ARWS 2019 - DC17 - P9 for DC15-17 deadlines

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 07 Jun 2017, 17:18

Mahmud Effendi wrote:Based on our DNFs on recent races, we're getting some reliability upgrades. Should be done by Canadian GP.

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 07 Jun 2017, 18:35

If there is a way to get upgrades to at least look less bad, we are going to have'em

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 08 Jul 2017, 21:17

FantometteBR wrote:If there is a way to get upgrades to at least look less bad, we are going to have'em

Just ask for them :p

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 08 Jul 2017, 21:48

2019 ARWS MOROCCO GRAND PRIX

Venue:Moulay El Hassan International Circuit
Lenght:4545m
Race lenght:71 Laps
2018 winner:Mark Dagnall (Jones)

Weekend weather:

Pre-Qualifying: Dry
Qualifying: Dry
Race: Wet - 40%

PRE-QUALIFYING

1. Akira Yamamura (Kamaha) -- 1.19.954
2. Nathanael Cameron (Jones) -- 1.20.122 (+0.168)
3. Nick Nurmester (Kamaha) -- 1.20.209 (+0.255)
4. Martin McFry (Blokkmonsta) -- 1.20.615 (+0.661)
5. Gary Pacer (Jones) -- 1.20.8124 (+0.870)
6. Wouter Lamberigts (Blokkmonsta) -- 1.21.198 (+1.244)
7. Shane Walsh (Gillet) -- 1.21.254 (+1.300)
8. Gianluigi Pazzini (RLR) -- 1.21.327 (+1.373)
9. Alexandre Dorval (Gillet) -- 1.21.340 (+1.286)
10. Du Lon (Euromotor) -- 1.21.875 (+1.921)
11. Benoit Voeckler (RLR) -- 1.21.962 (+2.008)
12. Daniel Martins (Aeroracing) -- 1.21.962 (+2.008)
13. Gregor Pascal (Aeroracing) -- 1.22.039 (+2.085)
14. Takuma Taki (Euromotor) -- 1.22.840 (+2.886)

* In bold, go to main Qualifying
* In italics, avoid Pre-Qualifying at next event

QUALIFYING

1. Dan Greenlaw (Voeckler) -- 1.18.528
2. Bastiaan van Nieuwenhuijzen (Kjellerup) -- 1.18.782 (+0.254)
3. Phillippe Nicolas (Voeckler) -- 1.18.788 (+0.260)
4. Mark Dagnall (Kjellerup) -- 1.18.820 (+0.292)
5. Kenan Ardaoglu (Venturi) -- 1.19.074 (+0.546)
6. Fredo Mestolio (Venturi) -- 1.19.157 (+0.629)
7. Alberto Cara (MRT) -- 1.19.159 (+0.631)
8. Marcel Agyemang-Badu (Fusion) -- 1.19.414 (+0.886)
9. Naoki Shinjo (USD) -- 1.19.453 (+0.925)
10. Alexey Buyvolov (Simpson) -- 1.19.575 (+1.047)
11. Pippa Mann (Fusion) -- 1.19.619 (+1.091)
12. Salvatore Miccoli (MRT) -- 1.19.665 (+1.137)
13. Nino Barlini (Mecha) -- 1.19.733 (+1.205)
14. Marko Jantscher (NRE) -- 1.19.782 (+1.254)
15. Shinobu Katayama (USD) -- 1.19.834 (+1.306)
16. Nathanael Cameron (Jones) -- 1.19.911 (+1.383)
17. John Bean (Mecha) -- 1.19.942 (+1.414)
18. Jean-Luc Schiller (Simpson) -- 1.19.991 (+1.463)
19. Alessandro Lucarelli (NRE) -- 1.20.202 (+1.674)
20. Danny van Rijkens (EVR) -- 1.20.247 (+1.719)
21. Wouter Lamberigts (Blokkmonsta) -- 1.20.455 (+1.927)
22. Hansuke Shioya (EVR) -- 1.20.499 (+1.971)
23. Gary Pacer (Jones) -- 1.20.538 (+2.010)
24. Akira Yamamura (Kamaha) -- 1.20.828 (+2.300)
25. Shane Walsh (Gillet) -- 1.20.921 (+2.393)
26. Nick Nurmester (Kamaha) -- 1.21.041 (+2.513)
DNQ. Martin McFry (Blokkmonsta) -- 1.21.205 (+2.677)
DNQ. Alexandre Dorval (Gillet) -- 1.21.412 (+2.884)

* In Bold, have to run in Pre-Q at next event

RACE

1. Phillippe Nicolas (Voeckler) -- 1h 40m 55.990
2. Dan Greenlaw (Voeckler) -- +1.019
3. Fredo Mestolio (Venturi) -- +19.375
4. Bastiaan van Nieuwenhuijzen (Kjellerup) -- +25.607
5. Mark Dagnall (Kjellerup) -- +29.084
6. Salvatore Miccoli (MRT) -- +1 Lap
7. Pippa Mann (Fusion) -- +1 Lap
8. Alessandro Lucarelli (NRE) -- +1 Lap
9. Naoki Shinjo (USD) -- +1 Lap
10. Nathanael Cameron (Jones) -- +1 Lap
11. Gary Pacer (Jones) -- +2 Laps
12. Akira Yamamura (Kamaha) -- +2 Laps
13. Hansuke Shioya (EVR) -- +3 Laps
14. Nick Nurmester (Kamaha) -- +7 Laps (*)
DNF. Kenan Ardaoglu (Venturi) -- Transmission
DNF. Shane Walsh (Gillet) -- Electrical
DNF. Jean-Luc Schiller (Simpson) -- Accident
DNF. Marcel Agyemang-Badu (Fusion) -- Transmission
DNF. Alberto Cara (MRT) -- Engine
DNF. Alexey Buyvolov (Simpson) -- Electrical
DNF. Marko Jantscher (NRE) -- Electrical
DNF. Wouter Lamberigts (Blokkmonsta) -- Engine
DNF. Shinobu Katayama (USD) -- Transmission
DNF. Danny van Rijkens (EVR) -- Accident
DNF. Nino Barlini (Mecha) -- Accident
DNF. John Bean (Mecha) -- Accident

