Qualifying is over here at ETS RD3 in Apeldoorn. All TQ`s and A-Main spots are taken as we head into the finals very soon. The 10th qualifiers will be raced out on Sunday morning with our bump up system in the first B-Mains to complete the 10 car grids here in Appeldoorn. Find out who made it into the big show in our Q4 report!

Matrix Modified

Coelho is top qualifier in the Netherlands

Bruno Coelho will start from the pole position into the triple A-Mains of the Matrix Modified class at ETS RD3 on Sunday. The Xray factory driver won the last round of qualifying in front of Mugen Seiki`s Ronald Völker and Yokomo`s Yannic Prümper. Alexander Hagberg (Xray) will line up fourth on the grid after making a mistake in lap 19 while running in second. Awesomatix driver Marc Rheinard will attack from the fifth position!

Top qualifier Bruno Coelho had the following to say about his day and the upcoming finals:

It is great to start on pole here in Apeldoorn. But as the gap to the others was always very small, I expect difficult finals to be honest. On this track the first 3-4 laps are very important and not easy as you can win or loose everything. I will focus on having a good start and when the cars behind me also fighting for positions it maybe will help me to build up a gap to them.   

Bruno Coelho, Xray/Hobbywing

We also talked with second qualifier Ronald Völker after Q4:

After Q3 I thought that I maybe might lose my second position to Alex in the last round of qualifying. But luck was on my side and I am still second on the grid. For tomorrow I will try to get my car on point as it will be important to build up as much pressure as possible directly after the start!

Ronald Völker, Mugen Seiki/LRP

Overall Top 9 of the Matrix Modified class class after 4 rounds of qualifying (Car/Electronics):
TQ Bruno Coelho (PT) Xray/Hobbywing
2. Ronald Völker (DE) Mugen Seiki/LRP
3. Yannic Prümper (DE) Yokomo/Dash
4. Alexander Hagberg (SE) Xray/Hobbywing
5. Marc Rheinard (DE) Awesomatix/Orca
6. Christopher Krapp (DE) Yokomo/Racing Performer
7. Antoine Brunet (FR) Xray/Hobbywing
8. Michele Manzo (CH) Awesomatix/Hobbywing
9. Eric Dankel (DE) Mugen Seiki/Hobbywing

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273577?key=202

Xray ProStock

Benson on top of the game in ProStock

After 4 rounds of very intense ProStock qualifying, Tim Benson found himself on top of the Xray ProStock class. Benson took the last round and together with his second place from Q1 he had the best points scored on his card. Behind Benson we will see a strong line-up with Simon Lauter (Awesomatix), Alexandre Duchet (Xray), Max Mächler (Awesomatix) and Lukas Ellerbrock (Xray) in the top5

ProStock TQ Tim Benson talked to us after Q4:

This is my first TQ in the ProStock class and I am excited about starting first into the finals on Sunday. My car works amazing and my only goal for tomorrow is not to throw it away by myself!

Tim Benson, Mugen Seiki/Nosram

Overall Top 9 of the Xray ProStock class after 4 rounds of qualifying (Car/Battery):
TQ Tim Benson (DE) Mugen Seiki/Nosram
2. Simon Lauter (DE) Awesomatix/LRP
3. Alexandre Duchet (FR) Xray/Orca
4. Max Mächler (DE) Awesomatix/Sunpadow
5. Lukas Ellerbrock (DE) Xray/LRP
6. Frederik Mikkelsen (DK) Awesomatix/LRP
7. Alex Kunkler (FR) Awesomatix/Ruddog Racing
8. Martin Hofer (DE) Awesomatix/Nosram
9. Jan Ratheisky (DE) Xray/Sunpadow

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273576?key=202

Hobbywing Frontwheel

Schulz secures pole position in Q4

The last round of qualifying in the Hobbywing Frontwheel class saw Stefan Schulz taking the win by 0.2 seconds in front of Steven Olsen and Nicolas Delisè. With his two TQ runs Stefan Schulz will start from a well-deserved pole position ahead of Olsen and Koos into Sunday`s triple A-Mains.
With the championship leaders Schulz and Olsen starting in the front row of the grid everything is set up for a great show on Sunday in the FWD class here at ETS RD3 in Apeldoorn.

Asked about his qualifying result, Stefan Schulz told us:

After a slow start into qualifying, I got my driving together in the last two heats and I am really happy how it turned out for me. For tomorrow I will just focus on my lines and try to lay down some clean runs with my Xray car. It will not be an easy task but I will go for it trying to win the race!

