Matrix Modified

Coelho TQ for Xray as he finishes qualifying tied on points with Rheinard

Bruno Coelho (Xray) and Marc Rheinard (Awesomatix) had a great battle for pole position throughout all four rounds of qualifying. After Rheinard won Q1 on Friday evening, it was Coelho who came back stronger by taking Q2 and Q3. Marc Rheinard then was quickest again in the final qualifier on Saturday afternoon and the decision for the overall TQ came down to the fastest runtime which was on Coelho`s side!
With this close result we can look forward to some thrilling finals and with Michele Manzo (Awesomatix), Ronald Völker (Mugen Seiki) and Tim Wahl (Awesomatix) starting also in the top 5, there is some more potential for great racing here at ETS RD4 in Neumünster!

Overall Top 10 of the Matrix Modified class after 4 rounds of qualifying (Car/Electronics):
TQ Bruno Coelho (PT) Xray/Hobbywing
2. Marc Rheinard (DE) Awesomatix/Orca
3. Michele Manzo (CH) Awesomatix/Hobbywing
4. Ronald Völker (DE) Mugen Seiki/LRP
5. Tim Wahl (DE) Awesomatix/Orca
6. Christopher Krapp (DE) Yokomo/Racing Performer
7. David Ronnefalk (SE) Awesomatix
8. Marco Kaufmann (DE) Xray
9. Alexander Hagberg (SE) Xray/Hobbywing
10. Karri Salmela (FI) Awesomatix/Reedy

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276942?key=202

Xray ProStock

Strong Lauter claims pole position at Chuck`s Raceway

The hard-fought pole position in the Xray ProStock class goes to Simon Lauter. The Awesomatix driver showed a strong pace today and was able to win Q3 and Q4. With Duchet (Xray) having taken the first two rounds of qualifying here in Neumünster, it was Lauter who had the quickest runtime on his score card. His best overall runtime, coming out of Q3, was 0.2 seconds faster as Duchet`s best result from Q2.
Right behind Lauter and Duchet we will see Max Mächler (Awesomatix), Tim Benson (Mugen Seiki) and Jan Ratheisky completing the top 5 of the Xray ProStock class at ETS RD4. With Berkan Kilic (Mugen Seiki – first ETS race ever), Jonas Völker (Mugen Seiki) and Jesper Rasmussen (Awesomatix) we have three drivers who qualified for the ProStock A-main for the first time in their ETS racing career – congratulations guys!

Overall Top 10 of the Xray ProStock class after 4 rounds of qualifying (Car/Battery):
TQ Simon Lauter (DE) Awesomatix/LRP
2. Alexandre Duchet (FR) Xray/Orca
3. Max Mächler (DE) Awesomatix/Sunpadow
4. Tim Benson (DE) Mugen Seiki/Nosram
5. Jan Ratheisky (DE) Xray/Sunpadow
6. Frederik Mikkelsen (DK) Awesomatix/LRP
7. Berkan Kilic (TR) Mugen Seiki/GensAce
8. Lukas Ellerbrock (DE) Xray/LRP
9. Jonas Völker (DE) Mugen Seiki/LRP
10. Jesper Rasmussen (DK) Awesomatix/Reedy

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276946?key=202

Hobbywing Frontwheel

Pole position for Schulz ahead of Fritschler and Olsen

Stefan Schulz booked the best starting position for the upcoming triple A-Mains. He won three consecutive qualifiers in a row (Q2-Q4) and will see Marvin Fritschler lining up right behind him. Fritschlers second starting spot on the grid can help Schulz when we look on the overall championship as his main contender, Steven Olsen, is starting from third place. To attack Schulz, Olsen must find a way by Fritschler at first and that will not be an easy task against the really strong driving Marvin Fritschler.

Overall Top 10 of the Hobbywing Frontwheel class after 4 rounds of qualifying:
TQ Stefan Schulz (DE) Xray
2. Marvin Fritschler (DE) Awesomatix
3. Steven Olsen (DK) Awesomatix
4. Jonas Völker (DE) Awesomatix
5. Torsten Baggendorf (DE) Awesomatix
6. Manuel Stankowitz (DE) Awesomatix
7. Kevin Sparbier (DE) Mugen Seiki
8. Meik Niemann (DE) Awesomatix
9. Tim Dübel (DE) Yokomo
10. Der Shoemaker Schuster (DE) ARC

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276941?key=202

Orca 17.5 Stock

Reigning champion Pöhlmann wins Q3 and Q4 to snatch the pole away from Bemmerl

Daniel Pöhlmann was the fastest driver in Q3 which he won with a gap of 0.9 seconds in front of Jan Gehrig. With his run being faster compared to the best time from Thomas Bemmerl, he knew that another win in Q4 would be enough to start from pole into the triple A-Mains.
In Q4, Pöhlmann closed up to Bemmerl and followed him for the entire 5 minutes with always being in the lead. He won the heat and secured himself the very important pole position for the finals in front of Bemmerl and Jan Gehrig, who looks very strong here in Neumünster as well. Let`s see what will happen in the three A-Mains with the first one coming up this Saturday evening!

