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March 3, 2020

Frederik Brolos Mikkelsen takes Danish Superstock title

The final round of the Danish Electric On-road Nationals was held in Tolls over the weekend. The Touring Superstock class saw Frederik Brolos Mikkelsen (Awesomatix) taking the overall TQ from Xray’s Casper Lund in 2nd and Soren Boy Holst (Gizmo) in 3rd. The opening A-main saw the top 3 crossing the finish line in starting order while A2 was won by Casper in front of Soren as Frederik scored a DNF. With a win in A3 Frederik then put things straight again as it allowed him to take the overall from Casper in 2nd and Soren in 3rd. With the win at round 3 Frederik made it a complete sweep in the championship with three TQs and wins and thus the overall title.

Image: Frederik Brolos Mikkelsen

March 3, 2020

Mugen MTX7 O.S. 12TG clutch spring

Coming from Mugen and made for the MTX7 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car is a clutch spring specially developed for the use with O.S. TG12 engines. Softer than the standard kit spring the new TG12 specific variant will allow for a smooth and reliable clutch engagement when using O.S. Engine’s popular TG12 sports line engine. The spring is a direct fit and it will hit stores this March.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

March 3, 2020

Fenix Ferrari T4 formula body shell

Fenix Racing are busy adding more classic 1970’s Formula 1 body shells to their line up with the 1979 Ferrari T4 being the latest introduction. The faithfully recreated body shell depicts the car campaigned by Jody Scheckter and Gilles Villeneuve, the latter using it in his epic battle with René Arnoux during the French GP. The body is moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material, it fits all Tamiya F103 and F104W style chassis, besides other or course, and it is available from now on.

Source: Fenix [fenixracingshop.com]

March 3, 2020

Malaysian EP Off-road Nationals Rd1 – Report

Round 1 of the Malaysian 1/10 Electric Off-road Nationals was hosted by Syahmi’s Backyard Speedway in Sungai Buluh, Malaysia over the weekend. Held in 2WD and 4WD Buggy classes it was Team Associated driver, Jade Lim with the overall TQ in 2WD Buggy and he also took wins in A1 and A2 for an early overall victory as A3 winner, Bashir (Team Associated) cemented his runner-up position. Shahrin S. (Schumacher) came in 3rd overall. Over in 4WD Buggy it was again Jade Lim with the overall TQ, however the young man was not able to convert the pole position into a win as Shahrin S. came out on top in A1 and A3 for the overall win from A2 winner Jade in 2nd overall. Bashir would end the day sitting in 3rd overall.

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March 3, 2020

2020 Urban Astro Buggy Champs Rd1 – Report

The 2020 season of the Urban Astro Buggy Champs kicked off this past weekend at the rooftop track of Urban RC in downtown Singapore. A scorching day greeted the drivers for round 1, with 18 racers eager to start their 2020 offroad racing season. A new flowing layout welcomed the racers, this time featuring a challenging front double-double, and a cross-over section. In qualifying, it was 2019 2WD champion, Esmail Apandi, dominiating proceedings as he claimed TQ in all four qualifying rounds. Julien Foo was a strong 2nd, with TS Bay just a point behind in 3rd. In the finals, Esmail carried his dominance with commanding wins in both legs 1 and 2 to secure an early overall win. Julien had to be content with 2nd in A1 and A2, before securing the win in A3. Yong Youyi, who qualified 6th, managed to make his way through the field to secure a great P3 finish. The next round of the Astro Buggy Champs will be held on April 5th.

Source: Urban RC [urbanrc.online]

March 3, 2020

Foote & Snavely win at Muchmore Invitational

The 2020 Muchmore Invitational was held at NW Hobbies in Albany, Oregon last weekend. Brandon Foote took an impressive win in the highly contested 2WD Modified Buggy class with his Yokomo from his Yokomo teammates Harley Yoshii in 2nd, Andy DiBrino in 3rd, and Tanner Day in 4th overall. Team Associated’s Waylin Rose would complete the top 5 results.

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March 3, 2020

JP Richard TQs & wins at Stock Showdown

EN Hobbies of Columbus, Ohio held the 2020 Stock Showdown race last weekend and in the 2WD Stock Buggy class it was Yokomo’s JP Richards with the overall TQ and also the win in the single 5-minute A-main event, leaving behind Team Associated’s Austin Horne in 2nd and TLR’s Rashaad Marshall in 3rd. Dustin Fox ended the day on the 4 spot from Domenic Reese in 5th.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

March 3, 2020

Florian Joos wins at Longwy Winter Series finale

The final round of the Longwy Winter Series was held over the weekend with the hosting club once again providing a nice and challenging layout with the track for the final round being a pretty fast one. In Touring Stock Expert it was Florian Joos with the overall TQ from Joe Streff and Nicolas Delisé. Florian went on to win A1 and A2, however he had to withstand a lot of pressure from both Nicolas and Joe. Nevertheless Florian took the overall win, even with a tweaked car as his mechanic put some suspension inserts in the wrong way. Behind Florian Joe and Nicolas came in 2nd and 3rd overall.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]