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June 11, 2008

Surikarn joins Speed Passion

Surikarn Chaidajsuriya joins Speed Passion

Speed Passion have been in touch to tell us the exciting news that 2002 IFMAR World Champion Surikarn Chaidajsuriya has joined their team. Surikarn will be using the Competition version 2.0 motor series as well as other optional brushless equipment to power his Hot Bodies Cyclone. This is another important signing for Speed Passion in this World Championship year, which sees the Thai driver join recently confirmed racers, Jilles Groskamp and Viktor Wilck.

Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]

June 11, 2008

Chris Grainger wins Rd2 BRCA Nationals

The 2nd round of the BRCA British Nationals were held at the weekend at the Cotswolds track in Gloucestershire. Qualifying saw complete domination by Yokomo racer, and current National Champion, Chris Grainger who won all of his heats to take an unchallenged pole position from Xray racer Ben Cosgrove in 2nd and Hot Bodies driver Olly Jefferies in 3rd. The finals saw more of the same from Grainger, who took the win in all 3 legs of the A-main to take the overall from Ben Cosgrove, who kept his head down to take the runner up spot ahead of Euros Warmup winner Elliot Harper in 3rd.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

June 11, 2008

Jay Westwood Joins Schumacher

Schumacher have announced that front running UK Pro Stock racer Jay Westwood has joined their team. Jay just completed the 2nd round of the BRCA Championships at the Cotswolds club last weekend and put in a solid top ten finish after only receiving his car on the Thursday before the race. Jay now sits 5th in the Pro Stock National Championship standings, with Schumacher Mi3 cars holding 4 out of the top 5 positions with two races left to complete.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 9, 2008

Genova wins RCSignup/JConcepts SCS

Zack Genova wins RCSignup/JConcepts SCS

Round 1 of the RCSignup/JConcepts Super Cup Series was completed this past weekend and it was an great event, the blistering, 100 degree Florida sun made for some amazing track conditions. 11-year old Zack Genova showed experience and driving ability beyond his years and was able to take the win in both Stock Buggy and Stock Truck. He battled with another up-and-comer, Zach Mote, but in the end it was Zack ‘Zackinator’ Genova that took the victories.

Source: RC Signup [rcsignup.com]

June 5, 2008

Elliot Harper wins Euros Warmup

The warm up race for this years Electric touring car European Championship was run last weekend at the host track in Vila Real, Spain and there were 40 racers in attendance, with some international racers in attendance. Qualifying for the race saw young UK rising star Elliot Harper, driving his Xray, take pole position ahead of current UK National Champion Chris Grainger in 2nd for Yokomo, while Spanish racer Toni Mateo in 3rd. The finals saw complete dominance by Harper who won all 3 legs of the A-main to take the overall win ahead of the Spanish pairing of Toni Mateo and Marc Esbri Vilar in 2nd and 3rd.

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June 5, 2008

2009 Snowbird Nationals are Official

Planning well in advance, the organisers of the Snowbirds were in contact to tell us that the 2009 event is happening and will once more take place at the Radisson Resort in Orlando Florida.

I am very excited to announce that we have signed with the Radisson Resort once again for the 2009 Snowbird Nationals. The World’s largest RC race returns to Orlando! The room block is set, so start making those hotel reservations now! As a special Thank you from the Radisson – anyone that reserves their room in the month of June will get a FREE upgrade to a deluxe room (a $10 a night savings!). I am also excited to announce we were able to get the hotel rates the same as in 2008, with the 10 percent discount again if you stay five nights or more. Our schedule will be similar to past years, with practice Tuesday and Wednesday, with racing Thursday through Sunday. Saturday will once again be ‘Bump N’ Run’ day. Classes and complete race details will be coming out in the months ahead. We expect the best Snowbirds ever and hope you can plan on being a part it! Call the Radisson at: 407-396-1400 and mention the Snowbirds to make your room reservations.

Source: Snowbirds [snowbirdnationals.com]

June 4, 2008

Atsushi Hara confirmed at Team Orion

2008 Reedy Race of Champions

As we suspected back at the Worlds warmup, Team Orion have announced the return of one it’s all time favourite drivers, 2008 Reedy Race of Champions winner Atsushi Hara. Atsushi has had a long history and many victories with Team Orion over the years and after a little break joining Team Checkpoint, they are very pleased to welcome him back to their World Champion Team. “It feels like I am returning home”Atsushi commented on his recent visit to Team Orion USA. With Atsushi’s amazing skill combined with Team Orion’s new BL motors , ESC’s, chargers, as well as their award winning line of performance batteries, they see a bright future ahead together.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

June 3, 2008

Bart Wubben wins Dutch EP TC Nats Rd2

The 2nd round of the Dutch electric touring car Nationals were run last weekend at the HFCC track in The Hague. Saturday’s practice was run in dry conditions but on Sunday rain interrupted the qualifying causing round 2 of qualifying to be cancelled, leaving the racers on 2 rounds to get their fastest time in. Following the heats it was Serpent racer Bart Wubben that was on pole position in Modified, some 6 seconds in front of team mate Rob Jansen in 2nd, with Tamiya driver Arjen Potharst and Serpent driver Rene Cornella in 3rd and 4th respectively. The finals saw Bart and Rob pull away in leg 1 to claim to top 2 positions, while in the 2nd leg it was a repeat of Leg 1 at the front with Bart winning to take the overall ahead of Rob who claimed 2nd overall and Stefan Jansen taking the final spot on the podium in 3rd. In the stock class it was ETS Holland pole man Vasco Christiaanse that took the win for Kyosho ahead of 2nd place Michael Lepelaar driving a Tamiya, while Ronald Arts rounded out the podium for Serpent in 3rd.

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