This page will be updated regularly to provide information for drivers and fans of the club alike. If you would like to see past months' race results or past driver's profiles, click here - Calendar 2000.
May 6th Meeting
Scorching temperatures and clear, blue skies greeted the drivers as they unloaded their
cars to prepare for the days racing. Even at the start of racing, tyres were so hot that
rubber collected on the startline (see pic). After each heat, the drivers had to cool
themselves (and their cars) before facing the challenge of another race. It was good to
see the return of the Granada and Wilhelm (see pic) a car and Driver that have both
survived five seasons of RallyCross and is still going strong. Throughout the day everyone
enjoyed the weather and the close, fast racing - including Ralf Ommer's daughter (see
pic). Even though there were over 50 drivers racing, no problems occurred for the majority
- the one exception was Heinz-Berndt Dreisilker who rolled his newly prepared VW Golf.
Ouch! He walked away unscathed, which was more than could be said for the Golf! The Koch
brothers had a good day, with both Emanuel and Thorsten winning trophies. Emanuel also
managed to gain the fastest time of the day in his Honda CRX.
Alex Ommer once again dominated the ladies class - her Driver Profile can be seen below.
Winning Drivers:
A Class: Andy Whately
B Class: Siegfried Kortenkamp
C Class: Emanuel Koch
D Class: Ralf Schackenberg
Ladies Class: Alexandra Ommer
Team Race: Thorsten Koch & Andy Whately
Endurance Race:
A Class: Andy Whately, B Class:Siegfried Kortenkamp, C Class:Andreas Lutz, D Class:
Andreas Bruffer
Click on arrows below the picture to see a
slide show of the May Meeting. Enjoy! (The March slide show is still available in
case you haven't seen it yet.)
Picture 1 - drivers just before they do their parade lap of the course.
Picture 2 - startline
Picture 3 - Helmut and his Scirocco
Picture 4 - Safety crew arriving at the scene of the crash involving the Scirocco driver (not Helmut)
Picture 5 - Close up of the damage to the car and shed.
DRIVER PROFILE
ALEXANDRA OMMER
This month's profile features Alexandra Ommer. You will all have read about her exploits
as the 'fastest lady' of the RallyCross Club. Now learn more about her.
Alex is 23 years old and has been a member of the club for three years - she is actually
one of the youngest members! Her exploits on the track have put many of the male drivers
to shame, although they would be slow to admit it!
Three would seem to be her favourite number - Alex has been working for the local
Gutersloh Police Force (Polizei) for three years. She loves her job as she gets to drive
fast cars with blue flashing lights! She married her husband Rene a year ago - he too
works for the Polizei. No children as yet.
Alex's hobbies (apart from RallyCross) include her job and dancing 'til she drops!
If you wish to send a message to Alex - email the club.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS-
OFFICER I/C: BOB URQUHART
TREASURER: DAVE CHAPMAN
SECRETARY: GARY HEMINGWAY
CLERK OF THE COURSE: KEV SHIPTON
PUBLICITY: BARRY CORLESS
CHIEF SCRUTINEER: HELMUT BAUM
ASSISTANT SCRUTINEERS: GARY HAWKINS & IAN MACDONALD
TIMEKEEPERS: LISA WHATELY & BEATE BAUM
GENERAL MEMBERS: RALF SHACKENBERG, MICK WILLIAMSON & MICK GORTON
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