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ETS Free Practice Report RD4 Season #15 2022/23

Seven rounds of free practice for everybody are in the books here at ETS RD4 in Luxembourg. It was a cold and chilly morning with temperatures at around 5 degrees when the first drivers arrived at the Mini Circuit “Ville de Luxembourg”. But as soon as the pits had been set up, the sun came out and all drivers experienced a nice day of free practice on one of the best tracks around the world. The unique Laguna Seca section on the right side of the track combined with the long and banked sweeper at the end of the main straight made a lot of drivers smile bright during their first runs on the track. Everything is set to go for a perfect weekend of racing and now we also let you know about today`s free practice results!

Matrix Modified

Urbain tops free practice on Thursday ahead of Rheinard and Völker

The Matrix Modified class was in the hands of Lucas Urbain at the first day here at the Mini Circuit “Ville de Luxembourg”. The Awesomatix A800MMX driver was fastest in all rounds of practice and showed that he is a real master of the track. His Awesomatix teammate Marc Rheinard was second fastest with Mugen Seiki`s Ronald Völker finishing third overall for the day. Yannic Prümper (Yokomo) and Jan Ratheisky (Xray) rounded out the top 5 of the Matrix Modified class.

We asked Lucas Urbain about his impressive day:

My day was very good, and I tested some different setups and body shells. I was testing the Twister and the Wolverine to decide what I will use in the race. Finally, the Twister gave me the best overall feeling and I could push the most with it. Of course, I know this track very well, and my level of confidence is very high here. But also my whole package seems to be very strong and I will go all-in tomorrow as my goal is to fight for TQ and win here in Luxembourg!

Lucas Urbain (FR) Awesomatix/Orca

The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)

1. Lucas Urbain (FR) 51.721 (Awesomatix/Orca)
2. Marc Rheinard (DE) 52.336 (Awesomatix/Orca)
3. Ronald Völker (DE) 52.389 (Mugen Seiki/LRP)
4. Yannic Prümper (DE) 52.919 (Yokomo/Dash)
5. Jan Ratheisky (DE) 53.574 (Xray/Hobbywing)

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/65827/294570?key=200

Awesomatix ProStock

European champion Bultynck fastest on Thursday

In the Awesomatix Pro Stock class it was reigning European champion Olivier Bultynck who came out of day 1 as the fastest driver. Bultynck drove the fastest three consecutive laps with his Awesomatix A800MMX and was leading an all Awesomatix top 4 here at day 1 of ETS RD4. Newly crowned vice world champion Simon Lauter finished second for the day with Max Mächler and Frederik Mikkelsen right in tow. Xray`s Jan Ratheisky completed the top 5.

Olivier Bultynck had a quick chat with our race reporter on Thursday evening:

My day was very good. I was on a good pace just from the beginning and we worked together with the team very closely. I made some small tweaks to the car here and there and tried to focus on my driving. My three-lap pace was strong, but I need to work on my 5-minute consistency. That is my main focus for tomorrow, but I think I am already in a very good position for the race!

Olivier Bultynck (BE) Awesomatix/LRP

The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)

1. Olivier Bultynck (BE) 57.728 (Awesomatix/LRP)
2. Simon Lauter (DE) 58.039 (Awesomatix/LRP)
3. Max Mächler (DE) 58.061 (Awesomatix/Sunpadow)
4. Frederik Mikkelsen (DK) 58.452 (Awesomatix/LRP)
5. Jan Ratheisky (DE) 58.811 (Xray/Nosram)

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/65827/294571?key=200

Hobbywing Frontwheel

Libar with strong pace on his home soil Luxembourg

The Hobbywing Frontwheel drive class saw local hero Jacques Libar driving very fast on track. He outpaced Sören Sparbier and Roman Borschel on the first day of the event, and it seems that his enormous knowledge of the track helps him a lot to go fast. But however, Sören Sparbier and the others will try to hunt him down in the next days to fight with him for the win in Luxembourg!