Stefan Schulz, Xray

Overall Top 9 of the Hobbywing Frontwheel class after 4 rounds of qualifying:
TQ Stefan Schulz (DE)
2. Steven Olsen (DE)
3. Mischa Kroos (CH)
4. Manuel Stankowitz (DE)
5. Nicolas Delisè (FR)
6. Henrik Heitsch (DE)
7. Jacques Libar (LU)
8. Oliver Kaufmann (DE)
9. Frederik Hovgaard (DK)

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273573?key=202

Stock 17.5

Reile is TQ in Apeldoorn

David Kuschnarew did everything he can to steal the TQ away from Domink Reile with his wins in Q3 and Q4 but in the end Dominik Reile had the faster time at his favour and will line up first for the triple A-Mains on Sunday in the Orca 17.5 Stock class.

Top Qualifier Reile will start from pole for the first time at the ETS and he said after Q4:

I am super happy with my car and the track here in Apeldoorn is really amazing. For the finals I just have to stay away from the curbs which I sometimes ride a little too much. I expect serious pressure from David Kuschnarew and Daniel Pöhlmann and I will try my best to defend my position. I am looking forward for tomorrow to battle it out on track!

Dominik Reile, Awesomatix

Overall Top 9 of the Orca 17.5 Stock class after 4 rounds of qualifying:
TQ Dominik Reile (DE) Awesomatix
2. David Kuschnarew (DE) Yokomo
3. Daniel Pöhlmann (DE) Awesomatix
4. Roman Borschel (DE) Awesomatix
5. Thomas Bemmerl (DE) Awesomatix
6. Maximilian Unterschütz (DE) Mugen Seiki
7. Felix Schneider (DE) Awesomatix
8. Max Körner (DE) Mugen Seiki
9. Elena Fuchs (DE) Awesomatix

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273572?key=202

ToniSport 40+ Masters

Toni Mateo fastest in Q4 to start second

In the ToniSport 40+ Masters class it was Toni Mateo who won the last round of qualifying here in Apeldoorn. He won in front of Manuel Stankowitz and Caspar Morgen. With this TQ run on his favour, Mateo will start second on the grid with Manuel Stankowitz in third position.

Overall Top 9 of the Orca 17.5 Stock class after 4 rounds of qualifying:
TQ Elibert Sievers (NL)
2. Toni Mateo (ES)
3. Manuel Stankowitz (DE)
4. Torsten Baggendorf (DE)
5. Flavio Paladin (IT)
6. Thomas Oehler (DE)
7. Werner Schmitzer (AT)
8. Andy Kühne (DE)
9. Caspar Morgen (DK)

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273574?key=202

Scorpion Formula

Miedema takes last minute TQ

Jitse Miedema is the overall TQ in the Scorpion Formula class at ETS RD3 in Apeldoorn. The Dutch driver will start from pole in front of David Ehrbar, Jan Ratheisky, Bram Lagerwey and Robin van Gog.

We asked top qualifier Jitse Miedema about his qualifying:

My car was amazing in the conditions this afternoon as I struggled a little in Q1 yesterday evening and in Q2 this morning in the colder conditions. I will think about a small setup change as A1 will be tomorrow morning and I have to find something to make the car better. I hope that David and Jan will have a fight for second right behind me which maybe can help me leading away in the front!

Jitse Miedema, Infinity

Overall Top 9 of the Scorpion Formula class after 4 rounds of qualifying:
TQ Jitse Miedema (NL) Infinity
2. David Ehrbar (DE) Ehrbar Engineering
3. Jan Ratheisky (DE) Xray
4. Bram Lagerwey (NL) Infinity
5. Robin van Gog (NL) Infininty
6. Herbert Weber (AT) Xray
7. Chris Grenz (DE) Ehrbar Engineering
8. Michael Lipperheide (DE) Ehrbar Engineering
9. Sören Sparbier (DE) Serpent

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273575?key=202

On our website you will not miss anything as you can find the PullstartTV livestream in our “LIVE” section. To get quickly to the results of all classes simply navigate to the “RESULTS” area on our landing page.!

Round three of qualifying here in Apeldoorn is completed and we have our first overall TQ in the ToniSport 40+ Masters class.

Matrix Modified

Hagberg takes eventful Q3

Alexander Hagberg (Xray) won the third round of qualifying here in the Netherlands with a comfortable gap of 1.5 seconds ahead of Yannic Prümper (Yokomo) and Michele Manzo (Awesomatix). Eric Dankel (Mugen Seiki) scored some very important points finishing fourth for the round and Robert Pietsch (Mugen Seiki) crossed the line in the fifth spot.

