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Report by Max Gotzl
The primary spherical of 1/8 Off-road Czech Nationals took a spot final weekend in Kolin. The climate labored out good and it was sunny the entire day, offering an pleasant day on the observe for all.
I used to be operating each courses – Nitro and Eco. Ebuggy qualifying didn’t go as deliberate, as there have been some errors from my aspect and that allowed Martin Bayer to take the TQ, I lined up 2nd and Dominik Vlasek third for the A principal grid. Nitro qualifying went good, though I used to be nonetheless tuning in my FX engine because it was my first nitro race after winter. Jiri Benes took 2nd and Jan Horacek third.
A1 of Ebuggy went to Martin as I had an unfortunate begin of the primary, however I managed to win A2 after Martin’s mistake to take the battle into A3. I used to be shut behind Martin earlier than I made a mistake which price me rather a lot and allowed him to have a snug result in take the A3 and the general victory as properly. I completed 2nd general and Dominik held on to third.
Ebuggy outcomes:
- Martin Bayer – XRAY XB8E
- Max Gotzl – XRAY XB8E
- Dominik Vlasek
Nitro principal last was 45 minutes lengthy, my XB8 was on rails and I managed to take the win with a giant hole over 2nd Jiri Benes and third Vladimir Pour. Full XRAY podium!
Nitro outcomes:
- Max Gotzl – XRAY XB8/FX
- Jiri Benes – XRAY XB8
- Vladimir Pour – XRAY XB8
The difficult observe circumstances made for an fascinating race for everybody. All in all it was a fantastic comeback to 1/8 with Martin earlier than the 1/8E Euros in Germany arising this week!