The first round of the Portuguese Touring Car Nationals was held at the track of Maiorca close to Figueira da Foz in the North of Portugal. The weekend started on a pretty green track but once racing got underway the grip came up making for good racing conditions. At the end Jorge Simoes took the win with his Xray in front of TOP driver Jose Figueiredo and Helder Silva (Capricorn).
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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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This weekend (17-19 April) a new season of the Euro Nitro Series fires into action at the home of one of the sport’s all time legends Lamberto Collari as the 9-time World Champion owned L.Collari RC Raceway plays host to Round 1 of what is expected to be a fiercely contested second year of the championship. Again starting in Italy, the success of the maiden ENS season can be gauged by the entry for the first of the championships four rounds with the number of drivers up 25% on last year. With this a 1:8 World Championship year, the class widely recognised as the F1 category of rc racing, the opening race has attracted a world class entry with Europe’s best drivers being joined by racers from Japan, the United States and Taiwan.
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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).
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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.
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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The 2015 AARCMCC NSW IC Titles were run over the Easter weekend and unfortunately this meeting was cut short due to rain. The only day run was on the Sunday which meant the drivers could only have two 5 minute qualifiers but the finals were run as per normal. Qualifying saw Steven Jovanovic TQ in Touring car and Jeff Hamon TQ in 1/8th. The 1/8th finals were run first with Jeff taking the early lead to then have engine problems. Leigh Dytor took the lead from Steven Jovanovic which was a battle for about 8 minutes. Steven them claimed the lead to win by 2 laps to Leigh Dytor in 2nd and Kyle Hazell in 3rd. In Touring Car the first 15 minutes held some amazing racing between Jeff and Steven. The pace increased in the middle of the race which seen Steven Jovanovic win the race by 2 laps with Jeff Hamon in 2nd and Aaron Lee in close by in 3rd.
Thanks to Radial RC Hobbies for the report.
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.
