19-20.07.2008

Czech Championship  Bechyne

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On 19th and 20th of July the date in Bechyne took place in the opportunity for Pažout Motomejdan Show. From bird´s-eye view we could see the depot full of team tents close to the tents depot there were „the town“ full of attendants. A little bit further there were also big tents for firty people and at the end there were big stage with full day programme. Here is only the brief listing of performers - Jana Kratochvílová, Petr Kolář a Pražský Výběr II. We came on Saturday morning as it is a little bit diffucult to spent 3 days at the airport in the noise and the dragster rivalry and the tilt. On Saturday there were 3 qualification runs, on Sunday one more and after that it was decided the rank for the race. At the Teenager Category the rank was very similar as at last races, Kryštof was the last one and if he had wanted to the final runs, he would have overplayed Anežka Svobodová, who at the semifinal runs was better by 0,3 sec even though Kryštof had the better start. At the National Category, the rank was very similar, now there was only 2 tenth, Michal Pekárek had the advantage and he went „bye“ and Pavel overplayed at the semifinal runs Tomáš Čížek. Both relyed on the reaction at the start and Pavel´s start was perfect, his reaction time was 0,015 sec and this decided. (Tomáš´s reaction time was 0,2 sec). Final runs and the following victory was not for any of riders sure. On the basis of video record Pavel started up as the first and he got the jump of the half motocycle. Unfortunately for him, when he geared up the gear button got jammed and over the continuing pushing was not let out so Michal won. But also this bad luck has to be counted and we can realize that every little thing can influence the race. Final runs at the Competition and SSb category were very nice. At the Competition category even though Honza Kouba had better start up, Otto Knebl won with the faster Kawa. At the SSB Category Ondrej´s machine stoppped at the start and Míla Bernátek „probably“ at the best time of 8,6 sec (we do not have the accurate information) and he reached his triumphal victory, which could also mix the Ondrej´s head and there is not sure, who will be the Czech Champion. Everything will be decided at the last race in Hoškovice in August. At the race Ondrej gave the protest against the timing. But according to our video record everything seemd to be OK. At the Modified Street Twin Category we could also see Pavel Snítilý who was overplayed by Ftanta Smrčka at the final race. At the 12,0 Category Myšák won on his „steam boat“ and at 10,5 Category Honza Ječný overplayed Tomáš Čížek. Races were very successful, who had not come made a mistake and we can definitely think back on it.

 Reports from events

03.05.2008

Czech Championship  Hoskovice

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After the long winter break we met each other in Hoskovice again. The weather was very varied, the temperature was between 8 and 25 degrees and in one minute we were dressing pulllovers and in the second one we were having only T-shirts. Also the general view to all Řehounek drag team was a little bit funny as they came from warm Litětiny to the much colder Hoškovice and mostly evrybody by motocycle. Till the evening they were defrosting very slowly and during the night they were again freezing. So back to the race. After small changes of gear box and technical inspections we entered into qualification runs.

We were very dissapointed by Krystof ´s "Hyjawood" with the engine Hyosung 125ccm (4 stroke engine). The time was a little bit better, but the speed was the same as the last year. So I have to confirm that two stroke engines are better, with more energy output and faster also in the comparison with 50 ccm  2 stroke engines! I have to say, that 4 stroke engines are the way a little bit backwards. Hanka Hlaváčová with her Minarelli 50ccm could show us and Anezka her back. We  fell behind her by 3 sec! We also hope that she very soon fairly changes her motocycle and she races on 125 ccm, to be able to compare all motocycles.

