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February 3, 2023

Champlin impresses to take TQ on EOS debut

One way to impress your sponsors when they fly you half way across the World is to perform well and Broc Champlin has exceeded that by securing the overall TQ at the season finale of the Euro Offroad Series in Germany. Making his debut in the series, the American took his LRP powered Schumacher to the fastest time in all three rounds of 2WD Buggy qualifying on the carpet track. In Q1, Champlin topped the times from new team-mate and former series Champion Lee Martin and Sworkz Micha Widmaier. In the second round, the visitor was even quicker, this time fastest from Widmaier and European Champion Tommy Hall. Wrapping up the first day of action in Daun, Champlin made it three from three becoming the only driver to record 18 laps. Behind, Team Associated’s Marcus Kaerup posted the second fastest time of Q3 with reigning EOS Champion Michal Orlowski third fastest. With the 20-year-old from Las Vegas making his EOS debut from pole position, behind him Widmaier starts second with Martin 3rd followed by Orlowski, Kaerup and Hall.

Image: Jurgen Lautenbach [Facebook]

February 2, 2023

Bayer leaves Hobbywing

Former European Offroad Champion Martin Bayer has announced he has parted company with long time electrics sponsors Hobbywing. A racer who transitioned from team driver to the role of head designer for Xray’s offroad chassis offerings, he originally joined the Hobbywing in 2017. Making the announcement on social media the Czech driver said, ‘One chapter ends. I am so thankful for the years I spent under Hobbywing. Today I am officially leaving Hobbywing. Thanks to everyone in the factory and especially to Salton Dong for his support. I wish them all the best in the future and best of luck on race track. This weekend I will be still running Hobbywing on EOS but soon I will announce my future’.

Source: Martin Bayer [Facebook]

February 1, 2023

Schumacher’s Pålsson joins MIBO International entry

Top international female offroad racer Jessica Palsson is to contest the inaugural MIBO International Race. The Schumacher backed 1:10 Offroad driver will travel to the Czech Republic for the March 3-5th event as one of a number of Swedish drivers making the trip to Hrotovice. The 20-year-old EFRA Ambassador, is the reigning 2WD Euro Buggy Master Champion and joins the likes of Bruno Coelho, Martin Bayer, Ronald Volker and Christopher Krapp as part of the international field of racers representing 12 counties that will contest the event. Organised by Michal Bok, like its predecessor, the Mibosport Cup, which was a series of races, the one off MIBO International Race weekend will feature two separate tracks to cater for both Onroad and Offroad racing action.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

February 1, 2023

Teghesi joins RC-Project

Italian RC tuning parts company RC-Project has announced Fabrizio Teghesi has joined its team. The Italian offroad racer who made the switch from a very long sting with Kyosho to HB Racing for 2023 will not only use RC-Project products in his 1:8 buggy programme but will be actively involved in developing future products from the Turin based company for the HB Racing platforms . Commenting on the announcement the former Italian National Champion said, ‘”It’s been more than 10 years since I had a sponsor for Optional parts! But now the wait is over, I’m delighted to be part of a great team like RC-Project! I am very proud to bring their products to the track! I think they are one of the references on the market!”

Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]

January 26, 2023

Xray enter Coelho for inaugural MIBO International Race

Xray has confirmed that it will be sending Bruno Coelho to the inaugural MIBO International Race in the Czech Republic. The exciting new indoor event on March 3-5th, will feature both onroad and offroad racing action with Coelho set to focus his attentions on the Offroad competition. Kicking off his 2023 season with victory at the annual GP3F in France last weekend, the reigning Touring Car World Champion will use the event to work alongside Xray’s offroad designer Martin Bayer as the duo begin preparations for what is a big year for 1:10 Offroad. In September, the two time 4WD Buggy World Champion will travel to the US to contest the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championship with one of Bayer’s creations. Xray will also be officially represented at the MIBO International in onroad with Martin Hudy, who is responsible for Xray’s onroad car design, contesting the Modified Touring Car class at the inaugural Michal Bok created event.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

January 26, 2023

Former World Champ bringing RC to schools

We’ve all heard it said that ‘youth are the future of tomorrow’. This is why it is great to see well decorated offroad racing champion Daniel Reckward doing his bit to give something back to the hobby and try to bring in the next generation of racer in a time when RC Racing faces much more competition in an ever increasing high tech screen distracted era. One of the brothers behind the successful German based RC distributor RMV and always a gentleman to deal with during our coverage of races he attended, the former World and multiple European 1:8 Buggy Champion has been bringing RC into schools. Now after a successful pilot run of the concept, he is looking to grow the idea with others. In a positive move, he has already had initial negotiations with EFRA, the governing body of RC Racing in Europe about implementing the idea across its national federations.

Read the full article on Daniel’s efforts to-date here (originally in German/use Google Translate).

Source: RMV [Facebook]

January 25, 2023

Batlle confirmed for Philippine Masters

New Mayako team signing Robert Batlle has been confirmed as another star entry for the return of the annual Philippine Masters. The former World Champion joins reigning World Champion Davide Ongaro in returning to the beautiful Circulo Verde track located in the heart of capital city Manila. Taking place on April 28-30th, the Philippine Masters has established itself as one of Asia’s most high profile international events with 2023 marking the 11th running of the QCRCCC hosted event. Again directed by the voice of RC, Scotty Ernst, the draw of both the racing and hospitality in Manila means the sell out event will see drivers representing 14 different nationalities battle it for the 2023 Philippine Masters title.

Source: Philippine Masters [philippinemastersrc.com]

January 24, 2023

Corsatec CTX-10RS 1:10 Racing ESC

Corsatec has released its first 1:10 racing Electronic Speed Control, the CTX-10RS. Developed with best performance, consistency and reliability in mind, it features a light-weight CNC alloy fan and case to achieve the lowest centre of gravity possible. The new ultra lightweight super-cool fan-case combo design maintains operating temperatures at lowest levels, while our XSS-HDT grants immaculate control to the Racer in on-road and off-road applications. Combined with Corsatec’s Intelligent Data Electronic Algorithm Logging (IDEAL) and the wireless remote programming options via our own Corsatec APP, racers can fine tune each setting to perfection and optimise their drive feeling. Lower operating temperatures, low centre of gravity, easy installation and software settings updates to share from their World Championship winning Team drivers will let you experience the ultimate drive feeling.
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