November 1, 2008

Garrigou is French Classic Champion

More 1/8th scale 2wd Classic news, this time from France which saw Gilles Garrigou wrap up the 2008 National title at the final race in Bourg en Bresse. Driving his DXF Primo throughout the year, Gilles had this to say:

I am very happy to have captured my first title after 24 years running in the same category. My thanks go to DXF competition for the super racing car they have created and also because they have offered me the new DXF Streto Vortex to run in the 2009 season. I also want to thank Kit models for their help all this year and especially Eric Lecour for his help at every race. And finally RB engines for supplying me with excellent product throughout the season.

November 1, 2008

Nicola Ometto wins Monte-Carlo Cup

The first Monte-Carlo Cup, of which hopes to become an annual event on the classic calendar was run recently on the La Turbie track in the hills above Monte-Carlo. Qualifying for the event saw an Italian domination with Simone Giordano taking the pole position with his Mantua Intrepid from Motonica driver Emanuele Oberto in 2nd and Nicola Ometto, driving another Mantua in 3rd. The start of the 60 minute final saw a good start at the front, but problems for pole man Giordano dropped him down the order. This allowed Ometto to break away at the front and he was able to pull out a commanding lead to win by 7 laps ahead of Simone Zanon in 2nd and Massimo Poldi in 3rd, all driving the Mantua, which in fact took the first 7 positions in the final.

Source: Automodellismo [automodellismo.net]

October 31, 2008

Nosram RS.30 & Micro 370 BL motor

Nosram have released some new items today, including a new engine and micro brushless motor. First up is the company’s all new RS.30 Monster Pullstart engine which is developed for Truggy and Monster truck racers who wants serious horsepower, yet an easy setup and easily tuned motor. Also new is this high-performance micro brushless modified motor, called the Storm Evolution Micro 370 Brushless modified. More power, longer runtime and zero maintenance, experience the advantages of brushless technology, now also for micro cars.

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October 31, 2008

Jacky Mouton joins Kyosho & Novarossi

We have received notification from Jacky Mouton that the front running French man has joined Kyosho and Novarossi for the 2009 season. Previously running Serpent and RB, which has has done for a number of seasons, the owner of Jacky Modelisme will contest the French 1/10th scale Nationals as well as a number of international races next year for his new sponsors.

October 30, 2008

Robert Pietsch to use Sanwa RC Products

Robert Pietsch joins ATS Tyres

It has been officially announced that Robert Pietsch has changed to Sanwa R/C products. From the beginning of next season the nationally and internationally successful Nitro Champion will use the Sanwa Exzes Plus transmitter along with the Sanwa range of servos and receivers. The decisive factor for this change came at a test held in September which made up Roberts mind:

I tested the new 2.4GHz FSSS system and was suprised that it is absolutely capable of keeping up with current FM Technology. Until now I was sceptical because i had already had problems with various other 2.4GHz systems. But Sanwa seems to have really mastered 2.4GHz technology.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

October 30, 2008

Adrien Bertin takes victory in Grenoble

Held on the famous track of Grenoble, the French 1/8 On-Road Championship saw Kyosho CRF team driver Adrien Bertin TQ easily by more than 6 seconds ahead of promising French driver Jerome Papaconstantinos. In the final, Adrien got a perfect start and pulled away from the field and after building up a one lap cushion on the 2nd placed driver Stephane Bouche after only 10 minutes, the former World Champion cruised to the victory. In second place was Bouche who placed ahead of Shepherd team mate Laurent Pageneau who drove a very consistent race to take 3rd in front of newly crowned National champion Adrien Siegfried.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

October 30, 2008

2009 Snowbirds Schedule Announced

The organisers of the Largest RC race in the World, the Snowbird Nationals have been in touch to announce that the 2009 Speed Week schedule is posted on the event website. Along with the schedule, racers can also read about all the great news so far leading up to the annual event, which is being held Jan 27th-Feb 1st 2009 in Orlando, Florida. Vintage Trans Ams, SK Cars, the Thunder 600, the initial Sponsor lineup, FastLaps practice machine, and more, already announced.

Visit the event website here.

October 29, 2008

Petit RC Europe Tour – Announcement

French website Petit RC were in contact to let us know about the 3rd edition of their annual indoor electric buggy event. Set to take place outside of France for the first time, the race will be held at the Maritime Raceway facility in Gillingham, Kent in England. They expect racers from all around Europe and have already confirmed entries from Ellis Stafford, Lee Martin, Tony Truman, Danny Mc Gee, Tom Cockerill, Simon Moss and more.

Full information can be found on the event site here.

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