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August 21, 2013

Meen V TQs 3rd FEMCA qualifier

Reigning Nitro Touring Car World Champion Meen Veijrak ended Day 1 of qualifying for the FEMCA 1:8 Offroad Championship with a TQ run making him the third driver to top the times at the Chinese event. The Thai driver took his Mugen to the fastest time of the day outpacing Q2 pace setter Dani Choi, who having finished all the qualifiers in the Top 2 holds the provisional overnight TQ honours, with Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai completing the Top 3 with his fastest run of the day. For Q1 pace setter Atsushi Hara Q3 would prove difficult with a series of crashes leaving the pre-event favourite only 14th fastest.

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August 21, 2013

Choi takes Q2 in China

Korea’s Dani Choi took the second round of qualifying at the FEMCA 1:8 Offroad Championships in China heading Q1 pace setter Atsushi Hara by 5.5 seconds with versatile Thai ace Meen Veijrak completing the Top 3. Choi said despite the track being a lot dustier than in Q1 his Sweep Exagon equipped Kyosho had better traction allowing him to improve his opening time by 5 seconds. Describing the track as having got more bumpy in Q2, something he said he was able to drive around on this occasion, he said he will monitor the surface before Q3 to decide what changes he might need adding that he is pretty sure he will run a different spring on the MP9. Running for the first time Alpha’s new Ryan Lutz exhaust to match up with the same named engine, he said it worked really well giving the engine a lot more bottom end power.

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August 21, 2013

Video – Exclusive interview with Atsushi Hara

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Following his recent shock announcement to leave HPI Racing, we talked with 2-time World Champion Atsushi Hara who is attending the FEMCA Championships in China, about his decision to leave long time main sponsor, to dispel some rumors and talk about what the future holds for the Japanese superstar.

August 21, 2013

Plutarco Lizardi wins Money for Monkeys race

Mugen driver Plutarco Lizardi took the first place at the M.A.R.R.O Money for Monkeys event at the VW Race Track in La Paz, Mexico. With temperatures over 100° F and an A main full of the fastest drivers in Mexico Mugen dominated and took the top 3 podium positions with Ernesto Gomez taking the runner-up spot and Anfonso Jaime completing the podium.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenracing.com]

August 21, 2013

Justin Gilkison wins at PNW Short Course Shootout

Fresh off qualifying for the A Main in 2WD Modified Short Course at the ROAR Nationals, Justin Gilkison dominated the Pacific North West Short Course Shootout in 2WD Modified Short Course and Open SC Buggy qualifying by taking TQ in both classes. He then went on to win with his X Factory SC and SCB and he also took the third place in 4WD SC.

Source: Viper [viper-rc.com]

August 21, 2013

Søren Boy Holst wins Danish TC championships

The 4th and final round of the Danish National Championships, under the official motorsports federation DASU, where held at the former Euros track in Glostrup, just outside of Copenhagen. The weather forecast promised dry conditions but on practice day the drivers had to cope with mixed conditions. In the SuperStock class Søren Boy Holst and Mike Gosvig showed good speed and a slight advantage over the other drivers although a good amount of drivers would be able to win. The race day started with sun, but a damp track due to overnight rain. In the first round the battle was close between Søren and Mike, but after nine laps Søren’s car stopped and he had to retire to save the precious control tyres. Mike relaxed a bit to spare tyres also and won the round ahead of Lars Holm and Christian Lehm.

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August 21, 2013

2013 JConcepts Clash – Update

With the 2013 JConcepts Clash being less than three weeks away the organisers have send out an update on the proceedings. 440 pre-entries are already in for the most unique event of the year that sees pro drivers like Ryan Maifield, Dustin Evans and JR Mitch all signed up and ready to battle once again. 2WD modified, 1/8th nitro expert and 1/8th e-buggy remain the largest classes of competition and a fresh track layout designed by Paul Wynn is in the finishing stages. The track layout flows like water, the shading on the drawing represents elevation which is a focus inside Flowood R/C park along with rhythmic jump sections and speedy chicane driving. Katelynn Ansari, current Monster Energy girl cover model and 2013 JConcepts Clash girl, will be in attendance Saturday and Sunday for photo opportunities, promotion and Sundays awards presentation. Be sure to come out, stop by the JConcepts booth and get an autograph from Katelynn during the weekend’s festivities. There are still some last-minute spots available, feel free to visit RCsignup.com for registration. For those who are not able to attend Red RC will offer live coverage throughout the event.

August 21, 2013

Spec-R differential silicone oils

Spec-R have extended their range of silicone differential fluids by three new weights. Available now are #5000, #7000 and #10000 variants all of which are ideal for both on-road and off-road cars with gear differentials. The fluids come in a transparent 60ml bottle that make for space-saving storable thanks to their triangular shape.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]