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April 8, 2015

ETS makes long awaited Italian return

The Yokomo Euro Touring Series makes a long awaited return to Italy this weekend (10-12 April) with a record entry that includes six World Champions set to descend on the county’s famous seaside resort of Riccione. Only the second time the world famous touring car championship has travelled to Italy, the town of Scandiano having played host to an indoor race as part of the 2011/12 calendar, this time round the race takes place at the Road Race Riccione track as the third round of Season #8 takes the ETS action outdoor. With over 310 entries the weekend is set to be largest asphalt event in the championship’s 42 race history and but on track the big focus of attention will be on the performances of a number of high profile drivers who will debut with new manufacturers.

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April 8, 2015

Slovakia Cup Rd4 – Report

The fourth round of the Slovakia Cup was held at the Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin, Slovakia in the six classes of Touring Car Modified, Stock, Formula, Pan Car as well as 2WD and 4WD Buggy. The on-road classes were run on a new carpet that made for better grip compared to the previous races and in the Touring Car Modified class it was Martin Hudy who set the pace while David Nemcek and Igor Liptak battled for the 2nd spot.

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April 7, 2015

Christopher Krapp joins Tamiya/TRF Factory Team

Tamiya have announced the signing of German frontrunner Christopher Krapp. The former Kyosho factory driver is a multi-time IFMAR Touring Car Worlds finalist and he will join recently signed Naoto Matsukura and long-term Tamiya/TRF driver and 3-times ISTC World Champion Marc Rheinard. Christopher, who started his career driving a Tamiya, had the following to say about the deal:

First, I would like to thank Team Kyosho for their great support over the last 9 years. They always thrusted in me and we had a good time together. Personally I want to thank Chikuba-San, Mitsuo-San, Kenji-San and Daniel Haas and Frank Lemke. But now it’s time for a change. I am very excited and huge motivated for the next races and challenges. I choosed Tamiya/TRF because they always have the best touring cars on the market and best quality. For me it is like coming home because I began my racing with Tamiya chassis and won the Tamiya World Championship 2007 in Japan. My first race with the Team will be this week at the ETS in Italy and I can’t wait to race and work with my new Team members. A big thanks to Tamiya/TRF for giving me this opportunity and see you at the racetrack.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

April 3, 2015

2015 ROAR Carpet On-Road Nationals – Report

The 2015 Roar Carpet On-Road Nationals were held at Horsham RC, one of the top permanent carpet facilities in the nation. The track layout was fast and flowing and made for some great racing over the course of the four day event. In the Modified Touring Car class it was Kevin Hebert who set the early pace in practice and qualifying but In the end the TQ went to Paul Lemieux. In the finals it was also Lemieux who was able to win A1 and A2 and take the title with Kevin Hebert finishing 2nd and the speedy Andrew Hardman rounding out the podium.

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April 1, 2015

Xray Challenge Grand Final 2015 – Announcement

Xray have announced the date and details for their Challenge Grand Final that will be he held on the weekend of the 10th of May at the outdoor track of the Hudy Racing Arena. Held in several classes including Touring Car Modified and 17.5T Stock, Formula, 1/8th and 1/10th Nitro On-Road the race is open for anybody with more information being available here.

April 1, 2015

Mibosport Cup 2014/15 – Review

The 2014/15 Mibosport Cup attracted a total of 400 racers with 209 drivers in the electric on-road and 191 drivers in the electric off-road classes. Drivers from seven different countries including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Poland, Great Britain and Estonia raced for the title honours with round 4 seeing the largest number of entries with a total of 198 drivers of which 108 attended in the off-road classes. A total of 107 driver attended in the on-road classes at round 3 and from round 4 on the off-road category always attracted more drivers than the on-road classes. In round 5 2WD Buggy saw the largest number of competitors this season with a total of 59 drivers while the Touring Car Modified class was the most balanced in terms of participation.

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April 1, 2015

2015 Czech Electric On-Road Nationals – Report

The 2015 Czech Electric On-Road Nationals were hosted by the RC Team Rychvald club, attracting 80 drivers from all over the country to race in a high-class indoor facility. In the premier class of Touring Car Modified Marek Cerny set the early pace, but Kuba Simurda was pretty close. The qualifying then saw Kuba taking the TQ from Jirka Vysin and Marek Cerny and this order would not change after the finals handing, Kuba Simurda the title from runner-up Jiri Vysin and Marek Cerny.

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April 1, 2015

Laurent & Delorme win at French TC Nats Rd1

The opening round of the French Electric On-Road Nationals was held at the Lentilly club close to Lyon. In the Touring Car Modified class Alexandre Laurent grabbed the pole position for the finals by winning two out of the five qualifying rounds. In time for the finals rain began to fall, mixing things up a bit. The opening A-main was won by Loic Jasmin (Yokomo) from TQ Alexandre while in a half dry, half wet A2 Cyril N’Diaye (Yokomo) came out successful in front of the TQ holder. In the 3rd and decisive main the track was all dry and Alexandre Laurent came in 1st from Loic Jasmin in 2nd. Overall Alexandre took the day’s win from Loic and Cyril.

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