Matrix Modified

Ronald Völker sweeps qualifying at ETS RD1

In the last round of qualifying in the Matrix Modified class, it was once again Ronald Völker winning the heat. Ronald had a little slide in his first lap, and he was swapping positions with Antoine Brunet (Xray) multiple times during the run. Both only separated by 0.1 of a second for most time of the run showed, that they have the best overall pace for the triple A-Mains. With Völker on used tires in Q4, his gap was a little smaller compared to the first 3 rounds of qualifying – but still enough to take Q4. Marc Rheinard (Awesomatix) finished in third, about one second behind Ronald and Antoine.

For the finals, we have Mugen Seiki driver Ronald Völker on pole with the Xray of Antoine Brunet starting second. Lucas Urbain (3) and Marc Rheinard (4) will try to hunt them down with their Awesomatix cars lining up third and fourth.

Behind them, Christopher Krapp will be the top Yokomo driver to head into the A-Mains. Sixth on the grid will be Xray`s Marco Kaufmann, who showed a strong performance all weekend here in Andernach. Yannic Prümper (Yokomo), Michal Orlowski (Schumacher), Robert Pietsch (Mugen Seiki) and Tim Wahl (Awesomatix).

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269596?key=202

Xray ProStock

Mächler fastest in Q4 to line up second on the grid

The last heat of qualifying in the Xray ProStock class saw Max Mächler (Awesomatix) on top of the timing sheets. Max won the heat ahead of the Xray duo of Alexandre Duchet and Jan Ratheisky. We saw a lot of thrilling races in the ProStock class in the past years, and we expect some amazing action from these guys here this weekend as well.

We talked to Rd4 TQ Max Mächler directly after his run to find out more about his impressions and his expectations for the triple A-Mains of the ProStock class:

My day was difficult after I had some ESC problems in yesterday`s Q2. After that I had to use new tires in Q3 to get a safe (and quick) run which is never easy when you need a result after a DNF. In Q4 everything was open for P2 on the grid, and I wanted to put my Awesomatix between the Xray duo of Jan and Alexandre, who did a great job this weekend so far. For the finals I think our cars (his and Simon Lauter`s) are well prepared and we will throw everything in to fight for the win!
-Max Mächler-

Here are your Top 10 in the Xray ProStock class:
Alexandre Duchet (Xray), Max Mächler (Awesomatix), Jan Ratheisky (Xray), Simon Lauter (Awesomatix), Louis Kretschmer (Awesomatix), Alex Kunkler (Mugen), Frederik Mikkelsen (Awesomatix), Valentin Hettrich (Awesomatix), Lukas Ellerbrock (Xray) and Nicolai Lindegaard (Awesomatix)

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269589?key=202

Hobbywing Frontwheel

Müller fastest in Q4 – Olsen the overall TQ

The last round of qualifying at ETD RD1 here in Andernach saw Patrick Müller bringing home a TQ run in the FWD class. With Heitsch, Olsen, Schulz and Müller all winning one round so far, it is Steven Olsen who earned the top starting position for the finals with having the fastest of the TQ runs on his side.

Kevin Sparbier (5), Jacques Libar (6), Sebastian Meibörg (7), Max Weffers (8), Ulrich Dinger (9) and Simon Stegmeier (10) are completing the grid for the Hobbywing Frontwheel triple A-Mains.

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269595?key=202

Stock 17.5

Maximilian Unterschütz fastest in Q4

After collecting a strong number of points in the previous heats, Maximilian Unterschütz finally came out fastest in Q4. This result will see the youngster lining up second on the grid behind TQ Thomas Bemmerl for the triple A-Mains in the Stock 17.5 class.
Behind Bemmerl and Unterschütz, the 10 car A-Main grid features: Daniel Pöhlmann (3), Dominik Reile (4), Joachim Altenhof (5), Alexander Müller (6), Felix Schneider (7), David Kuschnarew (8), Klaus Waldmann (9) and Dominik Ruf (10).

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269593?key=202

Infinity 40+ Masters

Müller takes Q4 as Bartsch stays on top

In the last round of Qualifying in the Infinity 40+ Masters division, it was Christian Müller with the fastest run coming out of the second fastest group. The top group also saw another guy going fast and winning the heat – Manuel Stankowitz. With so many drivers being on pace we can be really excited about the A-Mains in this class and it is hard to point out a clear favourite for the overall win.
The 10 car grid of the Infinity 40+ Masters:
Karsten Bartsch (1), Ulrich Dinger (2), Christian Müller (3), Werner Schmitzer (4), Manuel Stankowitz (5), Søren Boy Holst (6), Mirco Thalheimer (7), Thomas Oehler (8), Ingo Braun (9), Caspar Morgen (10).

