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May 12, 2017

Volker fastest in first controlled practice

Ronald Volker has set the fastest time in the opening round of controlled practice at ETS Italy. The Yokomo driver set the fastest 3-consecutive laps of the Riccione track ahead of Marc Rheinard with the big surprise being Viktor Wilck, the Serpent driver going third quickest. Having set the pace over the 7 rounds of free practice from Rheinard & Volker, Bruno Coelho would post the fourth fastest time on the first of the two attempts drivers will have to determine the seeding for qualifying. Returning to racing after a short illness, Viljami Kutvonen would post the 5th fastest time with Nicolas Lee completing the Top 6.

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May 12, 2017

ETS Italy crucial for Coelho’s rivals

The Yokomo Euro Touring Series travels to Italy this weekend (12-14 May) with the outcome of the Riccione event crucial to the rivals of reigning champion Bruno Coelho. With the first half of the season complete it is advantage Coelho with the Xray driver registering two wins from the three races. With last month’s third round in Spain marking the start of the outdoor season, the Portuguese driver took an important psychological strike against his rivals as the rest of the season will be battled out on asphalt. Only the ETS’s third visit to the Riccione track, it is a venue that has proven a happy hunting ground for Coelho with it being one of three wins he claimed last season en route to the title. The race’s other winner is Yannic Prumper who took the spoils in 2015 but its Coelho’s main title challengers Marc Rheinard and Ronald Volker who need to be the third winner at the beach side holiday destination in order to heat things up in the Season #10 title chase.

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May 8, 2017

2017 Xray Racing Series finale – Report

The season ending race and grand final of the 2017 Xray Racing Series was held at the Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin this past weekend. The weather was good all days despite a not-so-brilliant forecast, making for excellent racing conditions for the several electric and nitro on-road classes. In the premier electric category, Touring Modified, Xray’s Alexander Hagberg brought home the win from IYRCA World Champion, Oliver Havranek while Patrick Gollner rounded out the podium in 3rd.

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May 3, 2017

Jon Hazlewood wins at Rhein Main Warm Up

Last weekend’s 11th Rhein Main Warm Up race not only saw the running of nitro and electric buggy classes but also nitro truggy racing. Agama’s Jon Hazlewood was in control of things all weekend, leading both the practice rounds and also qualifying to line up in P1 on the grid. The start of the main final went without problems for the pole-setter and ultimately Jon would bring home the win in front of TLR’s Andreas Bartels while old dude Abdullah Kilic (Agama) would secure himself the final spot on the podium.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

May 3, 2017

Keller & Neumann win at Rhein Main Warm Up race

The 11th annual Rhein Main Warm Up race was held in Bischofsheim near Frankfurt, Germany this past weekend. Considered the unofficial season opener the race once again attracted both national and international drivers and in the 1/8th Nitro Buggy class it was Mugen’s Carsten Keller who walked away with the win after the 40-minutes main final from JQRacing’s Joseph Quagraine in 2nd and Serpent’s Jörn Neumann 3rd.

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May 3, 2017

Video – 2017 Philippine Masters Buggy Final

Watch all the action from the 60 minute Buggy Main Final at the 2017 Philippine Masters in Manila, with an epic battle between former HB team mates Ty Tessmann and David Ronnefalk. With commentary from Scotty Ernst.

May 3, 2017

Video – 2017 Philippine Masters Truggy Final

Watch all the action from the 60 minute Truggy Main Final at last weekend’s 2017 Philippine Masters in Manila.

May 2, 2017

“The Fabulous” Barry Baker retires from RC racing

Veteran racer and living RC legend, Barry Baker has announced his retirement from RC racing. With 30+ years of racing under his belt “The Fabulous one” as he is often called, has attended his last race this past weekend, standing on the podium with long-time fellows Mark Pavidis and Greg Hodapp. We at Red RC wish him all the best for his future endeavours at hope to meet him again in his new spectator role.