Archive für November 2009
Soucek gears up for ‘dream’ Williams Formula One test
30.11.2009 von Wolfgang.
Soucek gears up for ‘dream’ Williams Formula One test
Spaniard ready to receive prize for winning 2009 FIA Formula Two Championship
24-year-old Spaniard Andy Soucek has described his forthcoming test in Jerez tomorrow (1 December) for the Williams F1 team as a ‘dream come true’, and insists he is feeling confident and relaxed ahead of the experience.
Soucek received the test as part of his prize for winning the 2009 FIA Formula Two Championship, which he clinched in magnificent style after taking five wins over the season. He will drive for Williams for the first day of the three day test, after which Nico Hülkenberg - confirmed to drive for the team in 2010 - will take over testing duties.
Soucek visited the Williams factory in Grove last week for his official seat fitting, and admitted he had been delighted to meet the team for the first time. "For me it is like a dream come true, having an F1 team focus on you for an entire day," he explained. "Williams really do set the highest standards, and every detail is examined and catered for - I even had three people analysing how my seat position could improve!
"It’s a big responsibility driving Williams’ car, and as always I’ll be going out hoping to be fast and do the best job I can. However I’m not putting myself under too much pressure; I’m confident and relaxed more than anything else, and it will just be great to get experience from the test and get reference points of how Formula One works."
Soucek will be joined at the test by some of the best young drivers in the world, including F2 pilot Mirko Bortolotti, who will test for the Scuderia Toro Rosso team. The Spaniard insisted, however, that all the drivers would be judged on more than just their raw speed.
"The test is about an accumulation of factors," he said. "You need to be able to create and build a good environment with the team, you have to deliver good and accurate reports on the car, and of course you have to be quick. If you put everything together, then you have a good test. I’m just going to be myself and be natural.
"I knew I had the test after Imola where I won the championship, so since then I have been training a lot, working on my neck and my fitness. F1 requires you to be in very good physical shape, so I have been working hard. It’s also about your mental state, so I have spent the last few days with my grandmother and family in order to be fully focussed before the test. On Monday I will spend the whole day with my engineer making final adjustments, and then I’m sure the nerves will kick in the night before.
"Overall though I’m feeling very relaxed and confident. I have even had my Stilo helmet repainted with the Williams blue and white colour scheme, and it looks really good. The team made me feel very comfortable, and I can’t wait to get out in the car!"
www.formulatwo.com
Mallorca New Limit - "CMV en Valencia"
29.11.2009 von Wolfgang.
Koldo Zuazaga - Ferbis Press
Daniel Abt im ATS Formel-3-Cup
29.11.2009 von Wolfgang.
Abt startet für Van Amersfoort
Der ATS Formel-3-Cup erhält 2010 prominenten Zulauf! Daniel Abt, der Sohn des DTM-Teamchefs Hans-Jürgen Abt wird in Deutschlands schnellster Formel-Rennserie sein Formel-3-Debüt feiern. Daniel Abt erhält ein Cockpit in einem Dallara-Volkswagen des Meisterteams Van Amersfoort Racing.
Damit setzt der 16-jährige Kemptener den konsequenten und lehrreichen Weg in seiner Motorsportkarriere fort: aus dem Kartsport über das ADAC Formel Masters in den ATS Formel-3-Cup. Als Volkswagen Junior wird Abt zudem in das Motorsport-Förderprogramm von Volkswagen aufgenommen.
„Wir heißen Daniel Abt herzlich in unserer Volkswagen Familie willkommen“, sagt Volkswagen Motorsport-Direktor Kris Nissen. „Mit seinem souveränen Titelgewinn im ADAC Formel Masters hat er in diesem Jahr bereits eindrucksvoll sein Talent unter Beweis gestellt. Jetzt freuen wir uns, das wir auch den nächsten Schritt in seiner Karriere gemeinsam gehen.“ Mit insgesamt acht Saisonsiegen hatte Daniel Abt die Nachwuchsserie bereits am vorletzten Rennwochenende für sich entschieden und mit einem Gaststart beim Finale des ATS Formel-3-Cup erste Erfahrungen gesammelt.
Die Vorfreude beim Youngster ist riesig:“ Weihnachten ist für mich dieses Jahr schon im November“, meint der Fachoberschüler. „Nach dem ADAC Formel Masters ist der ATS Formel-3-Cup der perfekte nächste Schritt, um weiter zu lernen und auf mich aufmerksam zu machen. Diesen Schritt gemeinsam mit Volkswagen und im Meisterteam des Vorjahres machen zu dürfen, ist einfach toll. Ich werde alles dafür geben, das Vertrauen mit guten Leistungen zurückzuzahlen.“
Der ATS Formel-3-Cup ist somit 2010 um eine Attraktion reicher, da mit Daniel die dritte Generation der Abt-Familie ins sportliche Lenkrad greift. Für das Team Van Amersfoort Racing ist der Neuzugang Ehrung und Ansporn zugleich, wie Teamchef Frits van Amersfoort erläutert: „Ich bin sehr stolz darauf, dass Volkswagen Motorsport-Direktor Kris Nissen und Hans-Jürgen Abt sich für uns entschieden haben. Vom Daniels Talent bin ich überzeugt, jetzt liegt es an uns, ihm ein siegfähiges Auto vorzubereiten.“
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Toni Alarcón tras conseguir la Beca "Jóvenes Promesas" del Banco de santander y la RFEA
27.11.2009 von Wolfgang.