Fastest Lap: Dan Greenlaw (Voeckler) -- 1:23.281
DOTR: Voeckler drivers; Brilliant race to score an uplifting 1-2
ROTR: Mecha: The only thing they got from Morocco is a pair of leather slippers and a large repair bill

Penalties:

- 1 Race suspended ban to Marcel Agyemang-Badu; Leaving the car in the racing lane
- 2 Race ban for Jean-Luc Schiller; Failed to follow yellow crash, resulting in crash with Badu's car, which was being towed. A marshall was killed in the accident.

Achievements:

Repear Offender: Kamaha, Blokkmonsta (5)
Prison Break: Kamaha
FreeFall: EVR
Hogger: Voeckler, Kjellerup
Cameo: Mecha
Mr Consistent: Kjellerup
Quick Learner: MRT
Participation Award: Mecha
Rebound: Voeckler
Kicked Out of Class: Simpson

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 09 Jul 2017, 20:15

Someone at Euromotor escaped from last places? This stuns me a lot!

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 10 Jul 2017, 09:38

Disappointed to see McFry DNQ and Pippa miss out on a point by one position!

Post by **tommykl** » 10 Jul 2017, 11:40

Auto Hebdo wrote:Bittersweet weekend for Gillet

Having already decided to use the 2018 car throughout the season as the team focuses on 2020, Tony Gillet's operation have a stated goal of prequalifying for the occasional race. The Moroccan Grand Prix was the second such occasion, after Bathurst, and while Alexandre Dorval was the slowest in qualifying, Shane Walsh qualified in 25th position.

Despite a reputation for over-aggressive drives often ending in accidents, Walsh drove a measured race, remaining out of harm's way. Unfortunately, with ten laps remaining, the Gillet suffered an electrical failure and Walsh stopped by the side of the circuit. The performance was encouraging for the team and its hopes of finishing races this season, but they'll be disappointed by coming within ten laps of jumping ahead of Blokkmonsta in the constructors' championship.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 11 Jul 2017, 04:10

Wow, talk about poor luck.

Peteroli34 · Post by **Peteroli34** » 11 Jul 2017, 10:35

Autosport wrote
Marshall Killed In Marrakesh
A Marshall has been killed at the ARWS grand prix in Marrakesh after being involved in a incident involving Jean Luc Shiller. The marshall was airlifted to a local where he later succumbed to his injuries. Local police have confirmed that they are investigating the death of the marshall who has yet to be named. Autosport sends its condolences to his family.

]EVR Statement[
Eric Vincent Racing are deeply saddened to hear of the death of a Marshall. These dedicated men and women who are giving up their spare time do a fantastic job, without which these motorsport events would not be able to take place. our thoughts and prayers are with the family,friends and colleagues of the gentleman at this difficult time.

SeedStriker · Post by **SeedStriker** » 12 Jul 2017, 14:05

Rejectsports wrote
Two Sides of the Coin

Union Saver Developments' boss, Karl Lichter Shultz, may breath now after the ARWS round of Morocco. A solid result for lead driver Naoki Shinjo put an end to a spell of bad luck the austrian squad has had since 3 races. "We know were we are. Our efforts at Monza marked the way and we expected to be even better at Marrakesh. Fortunately we were, but there's still the issue of (Shinobu) Katayama not making the flag again. She has been way too erratic, and while is a massive improvement for the second car in comparison to last year, she needs to up her game before mid season. In comparison with (Naoki) Shinjo's efforts, this is like two sides of a coin. And while the matter of her DNF officially was a gearbox failure, she damaged the car before that after being comfortably in 12th. With Indy 500 close, I may be forced to make a slight change in the lineup, but that depend on how ARWS are gona rule the Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

When asked about the tragedy with the marshall, Shultz said the following. "Motorsports in general is a dangerous sport, and we all know that every one of us gambles with the grim reaper every time we race. Union Saver Developments, as a racing organization, is aware that safety must me present in all competition series around the world, and what happened here in Marrakesh must be heavily revised if we're going to continue racing in this track."

Naoki Shinjo wrote
Not exceptional, but I'm pleased with the result. As it was on Monza, a solid 9th position after qualy was sigh for a good race, but the rain washed away (no pun intended) the plans, and the added downforce just make the car slower. Still, the car as a whole hold up in a power track, And I had fun battling all race in upper midfield. The only gripe was what happened with Schiller's incident with the marshall. I was just behind him when he just plummeted onto Badu's car when it was being attended. Even worst, the crash sent Schiller right onto my driving line! Fortunately, the KS-02 is as strong as a tank, and I managed to continue the race. My thoughts are for the family of the fallen marshall. As drivers we know the risks and are willing to accept them, but still, it hurts when one of our community left us before time...

