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October 8, 2018

Craig Collinson joining Xray factory team

Xray have announced the addition of UK 1/10th electric off-road frontrunner, Craig Collinson to their factory team. The former BRCA nationals winner will use the company’s XB2 and XB4 platforms at events such as the BRCA nationals and regionals, the Schumacher Masters and Bury Winter series. Craig says:

I’m absolutely thrilled at this opportunity to be joining the Xray Factory Team. It’s no secret Xray are an extremely professional company who take pride in manufacturing the fastest cars out there, matched with quality second to none. I can’t wait to get started running the latest XB2 and XB4, both of which have already proved themselves at the highest level of competition. I look forward to working with the rest of the UK team and showcasing the cars to the best of my abilities at the BRCA Nationals and all other UK events. Huge thanks to Greg Hill at RC Disco, the guys at the Xray factory and the UK team for their warm welcome. Despite the nickname ‘Hulk’ I’m actually quite an approachable person, so if anyone is interested in the cars or has any questions then don’t hesitate to come speak with me and the Xray team trackside.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 8, 2018

Kaja Novotny doubles at Czech Open Challenge Rd1

The opening round of the Czech Open Challenge electric indoor series was held in Ruzyne. The purpose-built track features a fairly easy layout that promised closes racing, however the pretty old carpet only offered low traction, making for a completely different feeling compared to today’s form of indoor racing. The 2WD class was quite a challenge for everyone due to the low traction, the linoleum parts, high speed corners and huge jumps. Marcel Dostal (Xray) was on point in Q1, but eventually Kaja Novotny (Xray) managed to snatch the TQ in that run. Optimising his buggy’s setup Kaja would also take the remaining rounds and also in the finals Kaja would pull away to take the overall while Marcel Dostal and Michal Blahovsky (Xray) battled it out for the overall with the better end for Marcel while Michal had to settle for 3rd.

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October 7, 2018

Akio Sobue continues dominance of OneTen Rd2

Akio Sobue is the top qualifier for the Modified class at the 2nd round of the OneTen Series presented by Infinity at RCI V2 in Shanghai. The Japanese driver, who dominated the opening round of the series yesterday, made it 3 from 3 in qualifying as he once again headed the times, this time ahead of team mate Jin Sawada. Jan Ratheisky ensured the top 3 remained consistent as he ended up less than 4 tenths back. The ongoing battle between Gary Huang and Nicholas Koh continued with the Xray pairing separated by half a second, ending the round 4th and 5th respectively.

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October 7, 2018

Sobue heads Rathiesky in OneTen Rd2 opening qualifier

Picking up where he left off in Round 1 of the OneTen series yesterday, Akio Sobue has taken the opening round of qualifying in the Sweep Modified class. Another solid but uneventful run for the Japanese driver he headed Xray star Jan Ratheisky and Infinity team mate Jin Sawada in 3rd, with an impressive run by Nicholas Koh to take 4th while Gary Huang rounded out the top 5. In the Stock class it was Jan who was once again in a class of his own in the 4 minute qualifier, with his closest rival coming again in the form of locally based Japanese driver Masaaki Kyoyi.

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October 6, 2018

OneTen Qualifying Rd1 goes to Sobue

The opening round of qualifying for the Sweep Modified class at the OneTen series presented by Infinity has been completed, the 6 minute run being topped by Japanese driver Akio Sobue. The Infinity driver headed compatriot and team mate Jin Sawada by some 5 seconds with Sobue the only driver to get 35 laps around the technical but short lap at RCI V2. German Xray driver Jan Ratheisky would claim 3rd in front of team mate and newly signed Xray factory driver Gary Huang, with another Xray, that of young Nicholas Koh claiming 5th.

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October 5, 2018

Xray Racing Series Germany Rd3 – Report

The RCRT Duisburg astroturf track played host to round 3 of the Xray Racing Series Germany recently. The track was redesigned at the start of the season with the layout combining fast and technical sections. The schedule saw free practice on Saturday with the actual race taking place on Sunday. In the premier 2WD Modified Buggy class and after some great racing in all three A-mains it was Team Associated driver Jochen Müller with the win followed by Bernd Wiedenbusch (Xray) on the 2nd spot and Sven Braciak (Team Associated) taking the final spot on the podium.

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October 5, 2018

Awesomatix sign Tim Wahl

Awesomatix have announced the signing of German top electric on-road racer, Tim Wahl to their factory team. The former ETS podium finisher will campaign the A800X Evo kit at all major races across Europe including the ETS and European Championships. The former long-time Xray pilot had the following to say about the deal:

I am more than happy to get the opportunity to join Awesomatix. Felt like the right time to make the move and I am excited for a new challenge. Working together with the team and also with the factory was what I was really looking for. I am thankful for this opportunity and I’m confident that I will achieve some good results. Honestly, I´m looking forward for a awesome time and the new chapter in my career. I would like to thank Xray and the Hudy family for their support during the last 13 years, and I wish them all the best.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

October 4, 2018

Xray sign Gary Huang

Xray have announced the signing of multiple Chinese national champion, Gary Huang to their factory team. The PMTC, HKRCSA, AMA and Sanye Cup champion will campaign Xray’s T4 and RX8 platforms at races regional, national and international races such as the Chinese Nationals, AOC, OneTen Series, the Xray Racing Series China/Hong Kong and the TITC.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]