November 19, 2019

Blaze RC DK4 1/9 4WD Desert Rally vehicle

Blaze RC have introduced their new DK4 1/9th scale 4WD Desert Rally pre-assembled chassis kit. The car utilises professional-grade parts with the plastics being made by Xray and many of the drivetrain components being machined using S2-grade spring steel material. The 4WD vehicle features a fully adjustable suspension with threaded aluminium body bleeder cap shock absorbers, left/right turnbuckles and it makes use of a 3-diff drivetrain for exceptional traction in a variety of track conditions. The weight balance is adjustable by using a centre-front of centre-rear motor setup and aluminium suspension mounts as well as carbon fibre chassis parts and shock towers round out the package. Included in the rolling chassis kit are also large diameter block tread tyres on black multi-spoke rims and the kit is complete with a Desert Rally truck body shell as well as an optional buggy lid that allows to easily convert the truck into a race-inspired performance buggy.

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November 19, 2019

Reds Racing signs Burak & Berkan Kilic

Reds Racing have announced the signing of young and talented Burak and Berkan Kilic to their factory team for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The two brothers will be using Reds Racing nitro engines and electronics and will be attending several important races in the next months. Burak and Berkan are both really enthusiastic and proud of being part of Reds Racing team.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

November 18, 2019

Yusuke Sugiura crowned JMRCA Nitro Buggy Champion

The Futaba Buggy Track in Ichihara, Japan hosted the 2019 JMRCA 1/8th Buggy National Championships. Mugen’s Yusuke Sugiura grabbed the overall top qualifier spot and he would also walk away with the title after the main final, securing his third consecutive national Nitro Buggy title. Yusuke left behind his Mugen teammates, Kouki Kato and Kenji Tsuruta in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

November 18, 2019

SARDA National EP Off-road Championship Rd4 – Report

The Ultra Raceway of Pretoria, South Africa was host to the 4th and final round of the SARDA National Electric Off-road Championship last weekend. Track was very challenging with a good mixture of open high speed and tight technical sections and also adding to the challenge was its bumpy high grip carpet surface while rocketing temperatures also made it tricky. All this provided the drivers with some of the most exciting racing seen this year with everyone hunting the top step of the podium. The top qualifiers would be Hein Kotze in 2WD Modified, Charles Hollander in 4WD Modified, Wikus Coetzer in Stadium Trucks and 2WD Short Course Trucks as well as Ian Cloud in 2WD Stock and Shaun Haasbroek in 4WD Stock. When the dust had settled after the A-mains, it was Charles Hollander with the win in 2WD Mod Buggy from Hein Kotze in 2nd and Abri Kohn inn 3rd.

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November 18, 2019

Jonathan Skidmore wins Slough Winter Series Rd2

Round 2 of the Slough Winter Series took place at the Remote World Model Car Club in Slough this past weekend. Held in low traction conditions it was Agama/Bullitt’s Jonathan Skidmore who made the best out of it, taking the TQ and also the win in the 20-minute main final, leaving behind his brother William (Agama/Bullitt) in 2nd while Simon Reeves (HB Racing/Reds Racing) came in 3rd, a lap short of Joni and William. Agama/Bullitt’s Jon Hazlewood lost what looked like a secured 3rd place finish due to some mishaps and had to settle for 4th overall.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

November 18, 2019

Maifield & Kaiho win at RC Magazine Off-road Challenge

The iconic Yatabe Arena in Tsukuba, Japan hosted the 2019 Radio Control Magazine Off-Road Challenge Cup this past weekend, attracting both national and international drivers. In 2WD Modified Buggy it was Yokomo’s Ryan Maifield who would take the overall TQ and he also walked away with the win after the A-main, leaving behind Yokomo’s Kaito Kodera and Nana Kaiho in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Over in 4WD Modified Buggy it was Yokomo’s Lee Martin with the overall TQ, however he just got edged out on the finish line by Nana Kaiho. Lee would end the race on the 2 spot and in front of teammate, Kaito Kodera.

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November 18, 2019

Ryan Cavalieri & Broc Champlin win at Florida Carpet Champs

Beachline Raceway of Cocoa, Florida hosted the inaugural Florida Carpet Championship this past weekend, attracting nearly 120 entries. In the 2WD Modified Buggy class it was Yokomo driver, Ryan Cavalieri with the overall win thanks to coming out on top in A2 and A3 as top qualifier and A1 winner, Team Associated’s Broc Champlin ended the day on the overall runner-up spot. Xray’s Daniel Kobbevik came all the way from Norway to compete against the U.S. elite and he would be awarded with the final podium spot. Tie on points with Daniel it was Tyler Jones and Cole Tollard who had to settle for 4th and 5th respectively.

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