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January 13, 2020

John Ermen wins at Indoor 2020 Saint Brieuc

The Saint Brieuc Mini Bolides club hosted the Indoor 2020 Saint Brieuc race this past weekend. The event was held in 1/8th and 1/10th nitro on-road as well as an 1/8th electric classes and in 1/8th IC Track it was John Ermen (ARC) with the overall TQ some 0.9 seconds in front of Richard Volta (Mugen). The 30-minute saw John opening a gap from the get go and by the second fuel stop, he already was in the lead by about half a lap. However shortly after the second stop John faced some mechanical issues which reduced his lead and after two unplanned stops he lost more than one lap on the lead car. In the second half of the race Ermen was able to up his pace again and to un-lap himself, chasing down the leader. Ultimately John was able to regain the lead with Richard Volta having to settle for 2nd overall, a lap behind. Rick Vrielijnck (Infinity) came in 3rd, another lap down.

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January 13, 2020

Vincent K. wins at 1/8th GT GQ Cup

The TRC track in Hong Kong played host to the 1/8th scale GT GQ Cup this past weekend. When the dust had settled it was the Hong Nor trio of Vincent K., Ka Wah and Cheung Kwok Wai who took the top 3 honours after the 40-minute A-main final.

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]

January 12, 2020

Xray factory ride for Jonathan Gandin

Xray have announced the signing of young Italian nitro on-road talent, Jonathan Gandin to their factory team. The former ARC pilot will campaign Xray’s RX8 1/8th and XT1 1/10th scale nitro platforms at events such as the IFMAR World and EFRA European Championships, the EFRA GPs, ENS events and Italian Nationals.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 9, 2020

Avery Pierce TQs & wins at FNS Rd3

Nuggets Ranch Raceway of Arcadia, Florida played host to round 3 of the Florida Nitro Series last weekend. In the GT8 class it was Avery Pierce with the overall TQ and he would also dominate the 30-minute main final, bringing home the win five laps in front of Howard Stamen. J.R. Gassett had to settle for 3rd overall while Mile Miesel and TJ Johnson completed the top 5 results.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]

January 7, 2020

Capricorn sign Dominic Greiner

Following his departure from long-time sponsors Serpent, Capricorn have announced the signing of 2016 IFMAR World and reigning EFRA 1/10th Nitro Touring European Champion, Dominic Greiner. With the 2020 IFMAR 200mm Worlds in mind Dominic will focus on 1/10th racing this season and he has the following to say about the deal:

I’m happy to announce that I will drive for Capricorn from now on. After 7 years with Serpent I felt it’s time for a change and Capricorn was the best choice for me. The cars showed great performances the last years and the brand will always improve. I’m looking forward for a good cooperation and more luck in my racing future. The focus this year will be again more on my favourite class 1:10 for the world championship in Australia. Thanks to Patricio for the trust in me. See you on the track.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

January 6, 2020

Anthony Schimizzi wins at FNS Rd3

Round 3 of the Florida Nitro Series was held at Nuggets Ranch Raceway in Arcadia, Florida this past weekend in several nitro on-road classes. In 1/10th 200mm Nitro Sedan it was Dorian Tisdale with the overall TQ, however after the 30-minute A-main event it was Anthony Schimizzi with the win some 0.9 seconds in front of Chris Lefebvre in 2nd. 6th place qualifier, Will Carrera came in 3rd, some eight seconds behind Chris while Jerry Guerra would finish the race on the same lap as the top 3, only 4.5 seconds behind Will. TQ holder Dorian had to settle for 5th overall, a lap down.

Image: Wallace Motorsports [wallacemotorsports.net]

January 6, 2020

Graham Alsop wins at Deerdale Racing Series Rd2

Round 2 of the Deerdale Racing Series 2019/20 was held at the Deerdale RC Offroad astroturf track in the UK this past weekend. Veteran racer, Graham Alsop took the win in the 20-minute Nitro Buggy A-main final from Jack Hirst in 2nd. Freddie Thompson would round out the overall top 3 result.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]

January 6, 2020

VanDalen & Tebo win at Tekno RC Winter Series

The Tekno RC Winter Series was held at the Hobbyplex indoor off-road track in Ohama, Nebraska, attracting 200 entries. In the premier Expert Nitro Buggy class it was Tekno’s Seth VanDalen with the overall TQ and he would also come out on top in the 30-minute A-main event leading the race from tone to tone, leaving behind Tekno teammate, Jared Tebo in 2nd, a lap down. 5th place qualifier, Collin Weatherholt (Mugen) came in 3rd to round out the podium result.

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