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720 DOMINATES ON RACE DEBUT (18/06/2006)

By:
Laurant



Serpent's new 720 conquers all at Dutch EFRA Grand Prix



Serpent's new 720 made the perfect race debut when the car took the top four placings at the Dutch 1:10 EFRA Grand Prix.



The new car dominated the event, held at the MACH, with Michael Salven claiming pole for the 45 minute final in which he was joined by 5 other 720, two Serpent 710s and one car each from Kyosho and Mugen.



Leading from the start Salven looked set to convert his TQ into victory as he led a train of 720's but 23 minutes into the race he encountered radio trouble and was forced to retire.


In the end it was local star Julius Kolff who took the win from French Champion Jacky Mouton and UK driver Mark Green.  Serpent Sales Manager Richard Keur secured fourth making it a 1, 2, 3, 4 result for the new 720.  



Jilles Groskamp, who was forced into retirement while holding second as a result of accident damage, secured the fastest lap of the race.  



Not many cars can boast such a successful debut - 6 cars in the final, Top 4 placings, pole and fastest lap.


With the 1:10th European Championships taking place at the MACH in August Team Serpent have high hopes for the event.


Dutch 1:10th EFRA GP Result -

1. Julius Kolff (NL) - Serpent 720/Mega ZX - 159 laps in 45:04.595
2. Jacky Mouton (F) - Serpent 720/RB - 158 laps
3. Mark Green (GB) - Serpent 720/Mega ZX - 155 laps
4. Richard Keur (NL) - Serpent 720/Mega MF - 155 laps
5. Roland Strom (S) - Kyosho/RB - 155 laps
6. Rick Vrielijnck (NL) - Mugen/Ninja - 151 laps
7. Steve Brown (GB) - Serpent 710/Mega MF - 140 laps
8. Remy Muller (NL) - Serpent 710/Mega MF - 105 laps (DNF - Accident)
9. Michael Salven (D) - Serpent 720/Mega ZX - 68 laps (DNF - Radio)
10.Jilles Groskamp (NL) - Serpent 720/Mega MF - 50 laps (DNF - Accident)


Top Qualifier

Michael Salven (D) - Serpent 720/Mega ZX - 19 laps in 5:00.192



Fastest Lap

Jilles Groskamp (NL) - Serpent 720/Mega MF - 15.817




After just one race the new 720 has an impressive silverware collection

After just one race the new 720 has an impressive silverware collection


All 720 podium - Mouton (2nd), Kolff (Winner) and Green (3rd)

All 720 podium - Mouton (2nd), Kolff (Winner) and Green (3rd)


Julius Kolff's Mega powered 720 on its way to winning on its debut

Julius Kolff's Mega powered 720 on its way to winning on its debut


The new 720 secured six places in the final

The new 720 secured six places in the final


Michael Salven's 720 was Top Qualifier

Michael Salven's 720 was Top Qualifier


The 720 set fastest lap in the final in the hands of Jilles Groskamp

The 720 set fastest lap in the final in the hands of Jilles Groskamp