Post by **Ataxia** » 14 Jul 2017, 11:43

Dear folks,

I've rather belatedly (sorry, had stuff on!) put together this spotters' guide. I hope it's okay, personally I think it's not on the level of the previous guides because I've not had the time to put into it, but should be fit for...erm, looking at!

HQ download (4000x4800)

If you need the individual cars for anything, please feel free to shout!

MinardiFan95 · Post by **MinardiFan95** » 16 Jul 2017, 14:17

Dave Simpson wrote:My sincere condolences, and those of the entire Simpson team go out to the family and friends of the marshall involved in the tragic incident in Marrakech, We, along with the entire motorsport community are extremely saddened when a volunteer marshall is killed whilst helping to run the sport.

Jean-Luc has been deeply affected by his involvement in this incident, and has been an emotional wreck since learning of the fate of the marshall. Understandably he does not want to speak to the media, however he wishes to send his condolences and very sincere apologies to the marshall's family and friends even though he feels that no apology could ever be enough.

Michael Robertson will fill in for Jean-Luc Schiller whilst he is banned.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 06 Aug 2017, 19:25

2019 ARWS CANADIAN GRAND PRIX

Venue:Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Lenght:4,361 m
Race lenght: 73 laps
2018 winner: Terry Hawkin (Fusion) **Toronto Exhibition Place

Weekend weather:

Pre-Qualifying: Dry
Qualifying: Dry
Race: Dry

PRE-QUALIFYING

1. Danny van Rijkens (EVR) -- 1.12.362
2. Hansuke Shioya (EVR) -- 1.12.774 (+0.412)
3. Gary Pacer (Jones) -- 1.13.375 (+1.013)
4. Nathanael Cameron (Jones) -- 1.13.411 (+1.049)
5. Shane Walsh (Gillet) -- 1.13.419 (+1.057)
6. Alexandre Dorval (Gillet) -- 1.13.742 (+1.380)
7. Jesus Plaza (RLR) -- 1.13.904 (+1.542)
8. Wouter Lamberigts (Blokkmonsta) -- 1.13.978 (+1.616)
9. Martin McFry (Blokkmonsta) -- 1.13.980 (+1.618)
10. Gianluigi Pazzini (RLR) -- 1.14.232 (+1.870)
11. Daniel Martins (Aeroracing) -- 1.14.545 (+2.183)
12. Du Lon (Euromotor) -- 1.14.841 (+2.392)
13. Gregor Pascal (Aeroracing) -- 1.14.841 (+2.479)
14. Takuma Taki (Euromotor) -- 1.15.437 (+3.075)

* In bold, go to main Qualifying
* In italics, avoid Pre-Qualifying at next event

QUALIFYING

1. Bastiaan van Nieuwenhuijzen (Kjellerup) -- 1.10.509
2. Mark Dagnall (Kjellerup) -- 1.10.952 (+0.443)
3. Alberto Cara (MRT) -- 1.11.190 (+0.681)
4. Phillippe Nicolas (Voeckler) -- 1.11.270 (+0.761)
5. Dan Greenlaw (Voeckler) -- 1.11.355 (+0.846)
6. Terry Hawkin (Fusion) -- 1.11.474 (+0.965)
7. Alexey Buyvolov (Simpson) -- 1.11.597 (+1.088)
8. Salvatore Miccoli (MRT) -- 1.11.640 (+1.131)
9. Nino Barlini (Mecha) -- 1.11.717 (+1.208)
10. John Bean (Mecha) -- 1.11.925 (+1.416)
11. Marcel Agyemang-Badu (Fusion) -- 1.11.961 (+1.452)
12. Fredo Mestolio (Venturi) -- 1.11.962 (+1.453)
13. Danny van Rijkens (EVR) -- 1.11.968 (+1.459)
14. Kenan Ardaoglu (Venturi) -- 1.12.084 (+1.575)
15. Naoki Shinjo (USD) -- 1.12.162 (+1.653)
16. Marko Jantscher (NRE) -- 1.12.171 (+1.662)
17. Shinobu Katayama (USD) -- 1.12.249 (+1.740)
18. Akira Yamamura (Kamaha) -- 1.12.445 (+1.936)
19. Michael Robertson (Simpson) -- 1.12.535 (+2.026)
20. Alessandro Lucarelli (NRE) -- 1.12.644 (+2.135)
21. Nathanael Cameron (Jones) -- 1.12.649 (+2.140)
22. Hansuke Shioya (EVR) -- 1.12.739 (+2.230)
23. Gary Pacer (Jones) -- 1.12.849 (+2.340)
24. Shane Walsh (Gillet) -- 1.13.339 (+2.830)
25. Martin McFry (Blokkmonsta) -- 1.13.692 (+3.183)
26. Nick Nurmester (Kamaha) -- 1.13.702 (+3.193)
DNQ. Alexandre Dorval (Gillet) -- 1.13.740 (+3.231)
DNQ. Wouter Lamberigts (Blokkmonsta) -- 1.13.817 (+3.308)