La Beca Santander será para Toni Alarcón tras convencerles su proyecto
ALARCÓN SE HACE CON LA BECA SANTANDER
Ciudad Financiera G. Santander (Madrid) viernes, 27 de noviembre de 2009
El mallorquín Toni Alarcón ha conseguido hacerse con la "Beca Jóvenes
Promesas" del Banco de Santander y la Real Federación Española de
Automovilismo. Alarcón ha llegado a la final junto con once pilotos más,
todos ellos han participado esta temporada en los Campeonatos de España
de Karting de KF2 y KZ2 y los responsables de selección han ido siguiendo
sus evoluciones y también han puesto especial atención en el programa que
desarrollarán en el 2010, donde el balear competirá en las GP4 Series.
El acto ha constado de dos partes, primero los seleccionados han disfrutado
de una ponencia en la Ciudad Financiera a cargo de los responsables de
patrocinio del Santander en la F1, de la misma forma se ha ofrecido una
charla coloquio con uno de los más importantes preparadores físicos de
deportistas de alto nivel.
Finalizada esta primera parte del programa y tras el almuerzo los pilotos
seleccionados y todos los invitados han acudido al Karting Center Carlos
Sainz donde han tenido un encuentro con los medios de comunicación y
donde se ha hecho público el nombre del piloto que disfrutará de dicha beca.
Para hacer efectiva la entrega de la beca se ha contado con un invitado de
lujo, el piloto probador de McLaren, Pedro Martínez de la Rosa que ha
entregado a Toni Alarcón la beca, cuyo premio consiste en una ayuda de
30.000 euros, y al mismo tiempo le ha felicitado por este logro y le ha
comentado que esto sólo es el principio, es como una tarjeta de presentación,
si ahora el piloto balear sabe jugar sus cartas en la pista puede tener un
futuro prometedor.
Toni Alarcón tras recibir la beca comentaba:
"Estoy muy emocionado y todavía no me lo acabó de creer, lo primero que
quiero hacer es agradecer al Santander el esfuerzo de creer en nuestro
proyecto, les aseguro que no les defraudaré, asimismo quiero agradecer a
la RFEA el haber creado esta beca para ayudar a jóvenes pilotos a poder
continuar aprendiendo y creciendo deportivamente, a todos ellos y a los
medios de comunicación, muchas gracias."
Miguel Ferrer Tel. + 34 619.674.644 mferrer@ferbispress.com
RALLY OF SCOTLAND BOSSES PROUD OF IRC DEBUT
27.11.2009 von Wolfgang.
RALLY OF SCOTLAND BOSSES PROUD OF IRC DEBUT … AND OTHER NEWS FROM THE IRC
Organisers of RACMSA Rally of Scotland believe they have a lot to be proud about after the country hosted its first Intercontinental Rally Challenge event earlier this month.
The gravel rally, which enjoyed live television coverage on Eurosport, brought the curtain down on the IRC season and received glowing praise from competitors.
Iain Campbell, the clerk of the course, said: "It’s been a team that has put this all together and I’m proud of the whole team. It’s been a steep learning curve but all stages started on time despite the difficult weather conditions. Also, the battle for the lead was nip and tuck to the finish and that made it very exciting."
Rally of Scotland will return to the IRC calendar in 2010 when it forms the 11th and penultimate round of the series from October 14-16. Before then, Campbell plans to have introduced several improvements.
"We’re looking mainly for sunshine but we will be making some tweaks to the format," he said.
Scotland made a big impact on the IRC
WILKS DECLARED SCOTTISH WINNER
Skoda UK driver Guy Wilks has been declared the winner of the Rally of Scotland after a stewards’ hearing found that the front subframe of Kris Meeke’s Peugeot 207 S2000 was 150 grams lighter than it should have been. There was however no intention to break the rules on Peugeot’s part, as Meeke’s car was actually heavier than the Skoda when it was weighed prior to the rally start.
Peugeot Sport director Olivier Quesnel stated: "We acknowledge the stewards’ decision. We’re responsible for what happened, but not guilty of anything. This was down to an administrative mistake, which we intend to rectify. The mistake had no influence on the performance of the 207 Super 2000 and we must apologise to Kris Meeke, whose talent and championship title this year are beyond question."
INDYCAR STAR FRANCHITTI SAVOURS RIDE WITH IRC CHAMPION
Kris Meeke interrupted his preparations for RACMSA Rally of Scotland by giving his friend, the IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti, a high-speed ride in his Peugeot 207 Super 2000.
Meeke, who clinched the Intercontinental Rally Challenge drivers’ crown earlier this season, was testing for the IRC season finale at a site close to where Franchitti owns a house.
