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September 19, 2009

Copa das Americas – Announcement

The organisers of this year’s Copa das Americas, The America’s Cup, FEBARC have been in touch to promote this event for 1/8th scale and 1/10th sedan. The race is open for all drivers around the world and will take place in the capital of Brazil, Brasilia DF city, from October 30th through to November 1st. FEBARC want to invite all drivers from all countries to come to Brazil to take part in this big event which of course can be part of a bigger holiday that would include some nice places to visit, plenty of good international gastronomy, music shows, jets shows, automobile and motorcycle shows, lots of fun and of course good racing. Entry is now open and they have already confirmed World Championship runner up, and newly crowned US National Champion Mike Swauger. You can visit the official event site here.

September 16, 2009

US Open Fuel Championships – Announcement

The organisers of the US Open Fuel Championships were in touch to tell us that the 4th running of the event will take place from the 3rd to the 6th of December. Open to Sedan and 1/8th which sees a Factory and Open class in each, the race will once again be held at the Kissimmee Raceway in Florida. For more information on the event, including details on how to enter, visit the events official site here.

September 15, 2009

Ryan Maifield win RC X-Fest V

For R/C racers Labor Day weekend in Minnesota has become R/C X-Fest weekend. For the 5th annual event 3 of the fastest drivers in the world converged in Cambridge, Minnesota for a weekend of excitement and no-holds barred entertainment. With an event known for a multitude of classes and special events, the R/C X-Fest has become something to remember for all participants. There is always something going on it seems during the X-Fest, like Powder-puff, Big Air Contest, Spud Run, Helicopter night fly, R/C Boat Demo and Mini X Off-road track rental are just a snippet of events available.

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September 12, 2009

JConcepts Labor Day Shootout report

Hobby Haven in Urbandale, Iowa; located in an active part of town and within a shopping plaza, has a lot to offer the hobbyist and racer alike. For many years Hobby Haven has hosted a Labor Day Shootout dedicated to its customers and loyal club racers. JConcepts drivers Jason Ruona and Zach Mote made the trip during Labor Day for this year’s Shootout and brought with them the customary JConcepts Events gear and prizes for the racers.

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September 9, 2009

JConcepts Bash – Event Announcement

JConcepts have been in touch to tell us about their JConcepts Bash that takes place on the 31st of October at eXtreme Hobby Zone in Winter Haven, Florida. Open to a large number of electric off road classes, there will be plenty of prizes available to competitors. Entry fee for the Bash will be $25 for the first entry and $15.00 for each additional and the Bash is being limited to the first 125 entries so be sure to send in those entries ahead of time and secure your spot for one of the most enjoyable events around. As its Hallowen, if you want to be creative you can dress up in costume for the event. Drivers who participate in the dress up and drive receive a bonus opportunity for the big raffle.

Signup is available online here.

September 8, 2009

Moberly wins EP Class at Labor Day Shootout

The 2nd annual Labor Day Shootout took place at Riverfront RC Raceway and for the first time held a race for the electric 1/8 buggy class. TQ after 3 rounds was Tekin driver Jason “Mo” Moberly. After 3 different racers each taking a win in the 3 mains it came down to Jason Moberly and Kevin Jelich, both having a 1st and 2nd, the tie breaker being overall times allowing Jason to take the win over Kevin by a mere .7 seconds.

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

September 8, 2009

Griffiths wins CARS AMC Shootout Rd4, Stiles takes title

V-Dezign duo Andy Griffiths and Mark Stiles took a dominant 1-2 finish at the final round of this years Action Model Centre Supported Summer Shootout Series at Chesterfield last weekend. Andy Griffiths dominated qualifying with his Carpet Ripper car, setting the fastest time in all five qualifying rounds, while Mark Stiles was a little slower to get on the pace, but eventually put in a solid run to line up second on the grid, 3 seconds behind Andy. Mick Farrell lined up 3rd driving a Hot Bodies C12X.

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September 4, 2009

Cavalieri & Hartson clean up at Surf City Classic

Hosted by Orange County R/C Raceway in beautiful Huntington Beach, California the 2nd Annual Proline Surf City Classic boasts a $4000 cash payout for the four major classes. A victory in the 1/8th Pro Buggy, 4wd Pro Buggy, 2wd Pro Buggy or 2wd Pro Truck sends winner home with $500 in cash, second takes $300 and third nets $200. Not too bad, so much so that it brought out a few top racers from across the country including Ryan Cavalieri, Jared Tebo, Jeremy Kortz, Steven Hartson and Frank Root just to name a few.

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