looks relativeley open, but has some very nice and smooth corners. The majority of the corners are slow, tighter turns for the drivers to navigate. The bright red and white curbs demand respect – using just the right amount is crucial to setting the best times, but it’s a fine line between taking too much and risking rolling the car.
Now sit back, relax, and enjoy our track check video and a little tour through the complete facility of the MAV Aigen Schlägl.
Huge pit area for a maximum of racer`s comfort
The MAV club have evolved the whole track and pits over the last years. With permanent undercover pitting for 120 drivers, a well-stocked café providing the racers with drinks, the club also have a clubhouse behind the circuit which serves up fresh home-cooked Austrian food for lunch every day.
The MAV club have purchased some additional land next to the track, expanding the parking and camping areas. Club President, Martin Mayrhofer, is always encouraging of drivers who want to visit the track for a race, practice or testing. So if you’re not competing in the ETS this weekend, make sure you add MAV Aigen-Schlägl to your ‘bucket list’ and plan a visit!
Let`s go racing
We are looking forward to seeing our ETS family racing at this great track for the first time. Also, we are sure that all of you will like the location in the beautiful landscapes ot the Aistrian mountains. Enjoy the weekend with us on track, or at home with our live streams, pictures, and race repords which we will provide you as always!
