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January 29, 2019

Adam Fikri wins at Lap Paradise Off-road League Rd1

The opening round of the Lap Paradise Off-road League was held at Lap Paradise RC Raceway in Ulu Tiram, Malaysia last weekend. In the Nitro Buggy class it was Danny K. with the overall TQ, however his strength after the qualifiers would not stand as he suffered a DNF in the 60-minute main final, making way for JQ Racing’s young Adam Fikri who brought home the win from HB Racing’s Ben Panic on the 2 spot, some 14 seconds behind Adam. Terrence Lim (SWorkz) would come in 3rd place, some three laps down.

Source: JQ Racing [jqracing.com]

January 29, 2019

2019 Scottish GT Regionals Rd1 – Report

The first round of the 2019 BRCA Scottish GT regionals took place last weekend at Dundee and Angus Radio Control Car Club. This popular series is now in its sixth year of running and this year saw the biggest entry so far with 35 cars on track. The regional series is typically run on smaller club tracks so heats and finals are run with six cars to give the best racing possible. The Dundee club laid a fast and flowing track and with four rounds of qualifying and three finals for all, drivers had plenty of time to show what their cars could do. Qualifying saw a five way battle for the front with previous series winners Andrew Edwards and John Simpson and last year’s 3rd and 4th placed drivers, Kenneth Rogers and Graeme Dick being joined by a hard charging Allan O’Brien. All five drivers were split by seconds with Allan eventually winning out and lining up on pole by half a second from John Simpson with Andrew Edward in 3rd.

Continue reading the report here

January 29, 2019

Juan Carlos Canas wins Andalusian Champs Rd1

The Circuito RC Fernando Robles track in San Jose de la Rinconada played host to round 1 of the Andalusian 1/8th Off-road Championships this past weekend. SWorkz’s Juan Carlos Canas took the TQ spot after the qualifiers in front of Jose Joaquin Jimenez and he also came out on top after the 45-minute A-main, taking the win three laps in front of Mugen’s Augustin Illanes and HB Racing’s Alberto Pelaez.

Image: Alberto Pelaez

January 28, 2019

Jackson Andres doubles at NIS Rd3

Round 3 of the Northwest Indoor Series NIS was held at TRCR in Tacoma, Washington last weekend. In the flowing yet technical layout it was Yokomo’s Jackson Andres with his Muchmore-powered rides who lead the way in 2WD Mod and 4WD Mod Buggy. In the end he TQ’d and won both categories, leaving behind Daniel Lea (TLR/Reedy) andNate Clark (Yokomo) in 2nd and 3rd respectively in the 2WD class while the 4WD podium was completed by Dalton Pierce (Yokomo/Muchmore)
and Daniel Lea (TLR/Reedy).

View the 4WD mod Buggy podium here

January 28, 2019

Xray Racing Series Finland – Announcement

The Xray Racing Series Finland will be held at Fullspeed RC in Hakkila, Vantaa on March 2nd. The race will see Touring Modified, Touring Pro-Stock, Formula and 1/12th scale racing and more information can soon be found here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 28, 2019

Bradley Baird wins at Navan Nitro Nuts Series

Round 7 of the Irish Navan Nitro Nuts Series was held this past weekend. Bradley Baird was in control of things again, taking the TQ and the win in impressive fashion. In the 30-minute main final Bradley set fastest lap after fastest lap to take the day’s win.

Source: JQ Racing [jqproducts.com]

January 28, 2019

Shepherd sign Andrea Pirani

Shepherd have announced the signing of Italian frontrunner and multiple national champion, Andrea Pirani to their team for the 2019 season. The multiple ENS and European Championship podium finisher will join an already strong national lineup to attend all major races with his Velox V8. Furthermore Andrea will bring in his vast experience, helping with testing and developing future Shepherd 1/8th scale products. Andrea had the following to say about the deal:

I’m super happy to stay in a so famous team like Shepherd, composed by many drivers on the top level like Simon and Toni. For sure I will do my best to take the best results at 2019 races.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

January 28, 2019

Neil Cragg TQs & wins at NDOR Spring Series

Round 1 of the Notts and Derby Model Raceway Spring Series was held this past weekend in damp and cold conditions. Neil Cragg was the man to beat all day, taking the TQ after the qualifiers and also the win in the 15-minute A-main, leaving behind Kieran Cox with a 2-laps margin. Lewis Marshall came in 3rd, some 25 seconds short of Kieran.

Image: Neil Cragg