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De Marco grabs pole for Race One

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Italian masters tricky wet conditions in Brno

Nicola De Marco took pole position for the first race of the 2009 FIA Formula Two Championship in Brno tomorrow (Saturday 20 June).

Mikhail Aleshin held the top spot in the early part of the session, before Edoardo Piscopo took over. De Marco also held the provisional pole for a brief time before a late flurry of changes in the final 15 minutes. Tobias Hegewald and Carlos Iaconelli held the top two spots at one stage, but both dropped down the order as De Marco returned to take pole in the closing stages.

Mirko Bortolotti guided his car to second on the grid to complete an Italian 1-2, whilst Finnish driver Henri Karjalainen completed the top three after making impressive progress throughout the day. After dominating the opening two practice sessions, Mikhail Aleshin will have been disappointed to have dropped to fourth as the chequered flag fell. Philipp Eng and Edoardo Piscopo rounded out the top six, with Carlos Iaconelli seventh and Tobias Hegewald eighth – still within one second of De Marco’s pole time.

Andy Soucek and Robert Wickens rounded out the top ten. Championship leader Wickens was unable to threaten the ultimate pace setters, but he will expect to fight for points during tomorrow’s 22-lap race.
The session had to be red flagged halfway through following spins for Jens Höing and Jason Moore, and when Henry Surtees went off into the gravel with two minutes remaining on the clock, the red flag brought qualifying to a close. Armaan Ebrahim, Natacha Gachnang and Alex Brundle were others that fell foul of the conditions – all three endured spins during the session.
Rain continued to fall throughout qualifying, though not as heavily as during today’s free practice sessions.

Nicola De Marco said: “I’m very happy, and I really enjoyed the wet conditions. I’ve worked very hard to get this place, especially after Valencia, so I’m really happy to have come away with such a strong result. I hope to have a good race tomorrow, and then another good qualifying and race on Sunday. I’m not sure whether I should be hoping for rain or not!”

Mirko Bortolotti said: “This is my first time here, so I struggled a bit early on. I am happy with second anyway because I didn’t think after the second session I could be starting on the front row. There is still a long way to go in the season, and there are 25 drivers, so I have 24 rivals not just one. The competition is high, so I’m just happy to start on the front row and I’m looking forward to the race.”

Henri Karjalainen said: “I’m very happy with my position, especially because in Valencia my best in qualifying was 19th. Coming into Brno I knew I had to concentrate more on qualifying and post good laps, and I am very happy that it worked. I was certainly pushing hard, and we also made some improvements to the car which made it feel really good. I knew in the rain I could finish anywhere, so I just pushed hard and I’m very happy to be third.”

FIA Formula Two Championship – Brno – Qualifying One results:

1. Nicola De Marco, 2:03.484s
2. Mirko Bortolotti, +0.167s
3. Henri Karjalainen, +0.183s
4. Mikhail Aleshin, +0.371s
5. Philipp Eng, +0.408s
6. Edoardo Piscopo, +0.767s
7. Carlos Iaconelli, +0.883s
8. Tobias Hegewald, +0.905s
9. Andy Soucek, +1.236s
10. Robert Wickens, +1.625s                            www.formulatwo.com

Formel 3 unter Sportwagen

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Volles Starterfeld in Oschersleben

Der ATS Formel-3-Cup trifft bei seinen Saisonläufen sieben und acht in der Motorsportarena Oschersleben auf ein sehr internationales und professionelles Umfeld im Rahmen der FIA GT Championship. Ein Fahrerlager voller Sportwagen, die nicht nur die Fans, sondern auch die Formel-3-Piloten begeistern. Ferrari, Audi R8, Corvette, Viper, Porsche und noch viele andere Marken und Fahrzeuge sind vertreten. Genau die richtige Plattform für die jungen Formel-3-Piloten sich zu präsentieren.
Der Freitag verlief für Teams und Fahrer noch recht ruhig: es stand nur das einstündige freie Training auf dem Programm. Am Ende sicherte sich der Tabellenführer Laurens Vanthoor in 1:21.850 Minuten die schnellste Zeit. Der Belgier hat geteilte Erinnerungen an die Strecke in der Magdeburger Börde: beim Saisonauftakt im April konnte er das erste Rennen gewinnen. Lauf zwei beendete er ohne Punkte. Der Brasilianer Rafael Suzuki kann mit Rang zwei den Aufwärtstrend im Team Performance Racing bestätigen. Nach einem eher mäßigen Start in die Saison sollen nun weitere Podiumsplätze folgen. Die drittschnellste Zeit fuhr der Belgier Stef Dusseldorp (alle Dallara F307 Volkswagen). Der Rookie aus dem Team Van-Amersfoort-Racing hatte sich hier in Oschersleben bereits im zweiten Saisonlauf seinen ersten Formel-3-Sieg gesichert.
Bester Deutscher auf Position vier wurde Markus Pommer aus dem Team Zettl Sportline, vor der Schweizerin Rahel Frey, die momentan auf dem dritten Tabellenplatz liegt. Beim Saisonauftakt schaffte sie hier den Sprung aufs Podest und wird versuchen ihren Erfolg zu wiederholen, um den Anschluss an die Spitze zu halten. Eine gute Leistung zeigte Gary Hauser (alle Dallara F307 Mercedes), der sich auf Rang sechs platzieren konnte. Fleißigster Pilot am Freitagmittag war der Russe Vladimir Semenov, der den 3,6960 Kilometer langen Kurs 36 Mal umrundete.
Neu im ATS Formel-3-Cup sind der Indonesier Zahir Ali (Dallara F307 Mercedes) und der Finne Jesse Krohn (Arttech F24 OPC-Challenge). Ali startet neben Frey im Team von Jo Zeller. Krohn greift dieses Wochenende im Team STROMOS ART-LINE für Dominik Schraml ins Lenkrad.

