Quantum Racing dominates as Ran retains overall lead of 2011 Conde de Godó City of Barcelona Trophy
America’s Quantum Racing gave their best performance of the last five months at Barcelona when they dominated Day 3 of 2011 Conde de Godó City of Barcelona Trophy, the final regatta of
2011 Audi MedCup Circuit. However, they are still four points behind the leader, Ran, who are currently on top of the trophy standings with 20 points after seven races.
The forecast was ideal yet challenging on Day 3, as the breeze wafted around the racing area from nine to 11 knots. Quantum Racing took advantage of the winds and set sail to challenge
Bribon on the start line.
The American team is struggling to cut their circuit title deficit although they sailed superbly sailed on third day under ideal Barcelona weather conditions and clinched a first and a
second place in both races of the day to move on third place in the event standings.
Niklas Zennstrom’s Ran can consider themselves a little unfortunate in the first race as they finished at number eight while in the second race they managed to make a mark and won it to
stay on top.
Meanwhile, The 2011 Murcia Trophy winners Bribon were also impressive with a fourth and sixth podium place to end up second after Ran. Bribon earned their worst pair of positions since
July’s Region of Sardinia Trophy.
The overall standings of TP52 Series at Trofeo Conde de Godó City of Barcelona Trophy after seven races are given below:
1. RAN (SUE), 2, 1, 1, 2, 5, 8, 1 = 20 points
2. Bribón (ESP), 1, 3, 3, 1, 2, 4, 6 = 20 points
3. Quantum Racing (USA), 3, 2, 2, 7, 7, 1, 2 = 24 points
4. Audi Sailing Team powered by All4One (GER/FR), 6, 8, 6, 5, 3, 2, 3 = 33 points
5. Container (GER), 4, 7, 5, 4, 1, 6, 7 = 34 points
6. Synergy Russian Sailing Team (RUS), 8, 4, 8, 3, 4, 3, 4 = 34 points
7. Audi Azzurra Sailing Team (ITA), 5, 5, 4, 8, 8, 5, 5 = 40 points
8. Gladiator (GBR), 7, 6, 7, 6, 6, 7, 8 = 47 points
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