July 2, 2013
Last weekend saw Team Durango’s Jörn Neumann attend the NRW Offroad Cup for the second time. Since its creation in 2009, the NORC has become one of the most popular German electric offroad series on the club racing level and occasionally also attracts drivers from Luxembourg and the Netherlands. As other races in the region proved not to be as attractive in the past few years, the clubs involved decided to hold the West German regional meetings together with the NORC in 2013. As a result, Team Durango’s Jörn Neumann joined the NORC crowd again for an intense weekend of…
July 1, 2013
…drivers also in the mix. A new high performance competition racing tyre called the Volante was launched at the event this year and delivered great traction and consistency with many of the top drivers commenting on how little drop of there was from run to run. In the modified class it was Alan Bickerstaff who set the pace and quickly broke through the 16.00 second lap barrier in the 2nd round of qualifying and after 6 rounds of qualifying the top 3 on the grid were Alan Bickerstaff, Graham Kenny and Brian Eldridge. Sunshine and warm weather were maintained for…
June 27, 2013
…lucky enough to win a raffle prize. So what a great event this turned out to be once again, a massive thanks to all of the organisers and scrutineers of this event, a special mention to Pete Tims, Paul Canham and Kris Kennedy for all of your input over the weekend, great work guys! Finally, the next big race event at this West London race track is Round 3 of the Schumacher BTCC on Sunday 7th July 2013, if you want to race then please get yourself booked in asap as spaces are still available at: www.centralbooking.org Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]…
June 26, 2013
…Heat race, which will run from July 19-21. Recently crowned National Champion Adam Drake will be returning for his third year to defend his crown at FRC and Ronda Drake will also be there and they have some surprise racers attending this year that have not been to FRC before. FRC are taking the first 350 paid entries so if you have not signed up or paid go to www.rcsignup.com and do so now. The organisers will be giving away over $25,000 worth of donated product to the racers this year from their sponsors. You can find more information here….
May 16, 2013
…all participants as well as a special 1/8 electric buggy class – limited to 30 drivers, the main nitro buggy class is limited to 250 entries. Qualifying will use 6 minute heats and the best four rounds from six will count. After the success of the special races in the past they return with a few additions; juniors final, oldies final, the Dash4Cash for the top qualifiers, Bash4Cash, Last Chance Qualifier and a ‘Pole Position Challenge’ – details revealed soon. Those interested can enter via www.RC411.net, see the ‘Sign Up page’ for details how to enter. Source: Neo Race [theneorace.com]…
May 8, 2013
…up-and-coming talent, was finally ranked third. NWM race meetings – practise on Saturday, heats and finals only on Sunday – are well known for fair racing as well as a familiar and friendly atmosphere. Nevertheless, on the track the nitro racers are fighting for lots of points and trophys. The price giving ceremony at the traditional Nitro-West-Brunch is an inherent part of the NWM season. Rules, race invitations and further information as well as results, reports and photos of the Nitro-West-Masters are available at www.nitro-west.de. Furthermore, the online inscription for all races is also done at www.nitro-west.de. Source: Nitro-West [nitro-west.de]…
April 10, 2013
The 2013 JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals is quickly approaching (19th – 21st April). The first of its kind, the Indoor National Series sponsored by JConcepts will converge in Carrollton, TX, for the 2nd leg of the popular series. For the 2nd year in a row, Mike’s Hobby Shop will host the Spring event and with entries expected to reach a peak capacity, Steven Hartson will look to defend his 2012 titles against some of the nation’s best drivers. Winter round 1 TQ and champion Ryan Maifield, fresh off his Cactus Classic success, will attend the Texas event for the very…
January 31, 2013
…move up to a next final additional tyres will be needed. These needed tyres can be trued from the supplier directly at the track and handed over to the race control. > There is no need for the complete mass of the mandatory sets to have the tyres packed in single boxes by pair. Bulk packing is more comfortable. One (or as much as needed) big box for the front tyres and the same for the rear tyres. EFRA Terms and conditions: The tyres must be delivered to the hosting club. The invoice has to be adressed to the hosting…
