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August 27, 2013

ROAR Region 5 regionals – Report

The ROAR Region 5 regionals took place at the Summit RC Raceway in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. The race saw over 130 entries from Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, and Missouri. The track received a fresh layout from the man that’s responsible for the layouts at this year’s ROAR Nationals, and IFMAR World Championships in Chico, CA, Kevin Jelich. The one day event used rocket round qualifying to seed the main events, which resulted in some very close racing all day long into the night. Although lit by temporary lighting, the large shadows and now vague depth perception added an additional level of difficulty to the main events. With tight qualifying all day and 6 seconds separating the A-main field, several Modified Truck drivers felt poised to have a shot at the title. Team Associated driver’s occupied the top 4 spots on the starting grid with Kai Goff on the TQ spot, Ben Ellis starting 2nd, Adam Rayls 3rd, and Cole Tollard 4th. The long shadows on the night track seemed most prevalent at the beginning of the main event as Kai, Ben, and Cole traded the lead back and forth. Once the drivers had adjusted to the night conditions, it was Cole Tollard in 1st, Kai Goff 2nd, and Ben Ellis 3rd.

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August 27, 2013

John Cravotta wins at R/C Madness SC nationals

John Cravotta lead the X Factory team to a clean sweep of the podium in the R/C Madness Short Course Nationals this past weekend. Cravotta TQ’d all three qualifiers but bobbled just before the triple on the first lap into the A main, falling well back in the pack. Third qualifier Paul Sinclair led at the end of lap one, with Tony Phalen and Jim Edmonds right behind. On lap two, Tony tapped Paul on the off-camber. Sinclair rolled and Phalen waited for him, allowing Edmonds through into the lead, and they stayed that way through the first half of the race. Cravotta was beginning his charge up through the pack and about the three minute mark, Phalen bobbled getting on the straight, letting Cravotta through into third. Moments later at the end of the straight, Paul got by Jim, and it was a X Factory 1-2-3, Sinclair, Edmonds, Cravotta. On the next lap, Sinclair pulled a wheelie on the main straight, a gust of wind caught his truck flipping it over onto its lid, and much to the amazement of the crowd the truck slid all the way to the sweeper. Edmonds lost a bit of concentration at all this, and Cravotta vaulted into the lead, with Edmonds right behind, Sinclair falling to fourth. Knowing that his team mate was behind him, Cravotta put it on cruise control, while Sinclair worked his way into third. Two corners from the end, Paul passed Jim to finish Cravotta, Sinclair, Edmonds.

Source: X Factory [xfactoryrc.com]

August 27, 2013

Jared Tebo & Elliott Boots win at Neo13

Tebo & Booth win at Neo13

The 8th running of the iconic Neo Race took place at the Harper Adams college in Shropshire last weekend. The now Summer event saw some changes compared to the previous years and the bank holiday weekend allowed for five full days of racing and loads of track time for the drivers. Run in Nitro Buggy and an Electric Buggy class the race attracted many international drivers including 4-times winner Jared Tebo, Kyosho’s Cody King, Team Durango’s Ryan Lutz, as well as virtually every of Europe’s top drivers. In the prestigious Nitro Buggy class it was Kyosho’s Jared Tebo who took TQ honours after winning three out of six qualifying rounds with team mate Cody King and Mugen’s Robert Battle lining up in second and third. Elliott Boots (Kyosho) completed the top 4.

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August 27, 2013

Cavalieri & Evans win 2WD classes at Surf City Classic

The 2013 Pro-Line Surf City Classic was held at OC R/C Raceway in Huntington Beach, CA. This annual event is known to bring in many of the top drivers from the West Coast as well as a great local following. This years event wouldn’t disappoint with these drivers in attendance: Ryan Cavalieri, Ryan Maifield, Dustin Evans, Steven Hartson, Mike Truhe, Cody Turner, and many more. This years layout proved to be very challenging and traction was at an all time high to make for great racing. The race schedule saw open practice on Thursday and Friday with three rocket round qualifiers on Saturday and lower main bump-ups following single 10 minute A-main events on Sunday.

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August 26, 2013

West Coast RC Raceway to close down

WCRC

West Coast RC Raceway, host venue of the World Famous Reedy Offroad Race of Champions, has announced that is to close effective immediately. The announcement from track owner Danny Stojakovic will come as a shock to the racing community in Southern California with WCRC a go to track for the many quick racers in the area including 4-time WC Ryan Cavalieri to whom this track was local. Team Associated also now have the task to find a suitable new venue for the prestigious annual event which is held in January each year.

Hey Guys and Gals,

It’s with a heavy heart that I have to let everyone know that WC is closing down effective today. We appreciated spending valuable time with all of you and building amazing relationship. Please let us know if there is anything we can do or if you may have products in the consignment case or personal products @ WC that we can store for you.

Thank you again for all your support and we will miss you all.

Danny

August 26, 2013

JConcepts RB6/RT6 front suspension brace

JConcepts introduce the front aluminium suspension brace for the Kyosho RB6 and RT6. The all aluminium machined and anodised brace is a direct fit for the bulkhead of the Kyosho 2WD off-road vehicle and adds extra protection and a new look to the front end. The edging has been slightly chamfered to remove sharp corners and adds extra luster to an already polished looking piece. The part is available in blue or black colour and sport an etched JC logo.

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August 26, 2013

Jörn Neumann doubles at German 4WD nationals

The German 4WD Buggy and 4WD Short Course nationals was held last weekend at the track of the MAC Inzell, the venue of the annual IRoC race. Only 47 drivers show up at the technical clay track that features an U.S. inspired layout. The race director together with the race committee decided to run the race as a one day event because of the bad weather forecast. After the practice runs it was clear that four drivers would battle for the 2013 Buggy crown. Team Durango’s Jörn Neumann was leading the pack only days after confirming a deal with new electronic supplier Team Orion, in front of Team Associated’s Stefan Pfeifhofer and Patrick Hofer and with Oli Scholz (Team C) close behind. In 4WD SC is was again Jörn who had the best chances as his only real contender was Markus Metsch in second place.

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August 26, 2013

Jérôme Aigoin wins Coup de France

The Coup de France for 1/8th nitro buggies was run at the Loudun track and it was Kyosho’s Jérôme Aigoin who took the race win in the 45 minute final one lap ahead of his Brother Yannick (Team Associated) and Edouardo Hugon (SWorkz) who was down another lap. The top 5 are completed by Agama driver Jérôme Sartel and Jonathan Bacro (Serpent).

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