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269594?key=202

Scorpion Formula

Ratheisky again in Q4

The Scorpion Formula class saw another TQ run from Jan Ratheisky in front of David Ehrbar and Renè Kölbel. Everybody will try to keep up with Jan in the finals, let`s see what these guys can do to create some serious pressure on Jan and his Xray car.
David Ehrbar is the most promising challenger, and he will try to get ahead of Jan with his new and self-constructed EF1 Formula car.
The top 10 of the Formula class are:
Jan Ratheisky (1), David Ehrbar (2), Renè Kölbel (3), Herbert Weber (4), Olivier Bultynck (5), Michael Wojcik (6), Chris Grenz (7), Tim Benson (8), Patrick Sadrinna (9) and Luka Jovicic (10).

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269592?key=202

Matrix Modified

Völker with 3 out of 3

The third round of qualifying saw another solid TQ run from Ronald Völker (Mugen). This time, it was Lucas Urbain following him with a gap of 1.7 seconds to score another good result for his score card. As Antoine Brunet was struggling and retiring his car after the first half of the race, Yannic Prümper (3), Marco Kaufmann (4) and Michal Orlowski (5) completed the Top 5.

With Ronald now earning his first ever ETS TQ with his new Mugen Seiki Team, we asked him about his feelings after Q3:

With some sun and wind coming up ahead of Q3, I knew that this round would not be the fastest qualifier. So, I was almost sure to have the overall TQ in the bag before the start of the heat. During the run it was not easy to keep the car on the line constantly, as the wind effected all cars on track in some way. I had to drive my car in a slightly different way, and it was a little less enjoyable. But for sure I am totally satisfied with my first overall TQ for my new Team.
-Ronald Völker-  

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269596?key=202

Xray ProStock

Untouchable Duchet

The Xray ProStock class was in the hands of Alexander Duchet (Xray) once again. He was leading the run in the same way as in the previous ones, until his car spun around out of nowhere after 4 minutes. With this causing him to lose 2.8 seconds, the run got a little more exciting in the end with the Awesomatix duo of Mächler and Lauter not being far behind!
With Duchet still turning the fastest lap of the race (18.9) he was able to recover from his trouble and still winning Q3. After the run, the Xray ProStock overall TQ told us:

Everything worked out perfectly for the first 4 minutes. But suddenly, out of nowhere, I lost my car in the infield section, and I was really surprised by that. Maybe the wind collected it and forced it to spin out. In the end I just tried to recover from that and luckily my gap was enough to bring home the win to seal the overall TQ for me and my team.
-Alexandre Duchet-

With Mächler and Lauter taking P2 and 3 for the round, it once again was Louis Kretschmer with a strong performance taking 4th place ahead of Jan Ratheisky in 5th.

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269589?key=202

Hobbywing Frontwheel

Olsen in the mix for overall TQ

In Q3 of the Hobbywing FWD class, Steven Olsen was able to win this close heat of qualifying. With the Top 4 only separated by 0.4 seconds, Kevin Sparbier (2), Stefan Schulz (3) Jaques Libar (4) and Henrik Heitsch (5) completed the Top 5 in RD3 of FWD qualifying here at Arena33 in Andernach.

The decision will come down to Q4, where it all is between Olsen, Heitsch and Schulz for the overall TQ. Kevin Sparbier also can make it, with a P2 on his side coming out of Q3. Steven Olsen is in the best position so far, having the fastest of the three TQ runs on his scorecard. We talked to Steven after his TQ run:

Today my car was better than in yesterday`s Q2. I changed the front and rear tires yesterday, and that didn`t work out very well with my car feeling off balance. This morning I mounted them as in all runs before and it was fine again. With my run being the fastest so far, I hope to be able to fight for the overall TQ with Henrik, Stefan, and Kevin in Q4. It will be a thriller for sure!
-Steven Olsen-

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269595?key=202

Stock 17.5

Thomas Bemmerl is Top Qualifier

After the third round of qualifying Thomas Bemmerl secured the pole position for the triple A-Mains in the 17.5 Stock class. Thomas layed down three blistering runs here at Arena33 to seal the overall TQ before the last round of qualifying today. We talked with Thomas, who was on pole here last year as well:

