German Nationals West Round 1

Jörn Neumann battles his way to victory at the first round of the German Nationals West.

The 1st qualification (West) for the German Nationals 8th Buggy were held in Oberhausen last weekend. On Saturday it rained all day, so the organizers cancelled the day. Luckily it stopped raining during the night and racing was possible on Sunday. The schedule was 2 Rounds of qualifying and then finals. Jörn finished 2nd in Round 1 and TQ’ed Round 2. This gave Jörn overall TQ.

For the semi final it started to rain, but not as much as the day before. Jörn was able to win his semi final to start 1st for the main final. After a short brake the 20 minute final was under way, Jörn made a mistake in the first corner, this cost him to fall back several positions. A couple corners later Jörn tried to pass another driver, but got caught up and needed another marshall. Jörn was dead last after the first lap. Jörn pushed really hard and fought his way back to third after the first fuel stop. The second place was not far away and Jörn closed in lap after lap. Jörn passed him for 2nd place and now was 7-8 seconds behind the leader. the leader made a mistake and Jörn closed the gap more and more. After the 2nd fuel stop 1st and 2nd were just 2 corners from each other. A few laps later the leader had to stop with a fuel tank issue. Now, Jörn was in the lead to bring it home under the muddy conditions.

Jörn used following JC Products:

#3032-02 – Crossbows green compound
#3302Y – Mono wheels yellow
#0113B – Illuzion wing black
#0223 – Illuzion DNX408 body
#2133 – JC pit mat
#2102 – JC striker pit board
#2074 – JC wheel nuts black