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LOIX LEADS AFTER DAY ONE IN BELGIUM

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Last year’s Belgium Ypres Rally winner Freddy Loix (Peugeot 207 S2000) holds a lead of just under five seconds at the overnight halt, from IRC series leader Kris Meeke. "I’m just trying to drive carefully and keep my concentration," said Loix at the finish. "I know this event quite well but it’s still so easy to make a mistake."
However, Meeke – the winner of the last two IRC rounds – has kept pace with Loix to hold a strong second place at the overnight halt.  Meeke declared himself ’surprised‘ to be trading fastest times with his veteran Belgian rival on home soil.
"I’m just driving my own stages," Meeke said. "I’m very surprised to be going so quickly, and I knew that if I came back into service leading the rally I’d be for the high jump! I don’t want to beat Freddy."
Having passed Loix for the championship lead with victory at the last IRC round in the Azores, Meeke has pledged to go carefully and ensure that he doesn’t throw away his chances on the notorious roads in Flanders. Nevertheless he and the Belgian WRC winner have pulled away from the chasing pack on every stage, with the gap standing at 4.9s at the overnight halt.
Czech asphalt ace Jan Kopecky trails them by 8.4s in his factory Skoda Fabia S2000, with a charging Giandomenico Basso clawing back time for Abarth in the battle for fourth, ahead of Kopecky’s teammate Juho Hanninen by 0.2s.
Both the BF Goodrich Peugeot being guest-driven by Thierry Neuville and Britain’s other leading entry in the event, the new Proton Satria of Guy Wilks, joined the high-profile retirements. 
The 21-year-old Belgian talent crashed out of the event on the sixth stage, Lille-Eurometropole 2 after a strong performance through the day.  Wilks, who was struggling with an over-eager engine temperature warning and without the ideal gear ratios because of homologation issues, went off the road on SS5.  The Skoda Belgium entry of former WRC winner Francois Duval crashed out a few hundred metres from the start of SS1. Peugeot’s Nicolas Vouilloz also hit trouble, damaging the front of his car with an off on the opening stage. "We were going fast, hit a bump and we spun quite fast," he said. The Frenchman dropped to 59th at the end of the stage but recovered to set the fifth fastest time on the second and third stages.
Bernd Casier, making his debut with the Abarth factory team, was delayed by a puncture on the final stage. Meanwhile, Dutch driver Marcel Piepers is in the provisional lead of the IRC 2WD Cup after a faultless performance.
The rally restarts at 12:30 tomorrow with an intense 10-stage run to the finish.
IRC RESULTS AFTER SS6, BELGIUM YPRES RALLY
1 Loix / Smeets    Peugeot 207 S2000    1h03m46.4s
2 Meeke / Nagle    Peugeot 207 S2000    +4.9s
3 Kopecky / Stary    Skoda Fabia S2000    +13.3s
4 Basso/Dotta    Abarth Grande Punto S2000    +56.9s
5 Hanninen/Markkula    Skoda Fabia S2000    +57.1s
6 Tsjoen/Chevaillier    Peugeot 207 S2000    +1m09.2s
7 Van den Heuvel/Kolman    Mitsubishi Lancer    +1m41.0s
8 Betti/Capolongo    Peugeot 207 S2000    +2m40.6s
9 Fontana/Cassina    Peugeot 207 S2000    +2m41.4s
10 Wittmann/Ettel    Mitsubishi Lancer    +3m57.1s
IRC 2WD Cup leader: Piepers/de Wild    Honda Civic Type R

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Freddy Loix leads the Belgium Ypres Rally after the opening day

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Brawn GP News: Brawn GP look forward to Silverstone

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Brawn GP look forward to Silverstone

This weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone takes place just eight miles from Brawn GP’s factory in Brackley and 20 miles from Mercedes-Benz High Performance Engines in Brixworth.
British star Jenson is looking forward to his home race: "It puts a smile on my face every time I think about going to my home Grand Prix leading the Championship! I’ve raced at Silverstone from some fairly tough positions in the past but the fans have always been so supportive and I’d love to give them a performance that they can really enjoy this weekend".
Rubens is also looking forward to Silverstone which is one of his favourite circuits: "I absolutely love racing at Silverstone. The track is fantastic as it is one of the few remaining on the calendar that are high-speed, fast-flowing and really allow you to let the car go through the quick corners. It almost feels like a home track and the crowds are always supportive, even if you aren’t British!"


