Bayer & Bidovsky take Rd4 in the Czech Republic

The 4th round of 1/8 Czech Nationals took place last weekend in Skripov. The track is known for its bumpy, technical layout with some unique features (and it always rains there). This year Nationals weren’t any exception and Friday open practice was very soon cut short because of rain. On Saturday morning racers arrived to a flooded track and everybody thought the race was done, but the organisers decided we shall carry on.

Qualifications were mainly decided by Q1 as some drivers decided to skip it while others went for it. In 1/8IC buggy Jiri Mara benefited from that and took the overall TQ. Behind him, local star Ales Bidovsky finished 2nd followed by the Xray trio of Martin Bayer, Kaja Novotny and Max Gotzl rounded out the top 5.

In the final Martin Bayer, starting 4th, got quickly up to front and pulled away to take his 3rd win in the series. Max Gotzl crossed the line 2nd and Ales Bidovsky completed the podium with a struggling Novotny in 4th.

1/8 IC Buggy Results
1. Martin Bayer – Xray XB8
2. Max Gotzl – Xray XB8
3. Ales Bidovsky – AE

In 1/8E Buggy, Kaja took Q1, but Ales Bidovsky shined in Q2 and Q3 to take the overall TQ. In finals Ales continued his dominance and took A1 and A2. A3 decided the remaining podium spots with Kaja taking 2nd overall and Max 3rd.

1/8 E Buggy Results
1. Ales Bidovsky – AE
2. Kaja Novotny – Xray XB8E
3. Max Gotzl – Xray XB8E

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]