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April 26, 2022

Holthuis wins Dutch 1/10 Nitro nats opener

The first Dutch national race for 1/10 nitro cars was held at the Sluis track in Gouda. Wordl famous for cheese, in the RC world the Gouda event is known for the tight twisty and unforgiving layout. Combined with strong winds the challenge was on for the racers. After qualifying we had Milan Holthuis on pole with some margin to the rest. For the final the battle looked to be for the lower podium positions. The higher than expected tire wear would also come into play for the 30 minute final. Would a tire change be necessary and if so, all four or only outside? Plenty of options…

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January 28, 2022

Kyle McBride joins O.S. engines

Kyle McBride has announced on social media that he has signed a deal with O.S. engines. The Australian state ‘I am over the moon and proud to announce my official signing with O.S engines for the 2022 season. I want to give a special thank you to the O.S company for taking me in and providing me with their support and confidence for the big year ahead, and into the future. Thank you very much to Mr. Shimazaki for preparing everything and looking after me. I will be running and promoting the all new B2104 engine in all of my 1/8th Nitro vehicles, along with all of the quality products that O.S provides. It’s going to be a great future ladies and gentlemen.’

Source: O.S. Speed [osspeed.com]

January 5, 2022

Joe Bornhorst joins The Drake Racing

The Drake Racing have announced the signing of Joe Bornhorst to their race team. Joe brings with him a wealth of knowledge and amazing attitude on and off the track. He will make his O.S. Speed B21 AD2 powered debut at the Southern Indoor Championship and The Drake Racing will be supporting all of Joe’s nitro powered needs. Joe’s engine of choice will be the O.S. Speed B21 Adam Drake 2 for both nitro buggy and truck. The Sworkz factory driver had this to say about his 2022 nitro engine program:

2022 is going to be a great year with the support of Adam and Ronda from The Drake Racing. It gives me a lot of confidence knowing my O.S Speed B21 AD2 engines will be prepared, broken-in, and services by The Drake Racing.

Source: The Drake Racing [thedrakeracing.com]

December 28, 2021

Kyle Branson joins Xray Factory team

Xray have announced that one of the UK’s top onroad drivers, Kyle Branson is joining their Factory Team to race the X4 and NT1 platforms. A World and European Vice Champion in the Nitro classes, he is also a multiple British National Champion and has been running a lot more EP Touring in recent years with much success. Kyle said:

I am very thankful for this great opportunity to be apart of the Xray team. With my main focus now going to electric touring car I knew that with the X4 platform and the untouchable support that Xray offer it was the logical choice to make. I will do my best for the team and work as hard as possible at all times. A big thanks to the whole Xray family and for putting their trust in me.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 29, 2021

Ryan Cavalieri to use Ielasi Tuned engines

Ielasi Tuned have announced the signing of US 1/8th offroad front runner Ryan Cavalieri to their team for the 2022 season and beyond. Ryan, a 4 time World champion and 29 time US National champion, will use Ielasi Tuned nitro engines at all major National and International races. The TLR facto had the following to say about the deal, ‘I’m super excited to be joining Ielasi Tuned engines for 2022. I feel with Daniel’s knowledge and passion for engine building we will have great success together.’

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

October 6, 2021

KARS On-Road Championship Rd2 – Report

Last weekend the 2nd round of the KARS Onroad Championship was held at the KARS Inje Circuit with about 50 drivers in attendance. The fastest class of the week was the 1/8 open class. Jaekook Yoo was able to claim the TQ but problems in the final forced him to retire early. Shepherd driver Gyong Hong took advantage and crossed the finishing line in first position after 45min of high class racing. Gyeongseon Lee claimed the runner-up spot and Seonggo Jo completed the podium.

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October 4, 2021

Redovan to host 2022 IFMAR Nitro Buggy Worlds

EFRA have announced on social media that following a late meeting with IFMAR this past weekend, they can confirm that the 2022 1/8th offroad World Championships will be held at the Redovan track in Spain. FAMAR was to be next in line to host the World Championships, in Brazil in 2020 but the worldwide pandemic prevented that from happening and now EFRA have stepped in to host the event next year after what will be a 4 year break. The Redovan track has previously host European Championships, the final Neo race, as well as countless National championship events and is known for its very long and technical layout, perfect to test the best drivers in the World.

October 2, 2021

2022 Dirt Nitro Challenge – Announcement

Joey Christensen has been in touch to let us know about the 2022 DNC which will be held the Southern California Fairgrounds in Perris, California at the New The Dirt at Perris track from the 23rd to 27th of February. There will be a warm up race in early January as well (dates are coming) and they are currently offering an early DNC entry discount for a limited number of entries while they last. It is already looking like this year’s DNC will be the biggest one yet with many of the European drivers to be in attendance which will make it that much more exciting. ‘We are pumped to have a permanent home for the DNC and have been working hard to make sure that the Biggest off road R/C race in the world is the best one yet!’

Source: The Dirt [thedirt.us]