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September 24, 2008

Heinsbroek wins, Christiaanse takes title

The final race of the Dutch nationals were held on the huge track of M.A.C. Rucphen last weekend. This time the event was only for the stock division because of a delivery failure at the beginning from the season that caused the cancellation of the round for the stock guys. The race only saw 25 competitors take part and after qualifying it was Serpent driver Ronald Arts that took the TQ spot in front of Vasco Christiaanse in 2nd and Corally driver Mario Teakema in 3rd.

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September 23, 2008

Danish Off-Road Nationals Rd7

We received an extensive report from the final race of the electric off road Nationals that was held by Odense RC Mini Race. The club had created the perfect setting for the end of a season which had been exciting and intense in all classes and last but not least, was also helped by great late summer weather, which is actually quite incredible that there has been no rain for the races this year despite it being a rainy summer. Friday arrival most of the drivers and took part in the free practice which continued until Saturday noon when the first heat of five round of qualification was kicked off.

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September 23, 2008

Stephen Hill wins round 2 of ITCS

Ireland’s 190mm EP Touring Car National Championship made a very welcome return to the large St.Annes track, located on the outskirts of the Irish capital of Dublin, where Stephen Hill took a surprise victory in the sunny conditions from Graham Kenny and Keith Dempsey. In qualifying for the second round of the Garmin/Sqeez backed Irish Touring Car Series it was Round 1 winner Alan Bickerstaff who set the pace. The Team Associated driver was the only one of the 25 strong entry to record 17 laps taking TQ ahead of Hill with brothers Graham and Scott Kenny securing row two on the grid.

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September 22, 2008

DHI Cup 2009 – Announcement

Modified Class Podium

The organizers of the 2009 DHI Cup have been in touch to tell us that entry for this fantastic event will begin at 19:00 CET on the 22nd of October. Taking place on the 9th to 11th of January in the same venue as last year, the Sport Arena in Odense, Denmark, this race is a must for all serious electric racers. This year modified class drivers will get 2 sets of controlled tires, while in Super Stock the drivers get 1 set of control tires and a handout GM brushless 9.5T motor. The control tire is Sorex28A with JB Foam inserts mounted on GM wheels. The Super Stock class has a limit of 100 drivers while in Modified it is 120 drivers, so be sure to get your entry in early to avoid disappointment.

Event site can be found here, while the entry page is here.

September 21, 2008

Ketil Pettersen wins Norwegian 2wd title

We received a very brief report from the Norwegian 1/10th 2wd buggy Nationals held yesterday at the Kodal track. The weather was great and the track was in good condition despite a lot of rain in the last week. After 3 A-main finals it was Ketil Pettersen, who had started from pole position, that took the Norwegian title from Jostein Helland in 2nd and Ole Steen Karlsen 3rd.

Thanks to Tom Inge Ballestad for the report.

September 17, 2008

2008 HPI/Orion GP – Announcement

2008 HPI/Orion Grand Prix

We were contacted by the organizers of the 2008 HPI/Orion Grand Prix that will be held in the East of France on the 22nd & 23rd of November. Open to both on road and off road, there are only 75 drivers allowed in both disciplines, with both split into expert and amateur classes. Now in its 8th year, the race will be run using this great looking carpet track that offers a challenging circuit for touring cars together with a separate buggy section that incorporates a jump section, table top and mandatory wall ride.

For more information visit the event site here.

September 11, 2008

European Touring Series – Round 1

European Touring Series - Round 1

Following the success of our inaugural year, the Euro Touring Series is back for another bigger and better season, incorporating some emerging countries along the way. The season will kick off next month, 10th-12th of October, in Kastellaun, Germany, before moving on to Hungary in December, Poland in March, Netherlands in May and back to Andernach in Germany for the season finale in July. Round 1 will be run in place of the well known Speed Weekend and has already attracted the cream of European racing with Jilles Groskamp, Marc Rheinard, Viktor Wilck, Steen Graversen, Jonas Kaerup, Christer Andersson, Hupo Hönigl and more having already confirmed their entry.

European Touring Series - Round 1

Entry closes on the 9th of October, but as a bonus for those that pay their entry fees prior to the 19th of September they will receive a great goodie bag containing lots of freebies from the event sponsors. As always the legendary Scotty Ernst will be doing the commentary, BBK will be handling the timing and Red RC will be reporting live from the event.

For more information about the event and where it takes place go to the Series page on our site here.

Racers can enter round 1 of the ETS by going to rcracecontrol.com.

September 10, 2008

Jespers & Roufosse win Belgian TC Finale

For the last race of the 2008 Belgian touring car championships the series went to Roeselare, a great track and especially very fast but the weather forecast was not very good. On Saturday everybody could drive under good weather, even the sun was there but Sunday, was a disaster weather wise. Everybody had to water proof their car and because of the weather there was on fifteen drivers competing. In the EFRA class it was Demsey Jacob who took the pole, in front of Patrick Jespers in 2nd while 3rd spot went to Gerrit Van Swijgenhoven.

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