March 30, 2016

Toykar Futaba OS Jakarta Open – Announcement

2016 Toykar Futaba OS Jakarta Open - Announcement

The 2016 Toykar Futaba OS Jakarta Open will be held on the Jakarta International Twin Circuit, Indonesia on May 14th to 15th in the three classes of 1/8th Nitro On-road, 1/8th GT On-road and 1/10th 200mm Nitro Touring. The annual event each year attracts both experienced drivers and entry-level racers alike with the latter being highly encouraged to take part at the event that always offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. More information and registration can be found on the official event site by clicking here.


March 29, 2016

Michael Walton wins BRCA 1/8 Circuit Nats Rd1

Michael Walton wins BRCA 1/8 Circuit Nats Rd1

The first round of the BRCA 1/8 Circuit Championship took place at the Cotswold Model Car club over the Easter weekend, with the new addition of an electric class to run alongside the nitro powered cars. With one of the highest number of drivers booked in to race within recent years, we were in for a great first round, unfortunately the British weather had other ideas with heavy downpours throughout the weekend. Qualifying saw mixed track conditions with low grip, which left a few big names in the B-final, Steve Scott secured a superb pole position for the 30 minute A-final from Clive Connolly and John Carr.

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March 28, 2016

Jared Tebo takes 6th Neo win

Jared Tebo takes 6th Neo win

Jared Tebo has taken an impressive 6th win at the Neo race today in the UK. While it was last year’s winner Ryan Cavalieri driving for Associated that took the top spot after qualifying it was the Kyosho racer that would start the 45 minute main from pole after winning his semi final. Starting up front Jared tried to build up an early lead by pushing very hard from the start. Surviving an early attack by a very fast starting Ryan Lutz, the Tekno driver’s race would however end very early with an engine bearing failure. This left Cavalieri back into 2nd to lead the charge on Tebo and it looked to be close as they swapped fastest laps, however by 2/3rds of the way through the race Cav had dropped back into he grasp of a fast charging Cody King as the pace from the leader up front was relentless. With 12 minutes to go King would make his way passed Cavalieri but Ryan got his head down and 2 minutes later made his way passed in a long pass that lasted several corners. Just as both were coming up to their final stop King would flame out leaving Elliott Boots up to 3rd which for a time would become temporarily 2nd as Cav took his final stop. With the final stops out of the way it was Tebo who would take the win, never slowing in his quest for a 6th win, a huge mental boost ahead of the Worlds in Vegas later this year. Cavalieri took the runner up spot some 16 seconds back and off the lead lap with Elliott Boots putting his Kyosho on the podium some 8 seconds further back. Cody King would end the race 4th with Davide Ongaro rounding out the top 5.

Image: Neo Buggy [neobuggy.net]


March 27, 2016

Jerome Aigoin wins French season opener

Jerome Aigoin wins French season opener

The opening round of the French 1/8th Offroad Nationals took place this weekend, once again unfortunately clashing with the Neo race. Held in the centre of the country in Limoges it was JP Sartel who would take the top qualifying spot ahead of fellow TLR driver Jerome Sartel, with Jerome Aigoin (Kyosho), Yannick Aigoin (Xray) and Rayan Medjoubi (Kyosho) completing the top 5. Rain on finals day and differing track conditions between both semis meant the semi finals would see some big names not make the main event such as Jerome Sartel and Yannick Aigoin. It was Ryan Medjoubi, with his win in the A Semi who would start the 30 minute A-main from pole position, but it was his Kyosho team mate who would take the win in what was a close race among the top 4. JP Sartel would take the runner up spot at the flag, while Medjoubi would come through to complete the top 3, just 3 seconds up on 4th place Tom Robin.

Source: Automodelisme [automodelisme.com]


March 24, 2016

Green & Beal win at BRCA 1/10th Nitro on-road nats

Green & Beal win at BRCA 1/10th Nitro on-road nats

The opening round of the BRCA 1/10t Nitro On-road Nationals was held at the fast and technical Wombwell Raceway in cold but dry weather conditions. Mark Green (Serpent/XRD) would take the TQ position in the premier 1/10th 200mm class while Glyn Beal (Serpent) came out fastest in the 1/10th 235mm GT and the 1/8th GT categories. The main final of the 200mm class then had Mark Green defending his top position to take the day’s win from Joe Kerry (Capricorn/O.S.) and Alex Thurston (Serpent/Max).

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March 24, 2016

Fabio Berlingieri wins at Campeonato Centro Sur

Fabio Berlingieri wins at Campeonato Centro Sur

The opening round of the Campeonato Centro Sur was held in Bahia Blanka, Argentina. Lots of entries made for a competitive field and in the 1/8th Open Buggy class it was Fabio Berlingieri who took the day’s win from Maximiliano Lence in second and Nicolas Chiki Rodriguez in third.

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March 23, 2016

Jonnhy Pastor joins Ielasi Tuned

Jonnhy Pastor joins Ielasi Tuned

Ielasi Tuned have announced the addition of Jonnhy Pastor to their team. The Spanish front runner will use the company’s IDT.12-3CL and ITD.21-9CL WC Edition engines in his campaign that will include attendances at the Spanish 1/10th and 1/8th Nationals as well as the World Championships in Gubbio. Jonnhy has the following to say about the deal:

First up I want to thank Novarossi for their support in the recent years and I am now looking forward to the new and hopefully very successful season with the support of Ielasi Tuned and Modelix.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]


March 23, 2016

Oliver Fischer wins Danish 1/8th off-road opener

Oliver Fischer wins Danish 1/8th off-road opener

The opening round of the Danish 1/8th off-road nationals was held in a large horse riding indoor arena and with the participation of some swift guests from abroad. The laid out track offered medium grip and a tight, flat layout. In the qualifiers Oliver Fischer (HB) and Magnus Frandsen (TLR) battled it out for the TQ spot and ultimately with two round TQs and a second place finish Oliver would take the overall TQ. After the semi finals Peter Harder (Xray) grabbed the pole position for the finals and he would also lead the field in the opening stages of the A-main but two mistakes and also problems with traffic let him drop down the order. Peter was able to recover but it wasn’t enough to challenge leader Oliver Fischer and he also had to defend himself against a storming Pelle Culmsee in the closing stages. Up front Oliver Fischer would bring home the win from Henrik Steiner while Peter Harder had to settle for third.

View the A-main result here


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