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March 18, 2012

Xray News Round-up

Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on. This weeks round up includes the following stories.

– New RX8 Ventilated Brake Disc – Precision-Ground – Lightweight
– RX8 Wins 2012 Fiorano Trophy
– XB9 Podium Finish at Portuguese Nationals R1
– XB9 at 2012 Dirt Nitro Challenge
– XB9 2nd at Southern Super League R1, Malaysia
– XB9 Wins 2012 M.M.O.R.R.C. Buggy Championship R1, Malta

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March 18, 2012

JConcepts wins 4 classes at Psycho Nitro Blast

The 5th annual Insaniversary of the Psycho Nitro Blast was definitely one to remember. Located in Unadilla, GA the event features a 24-hour straight practice session carrying on from Thursday morning through Friday morning with a rock-star atmosphere that is second to none. Racers pack the drivers stand each year with hopes to tame the Psycho track while they put their hopes on the line in 3 rounds of qualifying which takes place around the clock. Checking in for a qualifier at midnight is of very little concern after visiting the Insomnia Coffee shop for a high-caffeine beverage or snack. The Psycho crew had everything to offer the racer who is living the dream for an entire weekend.

Continue reading the report here

March 16, 2012

2012 Reedy International TC Race of Champions

What started out many years ago as Mike Reedy’s vision to showcase the top drivers in the world in a format unlike any other ever used in RC racing, has grown to be one of the most anticipated and prestigious RC races anywhere in the world. Reedy and Team Associated are proud to announce that the 2012 Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions will return to Norcal Hobbies in Union City, CA from May 24th to 27th. In addition to the Invitational class, three Open classes will be offered – Modified,13.5 non-ramping, and 17.5 non-ramping. Each Open class driver is limited to a maximum of two classes. More details can be found here.

March 15, 2012

Oscar Cabezas renews Enneti Tyres deal

Former multiple Spanish national Champion Oscar Cabezas has announced that he has renewed his contract with Enneti Tyres for the 2012 season. Oscar will run the company’s tires on his factory Motonica/Novarossi throughout this season’s National and International campaign.

Source: Enneti [enneti-tyres.it]

March 15, 2012

Law & Borkowicz dominate SF Winter Series Rd2

The biggest FL racing Series, SFL Winter Series Rd2, descended on Basher RC Raceway in Palm Beach Garden, FL last weekend and once again with the help of Mike Applegate & track owner Brain Buckley, this event was a success with a total of 160+ racers attended the event. In Mod Buggy, the battle between Felix Law & Diamon Borkowicz in qualifying was intense. Diamon was able to put a perfect run in the 2nd qualifier to take the TQ Position. In the A main, Diamon Borkowicz continue the lead, but Felix Law was able keep the pressure on. About 3 laps later, Diamon made a small mistake allowing Felix Law to take over the lead. From that point on, Felix Law never looked back & won the race while Diamon Borkowicz finished 2nd & Aaron Niznik finished 3rd.

Continue reading the report here

March 14, 2012

Simon Willetts joins Savox team

After choosing Pro-Line tyres and Byron fuel, Simon Willets completed his selection of CML distributed products by opting for the hugely popular range of Savox servos for his factory Mugen buggy. Simon will be using the SC1267 and SC1268 metal geared LiPo friendly units for his assault on 2012 National and International events.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

March 14, 2012

Contact Tyres breaking records in testing

Contact Tyres got in touch to tell us their drivers Dario Balestri, Simon Kurzbuch and Kyle Branson are in Italy this week testing at the famous Cassino track. The guys are putting in important mileage ready for the new season and so far things are looking good. Dario Balestri already made a new track record of 13.050 compared to the previous best seen at the track of 13.222 by Lamberto Collari. The guys will continue testing to provide better products throughout the week.

Source: Contact [racing-cars.com]

March 14, 2012

Paul Pinkney take EWS winter series title

Schumacher’s Paul Pinkney has caped off his fine UK indoor season with a second championship victory. Paul and Schumacher’s Ashley Wiffen have been on regular top spots at the EWS winter series winning several of the rounds. The final race this last weekend saw a win for Ash and a third place for Paul with their Mi4CXL’s which was enough to give Paul the overall championship victory.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]