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November 25, 2013

Ryan Maifield signs long-term contract with JConcepts

Ryan Maifield signs new long-term contract with JConcepts

Ryan Maifield, the current Dirt Nitro Challenge 1/8th buggy champion, ROAR National Champion, double Indoor National Series champion and 1/10th Off-road Worlds podium driver has signed a new contract with JConcepts. Since 2005, the speedy Arizona based driver and JConcepts have formed a dynamic duo in the world of radio control racing. JConcepts has delivered performance driven products and together with Ryan’s speed and stamp of approval, the duo has accomplished what few others have. Ryan’s ability to dominate a hot new off-road class of competition or being able to excel at the legendary classes such as 1/10th and 1/8th off-road make Ryan a threat at any event in the world. Ryan’s popular driving style and pit area demeanor make him a fan favourite and also respected among his peers. Ryan had this to say about the deal:

JConcepts has been with me since the beginning of my Pro racing career and we have grown together throughout the years. The team of guys at JC have my back at all times and provide a steady force behind the product we represent. Whatever is needed or promised is delivered and we win and lose together as a team. I’m fortunate to have sponsors such as JConcepts and Team Associated who have the product to keep up with the heavy demand of my racing and keep me competitive in 8 different classes of competition.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

November 22, 2013

Demirel & Sarafyan win at Izmir track opening race

The opening race of the newly built nitro off-road track near Izmir, Turkey, attracted nearly 30 racers to compete in the 1/8th nitro buggy, truggy and E-buggy classes. The nitro buggy category saw Ahmet Demirel taking the win in front of Nebi Akgün and Tolga Yilmaz while the E-buggy class win went to Alain Sarafyan who was sidelined by Taner Kaya and Cengiz Gökbulut on the podium.

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November 21, 2013

Titan Cup 2013 Race for Relief – Report

The recent Titan Cup 2013 saw the running of an 1/8th nitro on-road, GT and 200mm class with all earnings being donated to the victims of typhoon Yolanda which recently ravaged the Visayas region. In the 1/8 class Serpent drivers Clemen Pancho and Rico Mendoza constantly swapped positions during the final until both ran into mechanical problems making way for Ricky Tangan (Serpent) who then went on to win the race in front of Rico Mendoza and Edward Sio.

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November 18, 2013

Darren Bloomfield leaves Horizon/TLR

Horizon Hobby UK have made the shock announcement that 2012 EFRA 1/8th Offroad European Champion Darren Bloomfield has left the team. Although a reason was not given we should expect a statement from Darren in the coming days or weeks about a future deal. HH released the following statement:

It is with great disappointment and sadness that Horizon / TLR announce the departure of pro-racer Darren Bloomfield after a long 16 year association with the brand that dates back to the early 1990s when he was a young child. His on-track speed and prowess has always been a characteristic trademark for all to see but we wish to acknowledge and thank Darren for his unerring commitment to us as his sponsors throughout the years. Darren has been a great asset to the team and an ambassador for TLR / Horizon and we wish him all the very best for the future, both personally and professionally.

Source: Horizon Hobby UK [horizonhobby.co.uk]

November 15, 2013

Andrea Ciurlante wins Picco memorial race

The Fiorano Modenese track hosted the first edition of the Memoria Gualtiero Picco race that attracted some of the best Italian 1/8 on-road drivers. The weekend was overshadowed by a bit of bad weather but at the end the race went flawless thanks to the great track staff. In qualifying Lamberto Collari took TQ in front of Mirko Salemi and Albert Picco. The final saw the early lead from Collari who was chased by Picco and Salemi. 10 minutes into the race Andrea Ciurlante moved his way up into third spot and shortly after Lamberto had to retire with problems. This handed Albert Picco the lead followed by Cirulante and Marco Vanni. At the 18 minute mark light drizzle stirred things up a bit as the track became very slippery forcing all drivers to change tyres. The conditions gave Andrea and his box stock RX8 the advantage he needed as he easily took the win in front of Marco Vanni and Alberto Picco. The top 5 was completed by Alberto Tedeschi ad Sara Bella.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 14, 2013

Maxi Vogl wins at German Open Indoor Masters

This year’s German Open Indoor Masters took place at the “Faszination Modellbau” fair in Friedrichshafen, close to Austria and Switzerland, attracting nearly 80 drivers in the 1/8 and 1/10 200mm on-road classes. Qualifying in the 1/8th scale class was very close with Shepherd’s Maxi Vogl missing the TQ spot by only 0.1 sec with a gap of 0.2 sec to the third placed driver. In the 200mm class Patrick Schäfer qualified 2nd in front of his new team mate Bernd Rausch at his first race for Shepherd.

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November 13, 2013

Adam Drake doubles at JBRL Nitro Series Rd8

The final round of the popular JBRL Nitro Series took place this past weekend at Hot Rod Hobbies. Team Losi Racing’s Adam Drake claimed the TQ and win in Expert Nitro Buggy and Electric Buggy class. He was sidelined by Kyosho’s Cody King and Sean Gaffney in Nitro as as well as TLR team mate Mike Truhe in E-buggy.

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November 12, 2013

Dillon Cassar wins M.M.O.R.C race

The M.M.O.R.C 1/8 off-road race was held in Rinella, Malta. In the heats TQ went to Kyle Spiteri (Xray) who had Xray team mate Dillon Cassar in tow. 3rd place went to Frank Azzopardi. In the final Dillon Cassar set the pace right from the start and managed to build a 2 lap lead towards the end of the race. Kyle Spiteri came in second, followed by Noel Barun (Xray) who completed the podium.

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