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October 7, 2019

Nacho Sanchez Jimenez wins Extremadura champs

The 5th and final round of the Extremadura regional championship was held at the RC Saucedilla track in Spain recently. In the 1/8th Nitro Buggy class it was Nacho Sanchez Jimenez with the overall TQ and the young man would also come out on top in the 30-minute A-main event, leaving behind Julio Garcia Parras in 2nd, some two laps down. Lorenzo Moreta Vera would complete the top 3 result another lap down. With the win at the season finale, Nacho also secured himself the overall championship title.

Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]

October 7, 2019

Matthew Gonzales doubles at 4th annual RAD

The 4th annual Racer Appreciation Day was held at SDRC Raceway in San Diego, California this past weekend. Matthew Gonzales was in control of things in the 2WD Expert Buggy and 4WD Expert Buggy classes as he took the overall TQs and wins in both categories. In 2WD it was Frank Root with the runner-up spot from Kevin King as the 4WD podium as completed by Frank Root and Andrew Swanson.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

October 7, 2019

Jade Lim TQs & wins at Malaysia National League Rd4

The 4th round of this season’s Malaysia National League was held this past weekend. In the Pro Nitro Buggy class it was Team Associated’s Jade Lim with the overall TQ from Mizan on the runner-up spot. In the 60-minute A-main event Jade would again excel as he took the win some five laps in front of Mizan as 9th place qualifier, Kyosho’s George Coleman, came in 3rd, some 26 seconds back. Taqi Hunterz would end the day in 4th, some 8.4 seconds in front of Muhaimin.

Image: Jade Lim

October 7, 2019

David Ronnefalk wins at HB Racing Race Days

Trains and Lanes Hobbies held the HB Racing Race Days this past weekend, attracting over 150 entries including international HB Racing Pro drivers such as David Ronnefalk and Cole Ogden. In Pro Nitro Buggy it was David Ronnefalk with the overall TQ and he also came out on top in the 45-minute A-main event, taking the win some 40 seconds in front of 2nd place qualifier, Cole Ogden, while 3rd place qualifier, Spencer Heckert completed the top 3 podium result for a HB Racing podium lock out. Pro E-Buggy would see Jason Schreffler taking the overall TQ and win from Anthony Mazzarra in 2nd and Sean Okeefe in 3rd. Pro Nitro Truggy was top qualified by Jamie Grayek, however it was Anthony Mazzarra with the overall win in the 30-minute A-main event from Paul Rutledge in 2nd and Michael Furnari in 3rd.

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October 7, 2019

Juan Carlos Canas doubles at Buggyland 6.0

The Buggyland 6.0 race was held this past weekend at the Circuito de Fuencarral in Madrid, Spain. SWorkz’s Juan Carlos Canas would dominate the event with wins in both the Nitro Buggy and Electric Buggy classes. In Nitro however it was Mugen’s Robert Batlle with the overall TQ from Kyosho’s Riccardo Berton and Juan Carlos Canas. The hour-long A-main then saw Robert dropping back the order in the opening stages while Juan Carlos Canas and Kyosho’s Joao Figueiredo battled for the lead, swapping positions several times. After the final pitstop Juan Carlos however was able to take over the lead and extend it to 2.4 seconds on the line, handing him the win from Juao in 2nd. Robert Batlle would complete the overall top 3 another 14 seconds behind.

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October 7, 2019

Elliott Boots sweeps 2019 Reds GP

The Ospy Team track in Gussago, Italy played host to the 2019 Reds GP this past weekend. SWorkz’s Elliott Boots was in control of things all weekend in the Nitro Buggy class as be brought home both the overall TQ and also the win in the 45-minute A-main final. Kyosho’s Mattia Polito came in a close 2nd from SWorkz’s Leonardo Valante who rounded out the top 3 podium result.

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October 4, 2019

Simon Horak doubles at MR Cup finale

The 6th and final round of the Czech MR Cup was held recently and it was Simon Horak who would score double wins in Touring Stock and Formula. Starting from pole position in Touring Stock Simon would sweep all three A-mains for the win from Radko Cernohous in 2nd and Lukas Hoch in 3rd. Over in Formula it was again Simon with the overall TQ and the wins in all three A-mains, however he got a run for his money from Lukas Hoch and Svetlin Douhlevski who would ultimately finish in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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October 4, 2019

Michele Manzo joins Awesomatix

Awesomatix have announced the signing of Swiss Touring Modified expert, Michele Manzo to their Factory Team. The former Swiss national champion will attend at all major races in Switzerland and also some Italy based events. Other appearances will include the Euro Touring Series and the EFRA European Championship. Michele will also offers track-side setup support.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]