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March 7, 2016

Kwok Wai takes RTR class win at Serpent GT Cup Rd1

The opening round of the Asian Serpent GT Cup was held at the TRC track in Hong Kong. The event attracted some 65 drivers, most of which signed in for the highly competitive RTR class and it was Sui Ming who would grab the TQ honours in this respective category. The 40 minute main final was a different affair though as Kwok Wai was able to open a gap on the field to take a commanding win. Behind him, Yuk Ming, Chun and TQ Siu Ming battled for the runner-up spot with the better end for Chun who managed to bring home a second place finish some 5 seconds in front of Sui Ming who rounded out the top 3 result.

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March 7, 2016

Marc Schilling wins at Luxembourg Cup Rd3

The third round of the Luxembourg Cup was held in Mertzig, Luxembourg, attracting both local racers and guest drivers from Germany. In the Touring Modified class the day’s win went to Xray driver Marc Schilling from Patrick Beltrallo (Team C) in second. Joe Streff (Xray) would round out the top 3 result.

Thanks to Eric Schaal for the report.

March 7, 2016

Robert Batlle wins Spanish E-Buggy opener

The opening round of the Spanish 1/8th E-Buggy National Championship was held this past weekend at the RBR36 Arena in Barcelona. Home soil for Robert and Dani Batlle the event would see the two brothers in a fight for the overall win. Dani Batlle (Mugen/Hobbywing) held the upper hand after the qualifiers when he was tie on points with Robert Batlle (Mugen/LRP) and a better tie-breaker handed him the pole position for the triple 10-minute A-mains. Robert though would strike back by taking A1 and A2 in style to grab the overall win early. With a second place in A1 and a win in A3 Bryan Baldo (Mugen/LRP) would secure himself the runner-up spot in front of Dani Batlle who scored two third places. Oscar Baldo (Mugen/LRP), coming from the 7 spot on the grid, would round the “family affair” top 4.

Source: InfoRC [inforc.net]

March 7, 2016

Dominic Vogl joins VBC Racing

VBC Racing have announced the signing of Dominic Vogl to their team. The 2015 Austrian Touring Modified national champion joins a growing European team and he has the following to say about the deal:

I’m super happy to announce that I am joining VBC Racing to run their all new D08 car. I want to thank VBC racing for the trust in me and for this awesome opportunity. I can’t wait to work with my new team and I really looking forward to the next races.

Source: VBC Racing [vbcracing.com]

March 7, 2016

Alex Hagberg sweeps Hot Race Winter Shootout

Alexander Hagberg has ended the Hot Race Winter Shootout, held this past weekend at the RCLania facilities in Scandiano, Italy, on the highest step of both the Touring Modified and 1/12th scale podium. Team mate Marco Kaufmann would sideline Alexander on the Touring Modified podium as he had to settle for second despite putting much pressure on the Swede in the finals. The third and final podium spot went to Patrick Folman.

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March 6, 2016

Hagberg holds overnight TQ at Hot Race Shootout

The 2016 Hot Race Winter Shootout is taking place this weekend at the RCLandia track in Scandiano, Italy. The 2-day event has attracted 90 drivers from seven different countries to compete in the four classes of Touring Modified, Touring Stock, Formula and 1/12th scale. The race format saw free practice, two qualifiers and the Shootout Race on Saturday with two more qualifying rounds and the finals to follow on Sunday. After two rounds of qualifying Alexander Hagberg is sitting on top in the Touring Modified and 1/12th scale class with Marco Kaufmann, Dionys Stadler, Mattia Collina, Fabrizio Manicardi and off-road racer Marco Baruffolo being in chase of Alexander in the Modified category. Fastest in the Touring Stock class so far is Simone Alleotti while Simone Brocca is holding the overnight TQ in the Formula class.

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March 4, 2016

Valerio wins at final round of Automodelli.it series

The final round of the Automodelli.it series was held at the Indoor Racing Chilelli track. Roberto Fabiano would take a close TQ in the 13.5T Touring class but with a win in the second A-main and a second place finish in A3, Andrea Valerio would grab the overall win at the final round. Davide Gianuzzi snatched the runner-up spot from pole position holder Roberto Fabiano. Andrea Simari and Giuseppe de Liquori would round out the top 5 result.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 3, 2016

Francesco Tironi joins Infinity

Creation Model have announced the signing of Italy’s Francesco Tironi to their team. The multiple European and World Championship finalist will join prominent team members such as Lamberto Collari or the recently signed Andy Moore and Teemo Leino. The former Shepherd racer and multi-time Italian national champion had the following to say about the deal:

I’m really proud to communicate you that from 2016 I will be part of the Infinity Team; we have an important program for 1/8 on road scale and I will be involved in the development of the new projects that company will start in the future. I wanna say my thanks to Mr Kenji and all Infinity staff for this opportunity; don’t hesitate to contact me at the racing fields… See you soon!

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]