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January 30, 2018

Ongaro & Baruffolo win at Italian Tekno Trophy

The Italian Tekno RC Trophy was held at the Rapallo track last weekend. The event was held in 1/8th Nitro and Electric classes and in the F1 Nitro A-main it was Team Associated’s Davide Ongaro with the win in challenging, slippery conditions. Xray’s Marco Baruffolo would come in 2nd from Tekno RC’s Alex Zanchettin 3rd. Over in 1/8th E-Buggy and after some entertaining triple A-mains it was Marco Baruffolo with the win after the tie-breaker from Davide Ongaro 2nd and Alex Zanchettin 3rd.

Image: Marco Baruffolo

January 29, 2018

Jesse Davis doubles at Victorian State Titles

The 2018 AARCMCC Victorian State Titles were held this past weekend and it was Infinity’s Jesse Davis with a double TQ and win in both the 1/8th GP and 1/10th 200mm Touring classes. In the 1/8th category Mugen’s Jeff Hamon would come in 2nd from Mugen teammate, Tim Westwood 3rd. Over in 200mm Touring Jeff Hamon (Mugen) would snatch another vice-championship title as Ricky Kradolfer (Mugen) rounded out the podium result.

Image: Jesse Davis

January 26, 2018

Jean-Pierrick Sartel FX-powered for 2018

FX Engines have announced that French frontrunner, Jean-Pierrick Sartel is joining the FX Engines team for 2018. JP will attend races such as the French Nationals, the Euros and the Neo Race and he had the following to say about the deal:

I am very happy to join the FX team for this year 2018. I cannot wait to start this season with the FX engines. The performance and reliability of FX engines is great and it will allow me to win many races. I am grateful for this opportunity.

Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]

January 26, 2018

Rafael Panayi TQs & wins at ENEOS Cup

The TQ RC Raceway off-road track of Nicosia, Cyprus played host to the recent ENEOS Cup race. Good weather made for perfect racing conditions, however the bumpy, low to medium traction track conditions were a bit of a challenge for the drivers. Xray’s Rafael Panayi was in control of things all day, taking the hattrick of TQ, win and fastest lap to round out a perfect weekend. Savvas Savva (Xray) came in 2nd from HongNor driver Charis Kkolis in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 25, 2018

Savvas Savva takes RCE Cyprus Championship

The RCE Cyprus Championship concluded recently and it was Xray’s Savvas Savva who took the overall championship title. The series was held over five rounds at the Dirt Paradise track in Nicosia and Mugen’s Fotis Foti would obtain the overall runner-up spot. The top 3 podium was rounded out by HB Racing driver Marios Iordanou.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 24, 2018

2018 Southern Indoor Championships – Report

The 2018 Southern Indoor Championships were held in Autaugaville, Alabama last weekend with 516 entries making for a very competitive field. 1/8th Pro Nitro Buggy saw HB Racing/’s Cole Ogden taking the TQ and win in a very fast field of drivers. Tekno’s Ryan Lutz would come out in 2nd, HB Racing’s Chandler Elliot put in a great drive to finish 3rd, Team Associated’s Blake Pickett 4th and Team Associated’s Evan Vail 5th.

Continue reading the report here

January 24, 2018

2018 Quebec Indoor Nationals – Announcement

The 4th annual Québec Indoor Nationals will be held at the Dégelis Arena in Quebec, Canada from the 19th to 22nd of April. The track will be designed by JTQ and 70 trucks of clay will make for another awesome experience with indoor pitting available for everyone. Classes run are 1/8th Nitro Buggy and Truck, 1/8th E-Buggy and E-Truck as well as 1/8th Nitro Buggy 35+ along 1/10th 2WD, 4WD and SCT 4×4 racing. Sign-up for the race is available here.

January 24, 2018

Riccardo Berton O.S. Speed powered for 2018

O.S. Engines have announced the addition of Italy’s Riccardo Berton to their factory team for the 2018 season. The former EFRA “B” European and National Champion will be using O.S. Speed engines in his Kyosho 1/8th nitro buggy rides while attending all major national and international races.

Source: O.S. Engines [os-engines.co.jp]