2010 IFMAR 10th & 12th EP Worlds moved to Germany
News coming out of the EFRA AGM that is taking place this weekend in Brussels, is that the 2010 IFMAR World Championships for 1/10th and 1/12th scale, that was originally planned to be in South Africa will now be held in Germany. The MAC Burgdorf club won the vote to hold the event and will now see it play host to some of the best drivers in the World next summer. Other dates that seem to be settled are the 2011 European A Championships for 1/8th off road will be held in Sand, Germany, while the 1/8th Track Euros will return to Luxembourg in 2011, after previously having had this event in 2004. We will bring you more updates as we get them.
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1. MM - November 1st, 2009 at 00:47
well, cool its in Germany! But really Burgdorf?? Does this mean we have to run 1/12 at their outdoor track as well?? Please no…
2. MB - November 1st, 2009 at 02:53
Lets be happy its not in S. Africa, those Ifmar races there this year, come on, those were jokes. I think Europe / Germany makes it easier to access for all the top end racers.
3. Rather Annoyed - November 1st, 2009 at 08:53
Thats a load of bull… If the major brands didn’t want to be selfish and only run these World events in America or Western Europe, then the events would’ve been an absolute sensation. Instead, They ruinned the events, by holding their drivers and tarnishing the reputation of the international boards. Well done EFRA and IFMAR, you just kicked some fanatical supporters in SA yet again.
4. wiZard - November 1st, 2009 at 09:21
I must agree with “Rather Annoyed” How do you expect to develop a sport when you keep running things like a private “boys club”? This is what was done here. Maybe its time for IFMAR and the likes to get out of the sport and make way for a more INCLUSIVE body to take control but we all know that the wallet racers are where their sole interests are.
5. serzoni - November 1st, 2009 at 17:33
It’s not being run like a private “boys club.” It’s being run like an organization who listens to 99% of the racers and companies that it governs over. If IFMAR would have awarded EFRA the worlds and they decided to host the race in Siberia, would the South Africans show up? I’m sure out of all of northern Russia there might be around 10 Russian drivers to fill the local drivers slots like at the Pretoria venues. The S. Africans need to suck it up and realize that their racing scene just isn’t large enough to support an event as important as the worlds. It’s over with- deal with it.
6. Mifsud - November 1st, 2009 at 20:16
If you had to listen to the majority EVERY time, then you would have races run on a Florida / Arizona rotation. Serzoni, get your facts straight. If you weren’t as arrogant as half the world acts, then you would know that the 2001 EP offroad Worlds were a COMPLETE success. Noted as one of the most enjoyable, entertaining and worthwhile World events ever. Oh yes… and they were held in Pretoria South Africa. Why was it successful? Because the major brands supported it instead of throwing a fit aswell as all their toys out the cot. Clearly, it is large enough. The brands are arrogant, and want things run to their agendas. They couldn’t care less about the racers opinion, so long as they get to have the event on their own slab. This is a shocking decision, and one that bodes negatively for the future of the sport. Shame on you governing bodies, shame on you…
7. RSA Racer - November 1st, 2009 at 20:18
Apprently it was published in a german paper and later accross the world that the German soccer team needs to wear bulletproof vests when they come to RSA for the soccer world cup. Well guess what, all the other racers going to race in Germany next year, please take a bulletproof vest and condoms for protection as well as something for the hangover you will all have from drinking all that beer.
The matter is over but it doesn’t mean we have to like it. Sure I agree that the South African market is small compared to the rest of the World. But note we have R 45 mill. people. That is more than many other countries in the world with a significant RC market. We will become larger in the future and boy will you all be begging for us to be part of the RC scene. Ha Ha Ha I cannot wait for that day.
8. RSA goafer - November 2nd, 2009 at 13:39
Well wishes to Germany. Wish you guys in the first world knew more about life. If the 2010 soccer world cup materializes, then please do arrive with your mosquito nets, acid proof soles, having had your dog flu shots(as this is where it ‘s gonna hail from you know) Oh…And if you do decide to bring your rc quip.. do bring along “authentic brand endorsed” carbon filters as all our clunkers do drop the largest carbon footprints too.. Please…, if anything, let capitalism educate you too!!