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May 4, 2018

Greiner tops first time practice at ENS Season opener

Coming in the the fifth season of the Infinity Euro Nitro Series as the clear title favourite, Dominic Greiner has lived up to expectations by setting the fastest time in the first of the timed practice runs at the season opener in the Netherlands. Having been fastest in practice, the Serpent driver continued that form setting the fastest three laps from former champion Teemu Leino by 3/10th of a second around the De Baanbrekers. The first time the majority of drivers have been to the Dutch track, it was a good showing for Serpent with Mark Green completing the Top 3 ahead of Jilles Groskamp. Interestingly a driver synonyms with 1:8 racing, Lamberto Collari is making his 1:10 race debut stopping the clocks in the 5th fastest time.

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May 3, 2018

ENS Season #5 kicks off with first ever Dutch encounter

The fifth season of the Infinity Euro Nitro Series kicks off this weekend with the high profile Onroad Nitro championship travelling to the Netherlands for the first time in its 16 race history. Rucphen is the venue for the first of the four events over which the World’s best drivers will do battle to become the overall champion, with reigning champion Simon Kurzbuch going after a third 1:8 title in a row. In 1:10, a class that has crowned a new champion at the end of every ENS season, that pattern looks set to continue. Last year Bruno Coelho added the ENS title his ETS and EOS titles but, as one of the most versatile and therefore busiest drivers in the sport, his schedule prevents him from defending his title. The competition will still be fierce however, given it is a World Championship year for 1:10, and with the ENS a title that has eluded current World Champion Dominic Greiner he goes into Season #5 as the firm title favourite.

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May 3, 2018

Czech 1/8th Off-road Nationals Rd1 – Report

The first round of Czech 1/8 Off-road Nationals was held at the popular Kolin track in perfect weather conditions. In the Nitro Buggy class the battle for the overall TQ was on between Martin Bayer and Jiri Mara. In the end Martin eventually took the overall TQ with Jiri in 2nd and Kaja Novotny in 3rd. After the semifinals it was still Martin on top with Kaja lining up 2nd and Max Gotzl taking 3rd. Right from the tone the top 4 quickly got away but split into two duos at about the 10-minute mark. Up front Martin and Kaja fought for the win while Max and Jiri battled it out for the final podium spot. Ultimately to was Martin with the win from Kaja 2nd and Jiri beat Max for 3rd.

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May 3, 2018

Kröger & Püpke take wins at West German regional

Round one of the West German IC Track regionals was held at the fast and demanding track of the AMC-Hamm e.V. club. In the 1/8 class 2 young David Kröger showed his whole talent and a mature drive as he is not only a fast driver, but also kept things in control when it was needed most. With his father Thomas Kröger as a pitman and mechanic David he drove an intelligent race, not risking too much and bringing home the win in front of Bert Poeser and Gunnar Blumedahl.

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May 2, 2018

Simon Kurzbuch wins at Swiss IC Track Nats Rd1

The opening round of this year’s Swiss Nitro On-road National Championship was held at the iconic Lostallo track recently. In the premier 1/8th on-road class it was IFMAR 1/8th World Champion, Simon Kurzbuch with the TQ and win from Silvio Hächler 2nd. Luca Martinelli in 3rd rounded out the podium result as Michael Henzi in 4th and Tobias Kerler in 5th completed the top 5.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]

May 2, 2018

Marco Natale wins at Italian Off-road regionals

The first round of the Italian 1/8th Off-road regionals was at the Mariglianella track last weekend and it was Mugen’s Marco Natale who walked away with the win in the Nitro Buggy Expert category. Radiosistemi driver, Giuseppe Tescione came in 2nd as Raffaele Del Prete (Mugen) completed the top 3 podium result.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugen.eu]

May 2, 2018

Giaimo & Catanzani win Italian GT Barchetta Champs

The Italian AMSCI 1/8th GT Barchetta Championships were held at the Palermo track recently, attracting a good number of drivers. In the Expert class it was Rosario Giaimo with the win from Fabio Boero in 2nd and Natanaele Senesi 3rd. In the F1 category it was Andrea Catanzani who made the hat-trick, taking the TQ, the fastest lap and the win in the A-main final from Piero Lucifora and Mirko Vespa in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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April 30, 2018

Bill Lykaris wins at Greek IC Track Champs Rd2

The second round of the Greek Nitro On-road Championship was held at the Fanatix Racing Track with most of the country’s top drivers in attendance. In the 1/10th 200mm class Vasilis Lykaris took the TQ after the qualifiers followed by Nikos Karabelas in 2nd. In the 30-minute A-main Bill Lykaris retained the lead and kept his pace fast and steady while Nikos Karabelas was hit in the opening stages, eventually ending his race. In the later stages of the race Bill had a flame out but this did not stop him from winning the race in front of Nikos Karabelas in 2nd for a Shepherd 1-2. John Sotiropoulos (Xray) in 3rd would round out the podium result.

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