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January 5, 2016

Joe Bornhorst joins Pro-Line

Pro-Line have announced the signing of US racer Joe Bornhorst to their team. The factory Tekno RC driver is another big gun to leave AKA and he has the following to say about the deal:

I’m really excited to be signing with Pro-Line for 2016! I feel that with this addition to my racing program, the possibilities are endless. I would like to give a huge thank you to Daniel Adams and Pro-Line for giving me this opportunity, and I will see everyone at the CRCRC 1:8 Midwest Champs for my first big race with them!

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

January 4, 2016

Bloomfield wins at Herts Nitro Winter Series Rd5

Round 5 of the Herts Nitro Winter Series was held in unseasonably warm weather which allowed an almost bone dry track right from the off. Darren Bloomfield would take a commanding TQ in the Nitro Buggy class with fellow team drivers Ollie Currie and Callum Niblett were both running strong and pushing each other on along with Jamie Clancy as they disputed 2nd overall behind Darren. The main final saw a masterclass from Darren as he powered away from the field to take a dominant win. Behind was where the action was, with Ollie, Callum and Jamie battling it out for 2nd. Jamie eventually dropped off the back of the other two and left the Agama juniors to fight it out for 2nd. Ollie eventually took the place after Callum made a hard charge to get on the back of him but ultimately fell a little short, and this completed an Agama 1-2-3 podium lockout.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

January 4, 2016

JP Richard joins Team Durango

Team Durango have announced the signing of 2014 Reedy Race 2WD Open class winner and Stock ROAR National Champion, JP Richards to their team for 2016. The former TLR driver has a wealth of racing experience to bring to the team with also a strong focus on further increasing track side support and social media coverage for all Team Durango drivers. JP has the following to say:

I am super excited to be joining Team Durango for the 2016 racing season. I’d like to thank Travis Amezcua and Brad Brucker for the opportunity. Their products have been proven on a national and world level and I look forward to continuing that heritage. My first race will be the CRCRC Midwest Champs the 2nd weekend in January, then the Reedy International Race Of Champions.

Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]

January 4, 2016

Speith & Pauwels win at MIO Cup Rd3

The third round of the International Indoor Off-road Cup held at Model Indoor Oss took place this past weekend. In the 2WD Buggy class Oliver Speith (Schumacher) took the TQ with a clean sweep from Schumacher teammate Bart Mullink. The finals then again were an easy affair for the German who scored wins in all three A-mains to take the day’s victory from TLR’s Wesley van Helmond with Bart Mullink rounding out the top 3 result. The 4WD Buggy class had David Pauwels (Yokomo) being equally dominant as Oliver in 2WD. The TQ holder would win all three A-finals from runner-up after the qualifiers, Arie Vos (Xray). Bart Wubben (Xray) rounded out the podium result in 3rd.

View the 4WD podium here

January 4, 2016

Jonathan Yeung sweeps Laliwarehouse GP series

The fourth and final round of the Laliwarehouse GP 2015 was held this past weekend in Hong Kong. Jonathan Yeung would TQ both the 1/8th Nitro Buggy and Nitro Truggy classes and while bringing home the win in Buggy in front of father Carson, the young man was stopped from taking the win in Truggy category by a mechanical issue while leading the race in the closing stages. Instead Carson Yeung would take the win for the Yeung family. Overall Jonathan would take the title in the Nitro Buggy class and despite not making the podium he would also grab the 2015 title in the Nitro Truggy class after already securing the 1/8th E-Buggy and 1/10th 4WD Buggy titles as well as the 1/8th Tekno Cup. Runner-up in both Nitro Buggy and Nitro Truggy went to Carson Yeung.

View the Truggy podium here

January 2, 2016

Loran Whiting joins Ielasi Tuned

Ielasi Tuned have announced the signing of US female racer Loran Whiting to their team. Loran will use the Novarossi-based Ielasi Tuned engines in her 2016 campaign that will include all major nitro on-road classes including 1/8th, 1/10th 200mm and 1/8th GT. Her first official outing with the new engines will be the 1/8th GT World Grand Prix Race in a couple of weeks time.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

January 1, 2016

2016 JConcepts Indoor National Series

2016 JConcepts Indoor National Series - Announcement

JConcepts have announced the schedule for the 2016 Indoor National Series. In its 6th year, the Indoor Series continues to grow each year with series and individual participation. Manufacturer support from sponsors such as JConcepts, Team Associated, Reedy, Hobbywing and Schuur Speed is unmatched and regional and world talent always make for the most competitive racing. The series is unique and diverse making stops in Missouri, Washington, California, Massachusetts and new for 2016, North Carolina. For the most up to date information please visit JConcepts Events or register for events directly at RCsignup.com.

View the event details and race dates here

December 31, 2015

AMCT Tours 24 hours race – Announcement

The AMCT Tour club will hold a 24 hours race on the weekend of the 18th of June 2016. The track is located in the Loire valley only around 80 kilometres away from the iconic city of Le Mans. Cars allowed to race are 2WD pan cars such as converted 1/10th formula cars, WGTs or dedicated rubber tyre pan cars with bodyshells raced at the actual Le Mans 24 hours race. All cars have to be equipped with lights and “blinky” brushless speed controllers while the 17.5T motors are provided by the organisers. Two sets of Ride XR tyres are also provided while special rain tyres are allowed in case of a wet race. The event kicks off on Friday with open practice and the actual 24 hours race starts on Saturday at 1 pm. More information can be found on the event’s Facebook page here and for sign-up you can email the organisers at 24hoursoftours@gmail.com.