2015 International Edition - October 2015 THAILAND Adhi Wongseng, the king of podiums With a rich and captivating sporting season with a lot of victories in the Grand Prix Racing League, the FUCHS driver Adhi Wongseng won 1st place in 1600cc class and 2nd place overall. Read more on page 5. AUSTRIA Exciting season for the virtuoso drivers of the VPD Racing team This season, the talented VPD Racing team drivers have once again distinguished themselves by offering four titles as well as vice-champion titles in the European, German and Austrian karting championships to their sponsors. This professional team, founded in 1990 and sponsored by FUCHS for twelve years, is composed of drivers coming from Austria, Germany, Turkey and Slovenia. These eleven competitors are engaged in prestigious classes such as Rotax Max Senior, KZ2 and DD2 of the Rotax Max Challenge. All information on page 3. FRANCE Honors for Erwan Quellet At the end of the 18 races of the 600cc French Promosport Championship on prestigious racetracks such as Magny-Cours and Le Mans, Erwan Quellet won 3rd place on the podium after combatting against tough opponents. The thrilling duels fascinated thousands of spectators. More information on page 6.
SOUTH AFRICA Armand Fourie collecting titles in 2015! All started at the end of the 2014 season, when the eleven-year-old rider, Armand Fourie (Rad Junior Racing KTM team), started riding a KTM 65 SX. In 2015, this passionate young boy decided to move up to the 85cc class and compete at national level. A successful season for Armand who frantically battled his way through the races with his iron will and won two titles in the major national championships: the 85cc Junior Raslouw Academy National Championship and the Lowveld Hyde Enduro Championship. We are sponsoring Armand Fourie for the first time this season because we see a good potential in this rider, explained John Anderson from FUCHS LUBRICANTS (SOUTH AFRICA) LTD. Double laurels for Armand Fourie At the end of the five rounds of the 85cc Junior Raslouw Academy National Championship, the FUCHS rider was crowned champion. This championship is physically and technically very demanding. The three contenders were battling aggressively and audaciously for the 2015 title until the last round of the season. Headlining, Matthew Wilson has already won the 85cc junior class twice, but the distance to runner-up Armand Fourie was not big enough for him to relax at all. And there was also Willie Botes who succeeded in the last two races. With 2nd place overall before the last round and 18 points behind the leader, Armand convincingly won this race so full of suspense. I knew Armand would do his utmost to finish the season brilliantly, explained his manager. A particularly intense year for the young rider, who also defended the colors of FUCHS in the Lowveld Hyde Enduro Championship, gained many podiums and won this championship underlining his great talent. His next goal is to win the Enduro World Nomadik EWXC Championship. The fourth and final round will take place on the Serendipity circuit (Limpopo). Currently leading the category 'Kickstarter' with a nice lead over the main protagonists of the championship, Armand should be able to add another title to his 2015 record. FUCHS lubricants: Silkolene TITANIUM CHAIN GEL, Silkolene FOAM FILTER OIL, Silkolene FOAM FILTER CLEANER, Silkolene PRO WASH
AUSTRIA A plethora of titles for the VPD Racing team drivers. The successful Austrian-based kart team, VPD Racing, has again taken victory in two significant championships during the 2015 season by winning the Senior category of the Central Eastern European Rotax Max Challenge and the German Rotax Max Challenge. Berkay Besler (TUR) and Christopher Dreyspring (GER) took the honors respectively, having dominated each series from the opening rounds. It is a well-deserved result for the FUCHS sponsored team, now in their twelfth season of promoting the development of young race drivers for a future career in motorsport. Jan MR-Wuenschek (AUT) and Berkay Besler also secured the titles in both the Rotax DD2 and Rotax Senior Max classes at the first ever RMC Open sponsored by ADAC in Germany. In addition to the titles won, several vice-champions came from the VPDR line-up. MR-Wuenschek was runner-up to the newly crowned European champion (formerly VPD Racing team) in the Rotax DD2 at the CIK-FIA Central Eastern Zone & CEE-RMC and won 2nd place in the Austrian Rotax Max Challenge. Samuel Hruska (SVK) made his debut in the 2-speed category taking 5th place in the CEE-RMC. This year, Senior Max rookie Felix Kotyk (AUT) impressed with a 2nd place in the Austrian RMC and unfortunately missed the title. Daniel Machacek (AUT) took 3rd place in the CEE-RMC chasing down his winning VPDR teammate Besler to become CEZ vice-champion in the combined series. The VPD Racing team will wrap-up the 2015 European race program with the Rotax International Open in Italy and the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Portugal in November. FUCHS lubricants: Silkolene PRO 2, Silkolene PRO KR2, Silkolene ALL-IN-ONE, Silkolene CHAIN LUBE, Silkolene PRO PREP, Silkolene CARB CLEANER
AUSTRIA FUCHS partnership with MSC Mattighofen For many years, FUCHS AUSTRIA SCHMIERSTOFFE has been the sponsor of the MSC Mattighofen, a motorbike club and organizer of sporting events. M like Motor, S like Sport and C like Club, explained the team manager. We are proud of the sporting achievements of our more than 200 members. The drivers competing successfully at national and international levels have a very good reputation. Our officials enjoy an excellent renown both nationally and internationally. This season the MSC Mattighofen welcomed the final of the European Cross Country Series. The last races of this series took place on the most prestigious tracks in Italy, Germany and Austria. 480 drivers from six nations were hoping to win the final race of the season in Mattighofen. 20 competitors of MSC were engaged in this final. We are very proud that the MSC Mattighofen was chosen to organize these exciting races. Four of the 20 drivers sponsored by FUCHS via the MSC raced in the professional categories and were placed in the top ten, commented Markus Kollenz, Application Engineer of FUCHS AUSTRIA SCHMIERSTOFFE. A memorable and popular event, which hosted thousands of spectators.
