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January 25, 2019

Haatanen & Tessman set early Reedy Race practice pace

Joona Haatanen and Ty Tessman set the early pace at the 25th running of the Reedy Race of Champions. In 2WD, it was Haatanen who posted the fastest 3-consecutive laps with his Team Associated fastest from former team-mate Ryan Cavalieri and Tessmann. Tessmann’s Xray was quickest in 4WD from the Tekno of Joe Bornhorst with HB Racing’s David Ronnefalk completing the Top 3. For reigning champion Dustin Evans it was a rather slow start to his title defence as he managed only the 19th fastest time in 2WD and P10 in 4WD. The sixth year the legendary heads up race has been hosted by OCRC in Huntington Beach, it is this year’s track layout and its front jump that is the big talking point. With the section featuring a table top, it is the lip off this that is causing the drivers most trouble challenging the 2WD driving talents of all 30 racers in the Invitational class with the problem exaggerated by the current lower than normal levels of traction.

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January 24, 2019

Ryan Maifield Maxima Mx-powered through to 2020

Team Maxima Mx have announced the signing of Ryan Maifield to their factory team. The IFMAR World and multi-time national champion joins the likes of Jared Tebo, Robert Batlle or Jörn Neumann and will power his Mugen 1/8th rides using Maxima Mx engines and fuel through to the 2020 season. Ryan has the following to say about the deal:

I want to thank everyone at Mx for this opportunity, I know with there engines and fuel I will have the best possible products to compete at the highest level on any surface and at every event I attend.

Source: Maxima Mx [facebook.com]

January 23, 2019

Nico Schmid wins at Swiss EP Off-road Nats Rd1

Round 1 of the Swiss 1/10th electric off-road nationals was held at the Race Arena Pfäffikon. In 4WD Buggy, much like last season, the Schmid brothers (both Xray) would dominate the field with Nico taking the win in front of his brother Florian as Yokomo’s Aaron Münster had to settle for 3rd overall.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 22, 2019

Adam Drake TQs & wins at Stadium Nitro Shootout

The Stadium Nitro Shootout was held in Adelanto, California last weekend, attracting some of the region’s fastest off-road racers. In the Open Nitro Truck category it was Mugen’s Adam Drake with the overall TQ after the qualifiers and also the win in the 15-minute A-main event, leaving behind Wallie Builds’ own Nick Wautlet (Team Associated) as TLR’s Bryce Beaver came in 3rd overall.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

January 22, 2019

Mibosport Cup Rd4 – Report

The fourth and penultimate round of the popular Mibosport Cup was held this past weekend in Hrotovice, Czech Republic. The first round after the Christmas break attracted 215 entries from eight countries to battle it out in the multiple electric on-road and off-road classes. The weekend kicked off with lots of practice on Friday followed by Saturday’s racing. In Touring Modified Zdenko Kunak was one of the pre-event favourites and he prove everyone right although, things were pretty tight after the controlled practice. However after taking the TQ he also brought home the win after the finals. Oliver tried everything to keep in touch but his efforts didn’t pay off as the young man had to settle for 2nd overall. Matej Sulc lacked pace in the finals and rather competed with Kuba Simurda right behind him. After all he managed to stay on his 3rd position. Kuba Simurda finished 4th and Radek Flek came in 5th.

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January 22, 2019

Zhao & Miller win at 2019 Ice Breaker

LSR Speedway of Sacramento, California held their 2019 Ice Breaker race last weekend. The event attracted 170 entries and in 2WD Expert Stock Buggy it was Yokomo’s Patrick Zhao with the overall TQ. Patrick then went on to win A-mains 1 and 2 for an early overall victory from Yokomo teammates Lucas Wedsted in 2nd and Nick Miller in 3rd. In the 13.5T Stadium Truck class it was Nick Miller with the TQ and win as he left behind Doug Lariviere and Chris Silva in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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January 22, 2019

Justin Fales wins Pro E-Buggy at 2019 SIC

The 2019 Southern Indoor Championship was held this past weekend in Autaugaville, Alabama. The event attracted over 550 entries and in the competitive Pro E-Buggy class it was as HB Racing’s Cole Ogden with the overall TQ. However after the double A-mains it was Serpent’s Justin Fales with the win, courtesy of winning A1 with a lap merging and coming in 2nd in A2. Cole Ogden had to settle for 2nd overall in front of Agama driver Ryan Lutz. Serpent’s Billy Easton came in 4th from Jacob Hardison 5th.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 22, 2019

Mike Lewis wins Winter Nitro X Cross Rd3

The third round of the popular Winter Nitro X Cross series was held at the Ledbury Model Car Club over the weekend. In Nitro Buggy it was Mike Lewis with the overall TQ and also the win in the 20-minute A-main, some eight seconds in front of Matt Lewis. Lloyd Pitt would wound out the all-Team-Associated top 3 two laps down.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]