Wilck finally claims first Euro Touring Series win
He’s been a regular podium finisher but today Viktor Wilck finally claimed his first ETS win after claiming another victory in the second Leg of the A-Main here in Kastellaun, Germany. Having dominated the opening leg, the Top Qualifier once again made it look easy but the Swede did have a scare at the first corner. Starting the 2009/10 season opener from pole he got his Speedpassion powered Tamiya up on two wheels but once back on the ground he was able to pull clear when a mistake ended an early challenge from young team-mate Yannic Prumper.
Having finally found a good set-up for his Yokomo BD5 Ronald Volker was looking a lot happier after a great drive to second. Having endured a tough qualifying that resulted in him lining up 7th on the grid, the former European Champion now has good corner speed which has put him right on the pace of the Tamiya team. Laying down a new fastest lap for the finals the new found speed has come too late for the German to take the overall win but he has now set his sights firmly on a podium placing.
Forced to lift at the first corner to avoid hotting Wilck went he got up on two wheels, Rheinard’s race didnt go to planned. Dropping into the pack the 2008 Kastellaun winner suffered a crash when he contacted with another car causing the body to tuck under, sending his Tamiya careering off the track. Rejoining down the field and with his chassis tweaked following the heavy contact, the German worked his way back to third as others made mistakes. After his early stint at the front Prumper eventually took fourth ahead of Juho Levanen. Levanen was third in the opening leg but thought more steering would allow him to close the gap to the Tamiya’s, it was the wrong choice and the Associated driver had to battle with traction roll. Dirk Wischnewski completed the Top 6 with his Xray.
In Pro Stock Alexander Stocker claimed his third consecutive Kastellaun victory with another great display of driving in A-Main Leg 2. The Hot Bodies driver finished a massive 6 seconds ahead of the Xray’s of Daniel Wohlgemuth and Matthias Lang. Interestingly for the second time current DHI Cup Champion Tommy Bergfeldt set the fastest lap with his Advanced Electronics equipped Hot Bodies Cyclone, but the Swede failed to finish.
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