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January 29, 2016

Yokomo strong in practice as Martin tops seeding

Team Yokomo put in a very strong showing in practice at the Euro Offroad Series with Lee Martin topping the 2WD seeding at Round 3 in Germany. Improving his best 3-consecutive laps by 7/10th of a second in the final controlled practice, Martin again set the pace from team-mate Marc Rheinard with five Yokomo drivers making up the Top 10 times. Heading the challenge to Yokomo, despite not improving on his opening time, Team Associated Neil Cragg would open his EOS debut with the third fastest time albeit over 1-second off the pace of the reigning champion. One of the big improvers of the final practice would be Yokomo touring car star Yannic Prumper who knocked 1.3 seconds off his opening time to end the seeding 4th fastest.

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January 29, 2016

Martin sets early EOS pace in Germany

Lee Martin set the early pace at Round 3 of the Euro Offroad Series in Germany, the reigning champion heading a Yokomo 1-2 in the first round of 2WD controlled practice. 3/10ths off over the fastest 3-consecutive laps, Marc Rheinard would post the second fastest time in what was a good morning for the Japanese manufacturer with their designer Shin Adachi fourth fastest. Making his EOS debut, Neil Cragg was quick to settle in and with just a single round of free practice to get a feel for the EOS carpet took his Associated to the 3rd fastest time.

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January 29, 2016

Agama Racing signs Borja Hernandez

Agama have announced the signing of Borja Hernandez to their team. The 2-times European Championship podium finisher will use Agama’s A215 buggy for his campaign that will include events such as the Spanish national championships and more.

Source: Agama Racing [agama-rc.com]

January 28, 2016

Cragg set for EOS debut as Rd3 attracts record entry

Former 2WD Offroad World Champion Neil Cragg is set to make his debut in the Euro Offroad Series this weekend (29-31 January) as the third round of the championship attracts a record entry. With the fifth season of the EOS opening in Germany at the famous Nurburgring back in September, the championship’s first race of 2016 marks its second visit to the country with another new venue awaiting drivers. Successful host to the German round of the Euro Touring Series for the past 4-seasons, Muelheim Kaerlich near Koblenz will see 371 entries descend on what is the home race of EOS co-founder Uwe Rheinard.

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January 27, 2016

Meen V. wins at 2016 Buggy Challenge Southern Rd1

The opening round of the 2016 Buggy Challenge Southern was held at the Pattaya track in Thailand. The 6-race series will visit three different tracks and round 1 had Mugen racer Meen V. taking the TQ and win in dominant fashion. Mongkolphan L. (HB) took the runner-up spot from a happy Paphon (Mugen) who ended the race on a fine third place despite suffering from engine problems during the main.

View the A-main result here

January 26, 2016

Reds Racing electric power for Cody King

Reds Racing have announced that 2010 IFMAR 1/8th Nitro Buggy World Champion, Cody King will be using Reds Racing electronics in his 1/8th and 1/10th rides for the 2016 and 2017 season. The Kyosho factory driver had its maiden outing for his new sponsors at last weekend’s Reedy Race of Champions and he had the following to say about the move:

I want to announce I will be running Reds Racing electronics in my electric powered vehicles. I’m looking forward to working closely with Reds, the team drivers, and customers on set-up and race support.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

January 26, 2016

Seth VanDalen wins at Sub Zero Challenge

This weekend was the 3rd annual Sub Zero Challenge at 510 Raceway in Foley, Minnesota. The 4×4 short course class was TQ’d by young Seth VanDalen and he would take wins in A1 and A3 to grab the overall victory from Sam Sovacool in second and Alan Smith in third.

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]

January 26, 2016

Double TQ & win for Cathcart at Coliseum Classic race

The 2016 Coliseum Classic race was held at RC Fun Park and it was Drek Cathcart who took the a double TQ in the 1/8th E-Buggy and SC 4×4 classes. In the finals Derek easily drove away from the field to top off a perfect weekend. Derek was sidelined by Todd Pfahler and Jarred Nave on the E-Buggy podium while RJ Hart and Steve Hodgson came in second and third in the SC 4×4 class.

View the SC 4×4 podium here