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January 6, 2007

EFRA Euros for Off road to be re scheduled?

EFRA

According to a report by Philip over at Neo Buggy, the European A Championships for 1/8th scale off road, that is being held in France this summer, is to be rescheduled due to a clash with the Tour de France. The problem is “A clash with the Tour de France in the proximity of the hosting city Auxerre would create massive problems with hotels etc.”. This seems to me to be just bad planning on behalf of the organisers to have just overlooked something like this. We will learn more soon and keep you informed.

Source: Neo-Buggy [neobuggy.net]

December 30, 2006

Ralph Burch signs for Team Br00d

More driver movements, this time its the turn of US RC racing legend Ralph Burch (old pic) to change motor supplier to Team Br00d. Ralph of course continues with Xray, the car his company RC America imports, and will also continue with SMC batteries. The statement from Eddie O of Team Br00d reads:

Team br00d Racing is proud to announce that Multi-Time National Champion Ralph Burch has signed to race Team br00d Racing Motors……Ralph will continue to run SMC batteries. Ralph will be debuting his br00d powered Xray at the Novak race next week….the one and only Garrett Smith will be tuning Ralph’s Checkpoint based modified motors….

Source: RC Tech [rctech.net]

December 30, 2006

Mike Blackstock signs for Corally

Corally have announced that they have signed this years IIC Modified Foam class winner and former Xray racer Mike Blackstock to race for them from 2007 onwards. With Xray dropping international drivers left right and center with their team shake up a while ago there was suddenly a lot of talent seeking rides and Mike seems to have fallen on his feet with this Corally deal.

Team Corally International is pleased to announce the signing of Mike Blackstock for 2007 and beyond. Winner of the 2006 IIC Modified Foam class, Mike will be an excellent addition to the International Corally Team. Mike’s dedication to on track testing and development will be a great asset to develop current and future Corally products.

Source: Corally USA [corallyusa.com]

December 19, 2006

Mike Dumas and Team Brood split

Dumas and Team Brood split

So i was reading RC Tech and i came across this thread regarding Mike Dumas started by some bitter muppet with a chip on his shoulder regarding his breach of contract with Team Brood, but i like a bit of gossip so i kept reading and it turns out that there is some truth to the rumor. The breech of contract was been confirmed by Team Brood owner Eddie O who rather unprofessionally proceeded to air his dirty laundry and to also disclose certain pay related terms of their contract. Mike hasn’t replied yet and so he shouldn’t as it isn’t anyones business but his and the party’s involved in this dispute but I’m sure the ~~petty digs~~ insightful comments will continue to be posted on this thread for some time.

Have a read for yourself here.

December 18, 2006

oOple pictures from the 2006 Neo Invitational race

Oople Neo Invitational

Top RC action photographer oOple (Jimmy Storey) has uploaded his amazing photo set from the 2006 Neo Invitational event. They really capture the athmosphere and excitement of the event and i know i keep going on about, but he takes some of the best action shots you’re likely to see. oOple also did a report from the event which contains interviews and insight so if you haven’t seen that yet be sure to check it out.

View the oOple race report here. View the photo gallery here, here and here.

December 18, 2006

Petit RC Indoor off road Race 2007

Petit RC Indoor off road Race

Our French partner site Petit RC has asked us to put up an announcement concerning upcoming indoor off road event that they are organising. Taking place next year in the Palais des Sports in Maions Alfort in France on February 10th – 11th, the event is open to everybody but places are limited so get your entry in soon. There will be a lot of international racers at this event and if the track is anything like last year it should prove to be very challenging.

You can read more info about the event here.

December 17, 2006

Adam Drake reigns supreme at 2006 Neo Invitational

Adam Drake

Adam Drake, as expected has won the 2006 Neo Invitational event in both buggy and Truggy classes. The class of the field all weekend, the American Team Losi racer won with ease by 3 laps over second place Crono driver Davide Tortorici in 2nd and with Greg Degani in 3rd driving for HoBao. In the truggy class it was more of the same for ‘The Drake’ but the margin was less than a lap this time over the 2nd placed CEN racer Andrew Smolnik with Graham Alsop a further 2 laps back driving a HoBao rounding off the podium.

Click more to view the A final finishing results for both classes… content

December 10, 2006

Meen Vejrak dominates 2006 Reedy Race of Asia

Reedy Race Asia

A quick update from the 2006 Reedy Race of Asia that was held this weekend at the Thang RC Raceway in Thailand. It was Kyosho driver Meen Verjak all the way as he won the Modified and Stock classes in perfect style. In Modified class Meen won the first 2 finals and sat out the last main to win the event ahead of Australian Tamiya driver Bradd Vercoe in 2nd with Hot Bodies racer Porapong Raganarat finishing in 3rd. In the stock class it was a perfect score again for Thai racer Meen Vejrak, the Kyosho racer winning all 3 A-mains to easily take the title ahead of local Tamiya racer Paphon Chanyasak in 2nd with Associated racer Tanit Kachchapananda rounding out the podium in 3rd.

We hope to get images soon. Hit the jump for the final standings… content