During the run we saw Mugen Seiki`s Ronald Völker and Awesomatix Marc Rheinard being the early leaders in front of Hagberg, but after Rheinard went too wide at the end of the main straight he spun around and found his car stopping in the gras. This handed the lead over to Völker who was in a close fight with Hagberg in some hundreds of a second but Völker also made a small mistake which let him drop down the ranking list. Hagberg scored important points for himself and the Xray team in this third round!

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273577?key=202

Xray ProStock

Mächler the third different TQ

The third round of qualifying in the Xray ProStock class saw Max Mächler taking away the win with his Awesomatix in front of the Xray duo of Alexandre Duchet (2) and Lukas Ellerbrock (3). Nicolai Lindegaard placed his Schumacher in fourth position and Awesomatix driver Louis Kretschmer crossed the line being fifth fastest.
The overall TQ is still wide open with a small advantage for Duchet (by points) and we will see the decision in the last round of qualifying of the Xray ProStock class.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273576?key=202

Hobbywing Frontwheel

TQ wide open as Schulz takes Q3

Stefan Schulz finally found his rhythm back and was able to snatch away the win in Q3 from Steven Olsen by 0.164 seconds. Manuel Stankowitz finished third this time in front of Mischa Kroos and Henrik Heitsch.
With having a different TQ in all of the three rounds so far, the overall TQ is still wide open and Q4 will show who will be the lucky guy lining up first for the triple A-Mains on Sunday here in Apeldoorn at ETS RD3.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273573?key=202

Orca Stock 17.5

Kuschnarew TQ´s round 3 of Qualifying

David Kuschnarew was the fastest driver on track in round 3 of qualifying in the Orca 17.5 Stock class. He took the win in front of Dominik Reile and Maximilian Unterschütz. For Unterschütz it was the best run of the weekend as he was really close to the leaders on the track. Roman Borschel and Thomas Bemmerl completed the top 5.
The decision for the overall TQ is now between Q1 and Q2 winner Dominik Reile and round 3 TQ David Kuschnarew and we will see the result after the last round of qualifying here in Apeldoorn!

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273572?key=202

ToniSport 40+ Masters

Sievers on Pole in Apeldoorn

Elibert Sievers took another impressive win in round 3 of qualifying in the ToniSport 40+ Masters class. He was able to win three out of three heats to secure himself a very hard fought pole position for Sundays triple A-Mains.

We talked to Elibert after his deciding TQ run:

I am more than happy with the runs I did here at my second ever ETS race. For sure it is an advantage that this is my home track but two years ago I was running in the B-Main and now I am the overall TQ which is amazing for me. For the finals I hope to stay calm as I expect a lot of pressure from the guys behind me but all I want to have is the maximum amount of fun in the end!

Behind Sievers, a much-improved Flavio Paladin finished second for the round in front of Thomas Oehler, Andy Kühne and Werner Schmitzer.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273574?key=202

Scorpion Formula

Miedema takes round 3 of Qualifying

Jitse Miedema denied David Ehrbar and Jan Ratheisky from taking the overall TQ as Jitse was able to win Q3 in front of Ratheisky and Ehrbar. Robin van Gog and Chris Grenz completed the top 5 in the Scorpion Formula class in round three of qualifying.
The overall TQ will be decided in Q4 between Ehrbar Ratheisky and Miedema – let`s see who will walk away from the last round in the afternoon with the very important pole position for the finals!

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273575?key=202

Round 4 of qualifying will be up next!
On our website you will not miss anything as you can find the PullstartTV livestream in our “LIVE” section. To get quickly to the results of all classes simply navigate to the “RESULTS” area on our landing page!

The second round of qualifying here in Apeldoorn was delayed by two hours as the track and the whole area around the AMCA Apeldoorn was covered with intense fog and moisture in the morning. It took a while for the sun to break through the haze but once the moisture was gone it was time for Q2 for all the six racing classes here at ETS RD3 Season #14 2021/22. As yesterday evening`s first round of qualifying saw some very intense battles, all drivers pushed even harder this morning in the second round to score another good result!