Overall Top 10 of the Orca Stock 17.5 class after 4 rounds of qualifying:
TQ Daniel Pöhlmann (DE) Awesomatix
2. Thomas Bemmerl (DE) Awesomatix
3. Jan Gehrig (DE) Xray
4. Dominik Reile (DE) Awesomatix
5. Dominik Ruf (DE) Tamiya
6. Kevin Schmid (DE) no data in MyRCM
7. Georg Rolshoven (DE) no data in MyRCM
8. Max Körner (DE) no data in MyRCM
9. Elena Fuchs (DE) Awesomatix
10. Kim Lindegaard (DK) Xray

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276944?key=202

ToniSport 40+ Masters

Mateo is top qualifier at ETS RD4 in Neumünster

Toni Mateo will start from pole position into the triple A-Mains of the ToniSport 40+ Masters class. The Spaniard won the first three rounds of qualifying which secured him the top spot in the starting grid. Ulrich Dinger won Q4 to line up second behind Mateo, right in front of Caspar Morgen who was close to the leaders during qualifying as well. Can Toni Mateo transform his pole position into a race win? We will find it out pretty soon!

Overall Top 10 of the ToniSport 40+ Masters class after 4 rounds of qualifying:
TQ Toni Mateo (ES) Awesomatix
2. Ulrich Dinger (DE) no data in MyRCM
3. Caspar Morgen (DK) Xray
4. Søren Boy Holst (DK) Gizmo
5. Frank Fuchs (DE) Awesomatix
6. Mirco Thalheimer (DE) Serpent
7. Flavio Paladin (DE) Xray
8. Torsten Baggendorf (DE) Awesomatix
9. Andy Kühne (DE) no data in MyRCM
10. Karsten Bartsch (DE) no data in MyRCM

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276945?key=202

Scorpion Formula

Ratheisky sweeps qualifying in the Formula class

Xray factory driver Jan Ratheisky dominated all 4 rounds of Formula qualifying and he will start from pole position into the finals. René Kölbel will line up directly behind him and he seems to be the only driver who can create pressure on Ratheisky. Sören Sparbier finished his qualifying sessions in third spot and Patrik Sadrinna was the fourth fastest

Overall Top 10 of the Scorpion Formula class after 4 rounds of qualifying:
TQ Jan Ratheisky (DE)  Xray
2. René Kölbel (DE) Xray
3. Sören Sparbier (DE) Serpent
4. Patrik Sadrinna (DE) no data in MyRCM
5. Tomáš Sova (DE) Xray
6. Alexander Bremer (DE) no data in MyRCM
7. Michael Lipperheide (DE) EF1
8. Marek Sova (DE) Xray
9. Markus Greune (DE) no data in MyRCM
10. Ralf Niemann (DK) no data in MyRCM

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276943?key=202

Matrix Modified

Coelho wins Q2 ahead of an unleashed Manzo and Rheinard

The second round of qualifying in the Matrix Modified class saw Bruno Coelho taking the win. The Xray factory driver started second behind RD1 TQ Rheinard (Awesomatix) and it took him some laps to get in front on the leader board as his first lap was not perfect. In lap 11 Rheinard had to open for Coelho and tried to follow him as close as possible to the end of the run.
But the most impressive drive in Modified Q2 happened directly behind Coelho and Rheinard where Michele Manzo (Awesomatix) was able to fight with Bruno for the lead. At some point during the run he came closer and closer on track and was leading the race until he lost around 1 second when making a small mistake in lap 20. Nevertheless, he crossed the line in second position in front of Rheinard and Mugen Seiki`s Ronald Völker (4<sup>th</sup>) and Yokomo`s Christopher Krapp (5^th).

Bruno Coelho told us after Q2:

After I overshoot two corners in lap number one, I was a little behind the race leaders. But then I got everything together and had a very good run. It was a close fight on track with Michele Manzo who was driving really impressive. As I knew that I was leading with a small gap in the last stage of the run I tried to push a little more because my goal was to post a faster overall runtime compared to Rheinard`s Q1 time from yesterday evening.

