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April 14, 2009

Michael Salven confirmed for BUMOD GP

The organisers of the Bumod Turkish Grand Prix, which takes place in Bursa, Turkey from the 4th to the 7th of June have been in touch to tell us that they have confirmed entry from former World and European Champion Michael Salven. The Serpent 966 designer and multiple German National Champion will be competing in the event, alongside other well known gas racers such as Jilles Groskamp, Robert Pietsch, DJ Apolaro, Patrick Schaefer and Dirk Wischnewski, with more really big driver announcements to come in the lead up to the race. Entry is now open for this event and you are guaranteed a warm reception from the Turkish hosts, who will also arrange transport and help find the best accommodation. Red RC will also be present throughout the event bringing live reports each day on our Events page.

For more information about the event visit the official site here.

April 13, 2009

Tebo & Maifield win Neo 09

Our Creme egg infatuated friends at oOple have been reporting all weekend from the Neo 09 race, the annual indoor buggy race which this year takes place in the UK. Associated racer Ryan Maifield took TQ in Electric 8th and took the first and third leg to take overall victory. The third leg had to be re-run after a disastrous error when it was run for 5 minutes instead of 10 – but Maifield won both anyway. Ryan Maifield won from Italian Losi racer Ricardo Rabitti in 2nd and Lee Martin 3rd. In the main gas class Maifield didn’t have much luck, an engine cut saw some drama right at the end of his Semi and he went from 2nd to ‘out of contention’ in the blink of an eye, but stellar marshalling and an expert pit team got him back on the track. Scraping through for the A in 6th place. The main was all about Kyosho driver Tebo however and he lead from start to finish, with a brief switch around due to fuel stops putting Darren Bloomfield up to first. Tebo won from Losi man Darren Bloomfield in 2nd and Tamiya’s Ryan Lutz 3rd.

Read oOple’s full report on their site here.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

April 13, 2009

North Carolina Championship series Rd1

JConcepts are reporting on round 1 of the North Carolina Championship series that kicked off last weekend at WCRC in Wilkesboro, NC. Strong storms came through on Friday night and delayed practice and the start of the race, however spirits would not be broken and a good crowd was on hand to enjoy some great racing action. The track crew did a fantastic job getting the track race-able, and all three qualifiers were able to take place. Pro Buggy saw a great battle with the top three drivers all fighting for the top spot with less than 2 minutes to go in the main. This battle saw Barry Pettit leading late, with Alex Birmingham (TQ) and Chris Pace in hot pursuit. Each driver led at one point during the closing laps, but at the finish it was Chris Pace taking the win, followed by Barry and Alex. During the early heats while the track was soft and loamy, Pace preferred Crowbars in blue compound, and for the mains as the track packed in, the Double Dee’s proved to be the winning edge needed.

April 12, 2009

Vekemans & Bultynck take Belgian Nats Rd1

The first race of the season 2009 Belgian TC Nationals was held last weekend at the MRCC indoor carpet track in the little town of Chatelineau near Charleroi, and there were 47 drivers in attendance. In the Superstock class, which uses 10.5 LRP/Nosram brushless motor their were 30 participants and after qualification, it was the new man Geoffrey Vekemans who took the pole position. In the first a-main leg Geoffrey Vekemans led from start till finish, Stephane Roufosse came in 2nd and Cédric Gils 3rd. The second final was won by Alain Sonval, who started fifth on the grid, and running in the lead after a crash from Geoffrey Vekemans. Nick Logie took 2nd and Geoffrey Vekemans 3rd. Geoffrey Vekemans took the 3rd leg in front of Stephane Roufosse and Alain Sonval, which gave Geoffrey, in front of Alain Sonval and third place Stephane Roufosse.

April 10, 2009

Jilles Groskamp confirmed for BUMOD GP

The organisers of the Bumod Turkish Grand Prix, which takes place in Bursa, Turkey from the 4th to the 7th of June have been in touch to tell us that they have confirmed entry from top International racer Jilles Groskamp. The top qualifier at last year’s 200mm World Championships in Portugal, and current ETS Champion will be competing in the event, alongside other well known gas racers such as Robert Pietsch, DJ Apolaro, Patrick Schaefer and Dirk Wischnewski, with more really big driver announcements to come in the lead up to the race. Entry is now open for this event and you are guaranteed a warm reception from the Turkish hosts, who will also arrange transport and help find the best accommodation. Red RC will also be present throughout the event bringing live reports each day on our Events page.

For more information about the event visit the official site here.

April 9, 2009

Euros 200mm Gubbio – Announcement

The organisers of this years 1/10th scale 200mm European Championships in Gubbio, Italy have been in contact to inform us about their new event page. The site outlines all the necessary information, such as news, hotels, directions etc., for the event that takes place from the 20th to the 26th July. The track will also host a warm up race from the 9th to the 10th of May, and you can enter the race now if you wish to race on the track prior to the big event, or you haven’t qualified for the Euros but want to race on a great track against some super quick guys.

Check out the official event site here.

April 8, 2009

Recio wins Argentinean 1/8th Nats Rd1

Last weekend saw the opening round of the 3 round Argentinean National Championship for 1/8th scale on the Córdoba track, the host of the 2007 IFMAR World Championships. A nice sunny day, qualifying saw Kyosho/Sirio driver Sebastián Recio, take the top qualifying spot for the final and he was able to carry through that pace to the 45 minute final to win in front of Agustin Cuttini in 2nd place and Guillermo Sanmartino in 3rd spot.

Thanks to Roxana Palazzo for the report.

April 7, 2009

Rick V wins Dutch 1/8th NK Rd1

The opening round of the Dutch 1/8th scale season took place at the weekend on the fast Rucphen track in the south west of the country. The day started with some fog in the air which gave the engines a lot of power, and this made the first heat the quickest for many drivers. Rick V was on a super quick run, but he had to stop for fuel and this allowed John Ermen, who was driving more conservatively and so didn’t need to stop, take the pole spot by a second in front of Rick, with last years NOMAC Champion Jordy Block taking 3rd. In the main final John Ermen had to retire, and so Rick, who was leading at the time, won unchallenged by 2 laps ahead of 2nd placed Rick Veenma, with Jordy Block taking 3rd.