Matrix Modified

Another win for Coelho

In the Matrix Modified class we saw Bruno Coelho (Xray) taking the win after he scored maximum points in Q1 on Friday evening as well. Bruno was leading the race during the entire time and Ronald Völker (Mugen Seiki) followed him with a gap between 0.4 and 0.7 seconds until the end of the run to score another second place.
Yokomo`s Yannic Prümper was right on Völker`s tail and crossed the line in third position another 0.5 seconds back. Marc Rheinard (Awesomatix) and Christopher Krapp (Yokomo) roundet up the top 5 in Q2 of the Matrix Modified class.
We head into round three with a lot of excitement as Coelho will have the chance to save the overall TQ for the finals. But with Völker, Prümper and Rheinard there are still hard contenders on track and they all will try to find that extra percent on their cars to steal the TQ away from Coelho in the last 2 rounds of qualifying.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273577?key=202

Xray ProStock

Duchet from Kunkler and Mikkelsen in Q2

Alexandre Duchet was taking maximum advantage in Q2 as he was able to lay down a perfect run here in Apeldoorn. His fastest lap (15.786) was the fastest of the race as well and shows that Duchet is back in the game after not having perfect run on Friday evening.
Behind Duchet, the fight between the others was close again and Alex Kunkler was able to cross the line in second after a great run. Frederik Mikkelsen posted the third fastest time out of the second fastest group and Jan Ratheisky (4) and Max Mächler(5) completed the top 5 here in the second round of qualifying in the Xray ProStock class.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273576?key=202

Hobbywing Frontwheel

Kroos takes Q2 from Stankowitz and Delisè

The second round of qualifying in the Hobbywing Frontwheel class saw Mischa Kroos taking the win at the end of the run in the fastest group. In the first minutes of the race, Steven Olsen and Stefan Schulz were leading the race and after Schulz had to retire his car in lap number 4 it looked like an easy win for Olsen. But when Steven had some trouble as well in lap 13 it was Mischa Kroos who took advantage of that, winning the heat in front of Manuel Stankowitz and Nicolas Delisè. Henrik Heitsch (4) and Jacques Libar (5) completed the top 5.
Mischa Kroos is on top of the Hobbywing Frontwheel class after two rounds of qualifying and we are looking forward to Q3 and Q4 when the fight for the TQ will still be alive between Kroos, Schulz and round 1 TQ Olsen.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273573?key=202

Stock 17.5

Another TQ run from Reile

The second round of qualifying in the Orca 17.5 Stock class saw Dominik Reile laying down another strong TQ run. Daniel Pöhlmann and Thomas Bemmerl were chasing the leader during the whole run, but Reile took the win 2 seconds ahead of them. With Reile now having the best shot for the overall TQ after he won round one and two, the pressure now is on Pöhlmann and Bemmerl who are looking to be Reile`s strongest contenders.
Behind Reile, Pöhlmann and Bemmerl it was David Kuschnarew and Maximilian Unterschütz who completed the top 5 in Q2 here on Saturday morning. The next round will be an important one for Dominik Reile as he can secure the overall TQ with another good run.  

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273572?key=202

ToniSport 40+ Masters
Sievers again in Q2

In the ToniSport 40+ Masters class it was once again Elibert Sievers on top of the board. He won the heat 0.8 seconds in front of Torsten Baggendorf in second and Manuel Stankowitz in third position. Toni Mateo and Andy Kühne completed the top five in the second round of qualifying!
With the top 5 being together very close in terms of their fastest laps it shows that they all have the potential to be on top when they get together a perfect run. Right now, it is Elibert Sievers with the best chances for the overall TQ as he just needs some good points in Q3 to seal the deal!

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273574?key=202

Scorpion Formula

Ehrbar fights back in Q2

After finishing second in the opening round on Friday evening, David Ehrbar took the win in round 2 of qualifying in front of Jitse Miedema and Q1 winner Jan Ratheisky. Robin van Gog had a fast run to take fourth for the round in front of Chris Grenz who crossed the line in fifth position.
With Ratheisky and Ehrbar each having a win on their score card they have the best chances for the overall TQ. But as Jitse Miedema is on the same level of pace with a second and third place out of the first two rounds he will try his very best to steal the TQ away from Ratheisky and Ehrbar in Q3 and Q4.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273575?key=202

Round 3 of qualifying will be up next!
On our website you will not miss anything as you can find the PullstartTV livestream in our “LIVE” section. To get quickly to the results of all classes simply navigate to the “RESULTS” area on our landing page.

Matrix Modified

Coelho takes Q1 at ETS return

Xray`s Bruno Coelho took the first round of qualifying here in Apeldoorn on Friday evening under the floodlights at the AMCA racetrack. Coelho took the round by a gap of 0.6 seconds from Mugen Seiki`s Ronald Völker and Yokomo`s Yannic Prümper who finished third for the round some further four tenths behind Völker.

