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November 27, 2018

1st Iberian Shepherd Race – Report

The inaugural Iberian Shepherd Race was held at the ARCA track in Alcobendas, Madrid last weekend. The event was held in the five classes of 1/8th IC Track, 1/8th EP, 1/10th 200mm Touring, 1/8th GT and Formula and it attracted international top drivers like Eduardo Escandón and Simon Kurzbuch to show their performance on the track while of course helping others in the pits. As for the results it was Simon Kurzbuch with the win in the 1/8th IC Track class from Ruben Olivares on the runner-up spot and Sergio Montesinos, who rounded out an all-Shepherd podium in 3rd.

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November 26, 2018

Boda & van Heldmond win at BCI Warm Up Race

The Belgian Buggy Club Indoor Charleroi held their Warm Up Race this past weekend, attracting both local talent and guests from abroad. In the 2WD Buggy class it was young Clement Boda with the TQ and win, leaving behind Wesley van Helmond and Anthony Bruyer in 2nd and 3rd respectively. In the 4WD Buggy class it was Wesley who would hold the upper hand in the qualifiers and final to take the win from Clement Boda on the runner-up spot. Erik Michiels would end the day on the final podium spot.

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November 26, 2018

HPI Racing RS4 Sport 3 Creator Edition

Available now from HPI Racing is their RS4 Sport 3 Creator Edition 1/10th scale 4WD entry-level touring car kit. The RS4 Sport 3 is the latest on-road car from HPI Racing, and thanks to its unique one-piece composite chassis, sealed shaft 4WD drivetrain, racing suspension and other pro features, the RS4 Sport 3 has been a raging success with RC fans around the world. The new RS4 Sport 3 Creator Edition is a unique pre-built, chassis-only version of the RS4 Sport 3 that allows owners to build their dream car by adding their choice of wheels, tyres and body. Drivers can put together a top speed supercar, vintage muscle car, sideways-facing drifter, or perfectly handling club racer.

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November 26, 2018

David Ronnefalk wins Netto RC Invitational

The Netto RC Invitational race was held in Hässleholm, Sweden this past weekend. Run in several categories, the premier class would be the Invitational race that got HB Racing’s off-road star David Ronnefalk out of his on-road retirement to race against some of the region’s fastest electric on-road racers. Ultimately it was David who took the overall winning honours after twelve head-to-head rounds of Reedy-style racing, leaving behind Team Associated’s Daniel Carlsson in 2nd and Xray’s Markus Hellquist in 3rd. Elias Johansson and Erik Ström would round out the top 5 result.

Image: David Ronnefalk

November 26, 2018

Shoki Takahata defends JMRCA 1/8th IC Track title

The 2018 JMRCA 1/8 IC Track National Championship was held at the Japanese SRT track this past weekend. Reigning champion, Mugen’s Shoki Takahata, took the top qualifier honours in front of Infinity’s Takaaki Shimo with the two securing the only direct qualifying spots. The 45-minute main final then again saw Shoki coming out on top, securing himself the win and back-to-back championship title as Infinity’s Jesse Davis came out in 2nd. Takaaki Shimo rounded off the podium result in 3rd.

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November 26, 2018

Jon Hazlewood wins Nemo Racing Roadshow race

The Plymouth RC track in the south west of the UK played host to the Nemo Racing Roadshow race this past weekend. Held on their astro turf track the race saw Agama’s Jon Hazlewood taking the win in front of his Agama teammates Josh Graham in 2nd and Allan Bridgeman in 3rd.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

November 26, 2018

MRCZ Open International race – Report

The MRCZ club in Belgium held their annual International race this past weekend. One of the longest running races in Belgium, that started life back in the 1980’s mainly as a 1/12th scale event attracting drivers like David Spashett or Oscar Jansen, changed its approach over the year, becoming more beginners friendly with classes such as Formula, Tamiya Truck or 1/12th GT. The 2018 edition made no exception, offering many different classes to compete in. The otherwise premier Touring Modified class only attracted a handful of drivers. Thomas Stockman, a multiple previous winner of the event and Florian Joos would be the biggest contenders for the overall victory. Thomas claimed Q1, but Florian convincingly won the remaining four qualifiers. Thomas lined up 2nd on the grid in front of Pieter Saelens, Liam Van de Wouwer and David Joos. Florian Joos (Xray) took the overall victory from Thomas Stockman (Xray), Pieter Saelens (Yokomo), Liam Van de Wouwer (ARC) and David Joos (Xray).

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November 26, 2018

Xpress Execute XM1 M-class touring car – Coming soon

Xpress have released a first image of their forthcoming competition-grade Execute XM1 M-class 4WD touring car. The kit shows many features carried over from the XQ1 touring car such as 1-piece bulkheads, ball-raced anti-roll bars and redesigned double joint driveshafts. Also included are high-end shock absorbers, carbon fibre chassis, top deck, servo mount and shock tower parts as well as an aluminium motor mount and alloy suspension hangers. The kit will hit stores by the end of the year.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]