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Special British helmet design for Jenson at Silverstone

Jenson will continue his tradition of wearing a specially designed helmet for the British Grand Prix following a design competition on JensonButton.com
After reviewing hundreds of entries, Bernie Zobl’s ‚Push The Button‘ design was chosen by Jenson and will make its track debut during the first practice session on Friday.
Bernie said: "Through an article in one of the Austrian daily newspapers, I read about the opportunity to design a helmet for Jenson. As an enthusiastic F1 fan, I had to grab the chance immediately! The slogan ‚Push the Button‘ was my first brainwave and even though my family laughed about its simplicity, I’ve held on to it. And as you can see, it has been worth it!"
Jenson commented: "For the last few years, it has become something of a tradition for me to have a special British themed helmet. What I loved about Bernie’s design was its unique take on the Union Jack flag and how he had incorporated it into my own ‚Button‘ logo. The helmet looks great and I can’t wait to wear it at Silverstone this weekend."


Brawn GP showcar visits Henri Lloyd stores

To celebrate the launch of the full Brawn GP Merchandise Collection launch, a replica Brawn GP Formula One car will be on display at the Henri Lloyd stores in Liverpool and Manchester on 19 and 20 June respectively.
The Brawn GP Merchandise Collection is available to buy from the Brawn GP website, the Henri Lloyd stores in Manchester, Liverpool & Carnaby Street, London and at three dedicated Merchandise Stands during the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Show Car Dates & Locations
19 June – Henri Lloyd Store, Liverpool One, Paradise St, Liverpool
20 June – Henri Lloyd Store, St Ann’s Square, Manchester


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Formula Two rolls into Brno

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Robert Wickens defends championship lead in the Czech Republic

FIA Formula Two Championship

After a hugely successful inaugural weekend in Valencia last month, the third and fourth rounds of the 2009 FIA Formula Two Championship take place in Brno, Czech Republic, this weekend (19/20/21 June).

All eyes will be on championship leader Robert Wickens after the Canadian scooped a dominant double victory in Spain. Amongst those chasing him down will be his two Red Bull Junior colleagues, Mirko Bortolotti and Mikhail Aleshin. Both drivers scored strong points finishes in each race at Valencia and currently lie second and fourth respectively in the overall standings.

Sandwiched between them in the championship is the only other driver to have scored points in each race so far, Brazilian racer Carlos Iaconelli. After spending the last two seasons with under-achieving teams in Formula Renault 3.5 and GP2, the 21-year-old is relishing the prospect of showing his full potential in the level playing field of Formula Two.

Lithuanian Kazim Vasiliauskas and Austrian Philipp Eng will also hope to build on impressive debut weekends in F2 after demonstrating their talents with surprise podiums finishes. Andy Soucek and Julien Jousse will expect to challenge for podium positions this coming weekend after failing to reach that goal in Valencia. Jousse’s confidence is further buoyed having scored a stunning second position in the GT1 class on his Le Mans 24 Hours debut last weekend.

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In the battle of the Britons, Henry Surtees currently leads the way from Alex Brundle, whilst Italian duo Nicola De Marco and Edoardo Piscopo also scored creditable points finishes in Valencia.

Drivers hoping to score their first points of the F2 season at Brno include both Jack Clarke and Natacha Gachnang. Swiss female driver Gachnang is hoping an impressive season in Formula Two will help her make history in reaching Formula One. The 21-year-old has been in talks with Adrian Campos about a test seat in the newly formed Campos Grand Prix team, who have signed up to compete in the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship. Gachnang has previous links with Campos, having finished third in the Spanish Formula 3 Championship with the team last year.

The sweeping Brno circuit is set to provide some great racing this weekend with plenty of overtaking opportunities for the talented crop of 25 Formula Two drivers.

The venue was formerly the site of the pre-war Czechoslovakian Grand Prix and once measured 19 miles in length, but it has hosted the likes of MotoGP, A1GP and World Superbikes in its current layout. This weekend, F2 will partner with the FIA World Touring Car Championship.

Rob Wickens said: "I have set the bar pretty high for myself after the results I had in Valencia. I couldn’t have dreamed of the first round going any better. But, that’s the past now and I know where I need to improve and how to do it. I can’t wait for Brno – I think it will be a very exciting race!"

Mirko Bortolotti said: “This is my first time at Brno and I don’t know the track, but I’m really looking forward to it. My pace at Valencia was very good, and the fact that I was able to put pressure on Robert Wickens in Race Two is really encouraging. I will give my best as always, and if there is a chance to win I hope I can take it.”

Natacha Gachnang said: “For Brno we have a bit of experience, and we know how the car works, so points are definitely the target. For sure the prospect of a test seat with Campos adds a bit of motivation, but I have always been motivated to do my best and am always comparing myself to the fastest drivers. I am in a very positive mood heading into Brno.”

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7. Classic Rallye Triest-Wien – das “Making Of” – Teil 1

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Die Classic Rallye Triest-Wien geht mittlerweile ins siebente Jahr – das einzigartige Event ist für zahlreiche Oldtimer-Fans mittlerweile ein absoluter Fixpunkt im Rallyekalender.

