AQIRYS Racing Takes Second Place In RLR Season Debut, Alex Cascatău Wins Racing Driver Class

The highly-anticipated transition to Assetto Corsa Competizione united Romanian sim racers in a 2-hour race around Suzuka with over 30 cars present on the Racing League Romania grid. AQIRYS Racing made its debut as an official team with Victor Nicolae and Alex Cascatău finishing second overall in car number 12.

Nicolae qualified the car in 3rd place overall and although managed to get very good start, he got boxed in behind the pole-sitter and couldn't take advantage in the first part of the race. A position was gained after the pit stops as the outfit moved from 3rd to 2nd and although the gap to the leaders had been halved at the beginning of Alex's stint, the pace ultimately dropped off and victory was soon out of reach.

The newly-introduced "racing driver" category is aimed at real-life racers who have had a recent circuit racing license and features some of the best known Romanian drivers. Alex Cascatău managed to seal victory in the category, but hopes to challenge for overall wins as well.

The next round will take place on the 24th of January at the Nurburgring and will be a one-hour race.

Partners: AQIRYS, Textar, Baticonsult, MOTUL

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