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January 7, 2019

2019 AWS Rd4 – Report

The fourth round of the 2019 AWS was held at Deerdale with 64 attending the meeting. There was a mix of Nitro 8th Buggy, 8th Electric Buggy, mixed with Nitro, and 8th Nitro Truggy. Racing started at exactly 9am with a round of timed practice. Followed by the qualifiers that were held on a drying track that caused some traction rolling problems for the drivers. After the three rounds of qualifying Jon Howells took TQ in Truggy from Wez Jolly and Mark Morris while the Buggy class was lead by Graham Alsop taking the TQ in front of Mike Lewis and John Holmes. In fading light the Buggy A-main was the last final of the day. The 15-minutes race started just after 4pm and some driver scrambled to change tyres because of the slippy conditions. However in the end it was Graham Alsop (HB Racing) taking the win from Mick Butler (HB Racing) on the 2 spot. 3rd place was taken by another driver for HB Racing, John Holmes and 4th place was taken by Mike Lewis.

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January 4, 2019

Schumacher GP Series Rd2 – Report

The Schumacher GP Series round 2 was held at MB Models last weekend. A full entry of racers to the maximum capacity MB can hold split between GT12 and Touring cars. GT12 would run on Contact green stripe control tyres and Touring on Sorex 28RK’s ensuring a level playing field for all the drivers. In Touring Cars Schumacher’s top man Olly Jefferies was a class above all day, he led the way with a TQ and comfortable victory. Schumacher’s Marcus Askell and Chris Ashton would battle out for the 2nd and 3rd spots. It was Marcus who came out on top in the final by just .184 of a 2nd. A big shout out to youngster Morgan Thompson who had a great run to 4th from 5th on the grid.

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January 4, 2019

Xray sign Jake Mayo

Xray have announced the signing of US top driver, Jake Mayo to the RC America and Xray factory team. The former long-time Team Associated pilot will campaign Xray’s 1/10th and 1/8th off-road platforms at high-class events such as the Off-road Reedy Race of Champions, the Dirt Nitro Challenge, Surf City Classic, Top Gun Shootout and the ROAR Nationals. The multi-time Reedy Outdoor Off-road and JBRL Champion had the following to say:

I’m very excited to represent RC America and Xray in 2019. I look forward to working with the whole team and learning the new cars. Huge thanks to Gord Tessmann and everyone at RC America/Xray for the opportunity. Can’t wait to get the cars on the track!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 4, 2019

Thimo Weissbauer teams up with Protoform

Protoform have announced the signing of top German young gun Thimo Weissbauer to their racing team. One of the fastest teenagers on the planet, Thimo has shot through the ranks to challenge the best touring car racers in Europe. After multiple Youth Championship wins, he broke through to make his first Euro Touring Series A-Final in late 2018. He will be representing Protoform in major electric touring races across Europe in 2019, and Thimo had this to say about joining the team:

When I drove my first club race many years ago, I already have used a Protoform body shell. A lot has changed over the time, I am in the Awesomatix team now, but I have been driving Protoform body shells since the beginning. And now I am super happy to be a new part of the famous Protoform team. Many thanks to Eric Epp for this great opportunity!

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

January 3, 2019

Cody King returns to RC racing

Kyosho America have announced the return of 2010 IFMAR 1/8th Nitro Buggy World Champion, Cody King to their team. Cody had to step away from racing for personal reasons earlier in 2018, following stints with HB Racing and Serpent. Along with Cody his dad Paul will be back in the pits and this is what Cody has to say about the deal:

I want to give a huge thank you to Kyosho for the opportunity to race for them again. As most people know, I had to step away from racing for a period of time, and now I’m ready and excited to get back to the track. For now I will just be racing locally, and take additional steps as it feels right. My focus is on keeping it fun, and getting back to competing again, I have missed it. Also, not only am I coming back, but my dad Paul also will be helping me in the pits again just like the old days. Can’t wait to see everyone at the races!

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

January 3, 2019

Lewis & Switzer win at Year End Showdown race

The 2018 Year End Showdown was held at Southside RC in Lake City, Florida. In Pro Nitro Buggy it was Landen Lewis with the overall TQ and he would also bring home the win in the 20-minute A-main, leaving behind David Carmendy in 2nd and Rob Lupo in 3rd.

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January 1, 2019

HNMC Winter Series Rd7 – Report

Round 7 of the Herts Nitro Model Club Winter Series was held last weekend with about 70 drivers in attendance. The weather conditions started off with damp fog and mist but then dried towards the end of the day. Graham Alsop took the TQ in Nitro Buggy qualifying, as Danny Conway took the TQ in E-Buggy and George Miller rounded out the Truggy class. In the Buggy A-final it was Lewis Jones with the win from Graham Alsop and Callum Niblett in 2nd and 3rd respectively. The E-Buggy A-main had Danny Conway taking the win from James Clifford and Erik Lykke. Finally in the Truggy class it was George Miller on top with Brinley Tourle 2nd and Alex Leo 3rd.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]

January 1, 2019

Dakotah Phend teams up with Trinity

Trinity have announced that they have signed US off-road frontrunner, Dakotah Phend, to their factory team. The multi-time ROAR national champion and former long-time Team Orion driver will lead their modified motor division, using Trinity and Revtech motors and batteries.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]