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September 30, 2016

Myron Kinnard wins at USVTA National Championship

The USVTA Nationals came to “Music City” Nashville, Tennessee to compete in the eighth year of this event. The race started off with open and controlled practice and with the new CRC black carpet and the extremely high traction, getting the vehicles not to traction roll became obligation number one for the drivers. Everything from gluing sidewalls and running new tires came into play and would make or break you for a podium finish. In the Pro Invitational class, run with handout motors and tires to stress drivers and their setup skills even more, Myron Kinnard would bring home the win in the 10-minute encounter after a fast, smooth, and clever drive on the black carpet.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

September 30, 2016

VBC Racing welcomes Toni Mateo

Spaniard Toni Mateo is the latest addition to VBC Racing’s growing portfolio of drivers, the Asian manufacturer announced. An ETS Pro Stock A-main finisher, the Gran Canaria based former Yokomo driver brings a wealth of experience to the team.

Source: VBC Racing [vbcracing.com]

September 30, 2016

Jackie Shum signs with Yokomo

Yokomo have announced the addition of Hong Kong based Jackie Shum to their team. Jackie will enforce the Asian Yokomo team with attendances at races in Hong Kong, mainland China, Thailand and Japan and he has the following to say about the deal:

First of all, big thanks to Tom, Aso and Umino for giving me this opportunity to become a Team Yokomo driver. It is definitely a very important milestone in my RC life. I will keep racing and help promote Yokomo brand in the future. I am also looking forward to seeing you guys at the track soon. Once again, thanks Annie Chan and Alan Chan from Waigo Hobby for giving me support in the previous years.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

September 29, 2016

Stephen Lander teams up with MD Racing

MD Racing have announced the signing of UK’s Stephen Lander to their team. Stephen brings a wealth of knowledge, having raced RC cars competitively for over 30 years, winning him both regional and national titles. His campaign will include the BRCA Indoor National series, starting this weekend, and the BRCA National outdoor championship. Stephen says:

I’d like to thank Vicente Mechancoses and the guys at MD Racing for this exciting opportunity to team up with them as a factory driver and MD Racing UK driver representative by running the MD F14 Formula car , having seen the quality and attention to detail in the development cars, I am keen to help them launch this new brand on to the UK racing scene. I look forward to working alongside Owner Vicente Mechancoses and the design team in the cars future development and intend to compete at the highest level and hope to help bring the brand many race victories. If you see me at race meetings and wish to take a closer look at MD Racing’s MD F14 car then come over, say Hi and have a look.

Source: MD Racing [mdracingrc.com]

September 29, 2016

2016 Serpent Asia Cup – Announcement

The 2016 Serpent Asia Cup will be held on the weekend of the 4th of December at the Hong-Kong-based TRC racing track. Running alongside the HK Cobra GT Cup finale the Serpent Asia Cup is held in 1/8th and 1/10th scale nitro categories all of which are Serpent-only classes. The race will see the attendance of Serpent factory drivers with the event being open to drivers from all around the world. More information can be found here.

September 29, 2016

Xray Racing Series Slovakia – Announcement

The world-renown Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin will play host to the Xray Racing Series Slovakia over the Winter season of 2016/17. Starting at the 5th of November the 6-race series will be held in the classes of Touring Modified, Touring Stock 13.5, 1/10th Pan Car, 1/12th Pan Car, Formula 21.5 as well as off-road 2WD, 4WD and 2WD Truck. All details, dates and more information can be found here.

September 29, 2016

Sawna Exzes ZZ Black Edition stick radio system

Sanwa have announced the soon release of the Exzes ZZ Black Edition stick radio system. Building on the proven ZZ the limited Black Edition features the same piano lacquer design as the 40th Anniversary M12 and MT-4S radios and it comes with a RX-482 receiver.

Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.co.jp]

September 29, 2016

Hönigl crowned double Austrian 1/10th Buggy champ

The 2016 Austrian Electric Off-road National Championship recently concluded with round five held at the WBC Hoheneich club in the north of the country. As one round was cancelled due to rain this was actually the forth round and was local hero, Roland Macho (Xray) who excelled in the 4WD Buggy class by taking the TQ in all qualifying rounds to leave Martin Kreil (TLR) and Hupo Hönigl (Xray) behind in second and third respectively.

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