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ESC race report - Cheb Challenge 2021 - Kartarena Cheb (CZ) - 10.07.2021/XNUMX/XNUMX

The second run the international "European Scooter Challenge“Took place this year on the popular and technically demanding track in Cheb in the Czech Republic

In order to prepare with as much track time as possible, many participants arrived on Thursday evening and during Friday to set up their camps and do a few quick laps. Unfortunately nothing came of it, because the weather god had other plans and the training, as well as the whole Friday many into the water. Woodstock feeling included.

Just in time for the drivers' briefing on Saturday morning, the sun finally had a reason and caused one or two sunburns among them during the course of the day 46 racers, their teams and the organizers.

In terms of sport, it was then, as usual, hot. Two-stroke sound, thrilling duels, overtaking maneuvers and one or two crashes, all of which had no consequences - at least for the pilots.

Particularly noteworthy was the action in K1 and K4. While Robert Leibfarth (K4 Trofeo Parmakit) was able to leave the field behind in all 3 races after moderate starts, there was a hard fight behind him in K1, which was also on the track. The well-traveled Frenchman Romain Baguet with his technically sophisticated scooter (thumb brake for the rear wheel) dueled with the newly promoted and reigning K5 champion Valentino Randazzo.

The first run was secured by the driver with Italian roots, the second by the French. In the third and decisive run it came to Showdown in the last corner before the checkered flag. The opponents turned side by side into the last corner. Valentino just missed the ideal line and got into an area with strong bumps with his racing machine. That pushed the rider and the machine over the limit, so that unfortunately there was a spectacular crash on the short home straight. The driver is doing well, the scooter will soon be back at the start. Win of the day for Romain Baguet.

Of course the other classes offered too excellent racing and also exotic vehicles like Two-cylinder Lambrettas, mopeds, pit bikes and long-distance racing scooters could be seen on the track.

The results in detail:

K1: 1st Romain Baguet; 2. Valentino Randazzo; 3. Marten Schnitzler

K3: 1. Toni Fattorusso; 2. Marco Abbate; 3. Piotr Skozewski

K4: 1. Robert Leibfarth; 2. Albert Heigold; 3. Marco Büttner

K5: 1. Felix Richter; 2. Thomas Lenkeit; 3. Markus Moderer

K6: 1st Gregor Koller; 2. Matthias Sinkovits; 3. Julian Freiberger

Fastest race lap: Albert Heigold (1: 03.392)

 

 

Get into scooter racing now!

If you are now in the mood for scooter racing: there will be 2 more ESC races this year:

  • ESC Polish GP on 24.07.21/XNUMX/XNUMX in Zielona Góra (PL)
  • KR automation “race at the Harzring on 25.09.21

Registration and registration under www.eurochallenge.de

Thanks to helpers and organizers, as well as that Scooter Center for the support.

Author: RL

ESC scooter race Cheb 2020

The ESC - European Scooter Challenge scooter races

The Scooter Center supports motorsport and also the ESC - the European Scooter Challenge. As the name suggests, it is a circuit racing series with classic scooters made of sheet metal, predominantly Vespa and Lambretta. The first circuit races were held in Austria and Germany as early as the XNUMXs.

The main goal of the ESC is to offer a broad platform for scooter racing enthusiasts with all demands.

The various racing classes, which cover beginners to professionals and women, are based on these ideas.
In particular, the one-size-fits-all classes are to be emphasized here, in which real top-class motorsport can be realized with low maintenance costs and costs.

 

ESC race report - Cheb Challenge 2020 - Kartarena Cheb (CZ) - 01.08.2020/XNUMX/XNUMX

 

After the year 2020 had hardly offered any opportunities for sporting activities on old 2-stroke scooters, the time had finally come on August 01.08.2020st, XNUMX!

The first race of the European Scooter Challenge of 2020 could take place. The kart arena in Cheb in the Czech Republic opened its doors and over 40 Vespa racers came out

  • Germany,
  • Österreich,
  • France
  • and Poland

to finally let the asphalt glow again.

 

Heat battle of Cheb

With temperatures of over 30 ° C and bright sunshine, that was an easy exercise for the whole weekend. Those who arrived on Thursday or Friday could use the time to get hold of the last shady spots in the paddock and to extensively test the racing scooter on the track.

race day

On Saturday the time had come. Race Day! The start was in 5 classes, including 3 “one-size-fits-all” classes, two for Smallframes, one for Largeframe, where the scooters with uniform engine components must be equipped to enable the same conditions and exciting duels as possible.

The smallfames were particularly exciting. 17 starters competed for places on the podium in the small one-size-fits-all class K5. Including Vespa legend Stoffy Maier and newcomers Valentino Randazzo. The old master and the young daredevil offered gripping duels with daring driving maneuvers at the head of the field. Shortly before the end of the race, however, the two leaders were involved in a crash and so victory began Markus Moderer, who drew attention to himself with fast lap times. Valentino saved himself to 3rd place, 2nd place went to Felix Richter.

The second thrilling duel of the day was the faster one Smallframe Unit class K4 between Achim Wolf and Robert Leibfarth. The latter was able to secure pole position in qualifying. With a rocket start, however, Achim sat directly at the head of the field. After a few duels at the front, Robert was able to squeeze past the leader with a hard braking maneuver and drive home the race. The podium of the K4 was finally completed by Benedigt Neuberger, who only crossed the finish line a blink of an eye earlier than his colleague Albert Heigold.

The other racing classes also showed exciting racing on this wonderful racing day. Congratulations to everyone on the podium.

 

New starters welcome!

