Last weekend saw the first of six rounds of the Austrian National championship run at the MRC Frühwirth Sollenau track, which has been off the National calendar for some years because of a very strange rule, which was canceled at the last AGM of the Austrian federation. With total 69 entries we saw good competition in both classes.
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The 2nd round of the Hungarian Offroad Championships was held in Jaszbereny on last weekend. The 1st round could only run 2 qualification heats because of the terrible weather but this time it was superb on Sunday, over 30°C and with 50 entries. Track owner and co-organiser Hajos family did a great job to prepare for this event. The many purposely placed bumps, holes and ruts make this track quite unique and challenging to drive fast. The hot weather together with the difficult track and huge amount of dust put a great pressure on both man and machine. Meanwhile others could enjoy cold drinks and the great foods which were made trackside both days.
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Racers came in from all across Florida to compete at the first Annual Southeast Short Course Nats held at Bashers R/C in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mike Applegate was on-fire with the race direction and once again controlled an action packed event. Each main is announced with enthusiasm and with a packed house of racers and spectators the main events were always exciting.
STRC have released images of their upcoming Slash 4×4 GT-8/Rally Cross Conversion kit. Some Slash 4×4 owners might be bored with bashing around or racing their Slash, and with this conversion kit, Slash 4×4 owners have a whole new dimension to enjoy their Slash. Keeping the ground clearance of the Slash 4×4, this conversion makes it perfect for Rally racing as well. We can can expect more details when it is released later this week.
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Viper R/C have entered the 550 motor game with the all new VST 4.5XL and 5.5XL 550 class motors. The VST-XL series coupled with the powerful VTX10R ESC makes an optimum setup for your 4×4 short course. They have been in the testing and development stages for many months with top level drivers such as Billy Fischer. Billy’s power systems have been both extremely powerful and reliable even under the toughest racing conditions at the Silverstate and Cactus Classic. The motors are expect to arrive in mid June.
Source: Viper R/C [viper-rc.com]
Area 54 RC Raceway had it’s Grand Re-Opening Race last weekend and in attendance were over 100 of the fastest local and regional drivers from the surrounding 6 states, including Ryan Lutz of Team Durango, only hours away from his hometown of Medina, OH. The weather was great for both practice and the race day, with rain just the day before the event giving the track tons of moisture which was blue grooved by the end of practice day. Ryan Lutz took the win in the Nitro Buggy A-Main with some tough competition from 2nd placed David Osbourne and 3rd placed Shane Racer, both Team Losi drivers.
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Adam Drake has won the Agama Spring Challenge with his Novarossi powered TLR 8ight 2.0. The turnout for this event was light with around 80 entries. In qualifying Matt Schreffler would take round one followed by Drake, but in round two and three Drake set the pace and ended up with the overall TQ followed by Schreffler. At the start of the buggy final Schreffler made a mistake on the first lap and fell back in the pack. Drake went on to win the 30 minute encounter by two laps over team mate Matt Schreffler in 2nd with Rick Racer finishing third.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
Fastrax and CML Distribution are supporting the SHRCCC with the inaugural Fastrax 1/10th Off Road GP that takes place on the 19th of June. A throwback to more traditional, fun off-road experience, the Surrey and Hants Radio Control Car Club’s new grass venue track is perfect for a days no hassle off road racing. Fastrax have teamed up to include a set of their Turf Ripper tyres within the event fee, for an incredibly good value for money day for all concerned. If you are frustrated at being unable to keep up with drivers with local knowledge of permanent astro tracks, why not give the Fastrax GP a go.
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