Our media team talked to round one TQ Bruno shortly after the race and he said:

It was the first round of qualifying for me at the ETS after a long time and it was a tough challenge. The track conditions had been complicated as it was relatively dark and the upcoming moisture produced some different traction on the asphalt. In the end it went good for me, and I could score a TQ run in the opening round here with our new X4 Touring Car platform which we are still about to learn. The pressure was high, and I am very happy with the result.

Bruno Coelho Xray/Hobbywing

Ronald Völker, who finished second for the round also had a quick chat with us after Q1 and told us:

I had a solid run and scored a good second place for the round. In the last few days here in Apeldoorn my pace was really good during the daytime in warmer conditions and the Xray guys have been strong during the morning and evening runs. As we expect Q2 tomorrow morning to be in similar conditions as Q1 was right now, we will make a setup change and try to improve our position. So far it is a very enjoyable competition here in Apeldoorn and I am looking forward for tomorrow!

Ronald Völker, Mugen Seiki/LRP

Yokomo`s Yannic Prümper posted the third fastest run and was in striking distance to the leaders during the whole five minutes – let’s see what he can do in the other rounds to keep the pressure on Völker and Coelho as high as possible. Marc Rheinard posted the fastest lap of the heat (14.100) but had to take P4 for the round 1.1 seconds behind TQ Coelho.
Antoine Brunet (Xray) completed the top 5 in front of Christopher Krapp (Yokomo), Alexander Hagberg (Xray), Michele Manzo (Awesomatix), Tim Benson (Mugen Seiki) and Robert Pietsch (Mugen Seiki) who rounded up the top 10 on Friday evening!

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273577?key=202

Xray ProStock

TQ run for Lauter

Awesomatix driver Simon Lauter was able to score a very important TQ run in the first round of qualifying here in Apeldoorn. Lauter was able to win the run with a gap of 2.1 seconds ahead of top seed Tim Benson (Mugen Seiki) and Lukas Ellerbrock (Xray) who had a great run in the second fastest group.

Asked about his TQ run, Simon Lauter said:

The run was pretty good from start to finish. After I noticed and fixed a small problem on my car during preparation before the run, it felt even better on the track, and I felt very confident out there. Tomorrow I try to repeat the result to get the best possible position on the grid.

Simon Lauter Awesomatix/LRP

Martin Hofer (Awesomatix) also had a very good pace and was able to finish fourth for the round ahead of Max Mächler (Awesomatix) in fifth position. The dominator of the last races, Alexandre Duchet (Xray), lost around 4 seconds when he made a mistake in lap 12 of the race – he had to take P6 for the round.
Frederik Mikkelsen (Awesomatix), Olivier Bultynck (Awesomatix), Enrico Jung (Yokomo) and Henrik Heitsch (ARC) completed the top 10 in the Xray ProStock class on Friday afternoon.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273576?key=202

Hobbywing Frontwheel

Olsen scores maximum points in Q1

Top Seed Steven Olsen was able to carry over his good 3 lap pace into qualifying and was able to take Q1 with his Awesomatix FWD car. Stefan Schulz and Mischa Kroos followed him on second and third, and Manuel Stankowitz and Jacques Libar completed the top 5 in the first round of qualifying.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273573?key=202

Stock 17.5

Reile TQ´s RD1 of 17.5 Qualifying

Dominik Reile brought home a strong TQ run as he topped the timing sheets in the Orca 17.5 stock class. He had to face a serious challenge from Daniel Pöhlmann who pushed really hard until the end of the run, but Reile got the job done and secured important points. Thomas Bemmerl was very fast in the beginning of the heat but after he lost 4 seconds of time in lap 8 after a mistake he was out of contention for the win in this round.
Behind Reile and Pöhlmann it was Roman Borschel, Max Körner and Thomas Bemmerl completing the top 5 in Q1 of the Orca 17.5 Stock class.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273572?key=202

ToniSport 40+ Masters

Great run from Sievers

Elibert Sievers won the first round of qualifying in the ToniSport 40+ Masters class. He outpaced Manuel Stankowitz by 0.7 seconds and looks to be a serious contender for the top drivers in this ETS class. Toni Mateo from Gran Canaria finished third for the round in front of top seed Thomas Oehler (4) and Flavio Paladin (5).

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273574?key=202

Scorpion Formula

Ratheisky from Ehrbar by a tenth

The first round of qualifying in the Scorpion Formula class saw a very intense fight between Jitse Miedema, Jan Ratheisky and David Ehrbar. Everybody was leading the race for some laps and in the end it was Jan Ratheisky on top of the board taking the round by 0.119 seconds from Ehrbar and another 0.9 seconds from Jitse Miedema. Bram Lagerwey and Herbert Weber completed the top 5.

Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/59664/273575?key=202