THAILAND Well done, Adhi Wongseng! The fifth and sixth stages of the Grand Prix Racing League took place on August 20 and 21 at the Chang International circuit. Adhi Wongseng, winner of the third and fourth rounds in May and overall leader in the League, excelled once again in the 1600cc class on this track. After dominating the qualifying tests, the FUCHS driver took 1st place on the starting grid in both races of round five. The new and modified engine helped me win the first two races of the weekend and improve my best time achieved the qualifying, explained Adhi Wongseng. Our goals are to win the 1600cc class and the championship this season. Behind the wheel of his Toyota Corolla, Adhi Wongseng won 2nd place overall in round six after fantastic duals against 24 opponents with breathtaking overtaking manoeuvers. In the second race of round six, I accelerated to enhance my best time and I did it. But, I had some problems with the transmission. Anyway, Adhi Wongseng holds 1st position in the 1600cc class and 2nd place overall before the last two rounds of the season which will take place on the Pattaya circuit on November 14 and 15. The championship is broadcast on Thai TV and viewed by millions of spectators. FUCHS lubricant: FUCHS TITAN GT1 PRO FLEX SAE 5W-30 Car: Toyota Corolla Engine: 4 A-GE 1600cc - 155 hp
FRANCE Positive results in 2015 for Erwan Quellet in Promosport The FUCHS rider kept his audience and his fans on their toes until the last and most exciting races of the 600cc French Promosport Championship. After an eventful season, tight laps and facing experienced opponents, Erwan Quellet secured 3rd place in this French Championship. Although I stepped on the podium of the championship for the second year in a row, I won t race again in this category in 2016. Next season, I will aim higher and change to the 1000cc class or join the prestigious 600cc French Supersport Championship, said Erwan. His participation as a guest driver on the Magny-Cours circuit in July was quite a significant decision for Erwan. It allowed him to test his driving performance against the high level riders in Supersport. In mid-october, the FUCHS driver participated in one of the rounds of the 1000cc French Hypersport Championship, riding a Kawasaki ZX10R. I wanted to gain first experience in this category and test my capabilities, explained Erwan. Despite fierce battles, a motorbike that required more suitable chassis settings and feeling terribly cold, Erwan nevertheless won two 2nd places in his first outing in this class. The 1000cc is really exciting!, he said with great enthusiasm. We nevertheless have to wait a few months to know his goals for the 2016 season. FUCHS lubricants: Silkolene PRO R, Silkolene PRO RACE 2000, Silkolene PRO WASH, Silkolene PRO PREP, Silkolene SILKOPEN
FRANCE A brilliant final for Cyril Raymond The last round of the French Rallycross Supercars Championship was held on the Dreux circuit in mid-october with the 18 best competitors at the starting line. After winning three consecutive podiums in the National and International Rallycross scene, Cyril Raymond was back at the wheel of the Peugeot 208 Supercar of the Pailler Competition team for the final race of the 2015 season. The objective was clear, I had to win my second victory at this circuit. Not having been able to participate in the full championship this year, I had to prove my potential to ensure my future in the Rallycross Championship, said the FUCHS driver. Four months after his first victory, Cyril Raymond impressed by winning his second success of the championship on the Dreux circuit located on the West of Paris. Four podiums in four races with two wins will allow Cyril to build on these results to get a comprehensive program in 2016. This year enabled me to gain experience in the French Supercars Championship, but also to show my performance in the World Rx at the wheel of Supercars Lites. The French Motorsport Federation and Afor* supported me at international level. * French Association of Organizers Rallycross FUCHS lubricant: TITAN GT1 PRO C-2 SAE 5W-30
