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February 27, 2018

2018 The Dirt Nitro Challenge – Report

Every year, the best nitro 1/8th scale racers make the trip to the Fear Farm to participate in the biggest 1/8th scale race in the world, The Dirt Nitro Challenge. With over 750 entries for just the 1/8th scale side of the event, the best of the best battle it out over five intense days to set up for the exciting 45-minute A-main events in Nitro Truggy and Buggy and a single 10-minute thriller in E-Buggy. With so many cars on the track plus the hot, dry Phoenix Arizona sun beating on the track for the majority of the day, it’s hard to keep the track consistent and smooth for the entire event. Knowing that beforehand, Joey Christensen and The Dirt crew leave the track as is creating a track surface that evolves and gets more challenging as the event goes deeper into the program. This year, the layout was fantastic. Many racers of all skill level praised the layout for its wonderful flow and challenging obstacles that seamlessly intertwined into the next. Mix in the changing track conditions, getting around at full speed was not easy by any means – hence the name The Dirt Nitro Challenge and why the race is so popular among racers.

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February 27, 2018

Paulista Championship Rd1 – Report

Last weekend the All Racing track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, played host to round 1 of the regional Paulista Championship. The track features a sealed concrete surface and was host of last year’s Brazilian Championship. The championship is held in the two classes of Touring 13.5T blinky and Touring 17.5T blinky with especially the 13.5 class being very competitive. At the opening round the quadruple mains saw three different winners. In the end it was Dennis Picktall (Awesomatix) with the win from 2nd Erick Heshiki (Xray) and Vinicius Rabello (ARC in 3rd. These three drivers are the current champions and vice-champions of 2017 National Brazilian Championship. The 17.5T class also delivered great racing and in the end the winner was Eduardo Akel (ARC) from Leo Lima (Yokomo) and J. Marques (Xray) in 3rd.

Thanks to Roberto Modolo Jr. for the report.

February 26, 2018

Wynn & Marasco win at FSEARA on-road series Rd3

This past weekend saw round 3 of the FSEARA on-road series hosted by SS Hobbies & Raceway located in Tampa, Florida. The SS Hobbies track is a unique sealed concrete surface beautifully laid out under a steel pole barn building allowing for great racing rain or shine. Teammates Paul Wynn and AJ Marasco took a break from their usual off-road schedule to race some on-road touring car. The Pro Mod Touring car class would see Paul Wynn taking the overall TQ spot after three very close rounds of qualifying. The A-main was a great battle as Paul and Dave Vera were bumper to bumper for most of the race, but in the end, Paul was able to maintain the lead for another wire-to-wire win. Dave would finish in the 2nd spot and Monti Panzica finishing 3rd.

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February 26, 2018

LaTrax Desert 1/18 Prerunner Color Burst edition

The LaTrax 1/18th scale Prerunner mini-size 4WD truck is now also available in the new Color Burst edition. The ready-to-run vehicle packs race-bred features into a convenient, take-anywhere, 1/18 scale size. Like full-size prerunners, the LaTrax Prerunner is built to be fast and nimble while being extremely durable and able to withstand the rigours of all-terrain racing action. Equipped with a powerful motor, independent suspension, and 4-wheel drive, the Prerunner with everything needed right out of the box. The all-weather electronics defeat the elements—driving through mud, snow, and water. Oil-filled shocks soak up the bumps and jumps, and provide smooth suspension movement over any terrain. The 2.4GHz radio system provides dependable, long-range control. The Prerunner is perfect for any age driver or skill level and comes fully assembled, painted, and Ready-To-Race with the included high capacity 7.2V NiMH battery pack with iD and convenient AC wall charger.

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February 26, 2018

Beta 2018 1/8th buggy & truck tyre line-up

Nemo Racing have introduced the new Beta 2018 1/8th buggy and truck tyre range. The multiple national championship winning tyres have been refreshed with new foam inserts and updated compounds after extensive testing. Beta have also simplified the range to help racers and shops alike, with just four buggy and two truck patterns – available in one winter, and two summer season compounds. The available treads are V-Max, Freeride, Cubes and Volante for the buggy side of things while the truck-specific tyres are the V-Max and Cubez, both are available in super soft compound only.

View the other tyres here

February 26, 2018

Orlowski does the double at EOS Slovakia

Michal Orlowski completed the double at the Euro Offroad Series in Slovakia, the Schumacher driver backing up his 2WD victory on Saturday with the 4WD win on Sunday. The half way stage of the championship, the result means the Polish driver leaves Trencin leading the standings in both 2WD and 4WD. Three drivers went into A3 in contention for the win but it was Orlowski who took control of the race early getting by Top Qualifier Martin Bayer on the second lap when the Xray driver again had a bobble. Chased by Bayer, Orlowski looked to throw away the win when in the dying moments he put his car on its roof briefly allowing Bayer to go to the front only for him to replicate Orlowski’s mistake at the very next jump and give back the position. Unfortunately for Bayer the mistake also cost him a podium, his time for the second place slower than that of Joern Neumann in A2 meaning the German got the final step on the podium on the tie break. In between the two Schumachers, Lee Martin would claim second overall by completing the Top 3 in the closing race of the weekend.

Continue reading this report here or view our complete event coverage here.

February 26, 2018

Lunsford YZ-2 DTM World’s Edition turnbuckle set

Coming from Lunsford Racing and made for the Yokomo YZ-2 DTM World’s Edition 2WD buggy is a titanium turnbuckle set. Included are 3.5mm Super Duty Grade 5 turnbuckles, 4.8mm titanium ball studs and Super Duty ball cups. The combination is meant to greatly increase the strength and longevity over the stock 3mm/4.3mm system.

Source: Lunsford Racing [lunsfordracing.com]

February 26, 2018

2017/18 Rug Racers series Rd5 – Report

Round five of the 2017/18 Rug Racers on-road series was held this past weekend. In the 13.5 Touring class Zak Finlay put on a dominant display in qualifying to line up on pole, and he was also able to push from the start of both final legs to take a comfortable win securing the title as the battle for 2nd was a very close affair between the Awesomatix of Ashley Wiffen and Paul Pinkney’s Schumacher, trading a 2nd and 3rd place in each leg to give Ashley 2nd overall from Paul. The battle for the final podium places will now go onto the final round.

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