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April 16, 2017

Sobue, Ratheisky & Ebukuro win at AOC Rd1

After three rounds of qualifying using the rocket round format, the 2017 AOC round 1 in Shanghai, China would deliver some of the finest racing in Asia. With triple A-mains for all classes and double mains for the lowers, Sunday would be filled with happiness as well as heartbreak. Halfway through qualifying in the Modified Sedan class, Infinity’s Akio Sobue seemed to have found a 2nd gear as he was able to dominate the last 2 rounds of qualifying and earn TQ, but most importantly earn the track position that matters most on a tight circuit. Starting from pole, Sobue would make good on his start position to take the win in A1 with the rest battling for 2nd and 3rd. A2 saw Sobue masterfully cover his lines to defend attacks from 2nd place qualifier, Xray’s Alexander Hagberg. Mistake free, Sobue would leave the field to cross the line and take A2 and the overall. A3 of Mod sedan would determine the rest of the podium.

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April 16, 2017

Asian Onroad Championships Rd1 – Qualifying results

This Sunday morning the final round of qualifiers was held at the opening round of the 2017 Asian Onroad Championships in Shanghai. With the track grip suited to more his liking, Creation Model Ltd.’s Akio Sobue would reset the TQ time in the Modified Touring Car class and secure the top spot on the grid laying down the fastest run in Q3. Xray’s Alexander Hagberg would earn the 2nd grid spot delivering his fastest time in Q3 and move Naoto Matsukura down to 3rd. The 5-time World Champion made a fatal mistake in Q3 which ended his run prematurely.

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April 15, 2017

AOC Rd1 – Saturday updates

The opening round of the 2017 Asian Onroad Championships is held at RCI V2 in Shanghai, China this weekend. The temperature has risen since Friday’s practice and racers have scrambled to make changes to their cars in order to cope with the hotter, more humid weather. However, with rising temps also means increasing grip levels that usually equate to faster lap times. Since this particular event is using the rocket round system, round 2 was said to be the golden track as tomorrow’s weather is forecasted for heavy rain and humidity in the 90% range. After setting the fastest time in round 1, Infinity’s Naoto Matsukura would lose his TQ to teammate Akio Sobue in round 2 who ran a 29 lap 5:01.89. The field would improve their times dramatically in round 2 with Matsukura securing the 2nd fastest time behind Sobue with 29 5:02.49. European Champion and former World Champion, Xray’s Alexander Hagberg would set a 29 lap 5:03.28, which would ultimately give him 3rd overall.

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April 15, 2017

AOC Rd1 – Seeding & Qualifying updates

The 2017 Asian Onroad Championship is underway with round 1 being held at RCI V2 in Shanghai, China. In it’s 5th year being a part of the AOC, RCI V2 has consistently increased the level of competition inviting some of the world’s finest to take part. From Paul Lemieux in the early days to current IFMAR ISCT World Champion, Ronald Volker, all have enjoyed the delights of RCI V2 and the fine mix of fantastic racing and fun atmosphere. The AOC is more than just a race event, it’s filled with wonderful friendship, culture, and life experiences.

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April 13, 2017

2nd Annual Panik Grand Prix – Announcement

The Panik Team Troisdorf has announced the 2nd Annual Panik Grand Prix for the weekend of the 4th of June. The race will be held at the club’s recently refurbished astroturf track in the three classes of 2WD Modified Buggy, 4WD Modified Buggy as well as Stadium Truck – all three run according to current national DMC rules. More information about the race can be found on the club’s social media site here.

April 12, 2017

Texas Electric On-Road Series Rd3 – Report

The third round of the Texas Electric On-Road Series was held at NControl RC Raceway, site of the upcoming 2017 ROAR Electric On-Road Paved Nationals in Dale, Texas. The permanent track features smooth asphalt and wide flowing lanes that made for close racing across all 6 classes. The event produced record breaking turnouts, which made making a spot on the podium all the more challenging and rewarding. In the star-studded Modified Touring class, Chris Tosolini and Ralph Burch would trade TQ position back and forth over the opening three qualifying rounds, with Tosolini eventually securing TQ honors. In the A-main, Tosolini would lead wire-to-wire followed by Burch in second. The real battle took place between 5th place qualifier Cristian Tabush and 3rd place qualifier Chris Adams. Within the first few laps of the main, Tabush was able to jump from 5th to 3rd, where he would battle with Adams for the rest of the race swapping positions. In the end, Tabush would claim the final podium position.

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April 12, 2017

Cyril N’Diaye wins at Emerainville League Race

Emerainville near Paris, host of round five of this year’s French Electric On-road Nationals later in September, recently held a round of their Emerainville League series. In the Touring 10.5T Stock class local Awesomatix driver Cyril N’Diaye took the win from Team Magic’s Thomas Vigneron while Yoann Bukowski (Schumacher) rounded out the podium in third.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

April 12, 2017

Xray Racing Series Slovakia finale – Report

The final round of the Xray Racing Series Slovakia was held at the Hudy Racing Arean in Trencin over the weekend in both electric on-road and off-road classes. In Touring Modified Olivier Havranek would take the overall TQ despite having radio issues in the second qualifier. He would outperform Xray’s own Martin Hudy on his home track and Olivier would also come out successful after the A-mains despite not finishing the final leg due to a collision with another driver.

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