Wednesday, June 17, 2015

World RX: Audi Supercars ready for the demanding Estering RX


By Tarek Ramchani

The nearly one month break is over for FIA World Rallycross Championship teams and drivers. The monstrous World RX Supercars will be heading to the demanding Estering circuit in Germany this weekend.

This is will be the second will be the second German meeting this year following round two held at the Hockenheimring. The Audi brand will be once again represented by five Supercars representing the three regula teams.

EKS will field its pair of Audi S1 quattros. Team owner Mattias Ekström will be behind the wheel of the #10 Audi S1. Last year, Eki had performed very well at Estering and narrowly missed the victory after an unbelievable battle and a historical photo finish against 2014 world champion Petter Solberg. The second EKS entry is the #92 Audi, the car will be driven by Anton Marklund. The Swedish driver will try to perform well after some ups and downs in the previous four rounds.


The ALL-INKL Münnich Motorsport from Germany is racing at home Estering. The team will field two Audi S3s for Alx Danielsson (#55 Audi S3) and team owner René Münnich (#77 Audi S3). The car performed well at Lydden Hill last time out with some strong performaces for Alx Danielsson.

Robin Larsson will be behind the wheel of the single #4 Audi A1 entry from Larsson Jernberg Racing. The 2014 Euro RX champion will try to fight for the top spots with his privateer effort.

The World RX regulars will be joined by Euro RX competitors at Estering. A total of 37 Supecars will enter the event.

Action will start at Estering on Saturday with the open practice session, heat one and heat two. Heat three, heat four, the semi-finals and big finals will be held on Sunday.


Photo credit:  World RX