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January 25, 2016

Jason Nugroho wins at 6th annual MRCC Challenge

The 6th annual MRCC Challenge was held at the MRCC track in Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia with almost 60 drivers from Taiwan, Malaysia, Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Batam, Bali, Palembang, Aceh and Medan in attendance. In the 60 minute main final Jason Nugroho (Xray/Novarossi) took the win, coming from the 2 spot on the grid. At first Jason tried to maintain the second spot but about 20 minutes into the race he was able to pass the leader and he never looked back from that moment on. Behind Jason, Adrian Wicaksono (Mugen/Reds Racing) ultimately grabbed the runner-up spot from third placed John Agus (Kyosho/O.S.).

View the A-main result here

January 25, 2016

2016 Euro Contest – Announcement

Bittydesign have announced the 2016 Euro Contest, held at the Barco-Off racetrack in Italy from June 17th to 19th. Situated around an hour’s drive from the Bologna airport the track offers a unique “US style” layout that will receive some big changes for the 2016 race. Entries for the 3-day event are limited to 192 drivers and the schedule sees free practice on Friday, qualifying on Saturday and the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) followed by the superpole and finals on Sunday. The race is held in Nitro Pro and Open Buggy classes as well as an 1/8th E-Buggy category. More information and registration is available here.

January 22, 2016

Marco Natale signs with Hot Race Tyres

Hot Race Tyres have announced the signing of 2015 Italian vice-champion, Marco Natale to their off-road team for the 2016 season. The Kyosho driver’s campaign will include events such as the national championship, the Neo Race as well as the European and World championships and he has the following to say:

The new lines of Off Road tyres, the also feel a little mine, since I was the first, for the development’s start. So in addition to being the official driver, trying to get maximum results, we will continue with our strong team to develop the product, which is already at the maximum level, after only a few months after the official release on the market. Big thanks to Nicola for this big opportunity. See you on the track.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

January 22, 2016

Ricardo Monteiro Picco-powered

French Picco distributors Racing Experience have announced the signing of former European B Champion and Portuguese National Champion, Ricardo Monteiro to the Picco international team. The Portuguese talent will team up with Italy’s Marco Baruffolo with both set to use the Picco Team Spec engines for the 2016 season.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]

January 21, 2016

Burak & Berkan Kilic join Graupner

German up and coming youngsters Burak and Berkan Kilic have signed a deal to run Graupner electronics in the 2016 season. The two will rely on Graupner’s new HOTT radio system, Graupner chargers as well as speed controllers and motors while Berkan will also utilise O.S. Speed nitro engines to power his Agama cars.

January 20, 2016

Jared Tebo back at Pro-Line Racing

Pro-Line Racing has announced the return of US frontrunner, Jared Tebo to their team. The former World Champion only announced his departure from long-term tyre sponsor AKA some weeks ago and he is now back with Pro-Line Racing to use their tyres and accessories. Jared has the following to say about the deal:

The last time I was an official Pro-Line Team Driver was 2004. I’m very excited to be back with Pro-Line and looking forward to racing with their Tires and Accessories. Thanks to Todd, Tim and Daniel … I’m Back!

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

January 20, 2016

Cyprian championship title for Andreas Thrasyvoulou

After winning four meetings of the 6-round Cyprian championship Andreas Thrasyvoulou (Xray) has taken the 2015 1/8th Nitro Buggy championship title. Simos Tikkis (Kyosho) ended the season on the runner-up spot followed by Kyosho team mate Marios Christodoulou in third. Soteris Taifas (Kyosho) and Andreas Theodotou (Xray) round out the top 5 result.

View the overall top 10 result here

January 19, 2016

Cristiano Sartor joins F.T. Line

F.T. Line have announced the signing of Cristiano Sartor to their factory team. A Senior class race winner at last year’s Italian Nationals, Cristiano will compete in the Italian national series again in order to fight for the 2016 title while also planning to attend selected Euro Nitro Series events as well as the European Championships.

Source: F.T. Line Engine [facebook.com]