Xray Racing Series UK Rd3 – Report

The Newbury club recently held round 3 of the Xray Racing Series UK. European team Xray star Jan Ratheisky and his mechanic Stefan Schulz made the trip over to get in some practice before heading off to the Snowbirds in Florida. The Touring Modified class was great to see. The first final was a bit chaotic but Jan kept out of trouble the best and took the win. The second leg was a little less chaotic as final got split to help everyone get a chance of a clean race. Elliott took a pole to flag win and took the overall win as he had the fastest final time.

Touring Modified top 3 result:
1. Elliott Harper – Xray
2. Jan Ratheisky – Xray
3. Harley Eldridge – Yokomo

Jan racing in his second class of the day, Touring Stock 13.5T, made pole and converted that into a over all win. Local star Dan Blake kept Jan honest with some great racing. Local hero Sam Nichols took the last sport on the podium with a great performance.

Touring Stock top 3 result:
1. Jan Ratheisky – Xray
2. Dan Blake – Xray
3. Sam Nichols – Xray

Jan competing in his third class of the day – LMP – managed to qualify 3rd behind Andy Murray in pole and Jonathan Simblet in 2nd.
Jan kept out of trouble and managed to pass Jonathan to take 2nd overall.

LMP top 3 result:
1. Andy Murray – Schumacher
2. Jan Ratheisky – Xray
3. Jonathan Simblet – Roche

Finally the 17.5 class, JK Godbehere took a pole to flag win in both reefs of the final. Shane Chipolina finished in 2nd with two in each leg while AJ Malins came in 3rd.

Source: Newbury Radio Control Car Club [newburyrcclub.co.uk]