In the National Drag category we were very pleasantly supprised. So I have to also thank again to Rehounek team as they carried out the engine general overhaul and also they helped me to change the motocycle frame, where we saved more than 30 kg. We had a success from the first qualificatoin runs till the end. The first run, where Pavel BW stood next to Michal Pekarek, was one of the most attractive ones for spectators. After the start both motocycle were flopped and almost after 200 meters were calmed down. Michal´s engine was not so good as he wishes so he just passed following 200 meters. Pavel reached his personal record of 10,587 sec. In semi-final runs he got over Michal and he stood in final runs, where he won and overplayed Tomáš Čížek. Tomáš´s times were also very high quality as he raced with the time below 10,2 sec and he fought for the first place. The better Pavel´s reaction won the race, where 0,2 sec was enough for him to be able to control the whole route in his next personal record of 10,296 sec. He also reached the first primacy in his career. So now we have 6 weeks to do something with our „Hyjawood“ and we will see what we will be able to manage.

As for the Competion category, in my opinon it was a small disapointment. Only Otta Knebl and Mara Richter got below 9 sec. Otta overplayed Mára and as the third Jirka Včelák became. On the other hand Ondra Klymciw in SSB Category reached the perfect time below 9 sec and in the final runs he did the perfect time again of 8,903 sec and overplayed Míla Bernatek. His victory was deserved. As a side note we can say, that Martin Řehounek had a bad experience with his engine, for the first time he was not able to gear up the first speed so he had to start with the second one. Unfortunately he forgot to pulled out the safety pin from pneugear box and when he wanted this safety pin somewhere at 100 meters relieved, not only the gear box but also the back wheel  were jammed. Martin skidded over 50 meters and after that he stopped. 

So what can I say at the end? The weather was not so bad, all were good tempered and we also had some success. I would like to invite you for the next International Drag Race taken place in Hoškovice again June 21 and 22.

01.09.2007

Czech Championship  Hoskovice

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The end is good, but all is NOT well. These words I would use to describe the last race of the Czech Dragster Championship. The weather was a big question mark as always. Forecasts have not been very good, it was raining during the night so everything hung on by thread. Thanks Good, everything fell out well and in the windy weather the lane got dry and it was prepared more than fine. After the first runs everybody could see that it is the last race. Most of machines were a litle bit tired and some racers had to pushed them to the end J. Mainly in the Competition Category. As usually „Demolition Man“ Michal Ponca destroys his motocycle while the heavy smoke and litres of oil are gushing out on the lane.  Also Petr Bajer were not be able to drive even 100 meters and Marek Richter´s mechanicians are preparing with might and main the engine to be able to at least start in the final run. But at the end Marek Richter is new and old Czech Champion in the Comptetion Category and we congratulate him!! In the SSB Category, Honza Kouba won as the last year. In our Junior Dragster Category, not even the Hanka Hlaváčová victory over Anežka Svobodová has not changed the rank and the champion remains Anežka. Our Kryštof Brokeš is unfortunately finishing his way on the final 4th place, where his motocycle after 20 meters expired so we have to say goodbye to this machine but we believe that our new engine prepared in our garrage will stack the cards in the next season.

In National Dragster Category we drove our new record. Time 10,640 and also the second place gave us a huge optimismus. In the semi-final run we are racing with Tomáš Čížek. We are feelling the big tension and concentration when we are approaching the start line. Unfortunately the red light indicates the early start and it finishes our hopes and wishes. After watching the videos, we have not found any mistake and we can see that both motocycle start identicaly. So what can we add, the light says clear verdict and the result is definite. We are reaching generally the 3rd place what is very sad for us, but when we look back, the rise to the 3rd place from the last one in 2006 is a big success. At the end I would let to thank to all of you, mechanicians, organizators, racers, audience, … I believe, that you could see the adventure during the whole year. Thanks!