The ESC was also able to welcome three new starters this weekend. The newcomers were warmly welcomed into the group of drivers and - like every new participant in the ESC - were exempted from the entry fee in their first race.

If you are now in the mood for scooter racing: there will be 2 more ESC races this year. The ESC Polish GP on 29.08.20/26.09.20/XNUMX in Zielona Góra (PL) and the "KR automation" race at the Harzring on XNUMX/XNUMX/XNUMX. Registration and login under www.eurochallenge.de

Thanks to helpers and organizers, as well as that Scooter Center for the support.

See you at the next race ...;)

 

The results in detail:

  • K1: 1. Romain Baguet; 2. Thomas Lenkeit; 3. Marten Schnitzler
  • K3: 1. Toni Fattorusso; 2. Christian Gattinger; 3. Marco Abbate
  • K4: 1. Robert Leibfarth; 2. Achim Wolf; 3. Benedigt Neuberger
  • K5: 1. Markus Moderer; 2. Felix Richter; 3. Valentino Randazzo
  • K6: 1. Matthias Sinkovits; 2. Maiko Jandl; 3. Igor Kulesza

 

Fastest race lap: Achim Wolf (1: 03.102)

 

Author: RL

 

 

 

European Scooter Challenge (ESC) 2019 - Race 4 and season finale in Cheb

For many ESC drivers, it was no later than Friday, September 20.09.2019th, 4 towards the Czech Republic. Shortly after the Czech border, the fourth and final race of the 2019 season took place on the Kartarena in Cheb.

The field of over 40 drivers from Germany, Austria and even Greece was able to fight for the last possible championship points in 6 different classes in the best weather conditions.

  • K1:Smallframe (Scooter GP Limited)
  • K3: Largeframe (GT)
  • K4: Smallframe (Corse "Trofeo Parmakit Challenger")
  • K5:Smallframe (GT)
  • K6: All (Street Racer / Newcomer)
  • K7: All (Ladies)

 

After three races per class were held on Saturday as usual, the points of the season, some of which were hard-won on the racetrack, were added together in order to award the championship titles of the respective classes at the evening after race party.

The spectators of the total of 18 races were offered a real thriller consisting of starting maneuvers, leadership changes and hard but fair contested positions.

In the ESC, we are delighted that, despite the top-class commitment on the racetrack, the 2019 season was successful for all drivers and, above all, injury-free.

European Scooter Challenge (ESC) 2019

Newcomers are always welcome!

Also in the 2019 season, new drivers found their way into ESC.

At every ESC event, all enthusiastic beginners in class 6 have the opportunity to experience a real racing day. The excitement in qualifying, the thrill of rolling into the starting grid on the introductory lap ... Class 6 offers all of this for anyone who wants to get a taste of the track. The first participation in a race day is free for newcomers.

 

Results daily ranking Cheb 21.09.2019

  • K1 - 1. John Chitoglou 2. Christian tile 3. Felix Richter
  • K3 - 1. Marco Abbate 2. Sound Fattorusso 3. David Waiblinger
  • K4 - 1. Benedikt Neuberger 2. Achim Wolf 3. Albert Heigold
  • K5 - 1. Valentino Randazzo 2. Stoffi Maier 3. Roland brooch
  • K6 - 1. Sven Abele 2. Patrick Gunthner 3. Mark Albrecht
  • K7 - 1. Stephanie Schulz

 

Championship standings 2019, final result after 12 races

  • K1 - 1. Marten Schnitzler (208 points) 2. Christian Kachel (135 points) 3. Thomas Bumen (115 points)
  • K3 - 1. Marco Abbate (238 points) 2. Toni Fattorusso (183 points) 3. Alexander Kleist (167 points)
  • K4 - 1st Albert Heigold (225 points) 2nd Achim Wolf (204 points) 3rd Marco Büttner (185 points)
  • K5 - 1. Stoffi Maier (262 points) 2. Roland brooch (213 points) 3. Valentino Randazzo (199 points)
  • K6 - 1. Sven Abele (167 points) 2. Patrick Günthner (135 points) 3. Tim Simon (90 points)
  • K7 - 1. Stephanie Schulz (245 points) 2. Kristin Dietze (116 points) 3. Sarah Baur (75 points)

European Scooter Challenge (ESC) 2019

What is the European Scooter Challenge ESC?

The European Scooter Challenge is a circuit racing series with classic sheet metal scooters, mostly Vespas.

The first races took place in Austria and Germany in the 80s.

in the 2000s the scene had its absolute climax and on some days there were over 100 drivers from Germany, Austria, France and Italy at the start.

Different racing classes have been created so that there is something for everyone.

In particular, the one-size-fits-all, such as the K5, with low acquisition costs and low maintenance requirements, are particularly suitable for beginners.

 

European Scooter Challenge (ESC) 2019

Up to 4 races take place every year.

The Scootentole Challenge in Mirecourt (France), the LTH German GP in Liedolsheim and the Cheb Grand Prix in the Czech Republic are again firmly on the calendar in 2020.

A route and a date for a fourth race are currently being selected.

 

The routes are GoKart / Supermoto routes. Most with a length of 1.000 - 1.200 and a width of 7 - 8 meters.

Many routes offer sanitary facilities and camping facilities, which gives the whole thing a nice, familiar racetrack feeling, because many arrive two or three days before the race. There is enough time to test the vehicle, train and talk shop together in the evening.

 

 

Those interested can find more information at:
https://www.eurochallenge.de/

https://de-de.facebook.com/eurochallenge

https://www.germanscooterforum.de/forum/37-rennen/

 

Pictures by Bengt Lange

Text by Sarah Baur and Alex Stroh