"I know Dario from my days when Colin McRae was helping me," said Meeke. "I got chatting to him recently and found out the test was two miles from his home so I invited him along and he had two runs in the car later in the day. It was dark and the stage we were using in the forest was slippery but I think he enjoyed the experience."
Franchitti’s younger brother Marino was among a 3,500-strong crowd for the event’s opening superspecial stages at Scone Palace near Perth, where Meeke set the fastest time on both runs.
PROTON TEAM PLANS TWO-CAR IRC ASSAULT
The British-based works Proton squad is set to field a two-car team in next year’s Intercontinental Rally Challenge.
With backing from the Malaysian car giant, the team made its IRC debut on the Belgium Ypres Rally last June. Although it expanded to running two cars on Barum Czech Rally Zlin in August, it concentrated on fielding a single entry on all other events it has contested.
"Next year is going to be a busy year for us with two cars in the IRC," said team principal Chris Mellors.
Alister McRae, who scored Proton’s first IRC podium on Rally of Scotland, is likely to continue with the team in 2010 although several other drivers are also under consideration.
"We hope Alister will be involved with the programme next year but there are a lot of drivers we’re talking to," said Mellors. "We’re going to be testing the car in December with some very interesting people. We’re very excited."
Proton will be a regular sight of the 2010 IRC
KOITLA AIMS FOR MORE IRC OUTINGS IN 2010
Kaspar Koitla celebrated finishing third in the final IRC 2WD Cup standings by revealing plans to contest more rounds of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge next season.
The Estonian driver took his Honda Civic Type-R to the 2WD category laurels in sixth overall on RACMSA Rally of Scotland earlier this month. He now wants to return to the series in 2010.
"I came to Scotland to try to finish third in the IRC 2WD Cup and I achieved my objective by winning," said Koitla. "It was my first time in the UK so I am very pleased because it was a difficult rally. It is all down to finding the sponsorship but I would like to do some more rallies in the IRC next year and come back to Scotland."
Koitla, 20, won the 2WD Cup on Rally Russia in July. He finished third behind Denis Millet and Manuel Villa in the final standings.
COUNTDOWN TO MONTE CARLO: MINUS 53 DAYS
With less than two months to go before the start of the Monte Carlo Rally, the opening round of the IRC next year, preparations are well underway.
With entries open since November 16, the first competitors are already adding their names to the entry list. The recce for the event will take place from Saturday 16 January to Monday 18 January, allowing teams to concentrate the whole rally within a week. The rally’s ceremonial start will take place at 17:00 on Tuesday 19 January, at the Champs de Mars in Valence.
Entry fees for amateur drivers remain unchanged from last year and competitors will be able to supply their own tyres and fuel. For more information, please visit www.acm.mc
Monte Carlo is getting closer and closer
www.rally-irc.com
THE NIGHT OF WTCC AWARDS
27.11.2009 von Wolfgang.
The 2009 FIA World Touring Car champions were honoured last Sunday in Macau, during the traditional party at Fisherman’s Wharf. One after the other all the major players of the season were called on to the stage to collect their awards.
The prize giving ceremony began with the Advan Yokohama trophies. For the second time after 2006 Tom Coronel collected the Independents’ Trophy for driver, while SUNRED Engineering’s principal Joán Orus received the Teams’ Trophy.
The ceremony continued with the Manufacturers’ Championship: Ray Mallock for Chevrolet, Mario Theissen for BMW and Jaime Puig for SEAT were awarded with the third, second and first prize respectively.
The evening culminated with the Drivers’ Championship awards that went to Augusto Farfus (third), Yvan Muller (second) and to the new champion Gabriele Tarquini.
Jaime Puig and his wonder boys with Eurosport Events’ vice president Jacques Raynaud
REVIEW OF THE 2009 FIA WTCC SEASON
TARQUINI: EXPERIENCE AND CONSISTENCY
Recovering from two major crashes on Thursday and Friday, Gabriele Tarquini claimed the 2009 FIA WTCC crown at Macau and in the process set a couple of new records becoming the oldest FIA World Champion ever and scoring the highest number of points for a WTCC season.
"Experience is a crucial factor to survive touring car tough racing. So the age is not so important. And I still feel young enough to be competitive," the new champion said.
Consistency was also a factor. Tarquini claimed only three victories against Augusto Farfus’ six and Yvan Muller’s four, but scored points in 22 races out of 24.
"WTCC is such a competitive championship that you have to focus on scoring points. In the past I paid scoreless races dearly. So I changed my approach, focusing on qualifying (he took five pole positions this year) and then looking to convert the pole in a win or a podium position in Race 1. Finally I tried to score points in the second race. It worked, but to beat Yvan and Augusto I had to collect 127 points, which is a record. 13 more than Yvan’s last year’s score!"
FARFUS AND MULLER TOOK THE MOST WINS
Yvan Muller and Augusto Farfus completed the championship podium in second and third position respectively, but they claimed the majority of race victories.
The 2008 champion lost the title to his team-mate Tarquini by only four points before moving to Chevrolet for next year. Muller claimed four race wins and collected ten points more than in his winning season, however the incidents in which he was involved at Brands Hatch and Oschersleben cost him valuable points.
