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July 22, 2016

Coelho takes opening qualifier at ETS Finale

Bruno Coelho has taken the opening qualifier at the season finale of the Yokomo Euro Touring Series in Slovakia. With qualifying brought forward due to forecast rain that thankfully didn’t arrive in Trencin, Coelho was top seed for qualifying after setting the pace over yesterday’s 5 rounds of free practice and had no problems carrying that form through to qualifying. Initially followed by team-mate Alexander Hagberg until a small error, Coelho would top the time by almost a second from outgoing champion Ronald Volker. Only 18th fastest in practice which put him in the second fastest heat Yannic Prumper would put in a great Q1 performance to complete the Top 3 ahead of Viljami Kutvonen and Hagberg. Needing to TQ to stand a chance of sharing the ETS title with Coelho, Marc Rheinard would retire from the first of the four qualifiers after suffering a spin, the Tamiya team struggling with today’s extra hot track conditions.

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July 21, 2016

New champion(s) to be crowned at ETS Finale

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Following five years of having the same champion in Ronald Volker, the Yokomo Euro Touring Series will crown a new champion or champions this weekend (22-24 July) at the Season #9 finale at the Hudy Arena in Slovakia. In a season that has produced 4 different winners in the Volante Modified class over the five rounds to-date, Volker’s quest for a sixth consecutive title came to an end last time out in Luxembourg when the Yokomo driver missed out on an essential podium finish. With championship returnee & former champion Jilles Groskamp taking the win it was the two that joined him on the podium that are left to battle for the title. Finishing 2nd behind Groskamp and ahead of Bruno Coelho, former champion Marc Rheinard needs a perfect weekend in order get back the title he last held in 2010 but even if he does he will have to share it. Third in Luxembourg, Coelho is so far the season’s only double winner and if Rheinard was able to equal that feat at what is the home track of the Xray driver it would mean that for the first time in ETS history there would be joint champions. One of the most competitive seasons with no single driver or manufacturer dominating, the reason the top prize may have to be shared is that both drivers counting rounds including the number of TQ’s are identical in all tie break scenarios.

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July 21, 2016

Ahn & Moon win at Tamiya Korea Cup

The recent Tamiya Korea Cup, held in the Kim-hae region, saw Schumacher driver Jung Hyun Ahn walking away with the win from Tae Sung Moon (Xray) in second and Chul Yung Yeon (Xray) in third. In the 4WD class it was Tae Sung Moon (Xray) who took the day’s win from Serpent driver Seung Min Kim and Xray’s Chul Yung Yeon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 21, 2016

LRP AE Summer Challenge Italy – Report

The LRP AE Summer Challenge Italy was held at the MAV track in Varese, attracting over 70 drivers to compete in four electric on-road classes. In Touring Modified the TQ honours went to Antonino Mangiaracina in front of Micheli Massimo and Fenili Orlando. Mangiaracina also showed a blasting pace in the A-mains to take the win from a fast Massimo Micheli with Andrea Tonini rounding out the top 3.

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July 20, 2016

Joel Valander takes Finnish 1/10th 4WD off-road title

The third round of the Finnish National 1/10th Off-road Championship was held at the Oulu dirt track. Rain made for a lot of delays but ultimately the drivers would be able to race on Saturday evening and all of Sunday. In the 2WD class, Karri Salmela got the TQ in damp and difficult conditions followed by Ari-Pekka Kyykkä and Joel Valander. Karri also won first two finals with Joel Valander taking the runner-up spot from Eeli Vieno.

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July 20, 2016

Cragg & Moss win at BRCA 1/10 Off-road Nationals Rd4

Round four of the BRCA 1/10th Off-road National Championship was held at the Telford astro turf track last weekend. As usual the 2WD class opened the weekend with Saturday morning’s qualifying saw an early battle between Neil Cragg and Tom Yardy. Tom would TQ round 1 while Neil Cragg and Simon Moss set identical times in Q2. Q3 then had Neil coming out fastest while Tom Yardy stroke back in Q4. As both Neil and Tom scored two round TQs each the faster time would decide and ultimately it was Neil who snatched the pole position for the triple A-mains by 0.28s. Tom would line up in second from Simon Moss, Danny McGee and Lee Martin. A noticeable mention goes to Tristram Neil who made his first ever national A-main on the 8 spot.

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July 19, 2016

Novotny & Bidovsky win at Czech EP Buggy Nats Rd4

The fourth round of the Czech 1/10th Buggy Nationals was held in Usti nad Labemn on a huge astroturf track. Xray’s Kaja Novotny would grab the overall TQ in 2WD thanks to winning Q2 and Q3 after suffering problems in the opening qualifier. In the 4WD category, Kaja was in a league of his own, taking all qualifiers to grab the overall TQ and pole position for the finals. The young man continued to dominate in the 2WD A-main events, eventually winning A1 and A2 to take the overall win early. Xray teammate Ales Bidovsky would have to settle for the runner-up spot while Marek Schiller (PR) completed the top 3 result.

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July 19, 2016

8th annual Timezone Grand Prix – Report

After a glorious racing weekend, the Timezone Grand Prix is quickly becoming America’s favourite on-road race of the year. The 8th annual TZGP was in high demand as it was sold out months prior to the race date reaching maximum capacity at 150 entries. Arguably, the best track and race event to ever be held in a backyard, space is definitely limited to those who register and plan in advance. Making this event more accessible for travellers near and far, onsite camping and RV hookup as well as the world famous St Cyr BBQ definitely enhances the experience making this race more like a family reunion with awesome racing as a bonus. While some call it the “Woodstock of RC” and others call it “RC’s best kept secret”, without a doubt there is something truly special about the Timezone Grand Prix.

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