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August 24, 2020

Ryan Maifield sweeps 2020 Mugen Challenge

LCRC Raceway of Lost Creek Cycles, Pennsylvania hosted the 2020 Mugen Challenge this past weekend, attracting over 480 entries. Mugen’s own Ryan Maifield was the man to beat in Expert Nitro Buggy, Expert E-Buggy and Nitro Truggy as he took the TQs in all three classes and he also walked away with the titles, making a clean sweep. In Expert Nitro Buggy it was Cole Ogden (HB Racing) on the runner-up spot, some six seconds behind, as Spencer Heckert (HB Racing) came in 3rd overall, a lap behind. In the 10-minute E-Buggy A-main Ryan would lead from tone to tone, taking the win some 2.3 seconds in front of Ryan Lutz (Agama) as Cole Ogden (HB Racing) rounded out the top 3 another 8.5 seconds behind. Over in Nitro Truggy and behind winner Maifield, it was Joe Bornhorst (Tekno) with a 2nd place finish as Seth VanDalen (Tekno) finished in 3rd overall.

Image: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

August 24, 2020

Heat of America Series Rd5 – Report

Round 5 of the Heart of America Series was held this past weekend in 1/8th Open, 1/10th 200mm Nitro Sedan, and 1/8th GT classes. 1/8th Open would see John Peck with the overall TQ, however it was Jason Reger (Capricorn) with the win in the A-main, some nine laps in front of fellow Capricorn racer, Chris Nichols. Bob Block (Mugen) came in 3rd overall, another three laps down.

Continue reading the report here

August 24, 2020

Norwegian Scala Class 2 Nationals – Report

The inaugural Norwegian Scala Class 2 Nationals were held in Molen in the Southeast of Norway with 39 entries for the event. The race took place on six different courses and it soon became clear that the fight for the top positions would be between Paul Erik Bastiansen (SCXHR/Holmes Hobbies) and Robin Slåttekjær (SCX2-based/Tekin) with Erling Trolsrud (TRX4-based/Holmes Hobbies). In the end it was Paul Erik Bastiansen who would hold the upper hand to take the Norwegian title in front of Robin Slåttekjær and Tor-Erling Trolsrud.

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August 24, 2020

David Ronnefalk crowned Swedish Nitro Buggy champ

The final round of the Swedish 1/8th off-road nationals was held at the Furulund track this past weekend. David Ronnefalk (HB Racing) took the overall TQ after the five round of qualifiers with Hampus Berg (HB Racing) and Jessica Palsson (Agama) coming in 2nd and 3rd, all winning at least one qualifying round. The 45-minute main final saw David got off to a good start and he was able to extend his lead and manage his race from there. Ultimately he brought home the win a lap in front of Jessica Palsson with Hampus Berg rounding out the top 3 result. With the win, David secured his 16th national title.

Image: David Ronnefalk

August 20, 2020

Adam Izsay wins at SMRC club series Rd4

Round 4 of the SMRC club racing series was held last weekend in 2WD, 4WD, and 2WD Stock Buggy classes. In 4WD it was Xray’s Adam Iszay with the overall TQ from Antonia Kovalszki (Xray) in a close 2nd. In the finals it was pretty much the same with Adam and Antonia pulling away from the field and after some great fights it was Adam with the overall win from Antonia in 2nd. Rene Muller came in 3rd overall to round out an all-Xray podium.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 20, 2020

EWS Summer Edition race – Announcement

The well-known EWS Essex Winter Series team has announced that the EWS Summer Edition event will return in 2020. Following the delay to racing due to the Coronavirus situation, the event will take place on 5th and 6th September at the Colchester Model Car Club venue in Essex, UK. With classes for Modified Touring, Super Stock Touring and Front Wheel Drive, Saturday is an optional day of practice, with the race event taking place on Sunday. All the rules and further information on the race, along with the entry form, can be found here.

August 19, 2020

Jared Tebo doubles at Cheyenne Showdown

The South East Wyoming RC Club hosted the 2020 Cheyenne Showdown last weekend, drawing a 266 entry field. Tekno RC’s Jared Tebo was the man to beat in Pro Nitro Buggy and he would bring home the TQ and also the win in the 30-minute A-main event. Some two laps behind it was Camden Lime (SWorkz) on the runner-up spot from Xray’s Zac Gastelum in 3rd. Justin Myerson and Zeke Ballinger would round out the top 5 result.

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August 19, 2020

Jarno Siltanen takes Finnish E-Buggy title

Last weekend’s Finnish 1/8th Off-road Nationals were held at the Vaasa track in nitro and electric classes. While Joona Haatanen walked away with the win in the Nitro Buggy class, it was Jarno Siltanen (Mugen) with the TQ and win in the E-Buggy category. The opening A-main would see Karri Salmela (Team Associated) taking the win with a 3-seconds margin from Mikko Luopajärvi (Team Associated), however the pole position holder stroke back in A2 and A3 to seal the title from Karri in 2nd and local hero Mikko in 3rd.

Image: Karri Salmela