Farfus established a new WTCC record with six victories in one season (Priaulx and Menu claimed five in 2006 and 2007 respectively). Although he proved to have fully grown up as a top driver, the Brazilian youngster lacked consistency and scored nil or one point in nine races, mainly because of early accidents. In spite of this he fell out of contention only after the first race in Macau and finished third with a gap of 14 points.
SEAT BEAT BMW BY 3 POINTS OUT OF 314
SEAT did it again. Like last year the Spanish Manufacturer won both the WTCC titles with its León TDI cars. Gabriele Tarquini dethroned his team mate Yvan Muller and SEAT beat BMW in the Manufacturers’ Championship fight.
However, if in 2008 SEAT secured both championships at the penultimate event, this year had to wait until the second race in Macau. And the 3-point winning margin (out of the 314 scored) says clearly how close the battle in the Manufacturers’ Championship was.
BMW won ten of the 24 races, while SEAT won eight, but Jaime Puig’s wonder quintet (Tarquini, Muller, Gené, Rydell and Monteiro) was extremely consistent at scoring points.
"Winning two championships for the second year was the reward for a fantastic year and I want to thank the whole team for their efforts and their solidarity. The races in Macau have shown that we are a team in which everybody works for everybody," Puig said.
BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen echoed: "Congratulations to SEAT and Tarquini on winning both championships. As expected the finale was dramatic, and this was somewhat symbolic of how the season had been for us. The first part of the year was especially difficult for us before we were able to close the gap."
CHEVROLET READY TO FIGHT FOR 2010 CROWN
Seven victories and three pole positions were the respectable booty won by the Chevrolet Cruze on its maiden racing season that ended on a high note with Robert Huff’s win in Macau’s Race 1.
Chevrolet Europe’s Motorsport Director Eric Nève commented: "We are very happy with what the Cruze has shown. Moreover it has proven to be the best car on street circuits and grew steadily on all kind of tracks. 2010 is starting now. We are delighted to have Yvan Muller joining our team and preparing a busy work plan for the winter. We really want to be fighting for the title next year!"
LADA PROGRESSED CONSTANTLY OVER THE YEAR
The maiden season of LADA as a registered manufacturer ended in the worst possible way at Macau, with Kirill Ladygin’s and James Thompson’s cars demolished in two massive crashes on Thursday and Friday. However the Russian team showed consistent progress during the year, especially after the new Priora car hit the track and Thompson joined them.
Team principal Viktor Shapovalov stated: "This season was full of ups and downs. But our goal at the beginning of the year was to improve and start scoring points by the end of the year. We are completely on schedule as James took two fantastic sixth places at Imola and Jaap was very close to fifth in Oschersleben. Also in Okayama we were heading for fifth and eighth. We know that we still have a long way to go, but we will keep on working hard and I am sure that next year will be very interesting for us."
SECOND INDEPENDENTS’ TITLE FOR CORONEL
Tom Coronel clinched the Independents’ Trophy for the second time. The Dutchman and his SUNRED petrol-powered SEAT León achieved five race victories, two short of Félix Porteiro’s BMW, but scored points in 23 races out of 24.
Even more important were the points he collected thanks to the trophy’s new regulations that award three points for each point scored in the Drivers’ Championship. Coronel collected 45 points in this way, against Porteiro’s 30. And this made the difference as the final gap between them was 13 points.
Franz Engstler (2 victories) classified third from Stefano D’Aste (5 victories) who missed the last two races in Macau after his car was damaged during the qualifying. Tom Boardman (winner at Brands Hatch) and Kristian Poulsen completed the top-six.
A few other drivers proved to be competitive, although taking part in selected races. Morocco’s youngster Mehdi Bennani won his maiden race on his home race track at Marrakech, and so did experienced Frenchman Eric Cayrolle at Pau.
A total of 30 drivers scored points, establishing a new record for the Independents’ Trophy.
SUNRED ENGINEERING WON TEAMS’ TROPHY
Spain-based SUNRED Engineering clearly emerged as the winner of the Teams’ Trophy. The outfit directed by Joán Orus benefitted mainly from Tom Coronel’s results, but their second driver Tom Boardman also gave a crucial contribution collecting one race victory at Brands Hatch and several podium results.
More points came from the one-off guest drivers who alternated at the wheel of the third SEAT León, like Eric Cayrolle who surprisingly won in Pau or the different winners of the SEAT Eurocup rounds.
2008 champions Proteam Motorsport finished as runners up despite fielding for most of the season only one competitive car for Félix Porteiro, while Liqui Moly Team Engstler completed the podium.
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Oldtimer-Punsch am 10. Dezember 2009 in Wien
27.11.2009 von Wolfgang.
Liebe OCC-Freunde und Rallye-Teilnehmer!
Der bärtige Weihnachtsmann, Santa Claus auf seinem Rentier oder einfach das Christkind sind bereits wieder in der
Wiener Innenstadt unterwegs, um die finsterste Zeit des Jahres durch geselliges Zusammensein aufzuhellen.