Ein „Making Of“, das wir in den nächsten Ausgaben des Newsletters vorstellen, soll Teilnehmern und Interessenten die Möglichkeit geben, auch einmal hinter die Kulissen der Organisation einer Veranstaltung zu geben, die in drei Tagen drei Länder durchquert. Damit ist für jeden etwas dabei: bei Wien-Triest-Neulingen wollen wir die Neugier auf die Veranstaltung wecken und gleichzeitig bei bestehenden Teilnehmern die Vorfreude steigern.
Die Rallye ist einzigartig im deutschsprachigen Raum – 2 Klassen, wo sich packende Jagd auf Hundertstel Sekunden mit dem Race-Feeling auf der Rennstrecke und auf gesperrten Sonderprüfungen mischt. Ein Highlight jagt das andere – vom Kickoff-Event am Meer über die Party in Pörtschach am Wörthersee bis hin zum Zieleinlauf an Wiener Rathausplatz.
„Alles begann am runden Tisch unseres neuen OCC-Events-Büros in Wien“, erinnert sich Silvia Sverak an den Herbst 2008. „Unsere Vorgabe war, eine herausragende Oldtimerrallye zu organisieren – Mit den Eckpunkten: Beginn Adria Küste – Ende Wien“. Silvia Sverak ist heuer die Projektleiterin für die Rallyeorganisation und bringt eine gute Portion Erfahrung mit.
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Schöne Strecken und anspruchsvolles Fahren
Das oberste Ziel für uns: Schöne Strecken, anspruchsvolles Fahren, toller Rahmen – einfach eine Mischung aus Genuß und Leistung für alle fahrerischen Niveaus. Beim ersten gemeinsamen Meeting stellten sich deshalb vor dem Hintergrund dieser Ziele und unter der Überschrift „Wie können wir unsere Teilnehmer noch glücklicher machen ?“ folgende Hauptfragen:

  • Welche Anforderungen können wir Fahrer und Fahrzeug zumuten?
  • Wo sind die schönsten Strecken?
  • Wo gibt es die tollsten Hotels?


    • Silvia Sverak, Organisationsleiterin
    Der einzigartige Charakter der Veranstaltung soll auch dieses Jahr bewahrt werden: die Trennung der zwei Klassen (Regularity und Race) macht aus einer Rallye zwei Veranstaltungen – die aber mit dem dem selben Start und Ziel sowie den selben Abendveranstaltungen wieder vereint werden. Wenn sich der Meeres- mit dem Benzingeruch vermischt und bei den Parties am Abend die Gesichter strahlen, können wir uns sicher sein, dass die Mischung stimmt!
    Beim Strecken-Layout und der Rallyeleitung kann das Team der Classic Rallye Triest-Wien wieder auf die altbewährten Rallye-Profis Leeb und Eder zurückgreifen. Minutiöse Planung und genaue Abstimmung sind das A&O einer Veranstaltung, die zwei Klassen unter einen Hut bringen will. „Die nächsten Treffen haben wir damit verbracht, gemeinsam den Streckenverlauf festzulegen“, unterstreicht auch Silvia Sverak. „Am Ende war die Planung schwieriger als gedacht – denn wir mussten die Strecken der Regularity, die durch wunderschöne Landschaften der jeweiligen Regionen führen sollten, mit den gesperrten Rundkursen für unser Rennfahrer verbinden“.

    Um bei den Hotels das Beste bieten zu können, wurden die Reisebüro-Profis vom TUI Reisebüro Bergletz an Bord geholt. Für die Übernachtungen mussten wunderschöne Hotels im 4-5-Sterne Bereich gefunden werden, die keine Wünsche offen lassen, über genügend passende Räumlichkeiten verfügen, Wellness für den Abend und ausreichend Parkplätze für die wertvollen Oldtimer – kein einfaches Unterfangen!
    Die endgültige Entscheidung fiel erst bei der Besichtigung aller Hotels – Silvia Sverak ist nun glücklich, alles unter einen Hut gebracht zu haben. Danach begann erst die richtige Arbeit – Planung, Zusammenstellung der Crew etc. – Fortsetzung folgt!
    Mit freundlichen Grüssen
    Ihr Veranstaltungsteam der Classic Rallye Triest-Wien

    Tel. +43 1 236 62 58
    Fax +43 1 236 62 58 – 9
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    24 Hours of happiness for some, of misfortune for others…

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    All the Le Mans Series Team would like to congratulate the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans participants, in particular the 38 teams who, thanks to their commitment in the series, share their love of Endurance throughout Europe, during the whole season. All gave the best of themselves to finish one of the most difficult races in the world. Some suffered disappointments, but under the tough law of sport: one man’s joy is another man’s sorrow!

    Congratulations to all for their courage; the next meeting will be at the Portimao circuit, on August 1 and 2, for a night race which will bring back sweet memories to some!

    Click here to read more

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    Belgium Ypres Rally 18-20 June 2009 IRC Round: 5