Bruno Coelho, Xray/Hobbywing

We also had a quick chat with Michele Manzo after Q2:

That run was unreal! I am still very emotional and happy with my driving and my car`s performance.  When I was leading the race, I got even more nervous which maybe was the reason for my small mistake in lap 20. But as this was my best qualifying run at the ETS I am more than proud of it, and it feels great to battle with the best touring car drivers on the planet here in Neumünster!

Michele Manzo, Awesomatix/Hobbywing

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276942?key=202

Xray ProStock

Duchet takes Q2 and is close to the overall TQ

Xray`s Alexandre Duchet took round 2 of qualifying here on Saturday morning at ETS RD4 in Neumünster. Duchet took the round with a gap of 0.561 seconds ahead of Awesomatix driver Max Mächler. Tim Benson (Mugen Seiki) was third fastest and Jan Ratheisky had another good run in the second fastest heat which brought him the fourth overall position for the round.
Frederik Mikkelsen completed the top 5 after suffering from a DNF in yesterday evening`s opening qualifier. Alexandre Duchet is in the best position for claiming the overall TQ in the Xray ProStock class and we will know more about it after Q3.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276946?key=202

Hobbywing Frontwheel

Schulz takes Q2 by 0.2 from Fritschler

The second round of qualifying was a close one and Stefan Schulz was able to take the win ahead of Q1 winner Marvin Fritschler. Schulz had a super clean run as his fastest lap and his medium time was in the window of only 0.1 seconds – a really good performance. Steven Olsen posted the third fastest time ahead of Jonas Völker and Torsten Baggendorf.
With Fritschler and Schulz having a first and second position from the two rounds of qualifying, they have the best shot for the overall TQ in the Hobbywing Frontwheel class, but Steven Olsen is also in striking distance with two more rounds of qualifying to come here on Chuck`s Raceway in Neumünster.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276941?key=202

Orca 17.5 Stock

Overall TQ pending to Bemmerl`s favour

After he took Q1 on Friday afternoon, Thomas Bemmerl also took the second round of qualifying in the Orca Stock 17.5 class. This time he won in front of Daniel Pöhlman again, but Pöhlmann was able to close the gap to only 1.0 seconds. Dominik Ruf posted the thirds fastest time and is still looking strong on track with his rare seen Tamiya car. Jan Gehrig finished fourth and Georg Rolshoven completed the top 5 in round two of qualifying in the Orca 17.5 Stock class. Thomas Bemmerl has now scored maximum points two times in a row, and it will be a difficult task for anybody to take the TQ spot away from him in the remaining two rounds on Saturday.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276944?key=202

ToniSport 40+ Masters

Another TQ run from Mateo

Toni Mateo is on fire here at ETS RD4 in Neumünster as he won Q2 ahead of Ulrich Dinger who finished second right behind Mateo. Søren Boy Holst had a strong run to third place with the only and unique Gizmo car in the field. Caspar Morgen and Frank Fuchs completed the top five in the second round of qualifying of the ToniSport 40+ Masters class. It looks very good for Toni Mateo now as he has the best chances to start un pole position tight now! But with two more rounds to come he cannot be 100% sure about it.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276945?key=202

Scorpion Formula

Nothing new to report as Ratheisky takes Q2

The second round of Formula qualifying saw again Jan Ratheisky in front of the pack. René Kölbel finished second and a much-improved Patrick Sadrinna third. Sören Sparbier and Tomáš Sova completed the top 5 as Ratheisky`s pole position is coming closer. We will know more after Q3.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276943?key=202

Matrix Modified

Rheinard takes opening qualifier at Chuck`s Raceway

The first round of qualifying in the Matrix Modified class saw Awesomatix lead driver Marc Rheinard taking the win. After being top seed, Marc started ahead of Bruno Coelho (Xray) who looked a bit faster and took over the lead on the timing after a couple of laps. With Ronald Völker (Mugen Seiki) and Marco Kaufmann (Xray) dropping back directly in lap one after both lost some traction in the right part of the track, Michele Manzo (Awesomatix)moved up to third place and had a fantastic run. Coelho was leading the field until he made a mistake in ap 11 where he lost almost 2 seconds of time. Rheinard was leading again, and Manzo was running second as Coelho, Völker and Kaufmann tried to recover from their trouble until the end of the run. Coelho laid down some hot laps and was able to finish in second position behind Rheinard while Michele Manzo booked a super strong third place for himself. Ronald Völker crossed the line in 4^th place and Christopher Krapp completed the top 5.

Marc Rheinard had the following words for our media team after Q1:

I had a safe and clean run and after the mistake from Bruno I just tried to control the gap to Michele and the others behind me. My Orca powered Awesomatix car felt good in Q1 and my mechanic Pumpi who is working on my car this weekend is doing an excellent job! My goal for tomorrow is to have another clean and fast run to fight for the TQ. Great job by the whole Awesomatix team with five cars in the top 10!