Wir möchten uns hier nicht ausschließen und laden deshalb alle unsere Freunde und Partner ein, auf dieses Ereignis bei einem
Glas Punsch mit uns anzustoßen!
Wann und Wo?
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Details: http://www.wientriest.at
Wir freuen uns auf zahlreiches Erscheinen!
Mit besten vorweihnachtlichen Grüßen
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Superleague in Land Speed Record attempt…
25.11.2009 von Wolfgang.
…Well, sort of! Even though the curtain came down on the 2009 Superleague Formula by Sonangol season at Jarama last weekend, the shriek of the series’ bespoke V12 engine won’t remain silent for very long.
That’s because the 4.2-litre unit is being readied to help take on one of the greatest technological challenges mankind has yet to attempt – 1000mph on land.
Over the next few months, one of Superleague’s MCT-developed powerplants will be tested by Richard Noble and his Bloodhound SSC team as they prepare to smash the World Land Speed Record.
The fact that Superleague’s engine, which produces 750bhp, will only be used to power Bloodhound’s auxiliary systems such as the fuel pump and electrical equipment says much for the scale of this project. The smallest of three engines, it is dwarfed by the rocket and jet motor that will together provide all 42,500lbs of forward thrust. That’s roughly equivalent to the total power of 180 Formula 1 cars!
Development begins with rocket simulation work before the engine is run in conjunction with its counterparts for the first time next month. Although no definite completion date has yet been reached, the team hope to make their first record attempt in 2011 when they will aim to reach Mach 1.4.
The project caps an impressive year for the engine which was nominated as a finalist at the British Engineering Excellence Awards in September. The 2009 Superleague Formula title fight also witnessed the championship’s 18 teams clock up a combined distance of nearly 50,000kms across the season without a single major engine failure recorded.
Kevin Lee, MCT’s managing director, said: “At the end of our second year working with the Superleague team, the partnership continues to go from strength to strength. Superleague’s Robin Webb and team have again done an outstanding job of combining the passions of motorsport and football, taking the package to an ever-growing audience. With drivers of the calibre of Sebastien Bourdais moving to the series, the growing stature of the championship is there for all to see. It’s an exciting time for Superleague and we feel privileged to be involved.”
Robin Webb, operations director of Superleague Formula, added: “MCT has done a fantastic job delivering a reliable, innovative and high-performance product. The engine is one of Superleague Formula’s hallmarks, which has provoked many a positive comment from the established motorsport media. In particular, that evocative exhaust note is very distinctive and one that has helped turn the series into a crowd favourite."
www.superleagueformula.com
Trofeo Súper Go Kart de Magaluf
24.11.2009 von Wolfgang.
Karting Magaluf 22 de noviembre de 2009
Con la celebración de la sexta carrera de la temporada se puso punto y final al Trofeo Súper Go Kart de Magaluf que contó con mucho público a pesar que el día estuvo bastante nublado.
Cadetes: Mulet marcó el ritmo
Sobre un asfalto que patinaba mucho los pilotos de la categoría cadete fueron los primeros que salieron a la pista en los entrenamientos cronometrados Pedro Mulet se hacía con la “pole” lo que le valía para partir en la primera línea de salida, pero no todo fue un camino de rosas hacía la victoria ya que en la prefinal tuvo que batallar duro con Sergio Reus que estuvo presionándole hasta ver la bandera de cuadros entrando los dos prácticamente juntos. Miguel Socías que se había impuesto en la anterior carrera salía desde atrás y nada más iniciarse la carrera perdía un puesto a favor de Toni Llull, lugar que recuperaría en los últimos giros. Marcel Guardia estuvo rodando en todo momento en tercera posición manteniendo a raya a Hugo Viladomiu que acabó cuarto. Elisabeth Verger tuvo que conformarse con el último lugar al no encontrar el “set up” idóneo. En la manga de carrera de nuevo Pedro Mulet tomaba el mando de la competición y en los primeros giros llegaba a despegarse del pelotón pero mediada la carrera Sergio Reus empezaba su ataque y se instalaba a espaldas de Mulet esperando el error, éste no llegó y de nuevo concluía en segundo lugar. En cuanto al resto de pilotos lo único destacable fue el encontronazo de Miguel Socías con Hugo Viladomiu que trajo consecuencias para ambos Hugo acababa sexto y Socías séptimo, mientras que Elisabeth Verger se beneficiaba del incidente y concluía en la quinta posición.
Senior 125cc: Castelló y Verger protagonistas
En 125 Juan Verger dominó la prefinal de principio a fin. La emoción se centró en los siguientes puestos Mateu Castelló, Ángel Verger y José Barea tuvieron una frenética lucha que les dejó descansar ni un momento finalmente Barea se hizo con el tercer puesto. Más atrás Luis Mañas y Pere A. Beltrán tuvieron sus más y sus menos saliendo victorioso el piloto de Mancor que intentó ir a por otro rival, pero Jordi Fernández que acabó quinto no le dejó opción relegándolo a la sexta plaza. Por otro lado Luis Mañas poco pudo hacer con el ritmo que marcó el grueso de la carrera, fue perdiendo fuelle poco a poco finalizando séptimo y con cierta ventaja sobre Juan Sebastián Pons que acabó octavo. En la final lo más destacable fue el adelantamiento de Castelló a Juan Verger en los primeros compases de la contienda las escaramuzas de Castelló no pasaron desapercibidas por el público que se levantó de sus asientos. Pero eso no fue todo a mitad de carrera Verger era superado de nuevo, esta vez por Ángel Verger que venía de atrás muy fuerte. La cuarta plaza era para José Barea, mientras que Fernández seguía abonado al quinto lugar por delante de Beltrán y Pons que en esta ocasión superaba a Luis Mañas.