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    The Intercontinental Rally Challenge returns to mainland Europe for
    round five of this year’s series, the Belgium Ypres Rally from June 18-20.
    The asphalt surface and the tricky conditions of Belgium make for a
    technically challenging event which is likely to be played out in
    unpredictable weather, when scorching sunshine can turn to heavy rain in the
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    The stages on the Belgium Ypres Rally tend to be straight and
    narrow farm tracks, with several obstacles to catch out the
    unwary. The long straights tend to be followed by sharp 90-
    degree corners, making it extremely difficult to judge the
    correct braking points. There is also often a lot of loose gravel
    on the corners, meaning that the cars struggle to find traction.
    These are far from the only hazards crews will have to cope
    with: the rapid stages are frequently lined with deep drainage
    ditches – often filled with water – and there are trees, walls and
    telegraph poles close to the side of the road.
    Participation of the seven IRC-registered manufacturers
    Belgium is one of the most enthusiastic and proactive motor sport nations on earth so the event is
    sure to bring out enormous crowds throughout the event, many of whom will be cheering for local hero
    Freddy Loix and his new co-driver Frederic Miclotte. The Belgian duo currently lies second in the IRC
    standings, just two points off the lead. A full capacity entry is expected to start this year’s event, with
    the IRC front-runners being joined by a host of local and regional talent.
    For the first time this year, all seven IRC-registered manufacturers are expected to take the start,
    raising the profile of this well-known rally even higher. More than 20 Super 2000 cars will begin the
    event this year: another significant record for the IRC.image
    The Belgium Ypres Rally is one of the most historic and important events in
    Europe. The event is based in the historic town of Ypres, rebuilt brick-for-brick
    to its medieval splendour after its destruction in World War I. The magnificent
    town square, with the town hall and museum dominating the landscape, acts
    as the central service area for the rally and contains the start-finish ramp. This
    year will mark the 45th running of the Belgium Ypres Rally, which has been
    contested in the past by some of the greatest stars of the sport.
    Peugeot UK enters the current championship leader Kris Meeke, the young
    British star who has taken back-to-back victories on gravel in Brazil and the
    Azores to stand two points clear of Loix in the standings. Defending
    champion, Frenchman Nicolas Vouilloz, lies third in the second Kronosprepared
    Benelux Peugeot entry, just one point behind his teammate Loix: the
    winner in Ypres last year.
    A total of eight Peugeot 207 S2000s head the entry, joined by a Skoda
    Fabia S2000 for another great hero of Belgian rallying, Francois Duval,
    and a Volkswagen Polo S2000 for legendary Belgian rally ace, 51-yearold
    Patrick Snijers. Abarth has also been strong in Belgium in the past,
    and the factory Italian team is hoping for more success this year with
    former European Champion Giandomenico Basso and Belgian asphalt
    ace Bernd Casier, who has been brought in to replace Anton Alen for this
    event. Skoda’s factory team will field Juho Hanninen and Jan Kopecky as
    usual.
    Proton will be represented on the IRC for the first time, with an entry for
    rising British star Guy Wilks, while another star of the future – Thierry
    Neuville – has won the BFGoodrich Drivers’ Team entry for Ypres. Pieter
    Tsjoen has also been recently confirmed for his home event in a Peugeot
    207 S2000.
    They are joined by a host of entrants for the 2WD class in both Super 1600 and Group R machines,
    and as ever huge numbers of Group N ’showroom‘ specification Mitsubishi Lancers, such as the car
    driven by Austria’s Franz Wittmann, which will doubtless bring further four-wheel drive spectacle to the
    event.
    Eurosport will broadcast four hours of live action from the stages
    To mark the importance of the Belgium Ypres Rally, and to ensure that everyone in the area gets the
    most from the event, stage organisers Superstage have developed a new signposting system which
    will allow fans and casual visitors alike the chance to easily find their way to some of the most
    spectacular action.
    At Ypres, the fans come first. Not only that, but Eurosport will broadcast four hours of live action from
    the stages, enabling television viewers all over the world to fully experience the unique atmosphere of
    the Belgium Ypres Rally.

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    Fette Beute in der Trophy-Wertung

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    Der F3-Cup startet im Rahmen der FIA GT

    Beim Jubiläum der FIA GT Meisterschaft in Oschersleben wird auch der ATS Formel-3-Cup dabei sein. Zum zehnten Mal sind die Supersportwagen vom 18. bis 21. Juni in der Magdeburger Börde zu Gast – und als Premiere erstmals zusammen mit dem ATS Formel-3-Cup. Die schnellste deutsche Formel-Rennserie trägt in der Motorsportarena ihre Saisonläufe sieben und acht aus.
    „Nach dem Auftritt im Rahmen des 24-Stunden-Rennens auf dem Nürburgring steht in Oschersleben bereits das zweite Saison-Highlight an. Hier erwartet die Fans eine spektakuläre Mischung aus bulligen, 600 PS starken Sportwagen und pfeilschnellen Monoposti“, verspricht Formel-3-Pressesprecher Peter Dahlmanns. Der ATS Formel-3-Cup rückt einmal mehr mit einen prall gefüllten Starterfeld in Gand Prix Stärke an. In der noch jungen Saison konnten bislang zwölf Piloten punkten, ein klares Indiz dafür, dass das Feld enger zusammenrückt.
    Klar, Laurens Vanthoor hat seinen Vorsprung ausbauen können, doch was sind schon sieben Punkte. Entsprechend vorsichtig richtet sich der Blick des erst 17-Jährigen Richtung Oschersleben: „Dort war mein Teamkollege beim Saisonauftakt richtig stark. Ich glaube auf Stef Dusseldorp muss ich in diesem Jahr am meisten aufpassen“. Dennoch ist der Belgier als erklärter Meisterschaftsfavorit gut beraten, auch die weibliche Konkurrenz im Auge zu behalten. Hinter dem Niederländer Dusseldorp wird die Schweizerin Rahel Frey auf Tabellenplatz drei geführt – und in der Motorsportarena stand sie im Frühjahr bereits auf dem Siegertreppchen. „Ich kann nicht sagen, ob mir die Strecke in Oschersleben besonders gut liegt. Wichtig ist nur das Vertrauen, das ich im Auto habe. Ich fühle mich derzeit richtig wohl“, verkündet die 23-Jährige.
    Immer nah dran, immer vorn dabei und immer noch fehlt der ganz große Erfolg, so könnte man die Taten von Rafael Suzuki beschreiben. Der 21-jährige Brasilianer wartet auf seinen ersten Sieg, der bestimmt kommen wird – vielleicht schon am kommenden Wochenende. Dann sollte man auch auf Bernd Herndlhofer achten, denn der Österreicher war bereits beim Saisonauftakt an gleicher Stelle schnell. Der zweite Platz im Sonntagrennen belegt dies eindrucksvoll.
    Einen deutlichen Aufwärtstrend vermelden die beiden Formel-3-Neulinge und Teamkollegen Markus Pommer und Nico Monien. Die Punkteausbeute der beiden Deutschen wird immer größer. Auch bei diesem Duo gilt: jederzeit siegfähig. Vor allem der in Spanien aufgewachsene Monien tut sich hervor. Am Nürburgring und in Hockenheim stand er bereits auf dem Siegerpodest: „Ein schönes Gefühl, dass ich künftig öfter genießen will“.
    Die Trophy-Wertung hingegen scheint zur fetten Beute für Sergey Chukanov zu werden. Der Ukrainer gewann alle bisherigen sechs Rennen – und dabei ist er mit seinem Arttech F24 OPC-Challenge der Exote. Das Auto ist eine russische Konstruktion, das erstmals in Europa am Start steht. Zusammen mit dem Formel-3-erfahrenen 21-Jährigen ist die Kombination derzeit das Maß aller Dinge. Vor allem der Deutsch-Italiener Franceso Lopez bläst immer wieder zum Angriff. Immer in den Punkten und fünf Mal auf dem Siegerpodest macht der 19-Jährige mächtig Druck. Sein zweiter Tabellenrang vor dem Finnen Mika Vähämäki belegt dies deutlich.
    Nach dem ersten Saisondrittel ist es also spannend wie eh und je im ATS Formel-3-Cup. Die Youngster wollen und werden in Oschersleben eine gute Show bieten, schließlich präsentieren sie sich in einem international bedeutendem Umfeld mit vielen einflussreichen Teamchefs.