* In Bold, have to run in Pre-Q at next event

RACE

1. Mark Dagnall (Kjellerup) -- 1:30:47.379
2. Phillippe Nicolas (Voeckler) -- +1 Lap
3. Marcel Agyemang-Badu (Fusion) -- +1 Lap
4. Nathanael Cameron (Jones) -- +1 Lap
5. Marko Jantscher (NRE) -- +2 Laps
6. Fredo Mestolio (Venturi) -- +2 Laps
7. Shinobu Katayama (USD) -- +2 Laps
8. Shane Walsh (Gillet) -- +3 Laps
9. Naoki Shinjo (USD) -- +3 Laps
10. Nick Nurmester (Kamaha) -- +3 Laps
11. John Bean (Mecha) -- +3 Laps
12. Hansuke Shioya (EVR) -- +4 Laps
DNF. Bastiaan van Nieuwenhuijzen (Kjellerup) -- Accident
DNF. Terry Hawkin (Fusion) -- Accident
DNF. Salvatore Miccoli (MRT) -- Engine
DNF. Akira Yamamura (Kamaha) -- Engine
DNF. Dan Greenlaw (Voeckler) -- Accident
DNF. Michael Robertson (Simpson) -- Transmission
DNF. Gary Pacer (Jones) -- Accident
DNF. Martin McFry (Blokkmonsta) -- Suspension
DNF. Alberto Cara (MRT) -- Puncture
DNF. Alessandro Lucarelli (NRE) -- Transmission
DNF. Nino Barlini (Mecha) -- Loose Wheel
DNF. Danny van Rijkens (EVR) -- Accident
DNF. Kenan Ardaoglu (Venturi) -- Accident
DNF. Alexey Buyvolov (Simpson) -- Accident

Fastest Lap: Bastiaan van Nieuwenhuijzen (Kjellerup) -- 1.11.183
DOTR: Nathanael Cameron (Jones) -- 21st to 4th in flawless drive
ROTR: Dan Greenlaw (Voeckler) -- It looks as if he just got what he wanted: A large repair bill

Penalties:

Achievements:
By the skin of their teeth: RLR
Repeat Offender: Blokkmonsta
Prison Break: EVR
Dress Rehearsal: EVR
Freefall: Kamaha
Headliner: Kjellerup
Cameo: Simpson, Venturi, EVR
Winslol: Kjellerup
Mr Consistent: Kjellerup
Young gun: Fusion
Quick learner: Jones
The choke: Kjellerup
Run for the border: Mecha
Schoolyard Bully: Kjellerup

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 09 Aug 2017, 04:39

At least someone is not finishing last! Very well!

Post by **Miguel98** » 09 Aug 2017, 08:36

Autosport wrote:Badu "mighty impressive" at Canada

After scoring a second podium in his short ARWS career, Marcel Agyemang-Badu is slowly becoming one of the top stars of this season - the ghanese/french driver, despite slow start to the year, has slowly been decreasing Hawkin's gap in qualifying and is currently beating Hawkin in race performance, with the defending champion yet to score points this year.

Fusion team principal Miguel Rocha claimed after the race that "After that failure to qualify, Badu returned a different man. He took 2 days off and cleared his mind and returned a much more foccused driver - he's been driving perfectly and flawlessly for 3 races now, as we see his potential flourish, 2 podiums in those 3 races. Hawkin on the other hand returned quick as ever, but continues to make mistakes, this time even taking out Basti with him! We have sat with Terry and tried to put sense into him, but the fact the car isn't what he wants isn't helping him. Consideirng the next race might proove dangerous for Terry, we're not 100% sure yet if he'll race at Brickyard - we rather having him sit out and reagroup his mind for Britain onwards then to crash at the Brickyard.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 09 Aug 2017, 23:43

A top 10 qualifying yet we're still having problems during the race, time to work on race pace issues I guess.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 10 Aug 2017, 00:00

Autosport wrote:Jones laments lack of pace, but pleased with points haul

2019 is turning into a season to forget for the Jones Unipart TAG team in ARWS. The team's two rookie drivers have largely struggled in qualifying and the team now finds itself in the lottery of pre-qualifying. And having been in title contention in recent seasons, the team has managed just three points finishes in the first six races - all 4th places.

Team boss Sammy Jones has been vocal in his criticism of being tied to a contract with long-time engine supplier Ford who have consistently failed to produce an engine capable of challenging at the front of the field, and he lays the blame for the team's current situation squarely at the feet of the American firm.

"It's a disgrace. Ford are a company with a long, proud history in motorsport and we've been dealt a bucket of bolts for three straight years. We've gone from being a front-running team to having to run the gauntlet of pre-qualifying every f***ing weekend. It's a shambles, and thanks to the championship's rules on contracts, we've been able to do nothing about it. I'm all for treating contracts with respect, but we should be able to have some decision in our destiny. If I could, I would have got us out of that contract at the end of last year (2018) at the very latest."

Nevertheless, Jones has heaped praise on his two young chargers, who he feels have dealt with the circumstances admirably.

"Both Cameron and Pacer are young lads with long careers ahead of them. They're full of hunger and ready to give their all in the machinery we've provided them with. It's a shambolic state of affairs - they didn't sign up for this, but they've got on with the job and we're pinching points when we can get them. The inherent competitiveness of the chassis is good, and that's been reflected in the three 4th places we've picked up. We're just lumbered with a hopeless engine, and both lads deserve full credit for what they've done so far. I'm hoping we can just keep on picking the points up through the year. If we end up fifth overall come season end, I'll be astounded, but very happy indeed. Venturi, Fusion, they're going to be tough to beat, and I expect Simpson and NRE to give us grief at some point too. It's going to be a f***ing tough old year."

SeedStriker · Post by **SeedStriker** » 10 Aug 2017, 14:56

Rejectsport wrote
Almost there...

It has been an active weekend here in Canada for Union Saver Developments, after the austrian squad got his best result of the ARWS season after a double finish for 7th and 9th place respectively. USD boss, Karl Lichter Shultz was pleased to say the least...