16-17.6.2007

Czech Championship + UEM Hoskovice

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I would say that this Championship was a little bit crazy. The weather was not very nice from the beginning and it showed us how it can make a trouble. We had to several times break the race because of the cloudburst and wait until the track got dry.
During Saturdays qualifications we few times improved our record in the National Dragster category, which is now 197 km / h and the time is 10,704 sec. In spite of this, it was not enough for getting on to final runs with Michal Pekárek, the Czech champion (9,752sec, 206 km / h), who won the whole race at the end. Even he had to face up big problems, when in the second qualification run he drove his motocycle out of the track (very close to the audience) and only with big stress he returned the motocycle from the grass back to the track. Our 3rd place was satisfying for us but we peeped a little bit for the better place. In the Junior Dragster category we have not awaited any miracle and Kryštof reached his record in the speed of 97 km / h and it was very behind the best competitor. Let´s hope that we will suceed in finishing our new special motocycle EMOT 50ccm and crinkle the rank of competitress a bit.
As usual the royal class of Competition Dragsters brought us races with full of turnovers and interesting moments. One of them was the run of Laszlo Papp, who nearly shot down another competitor Otto Knébl after that when Laszlo is getting his engine out of control and driving to Otto´s run. Fortunately nothing happened and everything went well. Also his other runs were very interesting. In the semifinal runs, Laszlo´s engine after 150m crashed a bit and he had to push it to the end (he reached the record of 192 sec:-))) In spite of this he did not break any rules so he was qualified for the final runs, where he unfortunately was only one. The second final competitor Mára Richter had a hole in his cylinder block and he could not get in final runs.
During the Championship the very serious and unpleasant accident happened. During Public Bikes runs at the end of the track one of the competitors drove by turning to the next run determined for the second competitor, who hitted him in the maximum speed. The ambulance car and the helicopter is comming to the place of accident and taking injured competitors to the hospital. After that all races for the public were stopped.
In spite of the weather a lot of visitors came to Hoškovice and I think that they could not be disappointed. They could see the very high quality and perfect engaged (and also very well organised) race on the European level. I believe, that audience will get into our favour and come to our next race placed in Tchorovice.

02.06.2007

Children´s Day

Vodochody

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On Saturday June 2nd, all over the Czech Republic children days took place and also we could not stand idle so we decided to show our motocycles on the Vodochody´s playground. We only regreted that our town Odolena Voda, where we live, was not interested in our show in spite of the fact that also Michal Ponca with his new motocycle promised the participation. From that reason we took an advantage of inviting the nearby  village named Vodochody. After the half an hour of competitions, children met together in our depot and the discussion with children started , respectively monologue, which was not boring, I think. At the end of our discussion, children were looking forward to getting start the engine. Children tried to start our 50ccm moto „Blaťaťa“ through the launching cable but they choked the engine so much that it took a while to be able to start again. After that children could touch the accelerator and turn the machine speed up to the maximum limit followed by the big noise from Kawasaki. The show was finished by the warming up of tires right down on the grass, where a little smoke appeared. I hope that it was the experience for these children and in the future we would like to continue in this activity.

05.05.2007

Czech Championship Hoskovice

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All racers went down to the Hoškovice airport hoping that they win their first points. Also our team, which spent the whole winter by tuning our motorcycles, believed that their maximum would be broken. Nevertheless after the first run we take hard „brain death“ in the National Dragster category. After the perfect start-up (approx after 150m) by gear changing you can hear the shocking noice going out from the engine and there is clear that something happened with the gear box. Now our service moped arrives and treks our motocycle to the depot with very unhappy Pavel´s face. Fortunately after the detailed checking, our wrong prediction of destroyed gear box is not confirmed. Our mechanician Jindřich Hošťálek is finding out the trivial reason which caused the jammed piston of the compressed gear changing. After this shock, we enter to the 2nd qualifying run, where we did the optimal raced time, which is good for our starting race position. After the qurtefinal run we race with  Luděk Přibyl on his Suzuki GSX-R 600 and we prevailed him by the time of  11,004 sec and the speed of 185 km/h. In to the comparison of the last year, we improve our last recod by 1 sec and 10km/h. After problems with the gear box we had the problem with the suction, where the engine does not go ideally above the speed of 150km/h. It could be caused by the air turbulence, which does not flow to the 3rd and 4th carburetter and the composition is very reach and the engine does not work with the optimal output. This problem can not be simulated on the „brake“ but after some other runs. Another our competitor Michal Pekárek is however the big candidate for the whole championship and he finishs our way. At the same time and after his first run, he wins the race with the outstanding time 9,92 sec. At the end I think, that our 3rd place is deserved. At the junior Dragster category we placed only our alternative motorcycle „Blaťaťa“ and it is more than evident that in the very large competition (not even the time of 16,5 does not mean the victory) we have no chance. At the time of 16,277 sec Anežka Svobodová wins but she is followed up by Hanka Hlaváčová (16,5599 sec). I have to say the it was very dramatic duel from the beginnig to the end. We have to only hope that we will try to finish our new motorcycle (which is very close to the end in our garrage) for the next race.