    www.formel3.de

    ENRICO PROSPERI VUELVE CON SU KF3

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    Enrico Prosperi

    Enrico Prosperi participa este fin de semana en la segunda prueba puntuable para el Campeonato de España de Karting en la categoría KF3.
    Esta segunda prueba se disputará en Cartaya (Huelva) a 200 Km. de Sevilla.
    El Kartódromo de Cartaya es uno de los mejores circuitos para desarrollar el karting, con 1130 metros de longitud y 9 metros de ancho que facilitan los adelantamientos y ponen a prueba la destreza y el valor de los pilotos.
    Debemos destacar las 3 grandes rectas que permiten exprimir al máximo la potencia de los karts y alcanzar altas velocidades en pocos segundos.
    Después de probar los motores X30 en el Campeonato de Cataluña, Enrico volverá a su KF3 con el que se siente más cómodo y espera seguir aprendiendo en esta categoría que se presenta como el paso intermedio hacia los "grandes".
    Con 48 pilotos inscritos en la categoría KF3, el primer objetivo será clasificarse para la carrera, adaptarse lo más rápido posible a la pista y buscar el set-up del kart mas adecuado.
    Enrico volverá a participar con el apoyo técnico del equipo MDC Racing que se encargará de buscar la mejor puesta a punto para el piloto mallorquín.
    Enrico Prosperi: "Tengo muchas ganas de volver a participar con el KF3, la experiencia con el X30 no fue muy positiva y espero sacarle el máximo partido al kart este fin de semana."

    LUCIO PROSPERI Karting Team
    Enrico Prosperi piloto KF3 de Karting
    16 de Julio, 34
    07009 Palma de Mallorca
    Tel. +34 971 291 321
    M. +34 616 99 26 87
    prensa@enricoprosperi.com

    Alex Palerm: SEGUNDO ASALTO AL CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA

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    Este fin de semana se celebrará en Cartaya la segunda prueba puntuable para el Campeonato de España de Karting donde participa el piloto mallorquín Alex Palerm dentro de la categoría Cadete.
    El Kartódromo de Cartaya es uno de los mejores circuitos para desarrollar el karting, con 1130 metros de longitud y 9 metros de ancho que facilitan los adelantamientos y ponen a prueba la destreza y el valor de los pilotos.
    Debemos destacar las 3 grandes rectas que permiten exprimir al máximo la potencia de los karts y alcanzar altas velocidades en pocos segundos.
    El joven piloto del equipo Diabolo Karting ha cambiado durante estas semanas su "lugar de trabajo" y ha entrenado siempre que ha sido posible en la pista de Llucmajor para prepararse mejor sobre una pista rápida como la que se encontrará en esta segunda prueba del Campeoanto de España.
    Otro de los puntos a tener en cuenta será la temperatura, con unas previsiones que rondan los 40 grados y un asfalto abrasador, la puesta a punto del kart y los neumáticos serán determinantes para lograr un funcionamiento óptimo del kart de Palerm.
    Con los motores preparados y las ganas de ver el resultado de todo este trabajo de entrenamiento y preparación previo, Palerm saldrá desde la primera tanda a darlo todo en la pista y conseguir el mejor resultado posible.
    Alex Palerm: "Espero conseguir un buen resultado en esta prueba, hemos aprendido a trabajar con altas temperaturas desde nuestra anterior carrera del Campeoanto de Cataluña donde nos encontramos por primera vez con este problema. Estoy más motivado que nunca y tengo muchas ganas de ver mis tiempos en el trazado de Cartaya."

