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October 2, 2007

Nejc Drole wins Rd3 Slovenian TT Nats

Last weekend saw the 3rd round of the Slovenian National Championships run at the MSM off road track in Maribor, held for both 1/8th and 1/6th buggy with the Monster truck class run alongside for fun. In the 1/8th scale buggy class there was a great battle in qualifying between Laro racer Zdenko Gačar and Mugen driver Žiga Pajek with Gačar finally claiming the top qualifying spot. In the final however it was Mugen driver, and winner of round 2, Nejc Drole that took the advantage at the start and was able to easily win by 4 laps at the end ahead of 2nd place Žiga Pajek, with pole man Zdenko Gačar in 3rd. The 1:6th scale class saw the win go to Anže Černe, 2 laps ahead of 2nd placed Robert Blazina while Rok Bizjak came home in 3rd. The next National round will be held in Ljubljana on the 28th of October.

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October 2, 2007

Yannick Aigoin signs for Team Losi

Losi has announced that former European Champion and Xray racer Yannick Aigoin has joined the Losi Racing Team. Yannick has been a major force in the European 1/8-scale off-road arena and has been a player at the IFMAR 1/8-Scale Off-Road World Championships for years. As of October 1st, 2007, Yannick will be using Team Losi Racing’s 8ight and 8ight-T race vehicles, tools and accessories in all competitions. To control his new rides, Yannick has turned to Spektrum for the ultimate in control, safety and reliability.

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October 2, 2007

Team Contact win Classic 4h endurance

Last weekend saw the first 1/8 scale Classic 4 hour endurance race take place on the famous Howald track in Luxembourg host of the 2004 European 1/8th scale Championships. Ten teams from France, Luxembourg and Germany where present with a variety of cars such as the Contact 300 , BRX4 , MM2 , Mantua as well as the prototype Sling chassis. After an intense race it was Team Contact, racing the Contact 300, that emerged victorious with 571 laps, with 2nd place going to team Wau Wau with the BRX4, the fastest chassis on track but 33 laps down on the winners. The final spot on the podium went to the Les Uns Connus team, racing the Monaco model chassis only 4 laps behind 2nd position. The newest DXF chassis, that we showed you 2 weeks ago, missed the event, its designers too busy getting the car ready for launch in early 2008 to race it.

Thanks to race organiser Christophe Deliege for the report.

October 1, 2007

Jon Hazlewood wins UK Truggy title

Hazlewood wins UK Truggy title

Last weekend saw the final round of the UK Truggy Pro Nationals take place at Clanfield near Portsmouth in the south of Britain. With the title still up for grabs between Xray driver Jon Hazlewood and Hobao racer Graham Alsop, the competition was fierce and non more so than in qualifying with the main contenders battling for the pole position along with Kyosho racer Elliot Boots and in the end it was a strong drive by Alsop that gave him the top qualifying position. In the finals it was a clean get away for the top 3 with the lead changing many times between them but at the end of the race it was Hazlewood that took the win from Boots in 2nd and Alsop in 3rd. This result meant that the title contenders were tied on points, and even previous results, meaning that a 15 minute dual would decide the identity of this years National Champion. Hazlewood got off the start line best and was never headed and despite Alsop putting in some really quick laps he couldnt catch the Xray driver and the title was decided in favour of Hazlewood.

Source: UK Truggy Pro [uktruggypro.com]

October 1, 2007

Mark Green wins Rd10 of UK 1/8th Nats

The 10th and penultimate round of the British 1/8th scale Nationals were held at the weekend at the fast Halifax track in the North of England. Qualifying saw Serpent driver, and round 9 winner, Mark Green claim a close TQ ahead of team mate Tim Wood only 1 second behind, with another Serpent racer Richard Hicklin in 3rd. The start of the final saw Green lead away with Wood following very close behind until a broken piston ended his chances and allowed Hicklin up into 2nd position where he stayed for the rest of the race. Jason Frost moved into a podium position which he held for 20 minutes until a blown plug dropped down the order. Several big collisions mid pack involving Andy North and James Connolly meant that Mugen racer Andy Hastings came home third to collect his best result for over a year behind Hicklin in 2nd and Mark Green in 1st. This result meant that Mark Green claimed the 2007 National title ahead of Andy North in 2nd with 3rd position still up for grabs in the 11th and final round in Brooklands.

Thanks to Andy North for the report and photo.

September 30, 2007

2007 IFMAR 1/8th scale Worlds – Preview

2007 IFMAR 1/8th scale Worlds - Preview

Argentina is the host country for the 2007 IFMAR 1/8th scale World Championships and as the elite of the RC World descend on the country’s 2nd city, Cordoba, we bring you our event preview.

This year’s event takes place on a recently completed track at the Complejo Ferial Cordoba, the same venue as used by the Argentinean round of World Rally Championships. Favourite for this years event has to be the 7-time World Champion Lamberto Collari of Italy, the Kyosho driver will be trying to further cement his legendary RC status with an 8th IFMAR World title. Lamberto was present at the warm-up race in March but despite a good qualifying he had radio problems in the final, which meant he retired after only 50 laps, a problem I’m sure that will be sorted in time for this year’s main event.

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September 29, 2007

Singer is ’07 Austrian National Champion

Singer is ‘07 Austrian National Champion

Xray have a report on their site about their 13 year old Xray NT1 driver Manuel Singer becoming 2007 Austrian National Champion. The final race of the year, and showdown for the title, was run on a wet Amstetten track where only Manuel Singer or Serpent racer Gerhard Kandelhart could take the title. In qualifying it was another Xray driver Manuel Huber that claimed the pole position spot and in the race he lead from start to finish taking the win. Kandelhart had a troubled race with a spin off the track as well as an engine flameout meant he was out of contention. Another Serpent driver, Scheidl Christian, managed to claim 2nd place in the race, while 3rd spot went to Singer, which meant he would claim the 2007 title.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 27, 2007

JConcepts Clash – Race Announcement

JConcepts have been in touch to let us know about the event they are running this December in Florida. – Racers of all skill level are invited to participate where “The Powers Explode” at Lake Park in Tampa, FL. December 7-9th 2007. The Hurricane R/C Club has the facility and history, It’s up to you to bring the driving. All the greats have raced at Lake Park – you should too! Electric is back and better than ever, 2wd or 4wd, it doesn’t matter. When you think about racing electric R/C cars – do you think about bump ups? Or 10 or 15 minute mains? Well, you should now! This event has been designed with the latest in technology in mind. Longer lasting batteries and brushless motors allowed! Electric guys – it’s just what you are looking for.

Nitro is hot and it is furious, especially at Lake Park. Lots of power, long mains and a great racing track – it just doesn’t get much better than this. Bring the 1/8th buggies, trucks, monster trucks and 1/10th scale trucks to Lake Park for the ultimate throw-down! Nitro guys – Lake Park has hosted some of the best off-road races ever. Become a part of the continuing history of Lake Park – Nitro style.

Source: RC Clash [rcclash.com]