May 7, 2007

Joern Neumann takes German West Rd2

Jörn Neumann takes German West Rd2

Last weekend saw the 2nd round of the German West regional qualifiers take place at Stoppelhopsern Oberhausen. The race was won by Pro-Line Indoor winner Joern Neumann, driving his Durango modified Thunder Tiger, who put on a great show to win despite not having any brakes for the entire race due to a radio fault. Neumann won the event by a tiny margin of less than 3 seconds after 30 minutes running ahead of Mugen racer Christian Wards with Denis Macek, driving a Kyosho, finishing in 3rd, 1 lap further back.

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May 4, 2007

ACT State Titles – Video

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Our Aussie friends Rube Dude, have done this great video from last weeks ACT State Titles in which Martin Wolhuter took the win.

Check out the great competition of the 2007 ACT State Titles A-Main finals! this was a great track and a great event with everything from highs, lows, controversy and sheer excitement it had it all! Well Done to CORMCC for a great event and Congratulations to Martin Wolhuter!

Source: Rube Dude [rubeduderc.com]


May 4, 2007

Thomas Mikkelsen wins Rd1 Danish Nats

Rd1 Danish Nats

Xray are reporting on their site on the first round of the Danish off road nationals that took place last weekend at the NMRC track, 50 km south of Copenhagen. Qualifying saw Xray driver Peter Harder take the top qualifying spot ahead of team mate Claus Nielsen with Jan Drake Hansen in 3rd but in the race it was more difficult for Harder with his engine stopping on him, dropping him back to 3rd at the end of the race. The final was won by Thomas Mikkelsen followed home by Rune Gustavsen with TQ man Harder in 3rd.

Read the full report here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


May 4, 2007

Travis Amezcua joins Hot Bodies

Travis Amezcua joins Hot Bodies

Neo Buggy have the scoop on top US off road racer Travis Amezcua, who has left his current employers Team Losi, leaving behind him a strong record there. Travis has been on and off the gas off road scene, but his domination of qualifying at last year’s ROAR buggy nats, and performances since, prompted Novarossi to sign him to the US team, made up of Amezcua, Mike Truhe and Phillip Atondo – all Losi drivers. His new role at HPI/Hot Bodies will see him focus on the development of the companies 1/8th and 1/10th scale off road cars, and also assumes the role of US off road team manager.

Source: Neo Buggy [neobuggy.net]


May 4, 2007

Team Associated RC8 delayed until August

Associated RC8

According to a brief report from our partners Buggy Sport, the eagerly awaited RC8 buggy from Team Associated has been delayed further and now wont be available until August. Thats pretty sucky for all you people who were waiting on this car and although the delay was predicted by some, it sucks when its confirmed.

UPDATE: Phil, over at partners Neo Buggy, needs a new job as it appears he has too much time on his hands….

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Source: Buggy Sport [buggy-sport.info]


May 4, 2007

Russian EP Off-Road Cup Rd1

Russian EP Off-Road Cup Rd1

Last weekend saw the first round of the Russian Electric Buggy Off-Road Cup take place at the RC2 track in Moscow. The first outdoor buggy event of the year, the race took place under windy and cool conditions but it was dry and so the racing was very competitive. In the 2wd class (above) it was Dmitriy Malyshko that took the win, driving his Associated RC10B4 ahead of 2 more Assos, with Victor Spiridonov in 2nd and Alex Gorbunov in 3rd. In the 4wd class the win went to Tamiya TRF501X driver Evgeniy Fedulov with Losi XXX4 racer Nikita Groznov in 2nd place and Aleksandr Lebedev in 3rd position, driving a Yokomo MR4. The next round takes place on May 13th.

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May 3, 2007

Laskaris Giannis takes Rd4 of North Greek Championships

Rd4 of North Greek Championships

Ultimate Racing, the Spanish buggy optional parts maker, are briefly reporting on their site on the 4th round of the Northern Greek Off road Nationals, that were held last weekend. The race was won by Crono racer Laskaris Giannis followed by HoBao racer Harris Sarigiannis in 2nd with 3rd place going to Nikos Koulousios, racing a Kyosho.

Source: Ultimate Racing [modelixracing.com]


May 3, 2007

Chalee wins Thailand Buggy Nats Rd3

Thailand Buggy Party Rd3

Last weekend saw the 3rd round of the Thailand Nitro Off road Championship take place on the Topspeed circuit, which saw 60 buggies, 25 monster trucks and 9 truggies in attendance. In buggy qualifying it was Meen driving a Hong Nor that took the TQ spot, but didnt finish the main race, which allowed Mugen racer Chalee to take the race win ahead of 2nd place Team Losi driver Nottorn with another Hong Nor of Aeknarin in 3rd.

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