Controlled Practice
The controlled practice sessions here in Neumünster have been very close between the top drivers in all ETS classes. Let`s see what they will show us in qualifying when the pace over 5 minutes is even more important than only doing three consecutive hot laps. The carpet track seems to be very challenging, and no mistakes are allowed if you want to finish on a top spot!
Matrix Modified
Rheinard is top seed in Neumünster
Awesomatix factory driver and multiple world champion Marc Rheinard was quickest in the seeding practice of the Matrix Modified class. With his three fastest consecutive laps being 0.2 seconds faster than Coelho`s, Rheinard can be very optimistic when he will start first into the top heat of qualifying later today. Xray`s Bruno Coelho finished in second place in front of Mugen Seiki`s Ronald Völker in third. Marco Kaufmann (Xray) and Lucas Urbain (Awesomatix) completed the top 5 of the Matrix Modified class at Chuck`s Raceway in Neumünster.
We talked to top seed Marc Rheinard on Friday afternoon – here is what he told us:
We tried a lot of things in all the free practice runs to improve the car and to find the sweet spot for the track here in Neumünster. We are still changing small things from run to run to find the sweet spot but overall, I am happy to be in contention at the front of the field. I expect a intense and close qualifying as the track is very challenging and everybody is on a similar speed. I will focus on my own driving to get the best out of my package!
Marc Rheinard, Awesomatix/Orca
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Marc Rheinard DE | 37.165 (Awesomatix/Orca)
2. Bruno Coelho PT | 37.388 (Xray/Hobbywing)
3. Ronald Völker DE | 37.547 (Mugen Seiki/LRP)
4. Marco Kaufmann DE | 37.685 (Xray)
5. Lucas Urbain FR | 37.768 (Awesomatix/Orca)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276942?key=201
Xray ProStock
Mikkelsen sets the pace in seeding practice
ToniSport driver Frederik Mikkelsen is the top seed in the Xray ProStock class. He only had a very small gap to Max Mächler and Simon Lauter, but it was enough for Mikkelsen to start first into the top qualifying heat this evening! Enrico Jung and Tim Benson completed the top 5 in the ultra-competitive Xray ProStock class with the top 20 being in one second after the two sessions of timed practice.
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Frederik Mikkelsen | 38.902 (Awesomatix/LRP)
2. Max Mächler | 38.931 (Awesomatix/Sunpadow)
3. Simon Lauter | 38.945 (Awesomatix/LRP)
4. Enrico Jung | 39.034 (Yokomo/GensAce)
5. Tim Benson | 39.123 (Mugen Seiki/Nosram)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276946?key=201
Hobbywing Frontwheel
Fritschler heads FWD drivers into qualifying
Marvin Fritschler is the surprising top seed here in Neumünster at ETS RD4 in the Hobbywing Frontwheel class. He was two tenths faster as championship leader Stefan Schulz who will start second into qualifying in front of Jonas Völker. The FWD class is always a nice competition and with the championship leaders Olsen and Schulz being not super dominant until now, we can look forward to some exciting rounds of qualifying coming up!
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Marvin Fritschler DE | 47.155 (Awesomatix)
2. Stefan Schulz DE | 47.378 (Xray)
3. Jonas Völker DE | 47.530 (Awesomatix)
4. Meik Niemann DE | 47.635 (Awesomatix)
5. Steven Olsen DK | 47.826 (Awesomatix)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276941?key=201
Orca17.5 Stock
Bemmerl stays on top right before qualifying
Thomas Bemmerl sets the pace once again as he came out of seeding practice as the fastest man on track. Daniel Pöhlmann followed him in second and Dominik Ruf improved his times into third position. The following 4 rounds of qualifying will be very close and it will be a nail biter until we know who will start on the very important pole position at Chuck`s Raceway.
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Thomas Bemmerl DE | 40.699 (Awesomatix)
2. Daniel Pöhlmann DE | 40.865 (Awesomatix)
3. Dominik Ruf DE | 40.959 (Tamiya)
4. Kevin Schmid DE | 41.187 (no data in myrcm)
5. Dominik Reile DE | 41.224 (Awesomatix)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276944?key=201
ToniSport 40+ Master
Morgen is top seed in the Masters class
The seeding practice in the ToniSport 40+ Masters class was really close as the top 15 drivers scored their fastest 3 consecutive laps in one second of time. Caspar Morgen is still leading the field and looks strong on track with his car. But as everybody is so close it will be the most important thing to keep the car on track for the whole 5 minutes in qualifying. Marc de Witt and Toni Mateo finished second and third behind Caspar Morgen here at ETS RD4 in Neumünster.
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Caspar Morgen DK | 40.961 (Xray)
2. Marc de Witt DE | 41.228 (Awesomatix)
3. Toni Mateo ES | 41.247 (Awesomatix)
4. Andy Kühne DE | 41.247 (Awesomatix)
5. Mirco Thalheimer DE | 41.260 (Xray)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276945?key=201
Scorpion Formula
Ratheisky back in the rhythm
Jan Ratheisky is back on top of the Formula class as he found his rhythm and scored the fastest three laps during the two rounds of seeding practice. René Kölbel is now in second and will try everything to challenge Ratheisky here at ETS RD4. Sören Sparbier is also having a good time here as he came out of seeding in third position overall!
The Top 5 after controlled practice (3 consecutive laps)
1. Jan Ratheisky DE | 41.694 (Xray)
2. Rene Kölbel AT | 42.132 (Xray)
3. Sören Sparbier DE | 42.831 (Serpent)
4. Patrick Sadrinna DE | 43.072 (no data in myrcm)
5. Michael Lipperheide DE | 43.420 (EF1)
Link to the Results on MyRCM: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/de/60651/276943?key=201
We are looking forward to the start of Qualifying here at ETS RD4 where we expect some great action and close fights for the A-Main spots in all classes.
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Enjoy ETS RD4 together with us – no matter where you are!
