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April 16, 2015

2015 Speed King Tour Rd3 – Report

The third round of the 2015 Speed King Tour was held at the Twin Ring Honguu outdoor tarmac track in the Aichi prefecture. The race marked the first outdoor round of the year and fortunately the weather held up fine. Current series leader Akio Sobue showed great speed from the first practice on and he was able to take the TQ in the Touring Car Modified class after the qualifiers. Track owner and veteran Yokomo racer Masayuki Oyaizu took the 2nd position on the grid and Hayato Ishioka came in 3rd with his VBC.

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April 16, 2015

Janos Birinyi wins at East Hungarian Champs

This year’s East Hungarian Championships consistent of seven events run at different tracks all over Eastern Hungary. At the final round Janos Birinyi (Xray) took the TQ and win in the Touring Car Stock class despite having to help with organisation too. The win also handed Janos the overall championship. The remaining spots went to Tamas Pongho (Xray) and Norbert Rosinsky (Xray).

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 16, 2015

National racing events at Hudy Arena – Announcement

The weekend of the 25th of April sees two Slovakian National races held at the famous Hudy Racing Arena. The 5th round of the 2014/15 Slovakia Cup will be held followed by the Slovakia National 1/10th Modified Championship. Off-road racers can look forward to the participation of Xray’s Martin Bayer. More information can be found here and the registration can be done here.

April 16, 2015

Mcginty & Flurer win at 2015 Spring Sting

The Badlands in Myrtle Beach, SC was the site of the 2015 Spring Sting with the annual race playing host to over 130 entries this year. In the Pro Buggy class John Michael Mcginty, coming from 2nd on the grid, would take the win in the 30 minute final despite being held up by traffic earlier in the race.

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April 16, 2015

Lonestar Challenge – Announcement

TheDirt Racing have announced the 2nd round of the USProCup to be held in Texas at the famous Thornhill racing circuit from May 8th to 10th. The Lonestar Challenge will be held on a rebuilt, slightly condensed outdoor track for closer racing action with the 1/10th classes racing at the new Jr. Indoor track. The event will see 1/8th Nitro Buggy, Truggy and E-Buggy racing along 2WD Modified, 4WD Modified, 2WD Stock, Stadium Truck and Short Course classes. Registration is accepted on race day and more information can be found on TheDirt Racing’s revamped website by clicking here.

April 15, 2015

‘ETS Family’ supports Marco Simoncelli Foundation

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Last weekend (10-12 April) the Yokomo Euro Touring Series made a long awaited return to Italy with Round 3 taking racers to Road Race Riccione RC Circuit Marco Simoncelli. The 42nd running of an ETS race, while the weekend would prove hugely successful becoming the championship’s biggest outdoor event it would also give the rc community the chance to honour the memory of MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli after whom the track is proudly named and make a donation to the Marco Simoncelli Foundation which is based just a few hundred metres from the track.

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April 15, 2015

Janos Birinyi wins Hungarian National Championship

The final round of the Hungarian National Championship was held at a new place using a new carpet, making for unknown conditions for the drivers. In the Touring Car 13.5T Stock class Janos Birinyi lead the standings going into the final round and with his closed competitor being absent from the race he already secured the overall championship early. Without pressure Janos took the TQ in his class to start the finals from pole position.

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April 14, 2015

2015 Asia Onroad Championship Rd1 – Report

The opening round of the 2015 Asian Onroad Championship series made its way to the Wang racing family owned RCI Raceway in Shanghai, China last weekend. The AOC saw drivers representing eleven countries from many regions of the World, including IFMAR World Champions such as Hayato Matsuzaki and Surikarn Chaidajsuriya. Other drivers in attendance included Nicholas Lee of Singapore, JJ Wang among many others from China, and the North American contingent of Rick Hohwart, Kevin Hebert, Eric Anderson, Felix Law, Tiny Welch, Paul Lemieux and Eric Epp.

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