Benjamín y Alevín: poca emoción
Esta última cita fue de mero trámite para los más pequeños ya que estuvo falta de emoción José Mª Rosselló se impuso con autoridad sobre el resto de participantes que a medida que fue transcurriendo la carrera se fueron distanciándose unos de otros terminando ambas mangas en las mismas posiciones. Galo Parmigiani en la primera parte intento cazar a Rosselló, pero luego dio por buenos un segundo puesto. Detrás de él y primero entre los benjamines acababa Juan Oliver seguido por Xesca Verger y Álvaro García. Lo único interesante de la manga final es que todos rebajaron sus anteriores registros, pero al igual que la prefinal las posiciones se mantuvieron en todo momento invariables.
Clasificaciones:
ALEVÍN/BENJAMÍN
1. JM. Rosselló 9:21.050.
2. G. Parmigiani 9:21.173. 3. J. Oliver 9:38.772. 4. X. Verger 9:43.980. 5. A. García 9:49.915.
CADETES
1. P. Mulet 8:31.673. 2. S. Reus 8:31.815. 3. M. Guardia 8:34.577. 4. T. Llull 8:40.294. 5. E. Verger 8:46.187. 6. H. Viladomiu 8:51.690. 7. M. Socías 9:11.048
SENIOR 125 CC
1. M. Castelló 9:18.911. 2. A. Verger 9:21.136. 3. J. Verger 9:21.308. 4. J. Barea 9:23.745. 5. J. Fernández 9:25.593. 6. P. A. Beltrán 9:26.156. 7. J. S. Pons 9:29.694. 8. L. Mañas 9:30.277
Pictures by Miguel FERRER
Miguel Ferrer Tel. + 34 619.674.644 mferrer@ferbispress.com
Benjamin Bailly signs up for Valencia test
23.11.2009 von Wolfgang.
Benjamin Bailly signs up for Valencia test
Belgian driver hails ‘fantastic opportunity’ to drive an F2 car
Promising Belgian racer Benjamin Bailly has joined the list of drivers who will contest the two day F2 winter test in Valencia on 3/4 December.
The 19-year-old has been signed up by the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium (RACB) National Team, who have also pledged their support to current Formula Renault 3.5 champion Bertrand Baguette, who will be testing for the Renault F1 Team in Jerez next month.
Bailly, winner of the Formul’Academy Euro Series in 2009, is looking to move to F2 in 2010 and thanks to the RACB, the talented teenager will climb into the cockpit of an F2 car for the first time during the Spanish test.
"The RACB is delighted to be extending its support for Benjamin," said Secretary General of Sport Geoffroy Theunis. "His results in Formul’Academy Euro Series this season have shown that the winner of the ‘Volant RACB National Team 2008′ prize has the qualities to become a real hopeful of Belgian motorsport. Our approach involves finding him a championship in which he can continue to progress in 2010. This is why Marc Duez, Benjamin and I recently visited the FIA Formula Two Championship’s headquarters at Bedford Autodrome in England."
Bailly was impressed during his visit to Bedford Autodrome and he is now eagerly awaiting his maiden run in a Williams JPH1 Formula Two car: "It was a very rewarding visit," enthused Bailly. "I had the opportunity to meet Jonathan Palmer, and look around the facilities that the cars are prepared in - it is very impressive!
"I know the Valencia circuit well and I’ve got great memories of it. I took my first win there at the opening round of the Formul’Academy Euro Series season - it was my maiden single seater victory. I’m delighted to be testing an F2 car although it will be a huge leap forward in terms of experience for me. This test will also allow me to learn the aerodynamic adjustments of a top level single seater car. The FIA Formula Two Championship is very attractive because everyone has the same car and opportunity."
From now until the test, Benjamin is doubling his efforts with regards to his preparation.
"I’ve got a tailored training programme thanks to Christophe Disthexe, the physical instructor for the RACB National Team," concluded Benjamin. "I’m increasing the number of hours of exercise I do. I’m very aware of the fantastic opportunity that the RACB has given to me and I want to increase my chances as much as I can, so that I can test the F2 car in the best possible conditions."
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KIKE FERRER FINALIZA LA TEMPORADA SEXTO EN LA COPA PRIVADOS
23.11.2009 von Wolfgang.
El joven mallorquín Kike Ferrer ha concluido este fin de semana la temporada del Campeonato de España de Velocidad como sexto mejor piloto privado en la categoría Supersport.
