§ Kursim values collaboration with MEYLE technicians
§ Hamburg manufacturer Wulf Gaertner Autoparts is tankpool24's technology partner for brake discs and pads
Hamburg, 18 August 2015.
Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG has renewed its technical partnership with
the "tankpool24" and "CESPA" teams again for the 2015 FIA European Truck
Racing Championship (FIA ETRC). The company supplies both teams with
MEYLE brake discs and pads. In André Kursim tankpool24 team leader
Markus Bauer sees a promising young talent. In the interview Kursim
talks about the what, when and where of a racing event and the team's
collaboration with MEYLE technicians.
André, you have run the first couple of races in the FIA tournament. Describe the final minutes before a race is flagged off.
The
final minutes before the start I'm on my own in the cockpit trying to
focus on the race. If necessary, we discuss some last details within the
team.
What's on the agenda on a race day?
On
the day of the race we have to make strategic and technical decisions.
For the truck this means choosing the tyres, air pressure and amount of
fuel. But we also discuss our race tactics for the start.
What happens immediately after the race is over?
All
the trucks drive to the "parc fermé" where they remain until the
technical post-race inspection is completed. I use this time to review
any technical issues that may have occurred during the race or discuss
scheduled repairs and potential modifications or improvements for the
next race.
What are the critical moments and what is the biggest challenge on race day?
Personally,
my biggest challenge is the qualifying, where everything hinges on
getting the maximum out of the truck and out of myself in the first lap.
The start is always a critical moment. The skill is to get through the first turns unharmed but still make up positions.
How do MEYLE technicians support you on race day?
Being
our partner for brake discs and pads the company provides support not
only on race day, but also during training and test drives. What we need
is a brake system that delivers high-grip and precise braking
performance throughout the entire race or on one fast-paced lag in the
qualifying. Only if the brakes function properly over the long haul can
the team remain in the hunt. With the MEYLE technicians' support we've
been able to find the perfect brake disc and pad pairing, delivering
made-to-measure performance.
Are MEYLE technicians present on race day?
Yes,
there are technicians present at some of the races. But typically, we
are often in touch with them throughout the entire race week and not
just on the day of the race. We collaborate closely, always trying to
make further improvements or refinements to the vehicle. We've been
using MEYLE brake discs and pads for over a year now and become more
impressed with the quality with every race.
