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March 18, 2016

Barry Pettit joins Tekno RC factory team

Tekno RC have announced the signing of Barry Pettit to their factory team. The former Mugen driver is known for his dedication to RC cars and also willingness to help others on the track so he can be seen as a great asset to the company’s growing US team. Barry has the following to say about the deal:

For me, RC racing began going to the local track with my dad strictly to have fun and hang out together. Neither of us ever thought it would grow into such a large part of our lives. We have traveled to so many great places and met so many great people, and for that we are majorly thankful! There are so many people to thank for my success, but first I want to thank my family and my girlfriend for always supporting my passion and me. I am also thankful for ALL of the people who have supported, sponsored, and mentored me in the past as you have shaped me into the driver and person I am today.

Read Barry’s statement in full here

March 17, 2016

JR Mitch triples at Region 4 Championships

The ROAR Region 4 1/8th scale championships were held at Triple Nickel in Bartow, Florida. A staple in the Florida racing scene for decades the facility put in one of the best layouts the state has seen. A very fun flowing circuit with well built jumps and elevation changes throughout the lap. The weather held up nicely allowing a good groove to form in the racing line however the threat of rain led to a little under-water issue on Sunday due to the forecasted rain that never came, let the track get a little dry and slick dust on main event day making set up and tyre selection crucial.

Continue reading this report here

March 17, 2016

Joseph Quagraine wins at Mexican Nationals Rd1

The opening round of the Mexican Off-road Nationals was held in Monterrey, Mexico. The event draw some 120 entries most of which attended in the 1/8th Nitro Buggy class with Truggy and Electric Short Course classes also being run. JQRacing’s own Joseph Quagraine, who is currently on a US tour, managed to the TQ the Nitro Buggy class and he would also bring home the win from Felipe Martinez and Diego Marroquin.

Source: JQRacing [jqracing.com]

March 16, 2016

Cole Ogden teams up with Mugen Racing

Mugen Seiki Racing have announced the signing of Cole Ogden to their team. The former TLR driver and The Dirt Nitro Challenge Nitro Buggy finalist will bring a tremendous amount of racing experience into the super star US team that includes icons such as Adam Drake and Mike Truhe.

Source: Mugen Racing [mugenracing.com]

March 16, 2016

Yeung & Law successful at Sunpadow Strait Cup

After the successful China National Championship race in 2015, the Xiamen ARC International Raceway hosted the Sunpadow Strait Cup last weekend, attracting around 200 entries to race in the two classes of 1/8th EP Buggy and 1/8th GP Buggy. Racers from Hong Kong, Macau, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and Mainland China attended the race with the ARC International Raceway being located inside an industrial park, offering a size of 70×40 metres and a true world-class facility to host high-level races. In the 1/8th E-Buggy class 13-years old Jonathan Yeung from Hong Kong would take the TQ but due to bad weather the finals would be cancelled, handing Jonathan the win based on the qualifying results. Sam Chen from Taiwan would take the runner-up spot while Taiwan’s Ngai would end the 2-day event in third.

Continue reading the report here

March 15, 2016

Songsiri & Surikarn C. win at Huge RC club race Rd1

The 2016 Huge RC club race series kicked off this past weekend at the Huge RC indoor track in Bangkok, Thailand. The facility recently underwent a major refurbishing and this was the first race on the new asphalt surface with the track layout also having received a make over. In the 1/8th nitro on-road class Wittaya Songsiri took the TQ and win from Roongdej P. and Wattakorn while in the 1/10th Touring class former IFMAR Electric Touring World Champion Surikarn C. came out fastest from Akepol K. and Somjit.

View the 1/10th class podium here

March 15, 2016

Dante Piersante teams up with Xray

Xray have announced the signing of reigning Italian Champion and long-time Xray privateer, Dante Piersante to their factory team. Dante will use the NT1 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road car in the national championship, regional races as well as selected international events such as the World Championships in Gubbio, the Italian Championship Series and also the ENS. Dante says:

As a private semi sponsored driver I have been racing with Xray for several years winning also my first national title last season. As Italy will host this season the World Championship I wanted to ensure to have the best possible chances and there was no other option for me than to team up with Xray factory team to have the best performing car and the most professional team in backup. I will practice and work hard the entire season to be ready for the Worlds. You can see me at all Italian races and I will be glad to help anyone. Thanks to Xray for this opportunity.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 14, 2016

Jason Nugroho wins at Indonesia Buggy Nats Rd1

The opening round of the Indonesia Buggy National Championship was held at the MRCC track in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia over the weekend. A total of 50 drivers attended and it was Jason Nugroho who took the TQ after the qualifiers and he would also come out successful in the 45 minute A-main to grab the win from Adrian Wicaksono and John Agus in second and third respectively. Chopin Yusuf and Andre Irawan would round out the top 5 result.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]