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July 11, 2009

German Nationals still affected by rain

After three days the German Nationals 2008/2009 (1/8 on-road) are still a rainy affair. Following the rainy weather at the first day of unofficial practice on Wednesday the weather continued to be contrary but with more dry periods on Thursday. Nearly all of the 88 competitors were present and tried to catch any single lap on the challenging 260 meter track of the AMC Hildesheim located south of Hanover. Weather turned to the worse on Friday, the first official day of the one event decision for the German 1/8 crown.

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July 10, 2009

Bickerstaff rules at Irish GP

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Team Associated driver Alan Bickerstaff ruled both days of the inaugural Schumacher Irish Grand Prix which took place at the Ballymoney track in County Antrim last weekend. Saturday’s Pro Stock event was a dry affair and saw Bickerstaff take TQ honours with his TC5 over the new TOP Photon of Dutch driver Niels Koenekoop. Putting his local track knowledge to good effect the Northern Ireland driver went on to win all three legs to win from Koenekoop and the Xray of Mark Gilliland. In Sunday’s Modified 6.5T lipo race, Bickerstaff once again set the pace taking TQ honours which he duly converted into wins in each the three legs despite the changing conditions caused by rain showers. Behind him Koenekoop had to again settle for the runners up spot with Schumacher driver Mark Musgrove completing the podium.

July 9, 2009

German Nationals 1/8 at Hildesheim

This coming weekend the German Nationals 1/8 on-road will take place at Hildesheim starting officially on Friday (heats on Saturday, finals on Sunday) with two days of free practice since Wednesday. A total of 88 drivers, 47 in class 1 and 41 in class 2, have made their entry for the one-event decision on the 260 meter track of the AMC Hildesheim located south of Hanover. Unfortunately the weather forecast isn´t the best. practice day one when already most of the drivers were present was an extreme mixture of rain and sun – when the track had tried up already and the first cars went out for some laps rain came back.

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July 8, 2009

Xceed RC Small type INS Box

Xceed RC have released this small type INS-Box. Available in both clear and black, both versions are 50mm in diameter, 41mm high and the black version weighs in at 19 grams, approximately 30% lighter than other designs. Reduces noise level without loosing horsepower and fits all engines. Due to its size, it also reduces drag in 1/8 scale open cockpit cars. Fits below most commonly used touringcar bodies in 1/10 and is IFMAR and EFRA homologated.

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July 8, 2009

Nydegger takes Rd4 in Switzerland

Last weekend saw the 4th round of the Swiss 1/8th scale Nationals held in Sitterdorf. A nice track with little grip, it was Shasa Lackner who started of fastest in qualifying, taking the first 2 rounds and setting a new lap record of 14.404, and the only one doing 29 laps in 7mins. In the third round Marco Mueller took the pole position away from him and in the last round, Mattia Pesenti took 3rd with a 29 Lap wun with a new lap record of 14.402.

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July 8, 2009

Logie & Bultynck win Belgian Nats Rd3

The 3rd round of the Belgian Championships went to the marvellous Marchienne-au-Pont track, near Charleroi, with sunny weather greeting the drivers for most of the two days. In the Superstock class it was Nick Logie who won in the first two qualifications and took pole, followed by championship leaderGeoffrey Vekemans with Marc Tebaldi in 3rd. The first final was a walk over for Nick Logie, despite making a little mistake he could take victory in front of Marc Tebaldi and Renaud Gysemberg. The second final was very close with Nick taking over the lead closely followed by Marc Tebaldi with the pair battling till the end with Nick winning once again. The third final, which was not necessary for Nick who had already wrapped up the overall, saw him make a little mistake that allowed Marc Tebaldi to take the lead and go on to win in front of Stephane Roufosse and Nick Logie. Nick Logie was overall winner in front of Marc Tebaldi and Renaud Gysemberg.

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July 7, 2009

Steven Weiss wins German Regionals Rd1

The first qualification round for the German Championship, middle and west division, was held at the Motodrom Raceway in Andernach last weekend. There were 57 racers entered for the race, with 17 in the Modified class including Marc and Toni Rheinard, Marc Fischer, Yannik Prümper and Steven Weis, and 40 in the Stock class. The conditions were very good for this race and following qualifying it was Team Xray driver Steven Weiss who won 3 of the 4 Heats to take the Pole Position in the Modified class. In the A final Steven Weiss continued his domination, taking two straight wins to take the overall win ahead of the Tamiya Driver Yannik Prümper and Corally Driver Marc Fischer.

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July 7, 2009

Rick V wins Dutch 1/8th NK Rd4

The 4th round of the Dutch championship was held on the very small and tricky circuit of MBC de Sluis in Gouda. The day started with nice weather, and although the forecast did predict rain it stayed dry the whole day. In the NK it was surprising to see Joey Sorber taking the pole folowed by John Ermen, Rick V and Ilia v. Gastel. In the main final it was John who was kicked out after 2 corners from the start trying to overtake Joey Sorber. Joey was strong in the lead but had to retire after 20 minutes. Rick V, driving the SM engine, took the lead after 7 laps and despite a tyre change at 15 minutes that allowed John Ermen into the lead, he would go on to take the win. In 2nd place it was John Ermen with a damaged car due some accidents on the track, while 3rd spot went to Rik Veenma who was racing a steady race.

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