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El piloto de Dues Rodes Competición ha sumado 7 nuevos puntos en la última carrera de la temporada celebrada en Valencia, al terminar en novena posición tras un fin de semana muy complicando en el que el equipo técnico no ha conseguido la puesta a punto ideal de la Yamaha R6, rodando en un tiempo de 1:40,5 en los entrenamientos lo que le colocaba algo retrasado en parrilla.
Ferrer ha conseguido aguantar la posición en la primera mitad de la carrera pero tras las primeras vueltas el motor de la Yamaha ha bajado su rendimiento y Kike no ha conseguido mantener el ritmo.
Esta última prueba del Campeonato no ha sido tan satisfactoria como la anterior prueba de Jeréz pero si que ha servido para poner a prueba al equipo técnico y ver como se resuelven algunos problemas.
Kike Ferrer: "Esta primera temporada en el CEV ha sido más complicada de lo que esperaba, no tiene nada que ver este Campeonato con el Mediterráneo.
El nivel de los equipos es impresionante y para poder estar delante es importante tener un buen equipo con suficiente presupuesto, los equipos que están los primeros puestos son equipos de mundial y eso se nota en los resultados."
José María Ferrer (Dues Rodes Competición):"Hemos aprendido mucho este año, hemos buscado los límites con una moto modesta y hemos podido conseguir resultados interesantes considerando las condiciones técnicas. Para la próxima temporada estamos más preparados y sabemos lo que necesitamos para ser más competitivos, por eso estamos trabajando en ello y esperamos avanzar para la temporada 2010."
Kike Ferrer
Piloto del Campeonato de España Supersport
16 de Julio, 34
07009 Palma de Mallorca
Tel. 971 291 321
M. 616 99 26 87
prensa@kikeferrer.com
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6ª CARRERA CTO. FBEA DE CIRCUITOS 2009
23.11.2009 von Wolfgang.
Con la sexta carrera se ha cerrado la segunda edición del campeonato FBEA de velocidad en circuito. Un total de 33 pilotos formalizaban su inscripción destacando algunas novedades como Juanjo Moll (Citroen Saxo), Jean Chomón (Citroen AX), Pau Sampol (Honda Civic) o Lluc Feliu (Outeda). Sin embargo algunos de ellos fallaban a la cita y otros rompían a las primeras de cambios como Moll, Matías o Leiva.
GRUPO A
En la parrilla de grupo A destacó Andreu Barceló que se imponía con autoridad en las tres mangas de carrera. Por detrás se desató una intensa lucha entre los Saxo de Pau Bujosa y Jaime Martorell a los que se unió Iván Petkov en la primera manga. El piloto del Megane sería quien se colocaba segundo en esta primera manga acabando por detrás Pau Bujosa y Jaime Martorell. Silvia Villoslada era quinta en una cómoda posición por delante del grupo más peleón formado por Marcos Moragues, Antonio Bergas, Sebastián Colomar, Jean Chomón y un Javier Matías que debía abandonar en la tercera vuelta por avería mecánica.
En la segunda manga por detrás del BMW de Barceló se colocaban Bujosa y Martorell que mantuvieron una intensa lucha por la segunda plaza, relegando a Iván Petkov a la cuarta posición. Silvia Villoslada repetía la quinta posición y Marcos Moragues encabezaba el pelotón tras dominar a Antonio Bergas. La tercera manga nos deparaba una sorpresa cuando en la tercera vuelta Pau Bujosa rompía el motor de su Saxo. Así pues Barceló acababa primero, Jaime Martorell segundo con los puntos que le otorgaban el título de A-1, mientras que Iván Petkov se subía al tercer cajón del podium. Villoslada era cuarta mientras que el pelotón pasaba a estar comandado por Toni Bergas y Gabriel Nieto.
GRUPO B
La primera manga del grupo B marcaría el desarrollo de la jornada cuando en la primera vuelta se producía un toque entre Raúl Palenzuela y Pau Sampol que dejaba a ambos fuera de carrera. No acababa aquí la cosa y algunos metros después en plena recta del fondo se salía aparatosamente Jaime Cerdá golpeando contra la barrera de neumáticos. Se detenía la carrera y Cerdá era atendido por la ambulancia con fuertes mareos. Afortunadamente todo quedaba en un susto pero con tres coches menos y casi una hora de retraso. En el reinicio Ramón Castell se colocaba por delante de Andrés Albal y podía controlar los ataques del Megane consiguiendo la victoria. José Martínez cometía un trompo y era adelantado por Fran Barberá y Mariano Planeéis aunque en la última vuelta conseguía recuperar una posición y acabar cuarto.
En la segunda manga asistimos a un nuevo duelo Castell-Albal sin que se produjeran cambios a lo largo de la manga. José Martinez adelantaba a Barberá en la primera vuelta y se consolidaba en la tercera plaza, siendo cuarto Fran Barberá, quinto Mariano Planell y sexto Pep Toni del Valle. En la última manga Ramón Castell sale como un misil mientras que Andrés Albal tiene problemas y pasa a la última posición. A partir de aquí comienza su remontada y acaba tercero al no poder superar al León de Fonsauto. Barberá sería cuarto y Planeéis quinto, mientras que del Valle debía abandonar por salida de pista.
