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January 22, 2016

Evans tops 2WD practice at Reedy Race

Dustin Evans set the pace in 2WD practice at the Reedy Race of Champions, the former champion heading a TLR 1-2 from reigning champion Ryan Maifield. Setting the fastest consecutive laps in the third of the three rounds of practice, Evans was 2/10ths faster than Maifield with HB’s Ty Tessmann completing the Top 3 as the track got considerably faster. Setting the fastest lap of the day in P3 with an 18.6 second lap, Ryan Cavalieri ended 2WD practice fourth quickest ahead of AE team-mate Kody Numedahl with Jared Tebo rounding out the Top 6.

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January 22, 2016

Ricardo Monteiro Picco-powered

French Picco distributors Racing Experience have announced the signing of former European B Champion and Portuguese National Champion, Ricardo Monteiro to the Picco international team. The Portuguese talent will team up with Italy’s Marco Baruffolo with both set to use the Picco Team Spec engines for the 2016 season.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]

January 21, 2016

Hartson sets early pace as drivers wait on traction

Steven Hartson has set the early 2WD pace at the Reedy Race of Champions but it is the low level of traction at OCRC Raceway that’s the big talking point among the invitational class drivers. Laying down the fastest 3-consecutive laps, as well as the fastest outright lap of 19.197, the Associated driver topped the times ahead of former Open class winner & team-mate Rob Gillespie. Behind them reigning Reedy Race Champion Ryan Maifield completed the Top 3 closely followed by 2WD World Champion Spencer Rivkin.

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January 21, 2016

Burak & Berkan Kilic join Graupner

German up and coming youngsters Burak and Berkan Kilic have signed a deal to run Graupner electronics in the 2016 season. The two will rely on Graupner’s new HOTT radio system, Graupner chargers as well as speed controllers and motors while Berkan will also utilise O.S. Speed nitro engines to power his Agama cars.

January 21, 2016

Czech Xray Winter Series Rd3 – Report

The third round of the Czech Xray Winter Series was held in Kolin. The event saw the running of both electric on-road and off-road classes with the off-road cars being required to run slick tyres. In the Touring Modified class it was Vitezslav Hola who grabbed the day’s win from Roman Korinek in second and Alex Tlusty in third. Jirka Tlusty and Jirka Kolman would round out the top 5 result.

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January 20, 2016

Arnaud Buffat wins at SIORC series Rd3

Round 3 of the Swiss SIORC series was held in Geneva last weekend. The 2WD class had Arnaud Buffat walking away with the day’s win from David Naldini on the runner-up spot. Cham Dassanayake would round out the top 3 result in front of Cyrille Gruaz and Didier Baltensperger.

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January 20, 2016

Jared Tebo back at Pro-Line Racing

Pro-Line Racing has announced the return of US frontrunner, Jared Tebo to their team. The former World Champion only announced his departure from long-term tyre sponsor AKA some weeks ago and he is now back with Pro-Line Racing to use their tyres and accessories. Jared has the following to say about the deal:

The last time I was an official Pro-Line Team Driver was 2004. I’m very excited to be back with Pro-Line and looking forward to racing with their Tires and Accessories. Thanks to Todd, Tim and Daniel … I’m Back!

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

January 20, 2016

Travis Amezcua teams up with Maclan Racing

Maclan Racing have announced the addition of former National Champion and multi-time Worlds Finalist, Travis Amezcua to join their racing and development team for 2016. Travis has already been working with Maclan to develop its new line of high performance motors and speed controls. Travis’ first official outing for Maclan Racing will be at the 2016 Reedy Race of Champions that Red RC will cover live from Thursday the 21st on.

Source: Maclan Racing [maclan-racing.com]