Patrick Hofer wins 4WD Modified at Swiss nats Rd4

The fourth round of the Swiss 1/10th buggy nationals took place at the dusty and slippery Dielsdorf track that recently received a new and very tricky double jump. Team Associated’s Patrick Hofer dominated the 4WD qualifying and took TQ with his B44.2. For the A finals Patrick decided to take the risk and take the dreaded double in one jump and this got him a clear win in the first final leg. Come the second final Hofer got into trouble early in the race when crashing and dropping back the field. But by taking the double in one leap every lap he was able to shorten the distance to leader Peter Forster and he eventually overtook him by using the double to pass the Yokomo driver. This handed Patrick the overall win on front of Peter Forster and Patrick Vogt (Team Durango).

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

Numedahl, Motter & Wautlet win at JBRL Rd6

The 6th round of the Jimmy Babcock Racing League Electric Series made its first stop at the new Rainman’s Hobby and Raceway in Bakersfield, California. With every new facility comes the challenge of learning the surface and dialling in the vehicles. So Team Associated racers Kody Numedahl, Kevin Motter, Nick Wautlet, Jimmy Barnett and others all made the trip north of the L.A. valley to compete at the brand new facility. In the 2WD Modified class it was all Numedahl and his B4.2 Factory Team with Centro mid-motor conversion. Cody dominated the competition, taking the TQ by seven seconds and winning the main by half a lap. In the Truck Modified class, Kevin Motter and his T4.2 Factory Team got out to a good start and took over the lead early, never to relinquish the number 1 position on way to the victory. In the 2WD 13.5T Buggy Super Stock class, Nick Wautlet started from the second grid position, but made quick work to take over the lead on the way to victory. Next up is round 7 at Palm Desert R/C Raceway the weekend of September 14.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

Nor Cal Hobbies Off-Road Kings race – Announcement

Nor Cal Hobbies will host the 2013 Off-Road Kings race on the weekend of the 8th of September. Run on a Kevin Jelich build track the race will see the attendance of Jared Tebo, Ryan Cavalieri and other pro drivers and is held in several buggy and truck classes including invitational 2WD and 4WD Open Buggy, Open and 17.5T 2WD, Open 4WD, Open Stadium Truck, 2WD and 4WD Short Course as well as an 1/8th E-buggy class. The invitational classes and the Top 21 of 17.5T Buggy will run in a Reedy Race format. More information can be found here.

Bloomfield & Martin win as Cragg takes second title

After winning the 2013 BRCA 4WD buggy national championship early during the penultimate round of the BRCA electric off-road nats Team Associated’s Neil Cragg also brought home this year’s 2WD buggy title. Leading the points coming into the final round in Oswestry Neil had the best chances to make the double and even a TQ and win of TLR’s Darren Bloomfield did not stop the former World Champion from taking home the 2WD honours. In the 4WD class it was Lee Martin who grabbed the TQ and win but as the title was already decided it was only a win for the books.

Photo: RC-Area [rc-area.co.uk]