 I am totally happy with my current performance, and it is great to finally race again at the ETS. For the finals I expect maximum pressure from the guys behind me because they are all very fast. The track felt a little different this morning compared to yesterday`s Q2 run and because of that I will do some small changes on my car for the next round to test some things for the finals.
-Thomas Bemmerl-

The Top 5 of Q3 in the 17.5 Stock class are Thomas Bemmerl (1), Dominik Reile (2), Daniel Pöhlmann (3), Alexander Müller (4) and Maximilian Unterschütz (5).

The very talented Maximilian Unterschütz is sitting on P4 now. After his A-Main appearance here at last year’s ETS he looks even stronger now, making pressure onto the routiniers of the 17.5 class. Our reporter talked to Maximilian after Q3:

My race is going very good so far. Last year I made the A-Main with taking the Bump Up from the B- Main. This time I am happy to qualify directly into the big show. My goal is to defend my current fourth position. My dad, who is my mechanic, will prepare my car now and I am sure we can improve some things to be even faster in the Mains.
-Maximiliam Unterschütz-

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269593?key=202

Infinity 40+ Masters

Dinger fights back in Q3

After Karsten Bartsch won both rounds of qualifying on Friday, it was his main contender Ulrich Dinger who finished on top of the board in this morning`s Q3 of the Infinity 40+ Masters class.
With Bartsch having a bad third lap, it was Ulrich who controlled the run until the end, building up a gap of 1.8 seconds to Werner Schmitzer (2), Mirco Thalheimer (3), Manuel Stankowitz (4) and Thomas Oehler (5).
With Ulrich Dinger posting the fastest lap of the race, he can be confident for Q4 as he still has the chance to steal the TQ away from Karsten Bartsch. The best runs of both drivers are very close with Karsten still having the advantage of the fastest TQ run on his side. Q4 will show who will line up first for the triple A-Mains in the Masters class.

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269594?key=202

Scorpion Formula

Ratheisky is TQ at Arena33

After being a little bit off pace in the practice sessions, Jan Ratheisky finally got in the groove with his Xray F1 car here at Arena33. He was able to secure the overall TQ with another win in round 3 in front of David Ehrbar.
Behind them, Rene Kölbel scored another P3 seeing him in the best possible position if something will happen in the front between Jan and David. As finals in the F1 class are always open for surprises, we are looking forward to the fight in the triple A-Mains of our Scorpion Formula division.

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269592?key=202

Matrix Modified

Völker takes another TQ

The second round of qualifying saw the same two drivers battling it out for the win – Ronald Völker (Mugen) and Antoine Brunet (Xray). Ronald had a tough start into the race with his car sliding in the third corner. He was able to save it and back up the bad first lap with the fastest lap of the run (17.73). Asked about his feelings after his second TQ run he said:

I am happy with the outcome of Q2 as I almost lost my car in the first lap. Maybe the tires and the track have been too cold at the start of the run. But after that my MTC2 felt even better, and I was able to slightly increase the gap to Antoine. For tomorrow we will monitor the weather in case of a different tire preparation when the sun comes out.
– Ronald Völker –

After taking a surprisingly strong P2 in the opening round, Antoine Brunet (Xray) took another one in the second round of qualifying here at Arena33. Talking to Antoine Brunet after his second run he told us:

I am still super excited to run with all the top guys here. My car was amazing again, and in the beginning of the run I pushed more than in Q1 where I took it a little easier in the beginning. With two good results in the bag, I will try to push even harder tomorrow.
– Antoine Brunet –

Third for the round, a confident Lucas Urbain (Awesomatix) improved his Q1 performance sitting on P5 overnight. The Awesomatix factory driver said:

My run was pretty good, even if I almost destroyed my car when I was riding the curbs on the edge. But anyway, my car feels good now and tomorrow I just will go and send it!
– Lucas Urbain –

The overnight Top 5 of the Matrix Modified class: Ronald Völker (1), Antoine Brunet (2), Marc Rheinard (3), Christopher Krapp (4) and Lucas Urbain (5).

