December 20, 2013

TopRC Winter Electro Challenge – Report

TopRC Winter Electro Challenge – Report

The first ever TopRC Winter Electro Challenge took place with 39 competitors in attendance at the indoor race track in Trieste. Saturday started with free practise followed by a “Cash for dash” race which was won by Jan Popič (Xray) in 1/10 Stock 13.5T, Alojzij Osvald (Serpent) in 1/10 Open and Luka Školaris (Serpent) in 1/12 Open. On Sunday a 1 hour free practice was run followed by 3 rounds of qualifying that had Jan Popič taking TQ in 13.5T, Alojzij Osvald in 1/10 Open and Lovro Šušteršič (Xray) in 1/12 Open.

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December 20, 2013

Travis Amezcua renews with Viper

Travis Amezcua renews with Viper

Viper R/C Solutions that Travis Amezcua has renewed its contract with Viper for the next two years. Travis had a strong 2013, capped off with an A Main performance in the 4WD class at the IFMAR Electric Off-Road World Championships. Travis’ Team Durango vehicles will feature Viper VTX speed controls and VST motors in his 2014 and 2015 champing that will see his appearance at events like the Reedy Race of Champions, Cactus Classic, ROAR Nationals and more.

Source: Viper [viper-rc.com]

December 18, 2013

Mibosport Cup 2013/14 Rd3 – Report

Mibosport Cup 2013/14 Rd3 – Report

The third round of the Mibosport Cup 2013/14 was held in Hrotovice last weekend. In the Touring Car Modified class, even with a little mistake in the first qualifying, Zdenko Kunák took the TQ ahead of Kuba Šimurda and David Nemček. Jaroslav Kopecký and Tomáš Marek completed the top 5. With a comfortable pace, Zdenko Kunák won the first A-final, making his way to the overall victory. The second A-final was better balanced – only a second separated Zdenko Kunák and Kuba Šimurda. With this tight win, Zdenko Kunák (Yokomo) secured the overall first place. The third A-final was won Kuba Šimurda (Xray) which meant second place overall with David Nemček (Xray) completing the podium.

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December 18, 2013

Wilck extends Speed Passion deal through 2015

Viktor Wilck Speed Passion'd till 2015

Speed Passion have announced that Reedy Race of Champions winner Viktor Wilck will stay with Speed Passion through 2015. The Swede who has used the company’s speed controllers since 2008 will now also use their new range of V4 motors in his Tamiya cars having used Thunder Power for the last three years. This is what Viktor had to say about the new deal:

First of all, I must thank Thunderpower and especially Jim Skinner for the great support over the last 3 years.  We had an amazing time winning many races, with the highlight of being able to win the Reedy Race of Champions 2012. However, it is time for a change. Having been supported by Speed Passion, using their ESC’s since 2008, the natural choice is to go all the way and use the full product line including Speed Passion motors. Speed Passion has always produced high quality products. Since my first sponsorship with Speed Passion’s founder Wilson, I have built a very good relationship with Speed Passion and am looking forward to working together developing the new V4 motor line. Speed Passion will be focusing all their resources in giving me the best possible power package for the 2014 ISTC World Championship in Florida.

Source: Viktor Wilck

December 17, 2013

Ho wins Modified at Hobbywing Cup 2013

Fai Ho wins Modified at Hobbywing Asia Open

The Hobbywing Asia Open took place in Guangzhou, China and in the Modified class it was Fai Ho (Serpent) who won on front of Andy Moore (Hot Bodies) and Atsushi Hara, who was driving a VBC chassis at this event. Due to massive rain the organisers had to cancel the finals and used the three qualifying rounds to determine the winner.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

December 16, 2013

Tasos Paparegas wins 4WD buggy at Greek nats Rd4

Tasos Paparegas wins 4WD buggy at Greek nats Rd4

The final round of the Greek electric off-road championship took place at the Pachi astroturf track. In the 4WD buggy class Tasos Paparegas took TQ in front of Papanikolaou and Amaksas. In the finals Tasos made a clean sweep by winning all three legs leaving Papanikolaou in second place. Tasos’s brother completed the podium in third position.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 16, 2013

Novotny & Mara win at Lestr Cup Rd4

Novotny & Mara win at Lestr Cup Rd4

The 4th round of the Lestr Cup took place in Dubec last weekend. In 4WD SC Team Durango driver Kaja Novotny went home with the class win in front of Michal Strnad and Jakub Vondracek. In 2WD Kaja was able to conserve his form, taking the second win of the day with Jiri Mara and Marcel Dostal in tow. Jiri then took the highly contested 4WD class win in front of Kaja Novotny and Jan Domansky who completed the podium.

Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]

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