AUSTRIAN CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2 1/10 TOURING
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20/6/2008 |
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AUSTRIA |
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Saturday:
On Saturday afternoon we were at the race track early as the afternoon forecast called for rain. Unfortunately the setup did not function as planned but luckily, along with the others from the Xray Team, we worked together and the situation changed quickly. Even though we had not achieved the lap times we had wanted, we were happy as the car ran soundly and we had the perfect car for the finale. By evening, it was finally time to begin and we could start the first preliminary round…. which, despite the rain, none of the top drivers disputed.
Sunday:
After a large breakfast, my father and I head back to the track, looking forward to a day of racing. We were able to start the second preliminary round in dry weather however the track lacked traction and slowed us down. In the third run, my car ran dependably well, as usual, however due to a driving mistake I made in the last lap, I was only able to qualify for the fourth starting position in the finale.
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We knew our chances for the 45 minute finale were good as we had minimal tire wear as well as our petrol saving RB Engine. After the start, Klausner and Kandlhart were able to set themselves apart from the rest of the drivers while Martin Pittner – up and coming driver of the year and a fellow Xray colleague – and I engaged in a fair duel. As I moved past Pittner and towards the main group, I spotted Tomaschko coming up from behind. Tomaschko, with his very fast lap times in a short period, pushed ahead and began to aim for the two leading drivers Kandlhart and Klausner. I continued to drive my laps steadily and casually with the intent to bide my time and see what would happen in the next 40 minutes. And quite a lot happened! First, Tomaschko who had a significant lead. Second, numerous problems for the second-place driver Kandlhart, and third, problems for Klausner as well, whose time was just barely behind my own. I thank and credit my dependable RB for my victory whereas Martin Pittner rolled into second place again….
Second race, second double victory!!!
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| Pos. |
Driver |
Car/Engine |
Laps |
Time |
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SINGER Manuel |
XRAY/RB ENGINE
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128 |
45:13,082 |
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EVENTS
REPORTS PER YEAR
