Red RC » Events

August 7, 2018

NSW GP Offroad State Titles – Report

The 2018 NSW GP Offroad State Titles were held at the Manning Valley club recently. A small regional club with very few members the club put in an amazing effort to ensure the event was run like clock work, the track surface was the best they have had and the layout was perfect for fast and flowing racing. The weather was perfect, early 20°C all weekend, just the last few hours of Sunday had a fair bit of wind and clouds, which didn’t hamper the proceedings but did make it hard to drive at times. In the Nitro Buggy main, Josh Pain took the win from Ari Bakla 2nd and Craig Laughton 3rd.

Continue reading the report here

August 7, 2018

Max Flurer doubles at Snap Hard Racing League Rd6

The Snap Hard Racing League Rd6 race was hosted by Beach RC in South Carolina last weekend. Yokomo’s Max Flurer TQ’ed 2WD Modified Buggy and 4WD Modified Buggy and then went onto win both classes. Yokomo USA’s Rob Meyer Jr. finished 2nd overall in both classes as Shon Harding (Yokomo) completed the 2WD podium. Over in 4WD Mod it was Shawn Johnson (TLR) with who would round out the top 3.

View the 4WD podium here

August 7, 2018

RCMC Singapore Nationals Rd3 – Report

In preparation for the forthcoming Singapore International Nitro Grand Prix on September 15th and 16th, a great turnout was had at the RCMCSG East Coast Race Track for the recent third National round, dubbed the SINGP Warm-Up Race. From a World Championship winning team and drivers rocking up in full force, to people just getting started in the world of Nitro RC racing alongside local Singaporean veterans, there was something for everyone at this event. With Singapore celebrating its 53rd Anniversary this week, it was fitting to have put on such a show. However, birthday or no birthday, Singapore likes to set a challenge. With rain interrupting both round 1 and round 2 qualifying causing the grip to change dramatically as well as temperature swings playing havoc with engine settings, drivers and mechanics had to be on point to secure a direct place in the A-main.

Continue reading the report here

August 7, 2018

Kevin Brunsden wins at Herts SRS

A round to the UK SRS Championship was held at the Herts track over the weekend. Sunny weather made for a nice day of racing and at the end of the Nitro Buggy final it was SWorkz’s Kevin Brunsden with the win. Jon Hazlewood came on a fine 2nd place with his Agama buggy and Taro Cradock finished in 3rd with his Kyosho.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]

August 7, 2018

BRCA Clubman’s Championship Rd5 – Report

Last weekend drivers headed to the South coast for round 5 of the BRCA Clubman’s Championship at the Eastbourne Model Car Club. Over the last year, the club has put a lot of work in and extended the track, which has greatly increased it in both size and lap times. The weather was perfect sunshine and it lasted all weekend. This would probe a real test for both drivers and equipment with ever changing track conditions catching a few drivers out. The club had a near full entry for race day and most of those drivers were practicing on Saturday with seven timed runs for all classes in heat order. The usual three classes were running, 17.5 Blinky, 13.5 Open and Formula who run alongside the Clubman’s Championship but are competing for the National Title.

Continue reading the report here

August 6, 2018

Arrowmax Cup Rd2 – Report

The second round of the Arrowmax Cup was held at the AMA indoor track in Guangzhou, China, this past weekend. In the Touring Modified class it was Wong Wing Cheung with the TQ and win from Zhong Qin Xuan on the runner-up spot. Xiao Bao would round out the top 3 results.

Continue reading here

August 6, 2018

2018/19 Schumacher GP Series – Announcement

The 2018/19 Schumacher GP Series is a 3-race series that will be held at the MB Raceway in Leeds, UK and will cater for GT12 and Touring classes. GT12 and Touring 13.5T Blinky will run to BRCA rules, however the GT12 class will run on Contact Green Stripe and the touring class on Sorex XG-28RK control tyres. The dates are all on Saturdays, September 29th, December 29th (Christmas), April 20th (Easter) so not to clash with any Sunday racing. There will be a 100 driver limit, initially 70 GT12 and 30 touring. More information and sign-up can be found here.

August 6, 2018

Pablo Fernandez wins at Spanish regionals Rd4

The fourth round of the 2018 Castilla y León 1/8th Off-Road Nitro Buggy Regional Champs was hosted by the Pical Club in Valladolid, Spain. Xray’s Pablo Fernández took the 2nd place overall in the qualifiers, however he was able to up his performance in the 45-minutes long main final to bring hime the win in front of young Daniel Pariente (Mugen) as Team Associated’s David Benito rounded out the top 3 results.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]