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October 1, 2019

Alex Martinez wins at Catalonian Off-road Champs Rd5

The Club Automodelisme Mollerussa track in Spain played host to round 5 of the Catalonian Off-road Championship last weekend. The event was held in Nitro, Electric and Entry Level classes and in 1/8th E-Buggy it was Alex Martinez Fole (Team Associated) with the overall TQ, beating Ramon Chancho Marti in the tie-breaker. The triple 10-minutes A-mains then saw Alex making a clean sweep in all three for the overall as Ramon Chancho Marti (Mugen) came in 2nd from Marti Prat Mayans (Mugen) in 3rd.

Image: Alex Martinez Fole

September 30, 2019

Jake Mayo successful at Race for Desi event

Ride Up HobbyTown of Palm Desert, California held the Race for Desi event this past weekend, attracting nearly 120 entries to compete for the good cause. In the 2WD Mod Buggy class it was Yokomo’s Andrew Swanson with the overall TQ from TLR’s own Frank Root in 2nd. After the single 7-minute A-main event however it was Xray’s Jake Mayo with the overall win a lap in front of Frank as Andrew had to settle for 3rd overall, just 0.4 seconds behind Frank.

Image: Jake Mayo

September 30, 2019

Dominic Bauer takes Austrian Nitro Buggy title

The A-Team Graz club played host to the final round of the Austrian Nitro Off-road championship this past weekend. In the Nitro Buggy class, that was rain affected at times, it was Jürgen Trieb with the overall TQ, tie on points with Martin Seethaler who had to settle for 2nd after the tie-breaker. In the 45-minute A-main event, it was semifinal winner, Dominic Bauer, who would take the win after leading from tone-to-tone, with the victory also handing Dominic the overall Austrian Nitro Buggy title. Jürgen Trieb would end the main final in 2nd, a lap down as Patrick Schweinzer came in 3rd to round out the podium.

Image: Dominic Bauer

September 30, 2019

Joe Pillars wins at Legends Of The Fall Series Rd2

The second round of the Legends Of The Fall Series, held at PDX Underground in Portland, Oregon, was held this past Saturday, attracting nearly 60 entries. In the 2WD Mod Buggy class it was Joe Pillars with the overall TQ and also the win in the 5-minute A-main, a lap in front of Kevin Focht. Brian Stromberg came in 3rd just 0.2s behind Kevin.

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September 30, 2019

Renaud Savoya wins challenging French Buggy Nats Rd4

Round 4 of the French Nitro Buggy Nationals was held this past weekend at the CMLP track in Le Pin. Vincent Meertens took the overall TQ from Renaud Savoya, however in the 45-minute main final, that was held under rainy weather conditions, it was TLR’s Renaud Savoya who would bring home the win in front of TLR teammate, Jordan Lot as Kyosho’s Rayan Medjoubi came in 3rd to round out the podium.

Image: Renaud Savoya

September 30, 2019

Masami Hirosaka leaves Yokomo after 30 years

In what sounds a bit of a shock announcement, record IFMAR World Champion, multi-time Japanese National Champion and all-time RC icon, Masami Hirosaka has announced his departure from long-time sponsors Yokomo. Being with the Japanese company for 30 years now, Masami has taken to social media that he will leave Yokomo effectively today, September 30th, following the retirement of company founder Tom Yokobori. Masami and mechanic Masaaki have won countless national and international titles campaigning Yokomo cars, with Masami being the company’s main brand representative after his official retirement from racing, a couple of years ago. For now Masami leaves open what comes next for him.

September 29, 2019

TLR Championship Series – Announcement

The TLR Championship Series is a new US based race event series that includes four seasonal events and it will kick off from the 11th to 13th of October at RC Excitement in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Races will also be held at RC Fun Park in Granger Indiana, followed by Tacoma RC, and Beach RC. The format for this event is less about making a crazy race, but is based on having fun at an RC event, and helping new people get more involved in the hobby. It will still be a competitive environment, but there is a 250 entry limit to allow time for educational seminars, track walks, and even some fun races. Dakotah Phend will join the opening race, making the US debut with the TLR 22X-4, along with Frank Root. Gerardo Gonzalez from Pro-Line also being on site to help in promoting the hobby and more details can be found here and sign-up is already available here.

September 27, 2019

Reavis, Nguyen & McCall win inaugural PDX Triple Invite

Last weekend the inaugural PDX Triple Invite was held at PDX RC Underground in Portland, Oregon. The invitational had the Northwest’s best and fasted drivers and had over 85 entries. The format was a modified Reedy style with four rounds for each class using race points with one drop. Tie breakers were total laps and time of the three rounds used. The layout was wide with a couple of large features and good flow. Modified invite was won by Team Associated’s Ryan Reavis easily taking the overall with four wins. 2nd was a 4-way tie with privateer Jeff Phelps running a TLR taking 2nd, and team Xray driver Travis Harker in the 3 spot.

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