    Diabolo Karting Team
    Alex Palerm piloto Cadete de Karting
    16 de Julio, 34
    07009 Palma de Mallorca
    Tel. +34 971 291 321
    M. +34616 99 26 87
    prensa@alexpalerm.com
    http://www.alexpalerm.com

    Miguel Socías: UN RESULTADO BASTANTE SATISFACTORIO

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    La Copa Vallés Primoti visitó el Karting Club Finestrat en su segunda cita
    UN RESULTADO BASTANTE SATISFACTORIO

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    Circuito de Karting de Finestrat, (Benidorm, España), domingo 14 de junio de 2009.
    Bajo un radiante sol de verano se ha disputado este fin de semana el segundo
    "meeting" de la Copa Vallés en el emblemático Circuito del Karting Club Finestrat
    reuniendo a una parrilla de diecisiete pilotos de la categoría Alevín.
    El balear Miguel Socías afrontaba esta carrera muy motivado ya que es un circuito
    que le gusta bastante al ser muy técnico. En los entrenamientos del sábado el piloto
    de la Escudería Mallorca Competició se lo tomaba con suma calma al estar rodando
    un motor nuevo, de ahí que realizara un discreto décimo segundo puesto.
    El domingo ya con el motor que proporcionaba la organización ascendía dos
    posiciones al marcar un tiempo de 52′ 692. El campaneter no se conformaba con
    este tiempo y prometía dar guerra en la primera carrera. Tras una excelente salida
    en la que superaba a dos contrincantes el piloto de MS Motorsport imprimía un
    buen ritmo de carrera que le catapultaba hasta la séptima plaza después de completar
    las catorce vueltas de que constaba esta primera contienda. En las verificaciones
    posteriores se excluía a dos participantes por anomalías en sus respectivos karts de
    manera que el campaneter ascendía hasta el quinto lugar.
    En la segunda carrera las cosas no salían tan bien. A Miguel Socías le tocaba salir
    por la zona sucia y para más inri casi se "comía" a un piloto que había hecho un
    trompo. En este pequeño incidente el alevín perdía la concentración y varias
    posiciones. A medida que transcurría la carrera perdía fuelle al encontrarse algo
    deshidratado debido a las altas temperaturas que nos han acompañado durante estos
    dos días. Finalmente el joven piloto finiquitaba la segunda carrera el décimo.
    En el cómputo total, la suma de sus dos mejores resultados, el balear se clasificaba
    en la séptima plaza de la Copa Vallés Primoti, con 126 puntos, puesto que comparte
    con Álvaro Garrido. Este ha sido el primer fin de semana donde la lluvia ha respetado
    a los participantes y los mecánicos no han tenido que ir de cráneo con los reglajes
    de los chasis y la carburación de los motores.
    Miguel Socías nos comentaba al acabar la prueba:

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    "Me voy bastante contento el ritmo de carrera ha sido muy fuerte y hay pilotos que
    van muy rápidos, a fecha de hoy son inalcanzables. La primera carrera me ha ido
    muy bien con una buena salida y después he cogido un buen ritmo. En cuanto a la
    segunda he empezado mal me he encontrado con un kart atravesado delante mío
    y después me he despistado, a partir de aquí hacía mucho calor y no me encontraba
    cómodo y he perdido algunos puestos. Creo que hay que ser positivos, no hemos
    tenido toques y hemos cumplido una vez más con nuestra meta, mejorar. Eso he
    hecho. En mi primera carrera en este trazado terminé en el décimo primer lugar,
    hoy he acabado bastante más arriba, creo que el resultado es bastante satisfactorio."

    Miguel FerrerFERBISPRESS
    tn.+34  619.674.644
    www.ferbispress.com

    Superleague Formula announces exciting new race format for 2009 season

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    The opening round of the 2009 Superleague Formula – staged at Magny-Cours, France on Sunday 28 June – will witness the introduction of an exciting new race format. As in 2008, race day will feature two 45-minute showdowns, the second with a reverse starting grid taken from the finishing results of the first. However the action-packed schedule will now reach its thrilling climax with a third race for the top three finishers from the first two races. This special six-car ‘shoot-out’ will decide the overall ‘Weekend Winner’. Extra championship points will not be on offer but the final results will determine the distribution of each event’s 333,000 € prize fund.

    Superleague Formula’s Competition Director Robin Webb explains the rationale behind this exciting new development. “The fans have really responded to our unique Superleague Formula race format – particularly the reverse grid race which always produces some dramatic battles as the faster drivers fight their way through the pack from the back. But, while this double-header structure lets two different clubs celebrate success, it doesn’t provide us with an outright winner on the day. Now the introduction of this ‘six-car’ shoot-out will not only produce an overall victor but also provide race-goers and television audiences with a thrilling conclusion to the on-track action. We are always looking for new ways to entertain our fans and we believe this rousing finale will prove to be another hugely popular Superleague Fo rmula innovation.”
    The exhilarating new three-race format will run at four of this season’s six Superleague Formula race meetings; those events at Magny Cours, Donington, Estoril and Jarama. There will be a ‘Weekend Winner’ at both Zolder and Monza but this time awarded to the club scoring the most championship points in the two 45-minute races.
    Superleague Formula has also confirmed that 17 of the world’s most renowned soccer clubs will be represented on this year’s grid. Three new clubs – Olympique Lyonnais, FC Midtjylland and Sporting Clube de Portugal – are replacing Al-Ain, Beijing Guoan FC, Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla FC in the final 2009 line-up.
    “We are significantly increasing the spectacle and excitement for the fans by investing more of our resources into the on-track entertainment in 2009 and are confident that a 17-car grid plus the revised race format will deliver even more excitement and unpredictability than in our highly successful inaugural season. This can only be to the benefit of the clubs, teams, drivers, sponsors and, most importantly, the millions of global fans who’ve already experienced the power and passion of the Superleague Formula,” said Webb.

