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December 29, 2007

Joseph Quagraine leaves HoBao

Joseph Quagraine joins Werks Racing

Neo Buggy are reporting that Finland’s most famous offroad driver Joseph Quagraine has announced his departure from long time sponsors HoBao. After 5 years together, JQ has developed into one of the most exciting and fast drivers in the current crop of top class European drivers. He had this to say about the announcement:

I would like to thank HoBao for their great support during the last five years. HoBao was my very first sponsor back in 2003, and they helped me make a name for myself on the international racing scene. I will never forget that! But now the time is right for me to move on, and I wish them all the best for the future. As for me, I am now looking forward to a new challenge.

Source: Neo Buggy [neobuggy.net]

December 20, 2007

Mike Swauger joins JP Racing

Top US Mugen racer, and multiple Winternats winner, Mike Swauger has been in touch to let us know that he has signed to JP Racing for the 2008 season. Previously running with the Ninja engine, Mike failed to shine at this years World Championships and his results there may have had a big influence on his choice of power plant for next year. On leaving the GRP made motor, Mike has also left behind GRP tyres and so negotiations are still ongoing to secure a tire sponsor for the new year. Since signing to the French manufacturer at the beginning of December Swauger has gone on to win the recently held Toys for Tots race at Crystal Park, an event which he also TQ’d and set a new track record.

December 18, 2007

Truggy.nl Winter Indoor Masters 2007

Last weekend saw the first International Truggy.nl Indoor Masters 2007 run on an indoor dirt track in the Netherlands. The 30 minute A-main was won by German Kyosho ST-RR/Sirio driver Frank Lemke who managed to finish 1 lap up on the 2nd place finisher Stefan Petrich, also from Germany, with his RB powered Robitronic Mantis. The 3rd spot went to Dutch driver Daniël van der Drift with his Novarossi powered GS Racing XUT, only 7 seconds behind 2nd.

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December 17, 2007

DHI Cup – Control tire change

DHI Cup change control tire

We received word from the organisers of the DHI Cup, an event that Red RC will cover live, that they have decided to change the control-tires because Much More could not guarantee a sufficient supply of their AT-32 tire. So for the 2008 edition of the DHI-CUP, racers will use the Much More Sweep LHS carpet tire with JB foam inserts and pre-glued on JB X-tra Hard wheels. The sweep tires are a new development made especially for carpet racing and tested by Much More team-drivers. To supplement the tires the organisers have also bought the same carpet as used at the ISTW race in October.

Source: DHI Cup [dhi-cup.dk]

December 17, 2007

Ryan Maifield dominates JConcepts Clash

JConcepts contacted us to tell us about their great JConcepts Clash that was run recently in Lake Park, Tampa, Florida. As promised “The Powers Exploded” and a unique event, which featured electric and nitro vehicles competing on the same day, was launched. The event was open to sportsman and expert classes thus catering to drivers of all skill levels. Ryan Maifield driving his Team Associated RC10B4, B44 and RC8 vehicles dominated the extended A-main events using JConcepts Racing Tires. In the 2wd Modified class Ryan used on his RC10B4 to win the 10-minute A-main event, while UK National 4wd Champion Lee Martin TQ’d the event. In the 4wd Modified class Ryan took his B44 to a convincing victory in this highly competitive class, while in the 1/8th buggy class Ryan took his Team Associated RC8 to victory in this prestigious class, while once more it was Lee Martin that took the overall TQ.

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December 12, 2007

R1GP IIC 2008 – Announcement

R1GP IIC 2008 - Announcement

The 2nd annual R1 Grand Prix Indoor International Championship will take place in 2008 on January the 19th – 20th. The event will be held in Seoul, South Korea at the Best Western Airport Hotel and many international racers from various different countries are expected to participate. This year, Scotty Ernst will announce for the race, and the organisers expect attendance from Atsushi Hara, Adachi Shin, and other international racers.

For more information go to the official event site here.

December 11, 2007

LRP Touring Car Masters – Announcement

LRP Touring Car Masters - Announcement

LRP electronic have announced the date for the 11th annual LRP Touring Car Masters, which will be held from March 28th to 30th 2008 in Eppelheim (Heidelberg/Germany). The LRP-TCM is regarded as the most competitive Touring Car race worldwide apart from the IFMAR World-Championships nowadays. 270 drivers including international topstars from Europe, the USA and Japan will make this the unofficial Indoor World’s in 2008. Past events saw World Champions David Spashett, Surikarn Chaidajsuriya, Atsushi Hara, Mark Pavidis, Matt Francis, Brian Kinwald, Jukka Steenari, Marc Rheinard, Andy Moore and Masami Hirosaka fighting for the glory. Europe’s top guns will compete against contenders from all around the world, don’t miss this exciting battle.

Download the information pack here (PDF).

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

December 7, 2007

Ray Wood Cordoba Worlds DVD out now

Ray Wood has finally released his DVD from the 2007 IFMAR 1/8th scale World Championship in Cordoba, Argentina. Red RC were present at this race and I can tell you that this will be an awesome DVD to own, not only because of the the amazing main final action, but you also get so much more.

We have 100 minutes of top RC entertainment. Racing, interviews, action, the worlds best fight it out for the crown, and what a great close race, 3 different leaders, Fantini, Collari & Tosolini over the 60 minutes and at the end, only 12 seconds across the first 3 places. Collari shows the world how dominate he can be. Hi lights of practice, Opening Ceremonies, qualifying, most finals and multi camera for the mains.

Go to Ray Wood’s website here and check out the preview. This will make a great stocking filler this holiday season.

Source: Ray Wood [raywoodrcvideos.com]