ITALY Two gold medals for Paolo Galizzi The last round of the Italian Quadcross Championship took place on the famous and popular Cremona track in September. The young FUCHS rider, Paolo Galizzi, was crowned Quadcross Italian champion in the JF250 category. Despite his involvement in a crash during the race, Paolo Galizzi stepped on top of the podium and won the Italian title in a spectacular race full of changing fortunes on his home circuit. This championship attracted a large audience of enthusiastic spectators and excited fans who were waiting for the exploits of these virtuoso drivers who are climbing obstacles and excel on extremely difficult terrains. Recently, Paolo Galizzi also defended the colours of FUCHS in the JF250 class of the Italian Quad Championship. With tenacity and bravery, he dominated all these races and became 2015 champion. Paolo Galizzi deservedly won the titles open to quadricycles with manual, automatic or cvt gearbox and chain drive to the rear axle. Maximum displacement 200cc for 2-stroke single cylinder engines and 350cc for 4-stroke single cylinder engines. FUCHS lubricant: Silkolene PRO 4 PLUS SAE 10W-50
ITALY Italian FUCHS VIPs welcomed at the Mugello private space The last exciting double rounds of Euro Series by Nova Race were hosted on the mythic circuit of Mugello, on October 10 and 11. After racing on the most prestigious European tracks such as Paul Ricard, Slovakiaring, Red Bull Ring, Spa-Francorchamps and Misano, the drivers of the series were ready to do their best for these ultimate rounds. As well as the spectators, customers invited by FUCHS LUBRIFICANTI S.P.A. were impatiently expecting a great show. From the best places the guests watched the intense races, the high pace, the masterful performances and especially the ardour of the drivers. Race enthusiast, Daniele Lupatelli, an important FUCHS customer was present at this event. We knew Daniele Lupatelli appreciated this kind of competition. He himself competes in the 2015 Italian Auto Cross Championship with his friend Simone Crotti. They use FUCHS TITAN GT1 and FUCHS TITAN SINTOPOID products, explained Paolo Costa, Sales Manager of the FUCHS LUBRIFICANTI S.P.A. On this Tuscan circuit of Mugello, confrontations, doubts and hopes marked the last two rounds of the season. Suspense could be expected for the whole weekend. It reached its climax in the last round when the Scandinavian team, Fredrik Blomstedt and Marko Helistekangas, managed to score and won the 2015 Euro Series by Nova Race after battling with Oliver Freymouth, the German Akf Motorsport driver, who came to this final round as the leader. A spectacle that all the participants will never forget.
GREAT BRITAIN Congratulations to Garry Bowe Supported by his wife and son, Garry Bowe started to race in 2006 on a heavily modified Suzuki Hayabusa, tuned by Bradley O Connor from BTC Moto, to suit the Super Street Bike class. After nine years of racing in the ACU UK and FIM European championships with little success and lots of engine reliability issues, Garry Bowe decided to start competing at the top end of the class. After a difficult 2012 season with the testing of a new bike, the team found the right set up in 2013 and won the FIM European Championship with a personal best time of 7.34 seconds on the Hockenheim track. The following season, the team bought a new turbo kit and clutch combination from NLR Systems in the USA which prove the massive gain with extra power and more controllable delivery of power, but caused extra stress on the engine. 2014, was also the date of the signature with a partnership with FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) LTD. The oil, along with the new turbo and clutch setup proved itself by giving good results, explained Garry. By the end of the season, the bike was running at 7.1 seconds with a new record and Gary gained 2nd and 3rd positions in the 2014 ACU UK Championship. 2015 was time to set it up again and after a few tunings, Garry won the first round of the ACU UK Championship at Santa Pod s Festival of Power with a 7.16 seconds at 197 mph. In the Summer Nationals, second round of the ACU UK, Garry improved his performance with a new time of 7.13 seconds, which left him top of the championship. For the last round of the season, Garry got a new speed record at 7.12 seconds at 201.67 mph and won the ACU UK Championship title in the Super Street Bike class. Garry was also engaged in the FIM European Super Street Bike Cup and won the 3rd place in the first round. After hard fought eliminations in the second stage which took place in Hockenheim, he secured the 2nd position. But it was during the final of the FIM European Championship on the Santa Pod raceway, that Garry obtained his best time of the season with 7.036 seconds. Working through the knockout rounds, Garry and his team claimed the title upon beating Dave Holland in the semifinals before losing the final of Santa Pod, to Steve Venables. Despite the knockout loss in the final, Garry was elated with his FIM European Super Street Bike Cup title! FUCHS lubricant: Silkolene PRO 4 SX SAE 15W-50