"Well, it wasn't the incident-free weekend that we wanted, but given the result, I'm satisfied. After all the hard work over the car and the engines, we did get our best result of the campaing. It's a shame that we got short of the point-scoring position, but finally (Shinobu) Katayama did the job we expected out of here since the beggining of the season. I know that she has had issues adapting to the car, but it's good to see that she's getting into grips with it. Also, while an early issue put him on the back of the field, it was a great recovery race for (Naoki) Shinjo. Given his starting position, if not for that damage on T1, he could've battled not only for points, but the podium itself.
Now, we'll go to IMS, and I hope the US will be the land of opportunities for us. Not only in the sporting side, but also on the buisness one..."

Before going to Indianapolis, Union Saver Developments will go first to Detroit, maybe for the austrian marquee to strenghten their ties with General Motors and the Chevrolet brand in the US.

Naoki Shinjo wrote

Has been a weird weekend. If anything, during Q1 the car felt good. Just a little adjustments and it would've been real quick for Q2. Sadly, one of the Voecklers cross in front of me just as I was starting my flat out lap. That left me without much of the qualy tires and only did a lowly 15th. I still don't know which of the Renault-powered cars did it, but this will be one I'll keep later. Things got worst at the race, as the mashup at T1 left me without front wing, last of all, and ruining any chances to score points. That's where things improved, as the car simply fly. I recovered massively, making several overtakes on track, and benefitting from the attrition. It was so good that at one point, I was just one position behind Katayama! Sadly, after I had overtaken Walsh, the engine started to misfire, so I decided to lift up, let the Gillet go, and just cruise until the flag. As I said, a weird weekend.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 15 Aug 2017, 17:47

2019 ARWS INDY 500 km

Venue:Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Lenght:4,023m
Race lenght:125 laps
2018 winner: --

Weekend weather:

Pre-Qualifying:Dry
Qualifying:Dry
Race:Dry

PRE-QUALIFYING

1. Gary Pacer (Jones) -- 42.646
2. Akira Yamamura (Kamaha) -- 42.678 (+0.032)
3. Wouter Lamberigts (Blokkmonsta) -- 42.716 (+0.070)
4. Shane Walsh (Gillet) -- 42.719 (+0.073)
5. Gianluigi Pazzini (RLR) -- 42.723 (+0.077)
6. Nick Nurmester (Kamaha) -- 42.764 (+0.118)
7. Alexandre Dorval (Gillet) -- 42.766 (+0.120)
8. Daniel Martins (Aeroracing) -- 42.799 (+0.153)
9. Gregor Pascal (Aeroracing) -- 42.801 (+0.155)
10. Jesus Plaza (RLR) -- 42.802 (+0.156)
11. Nathanael Cameron (Jones) -- 42.802 (+0.156)
12. Martin McFry (Blokkmonsta) -- 42.837 (+0.191)
13. Takuma Taki (Euromotor) -- 42.843 (+0.197)
14. Du Lon (Euromotor) -- 43.035 (+0.389)

* In bold, go to main Qualifying
* In italics, avoid Pre-Qualifying at next event

QUALIFYING

1. Bastiaan van Nieuwenhuijzen (Kjellerup) -- 41.561
2. Mark Dagnall (Kjellerup) -- 41.561 (+0.000)
3. Alberto Cara (MRT) -- 41.676 (+0.115)
4. Terry Hawkin (Fusion) -- 41.685 (+0.124)
5. Alexandre Dorval (Gillet) -- 41.712 (+0.151)
6. Naoki Shinjo (USD) -- 41.718 (+0.157)
7. Shinobu Katayama (USD) -- 41.728 (+0.167)
8. Kenan Ardaoglu (Venturi) -- 41.768 (+0.207)
9. Dan Greenlaw (Voeckler) -- 41.771 (+0.210)
10. Marcel Agyemang-Badu (Fusion) -- 41.835 (+0.274)
11. Philippe Nicolas (Voeckler) -- 41.842 (+0.281)
12. Alexey Buyvolov (Simpson) -- 41.884 (+0.323)
13. Michael Robertson (Simpson) -- 41.889 (+0.328)
14. Salvatore Miccoli (MRT) -- 41.890 (+0.329)
15. Fredo Mestolio (Venturi) -- 41.923 (+0.362)
16. Nino Barlini (Mecha) -- 42.083 (+0.522)
17. John Bean (Mecha) -- 42.086 (+0.525)
18. Nathanael Cameron (Jones) -- 42.150 (+0.589)
19. Gary Pacer (Jones) -- 42.193 (+0.632)
20. Alessandro Lucarelli (NRE) -- 42.360 (+0.799)
21. Akira Yamamura (Kamaha) -- 42.368 (+0.807)
22. Gianluigi Pazzini (RLR) -- 42.402 (+0.841)
23. Shane Walsh (Gillet) -- 42.435 (+0.874)
24. Marko Jantscher (NRE) -- 42.479 (+0.918)
25. Jesus Plaza (RLR) -- 42.485 (+0.924)
26. Nick Nurmester (Kamaha) -- 42.463 (+1.082)
DNQ. Hansuke Shioya (EVR) -- 42.721 (+1.160)
DNQ. Danny van Rijkens (EVR) -- 42.768 (+1.207)

