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December 16, 2014

JR Mitch wins at Nitro Force Series Rd1

The Florida Nitro Series began at famous Lake Park Raceway just outside of Tampa. TLR’s JR Mitch took the win in the Nitro Buggy main only after showing up Sunday morning fresh with zero track time. With morning practice and jumping into the lower main, track time on the current surface would work to his favour. Moving through and in to the B Main, then on to the A-main, Mitch started moving his way through the field from his bump up spot at the back of the grid to take the win despite this being a 1-day event for him.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 15, 2014

BRCA 1/12th nationals Rd3 – Report

Round 3 of the 2014/15 BRCA 1/12 Scale Nationals took place at Tamworth near Birmingham last weekend. The flowing track layout provided some excellent racing across the field throughout the 2-day event. There was additional coverage of the event in the form of a live radio broadcast provided by Downforce Radio. The race commentary can be played back by following the links on their homepage or downloaded as a podcast by searching for ‘downforce radio’. The weekend is split into two separate race meetings, with classes for 13.5 and 10.5 Stock on Saturday and 10.5 and Open Modified on Sunday.

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December 13, 2014

Juan Herrero wins at Mexican on-road nationals

The final round of the Mexican On-Road Championship was held in Queretaro, Mexico. The race saw 115 entries divided in electric and nitro classes. Five rounds of qualifying were held on Saturday and in the 200mm nitro class it was Juan Herrero who was able to secure the TQ at only his second race with the Mugen MTX6. The 30 minute A-Main got underway and Juan took an undefeated win, finishing 4 laps ahead of 2nd place finisher Luis Esparza (Capricorn). Ed Dominguez (Hot Bodies rounded up the top 3.

Thanks to Juan Carlos Herrero for the report.

December 12, 2014

Festival Brazil Sul Race – Report

The CAAR track hosted the Festival Brazil Sul, a year end race in Southern Brazil with entries from three different southern states and even drivers from Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in attendance. The 52 entries divided in the four classes of GT, Classics, 1/10th 200mmm and Touring Car Super Stock and the weekend started with good and hot weather conditions and track temperatures as high as 65°C which caused some problems for the drivers as the tyres started to overheat.

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December 11, 2014

Schumacher BTCC 2015 – Announcement

Schumacher announce the full dates for the UK-based Schumacher BTCC series 2015. The six event series will be culminating in a BTCC/KO GP event at West London for the last round, reviving the KO GP style meeting that was lost over the years. More details on all the events will be available soon but the racers can expect; prizes from Schumacher’s range of products, race trophies, tracks open for practice on the Saturday if you wish, relaxed atmosphere with simple scrutinising but most importantly good fun racing. Booking in will open shortly here.

BTCC 2015 race calendar
April 26th – Cotswolds
May 31st – Mendip
July 5th – Stafford
July 26th – Halifax
August 16th – Bedworth
September 5th & 6th – West London BTCC/KO GP

December 11, 2014

Nathan Reese teams up with Muchmore Racing

Muchmore Racing announce the signing of Australia’s Nathan Reese to their talented team of drivers. The NSW and ACT Indoor Championship title winner and multiple Australian Nationals A-finalist will use Muchmore products in his rides during his 2015 campaign.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.com]

December 10, 2014

Adik Haikal wins 13.5T Stock class at MNC

The 5th round of the Malaysia National Championship was held at the Titiwangsa track, a venue that will soon be torn down. Many RC enthusiasts in the region hope the state government will change their mind and preserve the track strategically located that attracts many newcomers. As for the racing, the 13.5T Stock class saw up and coming racer Adik Haikal taking the TQ and win and with it the overall championship title.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 10, 2014

Heim & Lüscher win at ART Cup Rd2

The 2nd round of the ART Racing Team Cup was held on the small and technical high-grip indoor track in Münsingen. The Touring Car class had Heim Marc taking the win on his home track from Andre Krebs. Marco Stettler rounded out the podium in 3rd.

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