Run and Race # 11, Scooter Run and ESC races in Liedolsheim 2013

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From May 31.05st - 02.06.2013 the annual meeting of the Stoneheads took place again in Liedolsheim.

Usually the region is subject to the Liedolsheim go-kart track not the meteorological conditions. This meeting has always shone in the last few years with blazing sun and summer temperatures.

This year, however, it was literally “land under”. Continuous rainfall and heavy rain at night were on the program for the 11th Run and Race.

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In the party tent, of course, the party continued until the early hours of the morning.

On Saturday, the actual day of the race, after a sobering look into the paddock, ...

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At the driver briefing, the planned start of training was postponed due to the weather conditions. In the meantime, attempts have been made to drain the route with drainage holes that were excavated by specially provided excavators and to drain the fire brigade's submersible pumps.

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An undertaking that was made difficult by the constant rain. In the end, around 11:00 the first brave ones were able to swim a lap on the track ...

Unfortunately, the joy only lasted for a short time - due to increasing rain, the route was closed again at 11:30.

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While the water was a source of annoyance for the drivers on the route, it was a source of joy elsewhere….
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The planned endurance race was canceled without replacement so that a reasonable schedule could still come about despite all the adverse circumstances and the race day could be carried out in accordance with the rules. After the rain stopped around 13 p.m., we were also able to put our P00 test bench into operation.

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At least a little contrast program for all those who like angry engine sound and the smell of 2-stroke oil.

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Then finally, around 15:00 p.m., after a short qualifying session for all drivers, all ESC classes were able to carry out 2 rated runs each.

And when the sun broke through the clouds for the first run of the K1, the racing world was all right again.

In addition, here are a few on-board impressions from Isa and Philipp:

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And finally ...

Another successful one from the Stoneheads. Despite all the adversities, it was great fun!

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