* In Bold, have to run in Pre-Q at next event

RACE

1. Dan Greenlaw (Voeckler) -- 1h 32m 22.361
2. Alberto Cara (MRT) -- +32.371
3. Marcel Agyemang-Badu (Fusion) -- +1 Lap
4. Alexey Buyvolov (Simpson) -- +2 Laps
5. Shinobu Katayama (USD) -- +2 Laps
6. Kenan Ardaoglu (Venturi) -- +2 Laps
7. Michael Robertson (Simpson) -- +3 Laps
8. Nino Barlini (Mecha) -- +3 Laps
9. Jesus Plaza (RLR) -- +5 Laps (*)
10. Akira Yamamura (Kamaha) -- +9 Laps (*)
DNF. Naoki Shinjo (USD) -- Engine
DNF. Alexandre Dorval (Gillet) -- Engine
DNF. Nathanael Cameron (Jones) -- Engine
DNF. Terry Hawkin (Fusion) -- Accident
DNF. Bastiaan van Nieuwenhuijzen (Kjellerup) -- Accident
DNF. Mark Dagnall (Kjellerup) -- Accident
DNF. Gary Pacer (Jones) -- Accident
DNF. John Bean (Mecha) -- Transmission
DNF. Alessandro Lucarelli (NRE) -- Transmission
DNF. Phillippe Nicolas (Voeckler) -- Transmission
DNF. Marko Jantscher (NRE) -- Accident
DNF. Shane Walsh (Gillet) -- Suspension
DNF. Gianluigi Pazzini (RLR) -- Accident
DNF. Fredo Mestolio (Venturi) -- Accident
DNF Salvatore Miccoli (MRT) -- Accident
DNF. Nick Nurmester (Kamaha) -- Accident

Fastest Lap: Mark Dagnall (Kjellerup) -- 42.720
DOTR: Alberto Cara (MRT) -- Deserved podium despite having to stop 4 times
ROTR: Kjellerup: A race that was completely under control went down the sink

Penalties:

Achievements:
By the Skin of their teeth: Blokkmonsta, Aeroracing
Repeat Offender: Jones, Gillet
Prison Break: Kamaha
Start n'Parked: Euromotor
Freefall: EVR
Cover Album: Kjellerup
Headliner: Kjellerup
On the Board: USD
Cameo: MRT, Kamaha
Young gun: Fusion
Quick Learner: Venturi
Civil War: Kjellerup
The choke: Fusion
Manfred's Revenge: MRT

Post by **Miguel98** » 16 Aug 2017, 11:06

Autosport wrote:Rocha slams Pacer for dangerous driving

The running of the ARWS Indy 500km was marked by what the americans call "The Big One" on lap 44 of the race, when race leader Terry Hawkin decided to come into the pitroad when canadian Gary Pacer, getting lapped, decided to try the overtake into turn 4 and preceded to clatter the british driver who suffered terminal suspension damage as the car came to a crawl into the front straight. The Kjerellup's, running behind, didn't notice the stricken Fusion, and Basti was forced to brake to avoid which sent Dagnall into the back of his team-mate. All 4 cars were out on the spot.

Commentating on the crash after tha race, Fusion manager Miguel Rocha placed the flame fully on Gary Pacer for the inccident. "He was getting lapped, he had pitted the lap before. He was not even on fully heated tyres yet! And he did that! He just went down the inside of Terry into turn 4 and his rear just went on the cold tyres. Terry was not at fault, since he was prepping the racing line to come into the pitroad. The suspension was bent beyond repair and the car just followed a straight line crabbing. Considering the car was already very low on fuel, it's more than possible he had run out of fuel while crabbing down the straight. Terry was okay, but he was super disappointed - a podium was clearly in his sights once again, and bad luck erates him once again."

Post by **Ataxia** » 16 Aug 2017, 12:15

motorsport.com wrote:Cameron: ARWS is no place for ovals

Nathanael Cameron has expressed his dismay at the AutoReject World Series' Indy 500KM event, suggesting that oval racing has no place in the category.

Along with much of the field, Cameron had limited oval experience prior to the race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with the British driver struggling to make an impact before sustaining an engine failure.

The race itself was littered with a number of incidents, and Cameron believes that the decision to race on ovals poses an unnecessary risk to drivers.

"It's absolutely crazy that we've been asked to come and race here" said Cameron to motorsport.com. "Sure, Indianapolis is incredibly prestigious, but it's not ARWS.

"These cars aren't designed for ovals, and most of the guys on this grid haven't raced on ovals - me included. I don't really know why we're here.

"It's like, IndyCar came back this year and the organisers wanted to try and match it by having a race at Indy. I'm not sure what the thought process was there."

Cameron added that the ARWS organisers should think deeply about including an Indianapolis race again, and warned that repeat visits to the circuit could result in disastrous consequences.

"Everyone saw that accident with the two Kjellerups, and it's amazing that neither one of them was hurt. What if that happens again if we go next year? They might not be quite as lucky as Mark or Bastiaan.

"The organisers need to really think about this, we really shouldn't be coming to ovals and it's probably tempting fate if we keep coming here."

Post by **tommykl** » 16 Aug 2017, 12:22

Gillet struggling to understand qualifying pace

Gillet team principal Tony Gillet appeared perplexed by his team's easy qualification for the ARWS Indy 500.

Usually at risk of failing to prequalify at most races, the Gillet team has made the cut on the last three occasions.

Shane Walsh had been the only driver for the Belgian team to start a race since Bathurst, but at Indianapolis, Alexandre Dorval surprised the paddock by setting the fourth-fastest time in the first session and starting the race from fifth position, with Shane Walsh starting from a season-highest 23rd place.

"We were anticipating Indianapolis to be a tough circuit for us," said Gillet.

