January 20, 2007

Adam Drake heads qualifying at Midwest Nitro Race

CRCRC track

After 2 rounds of Friday qualifying at the Midwest Nitro Race, Adam Drake is the man to beat having TQ’d every round in all 3 classes he is competing in. The race is held at the CRCRC track in Hilliard, Ohio, the same venue that played host to last weeks electric race that was dominated by Ryan Cavalieri.

The rest of qualifying and some lower mains takes place today, Saturday, with the main finals being run on Sunday.

To see the top placing racers in each class click here… content


January 18, 2007

Marc Kreisig wins Rd2 of RCM Cup

Marc Kreisig wins Rd2 of RCM Cup

In his debut race using the .12 spec 1 RR engine from Axial, Kyosho driver Marc Kreisig has won the second round of the RCM Cup held at the indoor Race Center Munzig. In qualifying Kreisig could only manage 4th position, despite setting a new lap record, behind Ralf Krause, Andreas Giesa and Thomas Fischer. In the race however he had to start from the pit lane but could fight his way back up to 2nd place and, after a mistake from Ralf could take the lead and never looked back to take the win.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.eu]


January 17, 2007

Robert Batlle confirmed at Axe Rossi

Axe Rossi 2007 team

As suggested yesterday, Spanish racer Robert Batlle has been confirmed as the 3rd member of the International Axe Rossi team for the 2007 season, lining up alongside Richi Gomez and Raul Daras to make a very strong off road team.

Source: Buggy-Sport [buggy-sport.info]


January 16, 2007

2007 RC Pro Florida Nitro Off-road Series

RC Pro Series

Our good friends at the RC Pro Series have asked us to remind you all that the 2007 RC Pro Florida Nitro Off-road Series begins on the first weekend May at DC R/C Park and runs for 3 rounds culminating in a Finals event in October. The entry is limited to 150 for the rounds, 200 for the Finals, so it is best to get your entry in now if you want to ensure that you get a place.

You can download the flyer of the event here (PDF).

Source: RC Pro Series [rcprosites.com]


January 16, 2007

Richi Gomez switches to Axe Rossi

Richi Gomez switches to Axe Rossi

Multiple Spanish National Champion Richi Gomez has been confirmed as the latest signing to the Italian Axe Rossi engine squad for 2007. Signing a 2 year deal, Richi was a suprise member of the team having just joined RB Products 4 months ago. Richi joins previous signing and fellow Spaniard Raul Daras who was confirmed last week with the 3rd signing expected to be Robert Batlle but we will have to wait for confirmation of this.

Source: Neo Buggy [neo-buggy.net]


January 16, 2007

Gene Hickerson dominates Rd2 of ROAR Florida State Series

Gene Hickerson

Buggy-Sport.info are reporting that CEN team driver Gene Hickerson has won both the buggy and truggy classes at last weekends, record attended (204 entrants), ROAR Florida State Series. In his first race drving the production version of the Matrix TR Arena, Gene also managed to TQ the truggy event before going on to take the win. In buggy he didnt have it all his own way with JR Mitch taking the pole but in the race Gene once again managed to get out front and take the win with his CEN Matrix FRE.

Source: Buggy-Sport [buggy-sport.info]


January 16, 2007

Dan Price wins Rd2 of the 2007 Israeli League

Dan Price wins Rd2 of the 2007 Israeli League

Xray have a report on their site from the second round of the the 2007 Israeli League that was held at the Ramat-eishay track in Israel. After qualifying 3rd Dan Price managed to fight to the top and take the win by 4.5 seconds ahead of Nir Sivan who finished 2nd with Yaniv Levi rounding out the podium.

At some point I overtook Yaniv only to be passed by him a few corners later in midair; he jumped and landed a few centimeters ahead of me… one of the best moments of the day! After mid-race Yaniv developed brake problems so he backed off a bit which left me and Nir to fight for the lead.

You can read the full report here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


January 15, 2007

Robert Pietsch leaves Mugen for Shepherd

Robert Pietsch leaves Mugen for Shepherd

World Championship finalist and all round fast driver Robert Pietsch has left Mugen, a manufacturer he has raced with for many years, to work and race for Shepherd Racing. Shepherd racing took over the old Picco 1/8th scale car project a few years back and the car has only had minimum development since. Pietsch’s position at his new employer will involve designing and developing the car further as well as being its top team driver along with, son of Shepherd owner, Patrick Schäfer. We heard that issues over what engine Robert could run whilst racing last year for Mugen prompted his decision to move.

Image: RC Tech [rctech.net]