December 15, 2014

Date change & confirmed surface of 1/10th Buggy WC

Date change & confirmed surface of 1/10th Buggy WC

Following some controversial discussions about the surface of the 2015 1/10th Electric Buggy World Championship at the Yatabe Arena in Japan IFMAR now released the final decision following a vote to update IFMAR’s existing “surface” rule that previously saw dirt as the only allowed track surface. The new rule, that was accepted by three of the four IRMAR blocks, now allows for both dirt and (up to 100 percent) artificial turf tracks and it reads like this:

5.1 Surface
The track surface can be dirt, or else partially or entirely covered with artificial turf. (Commonly referred to as Astro turf) Other materials can be used in sections of the track such as table tops and jumps to assure the durability of those sections for the entire event. Such other materials must be limited to less than 20% of the total track length.
Dirt sections should be of screened top soil / clay free from rocks and debris with only a minimum amount of sand and hard packed to provide a durable consistent racing surface for the duration of the event.

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December 12, 2014

Festival Brazil Sul Race – Report

Festival Brazil Sul Race – Report

The CAAR track hosted the Festival Brazil Sul, a year end race in Southern Brazil with entries from three different southern states and even drivers from Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in attendance. The 52 entries divided in the four classes of GT, Classics, 1/10th 200mmm and Touring Car Super Stock and the weekend started with good and hot weather conditions and track temperatures as high as 65°C which caused some problems for the drivers as the tyres started to overheat.

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December 11, 2014

Schumacher BTCC 2015 – Announcement

Schumacher BTCC 2015 – Announcement

Schumacher announce the full dates for the UK-based Schumacher BTCC series 2015. The six event series will be culminating in a BTCC/KO GP event at West London for the last round, reviving the KO GP style meeting that was lost over the years. More details on all the events will be available soon but the racers can expect; prizes from Schumacher’s range of products, race trophies, tracks open for practice on the Saturday if you wish, relaxed atmosphere with simple scrutinising but most importantly good fun racing. Booking in will open shortly here.

BTCC 2015 race calendar
April 26th – Cotswolds
May 31st – Mendip
July 5th – Stafford
July 26th – Halifax
August 16th – Bedworth
September 5th & 6th – West London BTCC/KO GP


December 11, 2014

Nathan Reese teams up with Muchmore Racing

Nathan Reese teams up with Muchmore Racing

Muchmore Racing announce the signing of Australia’s Nathan Reese to their talented team of drivers. The NSW and ACT Indoor Championship title winner and multiple Australian Nationals A-finalist will use Muchmore products in his rides during his 2015 campaign.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.com]


December 10, 2014

Adik Haikal wins 13.5T Stock class at MNC

Adik Haikal wins 13.5T Stock class at MNC

The 5th round of the Malaysia National Championship was held at the Titiwangsa track, a venue that will soon be torn down. Many RC enthusiasts in the region hope the state government will change their mind and preserve the track strategically located that attracts many newcomers. As for the racing, the 13.5T Stock class saw up and coming racer Adik Haikal taking the TQ and win and with it the overall championship title.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


December 10, 2014

JConcepts Indoor National Series – Finals day

JConcepts Indoor National Series – Finals day

Sunday, December 8th, 2014 marked the final day of the JConcepts Indoor National Series with the tour making its’ final stop in Omaha, Nebraska. The INS is a 5 race series that travels the nation throughout the year elevating the indoor off-road scene wherever it goes. This evening the series crowned its’ 2014 overall champions in all the respective classes. The competition was one of the strongest seen to date attracting racers from coast to coast to meeting in the middle at the world famous Hobbyplex. Current INS Champion, TLR’s/JConcepts Ryan Maifield, was there to defend his crown from other elite drivers like current 4WD World Champion and Team Associated/JConcepts driver, Steven Hartson. Other notable heavy hitters were Team Associated/JConcepts’ Spencer Rivkin, Daimon Borkowicz, the Horne family, Cole Tollard, TLR/JConcepts Cody Hollis and Taylor Larsen, and Kyosho/Orion’s Jared Tebo. The field was stacked.

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December 9, 2014

Slovakia Cup 2014/15 round 2 – Announcement

Slovakia Cup 2014/15 round 2 – Announcement

The 2nd round of the 2014/15 Slovakia Cup will be held at the Hudy Racing Arena on the 13th of December in several electric on-road and off-road classes. Registration can be done here and more information are available here.


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