Marc Rheinard, Awesomatix/Orca

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276942?key=202

Xray ProStock

Duchet recovers from average practice and takes Q1

Xray`s Alexandre Duchet took the first round of ProStock qualifying here at ETS RD4 in Neumünster. After only setting the 7^th fastest time in the seeding practice he was able to make his way through the field to win ahead of Simon Lauter (Awesomatix). Simon was leading the race in the first minutes but in the end, he came short to Duchet by 0.4 seconds. Max Mächler (Awesomatix) posted the fastest lap of the heat and finished third with Jan Ratheisky (Xray) and Lukas Ellerbrock (Xray) rounding out the top 5.

Alexandre Duchet was really happy with his qualifying run here on Friday evening:

During practice we tried a lot of stuff on the car which sometimes worked well and sometimes not. Now we found a good balance and the car feels ready to race. It was not easy to stay calm starting from P7, but I had a clean run and was able to take the win. I think that the other rounds tomorrow will be even more intense but starting from the front in Q2 will help me for sure. Finally, I want to compliment the great track here at the ETS and I also would like to thank Martin Hudy for doing most of the work on my car!

Alexandre Duchet, Xray/Orca

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276946?key=202

Hobbywing Frontwheel

Fritschler takes a close Q1 from Schulz

Marvin Fritschler was the man of the first qualifying round in the Hobbywing Frontwheel class. After being a surprise in seeding practice for most of the FWD drivers he didn`t look back in Q1 and drove to the win. Stefan Schulz tried everything he can to hunt him down but he had to settle for second just 0.3 seconds behind Fritschler. Steven Olsen, the main championship contender of Stefan Schulz, finished third in front of Jonas Völker and Kevin Sparbier who completed the top 5.

Round 1 TQ Marvin Fritschler talked to our media team after his great run:

As I am normally running 1:8 scale nitro buggy I was not expecting to be in contention for the top spots here at my first ever ETS race. But my car felt really good here on track and I was able to resist the pressure from Stefan Schulz who was chasing me for the entire run. As I know about the pace of my car with the new FWD tires right now, I will do everything to stay on top. Driving here at the ETS is great and I enjoy it a lot!

Marvin Fritschler

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276941?key=202

Orca 17.5 Stock

Bemmerl takes Q1 in Neumünster

Thomas Bemmerl took advantage of his first starting position and used the clean track in front of him to secure himself a TQ run for a perfect start into the weekend. Dominik Reile, Daniel Pöhlmann, Dominik Ruf, Jan Gehrig. Dominik Ruf was in a very close fight with Bemmerl during the entire run but due a bad last lap in traffic, Dominik Ruf lost 3.3 seconds. This handed the win over to Thomas Bemmerl and it looks like it will be very hard for everybody to stop him this weekend.

Some moments after his TQ run we talked to Thomas Bemmerl:

My car was not feeling perfect in the first laps on the new set of tires, so I needed to concentrate myself a lot to not make any mistake. I only heard from the announcer that Dominik and I had a close battle on the timing sheet. Just some moments before the end of the run he (Dominik Ruf) had some trouble, and I could take the win. I am happy about this good start into qualifying, but I expect a lot of pressure from the others in Q2.

Thomas Bemmerl

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276944?key=202

ToniSport 40+ Masters

Q1 at Chuck`s Raceway goes to Mateo

Toni Mateo from Gran Canaria took the opening round of qualifying in the ToniSport 40+ Masters class on Friday afternoon. Toni was able to open up a small gap to the entire field and he also had the fastest lap of the race (13.684). Top seed Caspar Morgen came short by 2.1 seconds but was able to take second for the round in front of Ulrich Dinger in third spot. Mirco Thalheimer and Thorsten Baggendorf completed the top 5.  

Toni Mateo told us about his run:

I took it easy and tried to make no mistakes. This is always kind of my strategy for Q1, and it worked out fine in the end. My car feels good, but I will make one setup change to get a little more steering for the tight corners. As I need one more run like this, I will just try to copy my first qualifying run!

Toni Mateo

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276945?key=202

Scorpion Formula

Ratheisky TQ`s the first round

Jan Ratheisky – the reigning ETS F1 champion – took the win in the first round of qualifying at ETS RD4 in Neumünster. René Kölbel finished in second place and Sören Sparbier crossed the line in the third position. As Ratheisky and Kölbel are looking quicker compared to the rest of the field, we expect a two-horse race for pole position between both. Sören Sparbier is leading the rest of the pack at the moment, and he will try his very best to close the gap to the leaders!

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276943?key=202