At the final runs „regular“ competitors fight. At the SSB category Miloš Bernátek wiith Honza Kouba, where last year champion wins. At the Competition category, Otto Knébl with his new moto wins (I would say rather with 400 horses racket).

What can I say to the end? We have to definitely thank to the weather because despite of the bad forecasts we had also the sun. At the next whole weekend race we can await more hard competititon and also foreign participants. So we can looking forward to the great event. Do not hesitate and come!

02.09.2006 Czech Championship Hoskovice

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Almost ideal weather welcomed all participants to the last race in this season. About 40 racers met at the Hoškovice airport (this season already third time) where they were trying to catch last points. As our bikes have not adjusted or changed at all, our team got into the tilt with modest ambitions.  We concentrated mainly for the start improving and the driving technique. Both our racers improved their personal record and it was one of the best compensation for us. The race in the National Dragster where very dramatic from the beginning to the end. Karel Hejduk fought with Tomas Cizek to a finish over the first place and Pavel Beer Werdan fought over the third place with Radek Tesinsky.In spite the fact that we were very close to the success, everything did very unhappily. The conclusion of all puzzles was the performance of Tomas Cizek. His performance in his young age (16 years old) was very juvenile during all his races. Not a single time he was able to start up properly (unfortunately for us) and his last early start sent Radek Tesinsky to the final race, who put aside Pavel Beer Werdan in the final rating to the 4th place. However we have to add that Radek was better during the whole season and he definitely merited this 3rd place. In our second category (Junior Dragster) nothing suprising happened so without any problems Anezka Svobodova won and she won also the whole season followed by Hanka Hlavacova and our Krystof Brokes. The nearly heroic preformance of Milos Bernatek in the SSB category could very suprise all attendants. Milos despite the fact that his bike is not equiped with N2O, was able to be the best due to outstanding starts and perfect driving technique. (In the final race he also knocked the best racer and SSB category Czech winner Honza Kouba down). In the most prestigious category  - Competition Dragster – Marek Richter performed that he is really the king on the field of dragster and he become wothily the champion of the Czech Republic. Marek Richter also broke a record of Michal Ponca from 2005 (speed 272 km/h of Ota Knebl has not been beaten, however only by 1 km/h). And the whole day was crowned with the big success of David Bryknar.He exceeded the world record (and also the new registration to the Guinness record book) in the driving on his own legs behind the car. He set up the new record of 270,8 km/h. What can we say at the end? I think that this season fell out well. We all trust that the number of race will increase for the next season for 5-6 (as was mentioned). This year showed us that we have a lot of work ahead. We have to tune the totally new junior dragster bike and also tune some parts in our bike in the National Dragster category. For more, please see our fotogallery.