"Our engine is relatively underpowered, and we simply don't have the funds to work on it. The power advantage for the other teams, we thought, should have put them ahead of us.

"For both drivers to not only prequalify but also make the grid was a pleasant surprise. Alexandre's result was apparently thanks to clever drafting. We hadn't started this high since 2014 (the Japanese Grand Prix), and we don't expect to do so again any time soon."

In any case, neither Walsh nor Dorval could profit from their starting positions. The American retired from the race early on with suspension failure, while the Belgian dropped to last position before his engine failed with 50 laps remaining.

"The retirements were disappointing, even though our reliability hasn't been good in at least three years.

"With so many accidents happening, we had a chance at a good result if both cars had finished. Watching the race unfold from the pits was almost surreal.

"ARWS should never have come to Indianapolis. The drivers and cars aren't suited for oval racing, and it resulted in the farce we had this weekend.

"We may have been satisfied by Saturday's result, but the weekend was just bad publicity for the championship."

Normal32 · Post by **Normal32** » 16 Aug 2017, 15:45

Automobil-Revue wrote:Sauveterre: No ovals allowed claim in ARWS is "ridiculous"

Following complaints made after the ARWS Indy 500km last Sunday, many teams and drivers have complained about the newest addition on the calendar, critizing it as "it has no place in ARWS" and "they weren't ready for such a thing".

Samuel de Sauveterre, in response to these claims, has come out and states his opinion very clearly.

"These claims are frankly ridiculous. First off, the fact that the drivers weren't ready for such a thing is their fault. There's a wealth of ovals around the world they could have hone their skillset in, but instead, these bunch of European elitists didn't do sh*t about it. Teams are also on the blame for this, as they could have used some preparation on this as well."

"Secondly, while I do agree that the cars aren't that well-prepared for ovals, this can be fixed. It's not something that it's impossible to do, and I don't know why these people make it seem to be like that."

"These bunch of incompetent morons think that they had what it took to take on an oval, and surprise, they didn't. I hope they have learned their leason and stop whining about not doing good."

"I also hope that the organization has taken some cues about this, since they aren't blameless. One recomendation I could give is an aero package used exclusively for Indy so that drivers have an easier time with the car, and some restrictions on BHP would also be nice, in order to make it more safer and just a lot better."

Post by **Ataxia** » 16 Aug 2017, 16:06

autosport.com wrote:Couteau aims fire at de Sauveterre, blasts ovals in ARWS

Former team principal Jacques Couteau has hit back at Venturi boss Samuel de Sauveterre, calling his compatriot "short-sighted" in his attitude to oval racing in the AutoReject World Series.

Speaking to Automobil Revue, de Sauveterre accused the ARWS drivers who were against oval racing as "elitist", suggesting that any lack of preparation was down to the drivers.

Couteau subsequently launched a furious tirade to L'Equipe - targeted at de Sauveterre and the ARWS organisers - accusing the two parties of having "no idea about safety".

"De Sauveterre needs to shut his mouth" suggested Couteau. "The guy has absolutely no idea about this racing ladder, and he's just the worst kind of sycophant.

"He sucks up to the organisers in every meeting, hoping for special treatment. He's a spineless worm, that's all he is, and he's willing to put drivers at risk over it because he's got no idea about safety either."

Weighing in on the heated debate over oval racing in the ARWS, Couteau nailed his colours firmly to the mast, believing that the inclusion of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an indication of the series' lack of interest in its feeder categories.

"I cannot see where this oval has come from. If we are in IndyCar, then sure, let's have lots of ovals. The young drivers race at ovals in Indy Lights, they get prepared there.

"Samuel thinks the drivers should, after years of not having oval racing, be prepared for ovals because of the whims of the organisers. Where are the ovals in the AutoReject junior series? They're not there because it's never been about ovals.

"ARWS is for circuit racing. Maybe you have a non-championship race at an oval, but you don't force your drivers - who have done circuits all their lives - to go to an oval if they don't want to.

"If I didn't sell Fusion we would not have come here. It's dangerous, with these cars. The engineers spend days on test rigs and wind tunnels for circuits, and then they have to suddenly understand ovals."

SeedStriker · Post by **SeedStriker** » 16 Aug 2017, 16:17

Rejectsport wrote
Confusing Ovals, Greater Opportunities

After a shocking weekend which saw the first oval race on the ARWS, Union Saver Developments' boss, Karl Lichter Shultz, had something to say, after his team finally scored some points, courtesy of Shinobu Katayama.

"We're not unknown of ovals, USD has had it's fare of round races around the world. Our drivers has adapted very well to all kind of tracks, so I found some of the issues that the rest of the ARWS drivers have against IMS a little odd, if I'm to say. Whatever's the case, the north american tour has been good to us. After a solid result in Canada, now one the most known temples of speed has granted us to be in the scoreboard, much earlier than we did last year. I'm to commend (Shinobu) Katayama's effort, since she battled all day to keep that priced 5th position. It's a shame that we got it wrong with (Naoki) Shinjo's strategy, but it's a risk that we are willing to do. There's more job to do, even with the points already in the bag. Daihatsu is still baffled with the engine's apparently lack of reliability, and every race is gonna be like walking on a tightrope."