GRUPO C
Poca historia en el grupo C puesto que las averías dejarían a tan solo Mario Hekke en la pista en la tercera carrera. En la primera manga ya no salía Lluc Feliu con problemas en su barqueta Outeda. Manuel Serra tenía problemas de transmisiones en los entrenos pero podía salir para la manga de velocidad. Con dos CM en pista Mario Hekke dominó con autoridad, siendo segundo Manuel Serra. En la segunda manga ocurría lo mismo pero Manuel Serra tenía una ligera salida de pista en la tercera vuelta y no conseguía cruzar la bandera a cuadros. En la tercera carrera Mario Hekke se quedaba solo y salía junto a los turismos del grupo B para cumplir el expediente, obteniendo el título de la categoría CM.
FERBIS
CLASIFICACIÓN OFICIAL
GRUPO A-A2 1: 1. Jaime Martorell (Citroen Saxo) 56 ptos. 2. Pablo Bujosa (Citroen Saxo) 54 ptos. 3. Silvia Villoslada (Citroen Saxo) 50 ptos. 4. Sebastián Colomar (Hyundai Accent) 44 ptos.
GRUPO A-A2 2: 1. Ramón Castell (Renault Clio) 40 ptos. 2. Andrés Albal (Renault Megane) 36 ptos. 3. Mariano Planells (Renault Clio) 32 ptos.
GRUPO N-R 1: 1. Marcos Moragues (Peugeot 106 R) 56 ptos. 2. Antonio Bergas (Citroen AX) 56 ptos. 3. Gabriel Nieto (Peugeot 205 R) 34 ptos. 4. Jean Chomón (Citroen AX) 16 ptos. Javi Matias (Citroen AX) 0 ptos.
GRUPO N-R 2: 1. Andreu Barceló (BMW 318) 54 ptos. 2. Iván Petkov (Renault Megane) 48 ptos. 3. Ginés González (Citroen ZX) 42 ptos.
GRUPO A-R 3: 1. José Martinez (Seat León) 27 ptos. 2. Fran Barberá (Seat León) 27 ptos. 3. Pep Toni del Valle (Ford Escort) 16 ptos.
GRUPO CM: 1. Mario Hekke (Bango BRC) 32 ptos. 2. Juan Manuel Serra (Speed Car) 14 ptos.
Texto: FERBIS Pictures: by Wolfgang LINDNER
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VICTORIA Y TÍTULO PARA MARIO HEKKE
23.11.2009 von Wolfgang.
Tras este nuevo triunfo el piloto de Porto Cristo deja sentenciado el campeonato
VICTORIA Y TÍTULO PARA MARIO HEKKE
Circuito Renn Arena (Llucmajor, Illes Balears) domingo 23 de noviembre de 2009
Al volante de su Bango BRC 05 Mario Hekke ha dominado a placer la categoría de
monoplazas en la sexta y última carrera del Campeonato FBEA de velocidad en circuito
de la temporada 2009. Las tres victorias conseguidas le han dado los puntos suficientes
para proclamarse campeón de su división. Una vez más la mecánica a respondido al
cien por cien sin problemas lo que ha llevado a Mario Hekke a contar sus tres
participaciones de hoy por victorias.
La sexta carrera ha sido un paseo triunfal sobre el asfalto del Circuito de Llucmajor al
no tener rivales a la altura de monoplaza, y es que el piloto de la Escudería Mallorca
Competició ha visto como los contrincantes tomaban el camino hacia boxes manga tras
manga al surgirles problemas mecánicos de diferentes índoles. De esta forma el piloto
de Jaume Vermell Náutica se ha quedado solo siendo el único monoplaza en la última
manga. La organización ha tomado la decisión de que tomara la salida junto a los
carrozados más potentes, Mario no ha tenido problemas para poner tierra de por medio
nada más tomar la salida sumando su tercera victoria consecutiva de esta jornada.
Al acabar la carrera Mario Hekke nos comentaba:
“Estoy muy contento de haber conseguido el campeonato de Circuito, es el justo premio
a un año lleno de trabajo y preparación y aunque a principios de temporada nos
planteamos otros objetivos, el esfuerzo y las horas perdidas en poner a punto el Bango
BRC 05 han dado sus frutos. El monoplaza ha funcionado a la perfección en cada
carrera y no hemos cometido errores en la pista. Ha sido una temporada muy buena
para mí y la adaptación al Bango ha sido perfecta. Hemos conseguido buenos resultados
tanto en circuito como en montaña. La carrera de hoy ha sido como un paseo y ha sido
una lástima que las otras barquetas hayan tenido que abandonar por avería porque
hubiera preferido batallar hasta ver la bandera de cuadros. Por otra parte quiero brindar
este triunfo y el título a todos los patrocinadores y en especial a Pedro Roca que ha sido
quien me ha ayudado con los reglajes y con la puesta a punto."
Miguel Ferrer Tel. + 34 619.674.644 mferrer@ferbispress.com
