Batlle TQs & wins Spanish 1/8th buggy opener

The opening round of the Spanish 1/8th Nitro Buggy championship was held this past weekend at the Silla track in Valencia. 10-times national champion, Robert Batlle (Mugen) would take the TQ but hot on his heals was young Juan Carlos Canas (Mugen) who would take the 2 spot after the qualifiers from Mugen team mate Oscar Baldo. After the semis, Robert would still be on top to go from pole position into the A-main with the Mugen duo of Oscar and Bryan Baldo claiming the positions behind the Spanish record champion. The final then was a lively affair for Robert who at first lost a couple of positions due to a flame out but he reclaimed the lead to take the day’s win from Bryan Baldo while Portugal’s Ricardo Monteiro (TLR) grabbed the final podium spot.

Final result:
1. Robert Batlle – Mugen/Ultimate
2. Bryan Baldo – Mugen/Ultimate
3. Ricardo Monteiro – TLR/Picco
4. Alex Daras – Xray/Novarossi
5. Borja Hernandez – Agama/Alpha
6. Joao Figueiredo – Kyosho/Team Orion
7. Ignacio Candel – Xray/Novarossi
8. Oscar Baldo – Mugen/Ultimate
9. Jaume Figuls – Mugen/Ultimate
10.Dani Bernabe – SOAR/O.S.
11.Jorge Soler – HB/O.S.
12.Martin Roca – Mugen/Ultimate

Source: InfoRC [inforc.net]