01.07.2006 Matador Tuning   Party  

 Hradec Kralove

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After unsuccessful departure on Friday due to very bad weather and heavy raining we left to the matador Tuning party in Hradec on Saturday. It is a shame, that it was not just Friday because if it had been drought, we could have tried many times the Hradec´s airport, tried starts or even our bike properties. We did not anticipate any dramatic race, but only the dragster exhibiton and also having a chat with our friends. There we not a lot of bikes at all, only Martin Rehounek with the family, who due to the trouble with his gear box, had not taken his bike, Mara Richter, Milos Bernatek, Karel Hejduk, Petr Kaspar and me. The organization went with buzz, and just after the arrival we had to start our first run, which was without any troubles. In my opinion, the track is not very superior. Sometimes you can feel airport panels and sometimes (cca after 300m) I felt in my front steering the bump, which lifted my front wheel. The same problems had also Míla Bernatek, his front wheel was quiver, but fortunately he went to the end succesfully. After our exhibiton, where the audience applaud us, we  were looking forward to the car exhibition, which has instead of classical engine the engine from the F4 Phantom plane. This car has approx. 10 000 horse powers and it is able to accelerate from 0 to 400 km/ h for 6 sec. It belongs to the Jet Funny dragster category. The pilot in the asbestos dress had to a lit bit keep calm from the beginning thanks to the audiance staying behind him. The audiance could be a little bit got brown when he used the full power, so after the slow start we could see approx. after 100meters his full power and acceleration, where all could hear the deafening noise from his flamy turbine. After that in a second he softened the power and from the back part of his car the chut was shot. The exhibition went on and we got on the next runs. Times were very similar as in Hoskovice, so no miracle did happen. However the most important was that we could race and also enjoyed the audiance. Unfortunately such a lot of people as in Hradec had not visited Hoskovice two weeks sooner, when the European Drag day happenned. On the other hand Hradec´s exhibition is also the show of totaly drunken and rude Poles who without any words promenaded on our bikes.

17-18.06.2006 Czech Championship UEM Open Hoskovice

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06.05.2006 Czech Championship Hoskovice

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Hey Day, here it is. The first event in the Czech National Drag Serie. We spend such a lot of nerves and efforts to be able to prepare everything. When you imagine that we had set the engine for National Dragster only 15 hours before the start so it makes all ours flash creep still today. After all our efforts everything fell out well and already in the first qualifying run our drag shows our racer the giant power and he keeps it with big difficulties on the race. Our second racer Krystof Brokes surprises all our team and disregarded by all of us he reaches his own personal record with the highest speed of 95 km/h. However this nice success is not enough for other competitors with the speed overlapping 100 km/h. The further course of the qualification are without any complications. After the stunt man show both our drags stand on the start of eliminating rounds. Unfortunately, it seems that Kryštof´s  machine in the Junior dragster category is not able to compete and loses without any doubt just in the first race. So now we have the key problem, there is more than evident that we have to find some new engine and fall back on minibike area to normal gear box version. However we were very nicely surprised by good results and hope in the group of National Dragster. At the first sight our results were not a big deal (13sec and speed aprox. 166 km/h), but we have a lot of new ideas how to adjust our bike for the next race. We believe that after these adjustments sour times will be beneath 12 sec. In this group Pavel Beer Werdan performed the escapade and among the very difficult competition he placed the excellent second place. Congratulations!

22.04.2006 TEST DAY Hoskovice

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Our racers, all stuff and machines arrived to Hoskovice to take part in one of the last chance to try our machines and mainly be present in the obligatory technical inspection. All of us realized our weak point. Our machine for National Dragster was still disabled (problems with oiling) so we did not bother to remove it from our cart. However we received the registration without any problems and we had time to devote to our second machine for Junior Dragster category. As of technical  problems it occupied us a lot during the whole winter. The one of the weakest point is the clutch which is not suitable without the gear box at all because of the huge starting load. It was set up thanks to the limited reduction for the maximum speed limit of 135 km/h in rate of 6:75 and rotating of 16 000/ min. Unfortunately we have not still received the sprocket promised by Blata producer. If we have it, it would cause the decreasing of the speed and better acceleration at the beginning. This facing was so bad that we had to change it each run, what was not very good sporting chances for further races.