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August 27, 2019

Max Gotzl double at 2019 Czech Open series Rd7

The penultimate round of the 2019 Czech Open series was held in Horni Jeleni last weekend. Following free practice on Friday, the race started on the Saturday morning with qualifying. Xray driver Max Gotzl was able to take the overall TQ in both Nitro and EP classes, after winning all 4 qualifying rounds. Jiri Mara and Tomas Kapicka took 2nd and 3rd in the Nitro class, with Marek Ornst and Jiri Dvorak took 2nd and 3rd with E buggy. In Nitro it was again Gotzl who was fastest in the Semis, followed by Tomas and Jiri Benes in 3rd on the main final grid. The start went ok for the pole man but a long stop to adjust the engine lost him some time in his first pit stop, but was able to make it back. In the end Max was able to cross the finish line with the win, with a gap of two laps over 2nd placed Jiri Mara, followed by Tomas in 3rd.

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August 26, 2019

Hendrik Lainemäe double at 2019 Baltic Cup

The Limbazi RC Track hosted the 2019 Baltic Cup, inviting the best drivers from 5 countries the event was certain to produce amazing racing throughout the weekend. In Qualifying it would be Karl Kasekamp who came out on top in 1/8 nitro buggy while Hendrik Lainemäe took TQ in 1/8 E-Buggy, both running the Xray XB8s. In the Nitro Buggy final Hendrik and Karl would take their respective Semi final wins followed closely by Domantas Cesiulis, Rainer Ressar and Robin Ilus. After some technical issues with timekeeping 2 separate finals would be run with aggregate results being the only option with the sunlight fading quickly. In the end it was Hendrik who would come out on top in front of Karl and Robin in 2nd and 3rd respectively, with Domantas and Jaanus Saare completing the top 5.

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August 26, 2019

Ginting & Tribudiman secure Indonesian EP Offroad titles

The last round of Indonesian EP Offroad National 2019 series was held at SDC Track Serpong, Tangerang. Delivering a total of 65 racers from various cities in Indonesia, it was Bowie Ginting who secure the TQ Spot in 4WD Modified class after he won the tie-breaker from the fresh HB Racing signing Jason Nugroho. Ray Timothy secured 3rd for the main final. In 2WD Modified qualifying, Rama Tribudiman secured the TQ from Rizki Pradana and Adrian Wicaksono. The 4WD Main finals were a close one as Bowie and Jason both won the early two finals, bringing it to A3. Both of them pulled away from the field and battled for the lead, but a mistake from Jason would leave Bowie with a gap and he could win the A3, taking the overall win as well as National champion title for 4WD class. In 2WD, Rama Tribudiman converted his TQ spot into the win after secured an early two legs wins, followed by Adrian Wicaksono and Rizki Pradana. The win also gave Rama the 2WD National champion title.

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August 19, 2019

Daniel Kobbevik double at 2019 Norwegian Nationals

The 2019 Norwegian National Championship was hosted by Racingland SAS in Sandefjord, and unfortunately the weather forecast was horrible. The Club crew did an amazing job to make this race happen, and it was special since the club had been at this location for 33 years, and this was to be the last race held here. Saturday started with a technical meeting in the morning and it was decided to shorten down both classes to 3 qualifiers instead of 5, no semi practices and tighter program and to run the whole event on Sunday.

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August 19, 2019

2019/20 XRS Slovakia – Announcement

Xray have announced the 2019/20 Xray Racing Series Slovakia. The 6-race series kicks off on the weekend of the 12th of October and runs through to March with all rounds held at the Hudy Arena in Trencin. Open to onroad and offroad classes, there are races for 1/10th TC Mod & Stock 13.5, 1/10th & 1/12th pan car, Formula 21.5, 1/12th GT and 1/10th FWD as we as 2wd and 4wd buggy, truck class and 1/10th truggy.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 17, 2019

Jessica Palsson teams up with Nemo Racing

Nemo Racing have announced the addition of Jessica Palsson to their factory team. After the final round of the Swedish cup Jessica will be using the newly released Agama A319 powered by Bullitt motors as well as running the upcoming A319e electric buggy – to add to her impressive list of race wins and championships. Her progress to towards the top of the sport has been rapid and Nemo Racing can’t wait to help contribute to her success. Jessica says:

I am really happy and excited to join the Agama Racing team for 1:8 buggy. I am very thankful for this great opportunity to work with Nemo Racing and my new team. I can`t wait to start race with Agama A319 and Bullitt B-223 next season! Specially a big thanks for all help to my new Team Boss – Jon!

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

August 16, 2019

Arredondo Jr. doubles at JBRL EP Off-road Series Rd6

Round 6 of the 2019 JBRL Electric Off-Road Series was held at Freedom Park Raceway in Camarillo, California last weekend, attracting nearly 150 entries. The premier 2WD Open Buggy class saw Carlos Arredondo walking away with the win from Tyler Fenster in 2nd and Luke Kalaitzian in 3rd.

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August 16, 2019

HB Racing sign Jason Nugroho

HB Racing have announced the signing of Indonesian off-road star, Jason Nugroho to their team. Jason will use the D819 1/8th scale and D418 1/10th scale buggies at national Indonesian events as well as major events around the world. His vast racing experience will be a valuable addition to the team with Jason having already scored some high-class race results around Asia.

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]