Questioned about the liability of oval racing for future ARWS seasons, the austrian squad's head just said "It made things different, and that's good for the buisness in general"

Naoki Shinjo wrote
I blew it. There's no way to sugarcoat it. After a fenomenal qualifying session that got me at one point up to P3, having both cars in the top 10 was the cherry on top. We knew we had the pace to keep with the leaders and scoring big. Unfortunately for me, I was left on the starting line, overreved and losing like 5 positions. While we recovered the pace, even overtaking (Shinobu) Katayama for 6th position up to that point, our strategy put us in clear disadvantage, with one more stop to do than the rest, even if that put me for a while up to P3 at some point. Sadly, when we were trying to catch Ardaoglu for P6, the engine gave up.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 16 Aug 2017, 21:53

Rejectsport wrote:MRT launches protest against Mecha GP

Less than 24 hours after a chaotic and controversial weekend after Indianapolis, Melrose Racing Team has lodged an official protest against Mecha Grand Prix driver Nino Barlini. In the protest lodged against the stewards, MRT claims that the team used the spare car illegally, and are therefore calling for the disqualification of the Italian driver from the race results.

The incident occurred midway through the race when Barlini was involved in the pileup involving the likes of Terry Hawkin and the Kjellerup duo of Mark Dagnall and Bastiaan van Nieuwenhuijzen. After the car swap, Barlini went on to finish 8th on the road for the minnow squad.

"It clearly states in the racing regulations that you cannot swap cars during a race," said Don Rennis, MRT team manager. "The fact that the stewards let this slide at all opens up a dangerous precedent which must be nipped at the bud. Imagine if that happened with a championship contender? At the end of the day, they used an illegal car, and therefore the result cannot stand."

When asked about MRT's own performances so far this season, Rennis showed little restraint after the race.

"It's been a borderline disastrous season for us, and some people have been holding us back," lamented Rennis. "Alberto's drive to 2nd place was a fantastic run, but we need to keep doing it in order to maintain our position and have a hope of challenging the top two. Salvo was incredibly unlucky to be taken out so early on, as with his oval experience, he would have certainly been up there as well. We're working hard to turn the ship around, but at this stage I see us not being higher than 3rd in either championship."

FantometteBR · Post by **FantometteBR** » 16 Aug 2017, 23:28

Not bad. Well, actually is not good but I think we might get upgrading as soon as we can

"I don't really understand why Indy 500 is an ARWS race. Actually, after I saw the race today, I ended up understanding why", said a PR Euromotor official in a brief note to press

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 17 Aug 2017, 09:56

For comparison's sake, if anyone is interested, the IndyCar single lap record at Indy is a 37.895. The NASCAR lap record is a 47.753.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 19 Aug 2017, 15:34

Prieto slams critics: "Indy is here to stay"

ARWS Chairman Daniel Prieto has slammed critic voices concerning safety at ARWS Indy 500 km last weekend. Following the critics, who deemed the track too dangerous and inadequate for ARWS needs, Prieto said instead he was quite happy with the result, "We didn't expect anything less on last weekend. I reckon there were a number of accidents and we can try to clarify a bit more the situation about the pitlane entrance to avoid accidents than the one involving Hawkin, Pacer and the two Kjellerups, nothing that can't be improved there, but the weekend proved a huge success. Large amounts of tickets were sold, there was a great spectacle on track, and the race is quite different from the classic Indy 500. I think the audience understood that and that's why this race was successful", not happy with that, Prieto had some words for the critics; "They knew well we were coming here. If they didn't want to, they could have just simply not turned up, or not gotten into the championship at all. I guess it's always easier to moan than to prepare yourself well for what's coming. We will also try to offer a special Indianapolis package to the teams next season, but it's not as easy as for Indy 500 miles because here every chassis is different. Yeah, you heard well, we are coming back next season".

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 21 Aug 2017, 18:43

Please! Post your YDT line ups! Inscription open until 1st September 00:01 CET

Normal32 · Post by **Normal32** » 21 Aug 2017, 19:13

Venturi-Yamahahaha

Driver 1: Manon Blanchett
Driver 2: Salva Al-Bashir

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 21 Aug 2017, 19:18

I'm assuming they can't be the team's current drivers? Or can they?

If not, Jones will run Stan Frankham on both days.

Post by **Miguel98** » 21 Aug 2017, 19:19

Fusion will go with Diego Pereira and Emilio Boni for the driver test.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 21 Aug 2017, 19:23

AndreaModa wrote:I'm assuming they can't be the team's current drivers? Or can they?

If not, Jones will run Stan Frankham on both days.

It has to be drivers that haven't made their debut yet. It can also only be one driver, if you want to.

pi314159 · Post by **pi314159** » 21 Aug 2017, 19:28

Kjellerup-Renault
#5 Aimee Gauthier
#6 Roger Ibe

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 21 Aug 2017, 19:28

Aerond wrote:
AndreaModa wrote:I'm assuming they can't be the team's current drivers? Or can they?

If not, Jones will run Stan Frankham on both days.

It has to be drivers that haven't made their debut yet. It can also only be one driver, if you want to.

Cool. Frankham for both days it is then please.

SeedStriker · Post by **SeedStriker** » 21 Aug 2017, 20:34

Union Saver Developments

Driver 1: John D. Sullivan
Driver 2: Hayato Kazami

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 21 Aug 2017, 20:36

Voeckler Renault YDT Lineup

Mineiro
Fotis Iordanou

Post by **Ataxia** » 21 Aug 2017, 21:41

Ricardo Velazquez is available for a YDT drive if anyone's interested.

V8fan12 · Post by **V8fan12** » 22 Aug 2017, 05:09

Ataxia wrote:Ricardo Velazquez is available for a YDT drive if anyone's interested.

Peak would be interested in his services

We will run Lukas Zuber in the other seat