August 3, 2011

Jörn Neumann takes 2WD German nationals

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Team Durango got in touch to tell us that Jörn Neumann was won the recent German 2WD electric off-road nationals with the prototype of the upcoming DEX210 buggy. Jörn was able to take TQ after five rounds of qualifying and also made a clean sweep in the triple A mains by winning all of them. The runner-up spot went to Marc Pitsch with Markus Metsch in third place.

Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]


August 3, 2011

Bayer tops first controlled Practice

Bayer tops first controlled Practice

Team Losi Racing’s Martin Bayer has topped the first controlled practice at the 1:8 Offroad European Championships in Germany set the fastest time over 5-minutes ahead of frenchmen Renaud Savoya and Jerome Aigoin.

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August 2, 2011

Reckward sets early pace in Germany

Reckward sets early pace in Germany

Former World Champion & 3-time European Champion Daniel Reckward was fastest on the opening day of the 2011 1:8 Offroad European Championships, the German setting the fastest three consecutive laps ahead of Losi’s Yannick Aigion and Mugen team-mate Robert Batlle.  With the first 10-minute practice proving little more than a track cleaning exercise the second 15-minute practice gave drivers a better indication of where they are at.

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August 2, 2011

ROAR Region 11 electric off-road championships

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The 2011 ROAR Region 11 Electric Off-Road Championships were held at Dave’s R/C Raceway in Hubbard, OR this past weekend. Drivers from across the North-West made the trip out for this event and the final entry count reached 135. The race schedule saw the open practice on Friday with three Rounds of five minute qualifiers for each class on Saturday, a final five minute qualifying run on Sunday followed by six minute lower main bump ups, and six minute Triple A-Mains. Each driver’s two best rounds out of four would count toward their overall qualifying order. Then the top eight drivers would go straight into the A-Main, with two cars would bump from the lower main into the A-Main for a ten car field.

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August 2, 2011

ROAR Region 11 electric off-road championships

The 2011 ROAR Region 11 Electric Off-Road Championships were held at Dave’s R/C Raceway in Hubbard, OR this past weekend. Drivers from across the North-West made the trip out for this event and the final entry count reached 135. The race schedule saw the open practice on Friday with three Rounds of five minute qualifiers for each class on Saturday, a final five minute qualifying run on Sunday followed by six minute lower main bump ups, and six minute Triple A-Mains. Each driver’s two best rounds out of four would count toward their overall qualifying order. Then the top eight drivers would go straight into the A-Main, with two cars would bump from the lower main into the A-Main for a ten car field.

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August 2, 2011

Tom Cockerill wins 4WD @ oOple Invernational 2011

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Schumacher Racing got in touch to tell us that team member Tom Cockerill scored a win in the 4WD class at the recent oOple Invernational 2011 at the Robin Hood Raceway. Tom secured himself the TQ after winning three qualifying rounds. A clean sweep in leg 1 and 2 of the A-finals meant a never challenged win for the Schumacher Cat SX3 driver.

Source: Schumacher Racing [racing-cars.com]


August 2, 2011

1:8 Offroad Euros fires into life

1:8 Offroad Euros fires into life

The 31st running of the EFRA 1:8 Offroad European Championships fired into action this morning at the rather unique hill side Sand-am-Main track in Germany with the first of two rounds of practice that make up proceedings for the opening day.

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August 2, 2011

Hupo Hönigl wins @ oOple Invernational 2011

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Team Durango got in touch to tell us about their victory at the recent oOple Invernational 2011. The Invernational marked the debut race for Team Durango’s upcoming DEX210 2WD electric buggy and whilst the car has been shown in rear motor format already, this meeting would be all about the mid-motor layout on the high grip astroturf surface. Hupo Hönigl made the trip over from Austria to give his car its first run alongside his Team Durango team-mates, Adam Skelding, Craig Collinson and previous oOple Invernational winner – Nathan Waters. Former European champion Chris Doughty from Team Durango was also on hand during practice day with his own DEX210 before heading off to the 8th scale Euros to compete.

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