2014 Race 5 @ Enghien

Fifth race of the year is organized by the Buggy Racing Tournai Club during a RC show in Enghien. A purpose-built grass track has been installed in the middle of the parc, in front of the castle. Nice surroundings and a track layout appreciated by the racers made the show for more than 4000 visitors. Club has been rewarded by the highest attendance ever in the Cup in Pro2.

In Pro2 qualification, Nicolas Evens (TLR 22SCT) takes advantage of his mid-motor configuration and takes the first 2 legs with a big margin on the rest of the field. Ranking leader, Philippe Hautecoeur (Associated SC10), took the third leg and ensured himself the runner-up spot on the grid. Nicolas Grandibleu (TLR 22SCT) ends up third overall with 2 third places.

Pro2 A Main grid – Top 3
1. Evens Nicolas – TLR 22SCT
2. Hautecoeur Philippe – Associated SC10
3. Gandibleu Nicolas – TLR 22SCT

Pro2 B Main grid – Top 3
1. Bouffioux Pascal – Associated SC10
2. Lété Thomas – Associated SC10
3. Halluin Emilie – Associated SC10

Pro2 C Main grid – Top 3
1. Tytgat Patrick – Associated SC10
2. André Elisa – Associated SC10
3. Biefnot Jean-Christophe – TLR 22SCT

In Pro4, Thierry Matthieu (Tekno 410SCT) resumes his dominance and takes the first two legs ahead of Nicolas Evens (TLR Ten-SCTE). Philip De Keersmaecker (Tekno 410SCT) wins the final leg and will start second on the final grid.

Pro4 A Main grid – Top 3
1. Mathieu Thierry – TeknoRC SCT410
2. De Keersmaecker Philip – TeknoRC SCT410
3. Evens Nicolas – Losi Ten-SCTE

Just before the finals, a shower made the track slippy. The first leg of Pro2 finals were therefore a bit more difficult for the mid-motor cars. In A final, Nicolas Evens was able to convert his TQ in a win in first leg. Edouard-Benoît Michez (Associated SC10) had a great pace and went up from fifth to second, followed by Tom Pierard (TLR 22SCT). Second leg had same winner ahead of Philippe Hautecoeur, recovering from a difficult start, and Tom Pierard. Nicolas stepped out of the last leg which was won by Tom Pierard ahead of Philippe Hautecoeur. It was first A final win for Tom, well done! This gives him the second place in front of Philippe.

Pro2 A Main
1. Evens Nicolas – TLR 22SCT
2. Pierard Tom – TLR 22SCT
3. Hautecoeur Philippe – Associated SC10
4. Michez Edouard-Benoît – Associated SC10
5. Halluin Laurent – Associated SC10

Pro2 B Main
1. Lété Thomas – Associated SC10
2. Bouffioux Pascal – Associated SC10
3. Glineur Jean-François – Associated SC10

Pro2 C Main
1. Tytgat Patrick – Associated SC10
2. André Elisa – Associated SC10
3. Biefnot Jean-Christophe – Associated SC10

In Pro4, Nicolas Evens won leg 1 while Thierry Mathieu won the second one. Decisive final leg was quickly settled when Nicolas had a bad start and retired. Philippe De Keersmaecker ends up third ahead of Christophe Leurquin (Tekno 410SCT).

Pro4 A Final
1. Mathieu Thierry – TeknoRC SCT410
2. Evens Nicolas – Losi Ten-SCTE
3. De Keersmaecker Philip – TeknoRC SCT410
4. Leurquin Christophe – TeknoRC SCT410
5. Biefnot Jean-Christophe – Losi Ten-SCTE

With 5 races run out of 8, global rankings are still very open!

Pro2
1. Evens Nicolas – 398
2. Hautecoeur Philippe – 396
3. André Julian – 394
4. Michez Edouard-Benoît – 383
5. Gustin Philippe – 383

Pro4
1. Mathieu Thierry – 404
2. Evens Nicolas – 398
3. De Keersmaecker Philip – 389
4. Leurquin Christophe – 389
5. Vandeuren Alain – 383

Race’s prize ceremony saw the usual draw where the sponsors gifts are offered to the racers.

1 DE Racing Zip Stix Blue 1/10 (DER-ZS-B)
1 DE Racing Zip Stix Black 1/10 (DER-ZS-BLK)
1 DE Racing Zip Stix Red 1/10 (DER-ZS-R)
2 DE Racing Setup System Wheels (DER-SS-LW)
2 DE Racing Setup System Adaptors (DER-SS-12S)
2 DE Racing Borrego SC Wheels (DER-SCB-LB)
1 Gens Ace battery 4200mAh 60C shorty
1 Gens Ace battery 6500mAh 50C
1 Spektrum DX4R Pro radio systems
1 Xray T-Shirt
1 JConcepts 25$ gift certificates
1 JConcepts Illuzion – Matte Black – Shock, Ipad, Iphone stand (2092M)
1 MIP Hex Driver Wrench Set, SAE Standard (4) (9501)
2 Proline Blockade SC 2.2″/3.0″ M4 (1183-03)
1 Team Associated Reedy 2012 T-shirt, XX-Large, black (SP37XXL)
3 VRC USB adaptors and 3 months all-in subscriptions

Thanks to all racers, see you in September in Kampenhout!

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External links

RedRc race report