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269596?key=202

Xray ProStock

Masterclass from Duchet

In the Xray ProStock class it was once again Alexandre Duchet (Xray) who edged out the rest of the field on track. The Xray driver took the round with a comfortable gap of 2.9 seconds. We talked to him after Q2 and Alexandre said:

I just want to thank Martin Hudy again for the preparation of my car – it was amazing to drive and really fast. The track layout here in Andernach suits my driving style and that is another key fact for our strong result today. I am confident for tomorrow and can`t wait to race it out on the track!
– Alexandre Duchet –

Finishing second in Q2, Jan Ratheisky (Xray) is back in the game here at Arena33. After sitting out Q1 to save his new tires, he transformed them into a strong result in the evening qualifier.

After I decided to save my tires and not running in Q1, the feeling on track was a little different in Q2. My car pushed more than I expected and finishing second in this round was the maximum I could do. I am very happy for my teammate Alexandre Duchet, who is just driving amazing here until now!
– Jan Ratheisky –

Another tire gambler, Alex Kunkler (Mugen), was able to benefit from the risk he took, with not driving in Q1. He was able to take P3 for the round and was in a good mood while talking to us:

In this run my car was the best it has been since I arrived here at Arena33. I made some small mistakes during the run with not hitting all lines perfectly. That means I am not 100% satisfied with my run, but for tomorrow we plan some minor tweaks on my car.
– Alex Kunkler –

The overnight Top 5 of the Xray ProStock class: Alexandre Duchet (1), Frederik Mikkelsen (2), Valentin Hettrich (3), Lukas Ellerbrock (4) and Louis Kretschmer (5).

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269589?key=202

Hobbywing Frontwheel

Another TQ run from Heitsch

The FWD class saw Henrik Heitsch taking round 2 of qualifying again, with his hardest contender Stefan Schulz coming short by only 0.4 seconds behind Henrik. Both drivers matched their times lap after lap, and their fastest laps were almost the same as well.
Behind the leading duo, Kevin Sparbier, Jaques Libar and Patrick Müller completed the Top 5.

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269595?key=202

Stock 17.5

Reile improves in Q2

In the second round of 17.5 Stock qualifying, top seed Dominik Reile was able to improve his Q1 performance with a third place overall. In the front it was a two-horse race between Rd1 TQ Thomas Bemmerl and Daniel Pöhlmann with the better end for Bemmerl again.
He won the heat three tenths of a second in front of Daniel, which takes him really close to the overall TQ here in Andernach. Alexander Müller and Joachim Altenhof completed the Top 5 in qualifying RD2 at Arena33.

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269593?key=202

Infinity 40+ Masters

Bartsch again in Q2

Karsten Bartsch carried his momentum from Q1 into the next round of qualifying here at ETS RD1 in Andernach. Karsten was in a super close fight with Ulrich Dinger, and in the end, he finished ahead of Ulrich with the small margin of 0.2 seconds. Ulrich tried everything to win the run, but now he must win tomorrow`s heats to keep a chance for the overall TQ in the Infinity 40+ Masters division.
Caspar Morgen recovered his bad Q1 with a strong run to P3 for the round. Behind him, Werner Schmitzer and Thomas Oehler made it into the Top 5 of Q2.

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269594?key=202

Scorpion Formula

Same running order in Q2

The Scorpion Formula class saw no changes on the leader board, as the top 6 finished exactly in the same order as they did in Q1. Jan had a super clean and consistent run, which allowed him to open a gap of 2.4 seconds to David Ehrbar in second position.
Still in the Top 5 are Renè Kölbel, Herbert Weber and Chris Grenz. With Jan now having two TQ runs in the bag, David only can deny him the overall pole position with winning Q3 and Q4 on Saturday.

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269592?key=202

Matrix Modified

Völker ahead of anybody

Ronald Völker (Mugen) is the TQ in the Matrix Modified class after the first round of qualifying here at Arena33 in Andernach. He constantly was able to stretch his lead during the run to win it some 3.1 seconds ahead of Antoine Brunet (Xray). Asked about his run, last year’s race winner said:

My car felt the same as in the Controlled Practice and had a very good overall balance. I expected the track to have a little less grip, but the pace was right there. I am happy that I could carry over the gap from controlled practice into Q1.
– Ronald Völker –

Very fast in all rounds of practice, Antoine Brunet (Xray) was very pleased with the start into his first international outing with Xray. A very satisfied Antoine told us after Q1:

My car is just amazing, it is very easy to drive and that gives me a lot of confidence. At the beginning I was a little nervous in the heat as this is my first big event in my new Team, but in the end the result of Q1 is just fantastic. I am excited what Q2 will bring for me!
– Antoine Brunet –

Third in the ranking list after Q1, Marc Rheinard (Awesomatix) was not happy with his overall situation on track. When looking on the fastest lap times, Marc is absolutely on pace. But he lost some time in the opening laps and in the middle of the race.

