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October 1, 2007

Mark Green wins Rd10 of UK 1/8th Nats

The 10th and penultimate round of the British 1/8th scale Nationals were held at the weekend at the fast Halifax track in the North of England. Qualifying saw Serpent driver, and round 9 winner, Mark Green claim a close TQ ahead of team mate Tim Wood only 1 second behind, with another Serpent racer Richard Hicklin in 3rd. The start of the final saw Green lead away with Wood following very close behind until a broken piston ended his chances and allowed Hicklin up into 2nd position where he stayed for the rest of the race. Jason Frost moved into a podium position which he held for 20 minutes until a blown plug dropped down the order. Several big collisions mid pack involving Andy North and James Connolly meant that Mugen racer Andy Hastings came home third to collect his best result for over a year behind Hicklin in 2nd and Mark Green in 1st. This result meant that Mark Green claimed the 2007 National title ahead of Andy North in 2nd with 3rd position still up for grabs in the 11th and final round in Brooklands.

Thanks to Andy North for the report and photo.

September 30, 2007

2007 IFMAR 1/8th scale Worlds – Preview

2007 IFMAR 1/8th scale Worlds - Preview

Argentina is the host country for the 2007 IFMAR 1/8th scale World Championships and as the elite of the RC World descend on the country’s 2nd city, Cordoba, we bring you our event preview.

This year’s event takes place on a recently completed track at the Complejo Ferial Cordoba, the same venue as used by the Argentinean round of World Rally Championships. Favourite for this years event has to be the 7-time World Champion Lamberto Collari of Italy, the Kyosho driver will be trying to further cement his legendary RC status with an 8th IFMAR World title. Lamberto was present at the warm-up race in March but despite a good qualifying he had radio problems in the final, which meant he retired after only 50 laps, a problem I’m sure that will be sorted in time for this year’s main event.

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September 29, 2007

Singer is ’07 Austrian National Champion

Singer is ‘07 Austrian National Champion

Xray have a report on their site about their 13 year old Xray NT1 driver Manuel Singer becoming 2007 Austrian National Champion. The final race of the year, and showdown for the title, was run on a wet Amstetten track where only Manuel Singer or Serpent racer Gerhard Kandelhart could take the title. In qualifying it was another Xray driver Manuel Huber that claimed the pole position spot and in the race he lead from start to finish taking the win. Kandelhart had a troubled race with a spin off the track as well as an engine flameout meant he was out of contention. Another Serpent driver, Scheidl Christian, managed to claim 2nd place in the race, while 3rd spot went to Singer, which meant he would claim the 2007 title.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 27, 2007

JConcepts Clash – Race Announcement

JConcepts have been in touch to let us know about the event they are running this December in Florida. – Racers of all skill level are invited to participate where “The Powers Explode” at Lake Park in Tampa, FL. December 7-9th 2007. The Hurricane R/C Club has the facility and history, It’s up to you to bring the driving. All the greats have raced at Lake Park – you should too! Electric is back and better than ever, 2wd or 4wd, it doesn’t matter. When you think about racing electric R/C cars – do you think about bump ups? Or 10 or 15 minute mains? Well, you should now! This event has been designed with the latest in technology in mind. Longer lasting batteries and brushless motors allowed! Electric guys – it’s just what you are looking for.

Nitro is hot and it is furious, especially at Lake Park. Lots of power, long mains and a great racing track – it just doesn’t get much better than this. Bring the 1/8th buggies, trucks, monster trucks and 1/10th scale trucks to Lake Park for the ultimate throw-down! Nitro guys – Lake Park has hosted some of the best off-road races ever. Become a part of the continuing history of Lake Park – Nitro style.

Source: RC Clash [rcclash.com]

September 27, 2007

Per Ola Hard wins Swedish Nationals

Serpent are reporting that their team driver Per Ola Hard has won the 2007 Swedish 1:10 200mm National Champion securing the title in the best way possible over the weekend with victory in the final round. Racing at the fast Staffanstorp track in the south of the country, Hard’s Serpent 720 was working brilliantly allowing him to TQ for the all important grand finale. In the final he was able to carry forward that pace, winning the race and with it becoming the 2007 Champion, Kyosho racer Klas Runesson was 2nd with Xray driver Niklas Hakansson in 3rd.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

September 27, 2007

2008 Neo Race – Entry Open

Announcement - 2008 Neo Race

Just to remind everyone that entries are open for next years Neo08 race, so if you want to race at this great indoor race, be sure to get your entry in very soon as spaces are filling quickly. To enter you must register here first and then place your entry for the event. There are currently 129 entries with some very quick drivers signed up, so be quick to avoid disappointment.

Source: Neo08 [neo08.net]

September 27, 2007

Lopez & Wheeler win Futaba Nitro Challenge

Lopez wins Futaba Nitro Challenge

Last weekend saw the 2007 Futaba Nitro Challenge race run on the HX Raceway in Bossier City, Louisiana. In the 1/8 Pro Buggy A-Main it was an exciting finish between the top 2 driver with Ryan Lopez taking the win with his Xray XB8 EC, while Jason Branham took a close 2nd place, also with the Xray XB8 EC. Both drivers cars were equipped with Advantage Racing Products Ceramic Ball Bearings while Branham also used the company’s High-Temp Brakes. The final step on the podium went to another Xray, that of Josh Wheeler, the Werks sponsored driver had earlier won the truggy class with his Xray XT8.

Source: Advantage RP [advantageracingproducts.com]

September 26, 2007

D’Hondt is Belgian 1/8th scale Champion

More news from Belgium, this time its Serpent reporting that their team driver Robin D’Hondt has clinched the 2007 1/8th scale Belgian National Championship with a calculated drive to 2nd place in the final round at Roeselare over the weekend. The current Benelux Champion qualified 2nd for the event behind outgoing Champion Steven Cuypers making it an all Serpent front row and making the most of his TQ position Cuypers, the winner of Round 3, led the final well into the second half of the race before an engine flame out ended a great drive. This allowed Ilia van Gastel into the lead and D’Hondt, who had won round 1, 4 and 5 of the Championship, into 2nd spot which was enough for him to become National Champion.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]