The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)

1. Jacques Libar (LU) 1:13.930 (Xray/Team Zombie)
2. Sören Sparbier (DE) 1:14.228 (Serpent)
3. Roman Borschel (DE) 1:14.768
4. Steven Olsen (DK) 1:14.890 (Awesomatix)
5. Stefan Schulz (DE) 1:14.137 (Xray)

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/65827/294568?key=200

Orca 17.5 Stock

Awesomatix driver Reile fastest at opening day in Luxembourg

Dominik Reile showed a strong performance here at the first day of ETS RD4 in Luxembourg. After his “not perfect weekend” at the last round in Andernach, he seems to be back in contention again this weekend. Right behind Reile, young Joshua Winkler (Awesomatix A800MMX) posted the second fastest times ahead a very convincing Tamiya driver Dominik Ruf in third position.

We talked with Dominik Reile on Thursday evening:

It is the first time for me in Luxembourg and the track is absolutely amazing. It is so much fun to drive, and very challenging at the same time. It took me some time to nail the right section of the track which they call the Laguna Seca, but now I feel good out there and just enjoy myself. I made only small changes to the car as my focus was more on finding the perfect lines. But as things will get more serious tomorrow I am looking forward to Qualifying and see how it goes!

Dominik Reile (DE) Awesomatix

The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)

1. Dominik Reile (DE) 1:04.533 (Awesomatix)
2. Joshua Winkler (DE) 1:04.789 (Awesomatix)
3. Dominik Ruf (DE) 1:04.901 (Tamiya)
4. Kevin Schmid (DE) 1:05.549 (Awesomatix)
5. Niclas Storm (DE) 1:05.659 (Mugen Seiki)

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/65827/294565?key=200

ToniSport 40+ Masters

Andernach race winner Stankowitz confirms great form

The ToniSport 40+ Masters class saw Manuel Stankowitz on top of the board. His fastest three consecutive laps had been two tenths quicker than Toni Mateo`s second fastest times while Mirco Thalheimer posted the third fastest time. Torsten Baggendorf and local hero Joe Streff rounded out the top 5 at day one of ETS RD4 in the ToniSport 40+ Masters class.

Manuel Stankowitz had the following to say after day 1 in Luxembourg:

I have never been here in the past and it is hard to understand why 😊 This track is unbelievable. I used today`s seven practice rounds to get a feeling for the track and all the elevation changes. I still struggle a bit with the perfect entry into the downslope before the Laguna Seca, but it was getting better and better each time. I tried two different body shells (Wolverine and P63) and think that I will go with the Protoform tomorrow.

Manuel Stankowitz (DE) Awesomatix

The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)

1. Manuel Stankowitz (DE) 1:05.649 (Awesomatix)
2. Toni Mateo (ES) 1: 05.879 (Awesomatix)
3. Mirco Thalheimer (DE) 1:05.931 (Xray)
4. Torsten Baggendorf (DE) 1:06.005 (Awesomatix)
5. Joe Streff (LU) 1:06.049 (Xray)

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/65827/294566?key=200

Scorpion Formula

Jovicic with perfect start into ETD RD4

Another fast local driver in Luxembourg was Luka Jovicic today. He drove a prototype car from Libar Engineering and was ahead of the competition by half a second. Michal Wojcik was second fastest and Jan Ratheisky third. The formula cars are looking very cool on track, especially in the uphill, and downhill sections on the right side of the track.

Asked about his start into the weekend, Luka Jovicic said:

I know this track very well and did thousands of laps so I may have an advantage here. But also, the car which I am driving feels very good and I am happy with my pace. But I expect the others, especially Jan Ratheisky, to get closer tomorrow. I hope for a good and thrilling race here on my hometrack.

Luka Jovicic (LU) Libar Engineering

The Top 5 after Thursday practice (over 3 consecutive laps)

1. Luka Jovicic (LU) 1:06.490 (LFX Libar Engineering)
2. Michal Wojcik (PL) 1:06.983 (Xray)
3. Jan Ratheisky (DE) 1:07.175 (Xray)
4. Andreas Stiebler (AT) 1:07.602 (Schumacher)
5. Robert Kampehl (DE) 1:09.341 (Exotek)

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/65827/294567?key=200

It will be a very important day for the drivers as we will have another round of free practice followed by two rounds of timed seeding practice. Last on Friday afternoon will be the first rounds of qualifying, a gritty moment when everyone must put their cards on the table for the first time.

Now, we are looking forward to Friday here at ETS RD4 in Luxembourg. Stay tuned and follow us during the whole weekend. Check out the LIVE section on our website. There you will find our livestreaming options for ETS RD4 Season #15 2022/23!