Alex Laffranchi wins Rd3 of Italian Nats

The third round of the Italian 1/8th scale buggy Nationals took place last weekend in Genzone, near Milan. Held under great weather conditions, qualifying was headed by new Xray signing, and former Italian Champion, Alex Laffranchi ahead of 2nd placed team mate, and round 2 winner, Riccardo Perin with current National Champion Davide Tortorici in 3rd for Crono. After the Semi finals it was Laffranchi placed at the front of the grid for the main final, and he carried that form through to the final flag to take his first win for his new sponsors Xray, with 2nd place going to Tortorici while Iuri Gassi took 3rd spot for Mugen.

Click here for the final standings…

1. Alex Laffranchi – Xray XB8 / OS
2. Davide Tortorici – Crono RS03 / Falcon
3. Iuri Grassi – Mugen MBX5R / Boss
4. Fabio Zanuccoli – Kyosho MP777 / Novarossi
5. Alessandro Cavagnis – Xray XB8 / Max
6. Samuele Lenzi – Kyosho MP777 / Boss
7. Giacomo Vignali – TTR S3 / Picco
8. Riccardo Rabitti – Losi 8ight / Sirio
9. Maurizio Fantinel – Losi 8ight / OS Recab
10. Fabrizio Teghesi – Crono RS03 / OS
11. Marco Grandesso – Crono RS03 / Sirio
12. Riccardo Perin – Xray XB8 / Picco

Source: Auto Model [automodel.net]