Controlled Practice
After two rounds of free, and another two rounds of controlled practice, we are looking forward to the start of qualifying at ETS RD5 in Hann. Münden. The first of four rounds is scheduled for today, with three more rounds to follow on Saturday. Due to the three-day event, practice was limited, and drivers had to adapt to the track very fast. The new carpet got into the groove quickly and the level of traction is already very good.
Matrix Modified
Mugen Seiki`s Völker on top after practice at German ETS with Rheinard`s Awesomatix right in toe
Ronald Völker is the top seed after controlled practice here in Hann. Münden. The Mugen Seiki factory driver posted the three fastest consecutive laps in seeding practice with the very small margin of 0.013 of a second over Awesomatix lead driver Marc Rheinard. A very good start into the event for Völker, who won the EWS International race in Great Britain last weekend. Yokomo`s Yannic Prümper, Lucas Urbain (Awesomatix) and Christopher Krapp (Yokomo) completed the top 5 and we can expect super close qualifying action as many drivers are crazy fast and no single mistake will be allowed to finish in a good position. The top 4 drivers of the actual championship rankings made it into the top 5 which shows that the fight for the title is going to be very intense!
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Ronald Völker (DE) 38.526 (Mugen Seiki/LRP)
2. Marc Rheinard (DE) 38.539(Awesomatix/Orca)
3. Yannic Prümper (DE) 38.664 (Yokomo/Dash)
4. Lucas Urbain (FR) 38.995 (Awesomatix/Orca)
5. Christopher Krapp (DE) 39.052 (Yokomo/Racing Performer)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/66620/297646?key=201
Awesomatix ProStock
Lauter is top seed in Pro Stock after strong practice performance. Benson and Fritschler currently in second and third.
Reigning Pro Stock champion Simon Lauter was absolutely on fire in seeding practice where he outpaced the rest of his competitors by 0,25 of a second over three laps. A good margin in the ultra-competitive Pro Stock class which shows that Lauter is very hungry to defend his overall championship title. Tim Benson, Marvin Fritschler, Olivier Bultynck, and Frederik Mikkelsen completed an all Awesomatix top 5 in practice here in Hann. Münden! Let`s see who will make it into the A-Main at the end of qualifying. Lauter is slightly favourized to claiim TQ but it will not be an easy task for him!
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Simon Lauter (DE) 40.193 (Awesomatix/LRP)
2. Tim Benson (DE) 40.417 (Awesomatix/Nosram)
3. Marvin Fritschler (DE) 40.437 (Awesomatix)
4. Olivier Bultynck (DE) 40.496 (Awesomatix/LRP)
5. Frederik Mikkelsen (DK) 40.534 (Awesomatix/LRP)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/66620/297645?key=201
Hobbywing Frontwheel
Borschel tops FWD practice with championship contender Olsen in second place
In the Hobbywing Frontwheel class, Roman Borschel was fastest after the free and controlled practice sessions. Borschel`s gap was at about 0.1 of a second while all his competitors had been very close behind him. Qualifying will be a close affair in the FWD class and it is hard to pick a top favourite for pole position. Behind the leaders Borschel and Olsen, it was local hero Sören Sparbier in third place with Jan-Simon Knispel and Jacques Libar completing the top 5.
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Roman Borschel (DE) 47.891 (Awesomatix)
2. Steven Olsen (DK) 47.922 (Awesomatix)
3. Sören Sparbier (DE) 48.004 (Serpent)
4. Jan-Simon Knispel (DE) 48.083 (Awesomatix)
5. Jacques Libar 48.108 (LU) Xray
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/66620/297644?key=201
Orca 17.5 Stock
Heitsch tops practice in Hann. Münden with his ARC A10
Henrik Heitsch was the fastest after three rounds of free practice and two rounds of controlled practice at the Trans World Hotel Auefeld. After not attending the last two ETS races, Heitsch is back in business with his ARC A10 and will start from first place into qualifying. Behind him we saw four Awesomatix drivers who made it into the top 5, separated by only 0,025 of a second. Crazy how competitive the field of drivers is here in Hann. Münden. Let`s see if Heitsch can fight for the overall TQ against all the fast drivers behind him.
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Henrik Heitsch (DE) 42.579 (ARC)
2. Joshua Winkler (DE) 42.657 (Awesomatix)
3. Daniel Pöhlmann (DE) 42.657 (Awesomatix)
4. Kevin Schmid (DE) 42.677 (Awesomatix)
5. Roman Borschel (DE) 42:682 (Awesomatix)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/66620/297641?key=201
ToniSport 40+ Masters
Championship contender Stankowitz stamps authority onto practice sessions at ETS RD5
In the ToniSport 40+ Masters class, Manuel Stankowitz (Awesomatix A800MMX) showed a good form in practice. While championship leader Toni Mateo was not able to fly from Gran Canaria to Germany in the last minute due to family commitments, it is a great chance for Stankowitz to close the gap to Mateo this weekend. But that is still far, far away and the competition looks very strong. Sammy Pajalin from Finland was super quick, as well as Andreas Myrberg with the brand-new Iris ONE touring car. Michel Zierlod and Joachim Altenhof completed the top 5.
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Manuel Stankowitz (ES) 42.254. (Awesomatix)
2. Sammy Pajalin (FI) 42.441 (Awesomatix)
3. Andreas Myrberg (SE) 42.495 (Iris)
4. Michel Zierold (DE) 42.824 (Awesomatix)
5. Joachim Altenhof (DE) 42.974 (Awesomatix)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/66620/297642?key=201
Scorpion Formula
Kölbel leads the field of Formula drivers from Weber and Stiebler
This season`s ETS RD1 winner (Netherlands) René Kölbel was the fastest formula driver on Friday morning and afternoon here in Hann. Münden. He posted the fastest three consecutive laps with his Xray car ahead of his friend and teammate Herbert Weber. Schumacher`s world cup winner Andreas Stiebler made it a 1-2-3 for Austria as he finished third overall. Gergö Valent and Alex Bremer completed the top 5 in the Scorpion Formula class.
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. René Kölbel (DE) 43.097 (Xray)
2. Herbert Weber (AT) 43.491 (Xray)
3. Andreas Stiebler (AT) 43.727 (Schumacher)
4. Gergö Valent (HU) 43.818 (Xray)
5. Alex Bremer (DE) 44.505 (Schumacher)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/66620/297643?key=201
We are looking forward to the start of Qualifying here at ETS RD5 where we expect some great action and close fights for the A-Main spots in all classes. On our website you will not miss anything as you can find our ETS livestream in the “LIVE” section. To get quickly to the results of all classes simply navigate to the “RESULTS” area on our landing page.
Enjoy ETS RD5 in Hann-Münden together with us – no matter where you are!