Directly after the run, I don`t know where I lost the time. At the beginning I missed a little overall traction, and I must think about some small changes for Q2. At least, P3 is not a bad start but I want to close the gap to the front in the next one!
– Marc Rheinard –

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269596?key=202

Xray ProStock

Perfect TQ run from Duchet

In the Xray ProStock class Alexandre Duchet (Xray) won the first round of qualifying in front of Max Mächler (Awesomatix) with a comfortable gap of 0.9 seconds. Asked about his TQ run Alexandre said:

My run was almost perfect, as my setup was totally on point. I just had to focus on my driving.
– Alexandre Duchet –

With Martin Hudy on side as his mechanic, they are not planning any major changes on the car of Duchet. They only will focus on some standard maintenance work before the next run.

In the opening laps of Q1, it looked like Max Mächler would be able to match the laptimes of Duchet permanently, but after the first 2 minutes Max lost some bite in the corners.
Max said:

Basically, the car was very good, but the pace dropped from the middle of the run until the end and I was not able to follow Duchet. I talked to Oleg (Awesomatix Designer) in Russia right now, and we discussed some small changes. Let`s see if we can transform his input into a better pace for Q2.
– Max Mächler –

Simon Lauter (Awesomatix) finished third for the round. He was happy with his car, but he criticized his own driving which he was not happy with:

My first lap was very critical as the tire temperature was not perfect after my car was standing on the line too long before the start. I will not change anything on my A800MMX, my goal is to simply drive it better in Q2.
– Simon Lauter –

Behind Alexandre, Max and Simon the Top 5 got rounded up by a fast Louis Kretschmer (Awesomatix) and Lukas Ellerbrock (Xray).

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269589?key=202

Hobbywing Frontwheel

Close fight between Heitsch and Schulz

Stefan Schulz is the RD1 TQ in the Hobbywing Frontwheel class. He had a close fight with Henrik Heitsch over the complete runtime, both separated by only 0.4 seconds. With Heitsch turning the fastest lap of the heat, the consistency of Stefan was a little better in the end.
A group of three drivers, lead by Kevin Sparbier from Steven Olsen and Jacques Libar followed them with a gap of 2.5 seconds. Sebastian Meibörg, Sören Sparbier, Simon Stegmeier, Ulrich Dinger and top seed Patrick Müller, who had to stop his car after 8 laps, completed the Top 10.

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269595?key=202

Stock 17.5

Bemmerl TQ`s round 1 at Arena33

Round 1 of qualifying saw a dominant TQ run from Thomas Bemmerl. He was in front of his contenders by 2 seconds and collected maximum points for the round. Behind Thomas, it was a two – horse race between Maximilian Unterschütz and current champion Daniel Pöhlmann, with Daniel finishing second and Maximilian third.  Another 2 seconds back, top seed Dominik Reile and David Kuschnarew completed the Top 5. Joachim Altenhof, Patrick Miekautsch, Alexander Müller, Felix Schneider and Dominik Ruf rounding up the Top 10 of Q1 in the 17.5 Stock class.

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269593?key=202

Infinity 40+ Masters
Bartsch fastest in the Masters class

Karsten Bartsch, Ulrich Dinger and Werner Schmitzer are on top of the Infinity 40+ Masters class after Q1. While Karsten leading the field by one second, he also turned the fastest lap with 20,7 seconds.
Top seed Caspar Morgen suffered from technical problems and added a DNF to his scoring sheet. Søren Boy Holst and Manuel Stankowitz completed the Top 5 in Q1 of our 40+ Masters division  

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269594?key=202

Scorpion Formula

Ratheisky from Ehrbar in Q1

It was Jan Ratheisky who won RD1 of Formula qualifying here at Arena33. After 5 minutes he was 0.5 seconds ahead of David Ehrbar. For sure, David will try to fight back in Q2 to keep the pressure on Jan as high as possible. Behind them, it was Renè Kölbel, Werner Schmitzer and Chris Grenz who made it into the Top5.

Link to the Results on MyRCM:
https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/58419/269592?key=202