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March 21, 2016

Ryan Maifield & Ty Tessmann win at Silver State

The 2016 Silver State race was held this past weekend at the RC Tracks of Las Vegas. Organised by Richard Saxton the event attracted the country’s fastest drivers as well as some international guests such as Reno Savoya, Joseph Quagraine, Jörn Neumann and more to attend in several 1/8th off-road classes. In 1/8th Pro Buggy it was Spencer Rivkin (Team Associated) who took the prestigious TQ honours and in the 45 minutes main final Spencer Rivkin and Ryan Maifield (TLR) would swap positions several times with HB’s Ty Tessmann also being in the mix mid-race but ultimately Ryan would bring home the win with a margin of around 15 seconds from runner-up, Spencer Rivkin and third placed Ty Tessmann who ended the race some 8 seconds shy on Spencer.

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March 21, 2016

Eric Albano wins Touring Modified at CTS Rd2

Round two of the California Touring Series was held at the famous Ripon RC Speedway, home of the Original Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions. Due to weather permitting conditions, the turnout was mild with close to 60 entries. This weekend’s top qualifier and Modified Touring Car winner, Eric Albano (Yokomo) showed a dominant performance with Team Associated drivers Rick Hohwart and Gonzalo Cortes finishing a respectable second and third. Round 3 will be held at Speedworld Raceway in Roseville California on the 17th of April.

Source: California Touring Series [facebook.com]

March 20, 2016

Akio Sobue makes it two in a row at Speed King Tour

The 2016 Speed King Tour continued with round 2 held at the GP-1 circuit in the Tochigi prefecture. The event marked the maiden outing for the series at his indoor tarmac track that offers high-bite and high-speed conditions for the drivers. 2013 “Speed King”, Yugo Nagashima took the TQ honours in the Modified class with his Yokomo from VBC driver Hayato Ishioka in second and opening round winner Akio Sobue (TRF) in third.

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March 20, 2016

Pirani & Balestri TQ Italian Manufacturer Champs

Andrea Pirani and Dario Balestri took the TQ honours at the Campionato Italiano Costruttori in Fiorano. With the race counting an outstanding number of 145 participants, it was WRC’s top driver to top the bigger class – the 1/8th entry list consisting in 89 drivers – while debuting with his new FT Line engines. After winning three of the four rounds, Andrea said he was pleased with his package, defining it “one of the easiest I’ve ever had to drive”. Second on the grid will start the Swiss star Silvio Hachler with Tironi, Picco and Collavo rounding up the Top5. Similar story in the 200mm class that saw Balestri leading a big Capricorn charge in the 200mm class, the Italian manufacturer occupying 4 of the top 5 starting positions in the main event. Also winning 3 rounds out of 4, Dario finished the day ahead of his team mate Redaelli, reigning Italian champion. Xray’s Mario Spiniello closed his qualifiers in fourth position, sandwiched by the other two Capricorn drivers Di Prisco and De Felici.

Thanks to Riccardo Acciari for the report.

March 19, 2016

Mcgee & Williams successful at Masters Finals

Last weekend saw the sixth and final round of the fantastic Worksop Series taking place. With no let up in drivers wanting a race entry to this hugely popular series, it was a full line up of 15 heats, with 8 heats of 2WD and 7 heats of 4WD. As always Round by round qualifying was the racing format, with the best 2 results from 4 rounds of qualifying counting towards the final position. Some championship contenders were unable to make this race, therefore it meant that no overall championship positions were yet decided and all was still to play for in the top 10 in both championships, therefore the points at this event were vital for some drivers.

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March 18, 2016

Barry Pettit joins Tekno RC factory team

Tekno RC have announced the signing of Barry Pettit to their factory team. The former Mugen driver is known for his dedication to RC cars and also willingness to help others on the track so he can be seen as a great asset to the company’s growing US team. Barry has the following to say about the deal:

For me, RC racing began going to the local track with my dad strictly to have fun and hang out together. Neither of us ever thought it would grow into such a large part of our lives. We have traveled to so many great places and met so many great people, and for that we are majorly thankful! There are so many people to thank for my success, but first I want to thank my family and my girlfriend for always supporting my passion and me. I am also thankful for ALL of the people who have supported, sponsored, and mentored me in the past as you have shaped me into the driver and person I am today.

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March 18, 2016

Andersson wins Swedish 1/12th Modified title

The recent Swedish Electric On-road Nationals held at the IRC Arena saw a lively battle for the 1/12th Modified title between Alexander Andersson and Marcus Hellquist. Alexander was fastest in four of the five qualifying rounds but Marcus managed to take the overall TQ with an even faster time. In the opening A-main Marcus would come out fastest from Alexander who in turn won A2, meaning the third and final A-main would bring the title decision. In A3 Alexander managed to slip by Marcus in the opening stages of the race and he would then be able to manage the gap so Alexander Andersson (Yokomo) would ultimately take the win and with it the 2016 title from Marcus Hellquist (Xray). Magnus Hedlund completed the top 3 result.

Thanks to David Gutefeldt for the report.

March 17, 2016

Xray Winter Series Morava finale – Report

The final round of the Xray Winter Series Morava was held in the sports hall of Jedovnice with more than 70 drivers attending in the five classes of Touring Open, Touring Stock 17.5T, World GT, Formula and Hobby. Especially the Open A-mains were a pretty exciting affair after pre-event favourite, Kuba Simurda, suffered from a broken battery pack in A2. Returnee Jarda Kopecky would make maximum use of the situation to finish the leg with a win. Therefore it was all about the final A-main but with a fresh battery pack Kuba was off and away to take the day’s win from Jaroslav Kopecky in second and Michal Vitamvas in third. Overall Kuba would also take the series title in the Open class. Michal Vitamvas came in second from third placed Margony Erik.

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