    Superleague Formula
    Superleague Formula is the fusion of the two of the world’s most popular sports – capturing the passion of football with the thrill and excitement of motor racing. The new concept features a field of evenly matched V12-powered, 750 horsepower single seater racecars bearing the colours of the world’s leading football teams. Traditional rivals on the pitch are doing battle at some of the world’s greatest racetracks. The series kicked off in 2008 with 12 ‘double-header’ races staged at six of Europe’s premier venues. Underlining the competitive nature of Superleague Formula, no fewer than eight soccer clubs (AC Milan, Al-Ain, Beijing Guoan FC, BVB Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool FC, FC Porto, PSV Eindhoven and Sevilla FC) experienced race victories during what was a dramatic inaugural campaign. Building on this success, a slightly revised grid featuring three new clubs (Olympique Lyonnais, FC Midtjylland and Sporting Clube de Po rtugal) will contest the 2009 championship, which starts at Magny-Cours in France on 27/28 June.
    2009 Superleague Formula Clubs
    AC Milan, Italy
    AS Roma, Italy
    Athlético Madrid, Spain
    Corinthians, Brazil
    FC Basel, Switzerland
    FC Midtjylland, Denmark
    FC Porto, Portugal
    Flamengo, Brazil
    Galatasaray, Turkey
    Liverpool FC, England
    Olympiacos, Greece
    Olympique Lyonnais, France
    PSV Eindhoven, Netherlands
    Rangers FC, Scotland
    RSC Anderlecht, Belgium
    Sporting Clube de Portugal, Portugal
    Tottenham Hotspur, England

    www.superleagueformula.com

    15 EDICIÓN SUBIDA SON MAS 2009, LISTA DE INSCRITOS.

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    SUBIDA SON MAS 2 O Y 2 1 DE JUNIO DE 2 009

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    LISTA DE INSCRITOS
    Nº CONCURSANTE PILOTO VEHICULO
    1 E.M.COMPETICIO GABRIEL ARRABAL BANGO BCR – 05
    2 E.M.COMPETICIO JAIRO PESQUERA SPEED CAR GT 1000
    3 E. TR BALEAR MARIO HEKKE BANGO BRC 05
    4 E.M.COMPETICIO JULIÁN GÓMEZ MITSUBISHI L. EVO 6
    5 E.ILLES BALEARS ANT. DAVID GARCÍA MITSUBISHI L. EVO 8
    6 A.C.IBIZA Y F JOSÉ J. FERNANDEZ MITSUBISHI L. EVO 9
    7 A.C.IBIZA Y F JOSÉ A. SERRA BMW 320
    8 P.SLICK QUEMADO MIGUEL MAS VENY RENAULT MEGANE COUPE
    9 P.SLICK QUEMADO GUILLERMO CUART PEUGEOT 206 S/1600
    10 P.SLICK QUEMADO RAÚL MORENO ARCO RENAULT CLIO WILLIAM
    11 P.SLICK QUEMADO RAÚL PALENZUELA RENAULT CLIO III
    12 P.SLICK QUEMADO JOSÉ MARTORELL CITROEN SAXO VTS/16
    14 P.SLICK QUEMADO JAIME MARTORELL JR CITROEN SAXO VTS/16
    15 P.SLICK QUEMADO PABLO BUJOSA CITROEN SAXO VTS/16
    16 P.SLICK QUEMADO JAIME RIERA RENAULT CLIO WILIAMS
    17 E. MITJA ILLA JULIÁN MUNAR RENAULT CLIO SPORT
    18 E.M.COMPETICIO CARLOS PÉREZ RENAULT CLIO SPORT R
    19 E. TR BALEAR DANIEL LOZANO RENAULT R-ll TURBO
    20 A.C.IBIZA Y F MANUEL FERNANDEZ LANCIA DELTA
    21 E. TR BALEAR SEBASTIAN COLOMAR HYUNDAI ACCENT
    22 E. TR BALEAR MARg MORAGUES PEUGEOT 106 RALLY
    23 E.M.COMPETICIO BARTOLOMÉ CAÑELLAS CITROEN SAXO VTS
    24 E.M.COMPETICIO MARCOS MÁRQUEZ PEUGEOT 205 GTI
    25 E. TR BALEAR ANTÓNI MARÇ ORDINAS PEUGEOT 205 GTI
    26 P.SLICK QUEMADO PATRICIO J. RABIC FIAT UNO TURBO ie
    27 E. TR BALEAR MATEU TOMAS VICH PEUGEOT 205 RALLY
    28 E. TR BALEAR ERNESTO CERDA PEUGEOT 205 RALLY

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