SGP of Norway - Race 2 Highlights
Day 2 Recap - Race cancelled
Day 2 of the FAI Sailplane Grand Prix of Norway began with a calm morning, as a layer of clouds covered the task area until late noon. The weather forecast promised dry thermals and some wisps of cloud up to 1800m AGL for the afternoon and early evening, raising hopes for an exciting day of racing.
A task briefing was scheduled for 12:30 at the earliest, but as the day progressed, it became clear that the weather conditions were not improving as expected. The temperature never reached the forecasted 20 degrees, which meant the thermals did not gain the strength and height needed for competition.
After careful consideration, the organizers decided to cancel the competition for the day. While this was disappointing for the pilots and spectators, the decision was made with safety and fair competition in mind. The outlook for the upcoming days was more promising, with better weather conditions expected to provide more exciting racing opportunities.
Day 3 Recap - Race 2
Day 3 brought much better weather conditions, with the sun shining brightly and the heat turning up for the second race of the QSGP at Elverum, Norway. The gliders were gridded, and the launch was set to start at 12:30. The competitors were eager to take on a challenging 257km task, mostly in the valley of Østerdalen to the north of the airfield. The task was to be flown in blue thermals up to 1900m AGL, promising an exciting race.
The start line opened at 14:30, and all competitors took to the air, using their expertise to find good thermals and position themselves for the race start. The live race tracking was followed closely by spectators on the [official SGP website](https://sgp.aero/norway2024) and [onglide](https://sgp.onglide.com/).
As the day progressed, the pilots showcased their skills, navigating the challenging conditions and making tactical decisions to gain an advantage. The finish arrivals at Starmoen airfield were impressive, with pilots pushing their gliders to the limit to secure the best possible time.
Results
The results for Race 2 of the FAI Sailplane Grand Prix of Norway 2024 are in, showcasing the pilots' exceptional skills and strategies. Klaus Kalmbach secured the top position with a scoring time of 2:08:52 and a speed of 119.7 km/h, earning him 12 points. Conrad Hartter followed closely in second place with a scoring time of +00:28 and a speed of 119.3 km/h, accumulating 18 points including penalties. Joachim Schwenk took third place with a scoring time of +01:21 and a speed of 118.5 km/h, earning 7 points. The competition was fierce, with pilots navigating the 257.14 km task with precision and determination.
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