“Attack” – that’s the motto for both Kawasaki and KTM this IDM weekend in Assen. For the Freudenberg KTM – Paligo Racing team, the goal is to extend Leo Rammerstorfer’s lead; for Füsport – RT Motorsports by SKM – Kawasaki, the goal is to take the lead with Marvin Siebdrath. Only three points separate the two rivals. And the second half of the season is in full swing.
Both teams are bringing in extra reinforcements for the race in Assen. KTM has bolstered its lineup with experienced Dutch racer Scott Deroue, while Kawasaki has added World Championship rider Dirk Geiger to its roster. And both are ready to give it their all.
Nach dem zweiten Qualifying in der IDM Supersport 300 am Samstag heißt der Pole-Setter Dirk Geiger. Der Dresdner dominierte bereits Q1, ebenso wie die Freien Trainings und fühlt sich wohl auf dem Assen-Circuit. Da er als Gaststarter antritt und daher keine Punkte erhält, wäre ein Sieg für den 20-Jährigen weniger bedeutsam wie für seinen Teamkollegen Siebdrath, der von Position vier anrollen wird. Wird er Siebdrath zu einem Sieg verhelfen können?
KTM’s star rider Scott Deroue will start the race from second place, followed by Lennox Lehmann, who has also pledged his full support to his best friend Leo Rammerstorfer. But Rammerstorfer is struggling this weekend. Commenting on his eighth-place starting position, he says, “It’s frustrating that qualifying didn’t go as well as I’d hoped.” The young Austrian is known in the paddock for his cheerful disposition—but after qualifying, his smile isn’t quite as broad as usual. No wonder, because a potential change in the lead is in the air this weekend—and Rammerstorfer senses it too. “Yes, I feel a bit stressed,” he admits, trying to distract himself with teammate Lennox Lehmann until the first race. Will he manage to shake off the pressure during the races?
Sandwiched between the orange and green lines, Spaniard Juan Antonio Conesa (MTM Kawasaki) will start from fourth place. The 15-year-old, who comes from the Spanish Championship and is competing in the IDM for the first time as a guest rider, has no stake in the championship. He simply wants to gain experience and compete against international riders in the IDM. Will he be able to disrupt the battle between Kawasaki and KTM?
Viele Fragen sind vor den anstehenden Rennen in der IDM Supersport 300 ungeklärt und warten auf Antworten. Es ist die Klasse, in der alles noch offen ist und die pure Spannung und Dramatik verspricht. Das erste Rennen findet am Samstag um 16 Uhr statt, der zweite Lauf am Sonntag um 14.40 Uhr. Beide können live unter www.idm.de/live mitverfolgt werden.
IDM SSP 300, Qualifying 1+2:
- Dirk GEIGER (GER/Kawasaki)
- Scott DEROUE (NDL/KTM)
- Lennox LEHMANN (GER/KTM)
- Juan Antonio CONESA (ESP/Kawasaki)
- Marvin SIEBDRATH (GER/Kawasaki)
- Thom MOLENAAR (Netherlands/Kawasaki)
- Oliver SVENDSEN (DEN/Kawasaki)
- Leo RAMMERSTORFER (AUT/KTM)
- Sven DOORNENBAL (Netherlands/Kawasaki)
- Ferre FLEERACKERS (BEL/Kawasaki)
- Mate SZAMADO (HUN/Kawasaki)
- Fabio SARASINO (CHE/Yamaha)
- Jorke Erwig (GER/Kawasaki)
- Bryan COHEN (NLD/Kawasaki)
- Walid Khan (NDL/KTM)
- Michel-Caspar WIETH (DEU/Yamaha)
- Troy BEINLICH (GER/Kawasaki)
- Filip FEIGL (CZE/Kawasaki)
- Max ZACHMANN (GER/Kawasaki)
- Toni ERHARD (GER/KTM)