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Kraihamer / Intrepid Force Rotax Win At Spa

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‘Intrepid Force Rotax’ senior driver Dominik Kraihamer has given the Salzburg-based race team a brilliant start to the European season for 2008, by taking the honours in the Rotax DD2 class at round one of the Dutch championship at Spa, Belgium.

Above: Kraihamer in kart #51 at the Francorchamps circuit in Spa for the start of the Rotax DD2 class

This was also the 18-year-old’s first time racing the 2-speed gearbox category, competing against the current European vice champion Dennis Kroes of the Netherlands, as well as some much more experienced drivers in his field.

After qualifying on pole position, the Austrian finished 2nd in the pre-final but drove an even better race to secure the victory in the final. He waited until the second-last corner to make his move for the lead to take a well-deserved win for his effort, fighting off a strong challenge from Zanardi driver Maik Barten.

Kraihamer claims he was a little nervous settling back into the seat after having the break over winter. However, he was very fast in his DD2 class debut.

Above: Rotax DD2 podium for round 1 of the Rotax Max Challenge at the Chrono Dutch Championship, (L to R) Maik Barten, Dominik Kraihamer & Andreas Matis

“I admit I made a few small mistakes early on during the races under pressure, but once I was able to focus more on winning, I really pushed hard. As my first race in the Rotax DD2, it was obviously different to the Senior Max but we’ve been doing some testing through the off-season in Italy to be ready. It’s a great way to start the year for me and a great result for the team, so I’m pretty happy.”

The next event for the Kraihamer comes later in the month, when the team travels to Salbris, France for the opening round of the Rotax Euro Challenge. The competition is expected to be even tougher in the DD2 class, with the former Austrian Junior Max Champion up against an international field of drivers.

Above: Fighting off a determined Maik Barten (#8), Kraihamer holds onto the lead

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	Kraihamer / Intrepid Force Rotax Win At Spa press release ‘Intrepid Force Rotax’ senior driver Dominik Kraihamer has given the Salzburg-based race team a brilliant start to the European season for 2008, by taking the honours in the Rotax DD2 class at round one of the Dutch championship at Spa, Belgium. Above: Kraihamer in kart #51 at the Francorchamps circuit in Spa for the start of the Rotax DD2 class This was also the 18-year-old’s first time racing the 2-speed gearbox category, competing against the current European vice champion Dennis Kroes of the Netherlands, as well as some much more experienced drivers in his field. After qualifying on pole position, the Austrian finished 2nd in the pre-final but drove an even better race to secure the victory in the final. He waited until the second-last corner to make his move for the lead to take a well-deserved win for his effort, fighting off a strong challenge from Zanardi driver Maik Barten. Kraihamer claims he was a little nervous settling back into the seat after having the break over winter. However, he was very fast in his DD2 class debut. Above: Rotax DD2 podium for round 1 of the Rotax Max Challenge at the Chrono Dutch Championship, (L to R) Maik Barten, Dominik Kraihamer & Andreas Matis “I admit I made a few small mistakes early on during the races under pressure, but once I was able to focus more on winning, I really pushed hard. As my first race in the Rotax DD2, it was obviously different to the Senior Max but we’ve been doing some testing through the off-season in Italy to be ready. It’s a great way to start the year for me and a great result for the team, so I’m pretty happy.” The next event for the Kraihamer comes later in the month, when the team travels to Salbris, France for the opening round of the Rotax Euro Challenge. The competition is expected to be even tougher in the DD2 class, with the former Austrian Junior Max Champion up against an international field of drivers. Above: Fighting off a determined Maik Barten (#8), Kraihamer holds onto the lead Home
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