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January 16, 2012

Jörn Neumann double at 2012 Petit race

JConcepts Team Driver Jörn Neumann competed at the 6th annual Petit race last weekend at Ardent Raceway in the UK. It was 2WD buggy and Pro4 Short Course on Saturday and 4WD buggy on Sunday. Every driver was able to run two rounds of practice and then qualifying got underway with only the fastest time counting. Jörn was able to TQ 2WD with his JConcepts Finnisher equipped Durango DEX210 while in Pro4 Jörn qualified 2nd. The finals were a little chaotic, but in the end Jörn was able to take the win in 2WD buggy and Pro4 short course. On Sunday 4WD qualifying started great, Jörn had really good runs and again the fastest time giving him the TQ spot for the mains. In the finals Jörn started off well but got tangled in traffic and ended up finishing in the 2nd spot behind Durango team mate Hupo Honigl.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 16, 2012

Video – Dustin Evans joins TLR Nitro team

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TLR have produced this video to introduce us to their latest gas offroad team member, non other than ROAR EP Offroad National Champion Dustin Evans. In the video, which was shot during a test at JerryLand Ranch, Dustin confirms that he will run Team Orion engines and JConcepts tires in his 8ight buggy and will make his competitive debut at next month’s Dirt Nitro Challenge at the Fear Farm in Phoenix.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

January 13, 2012

Lloyd wins Winter warm up

Silverstone RCMCC hosted the warm up for the British Winter Open Championship a couple of weekends ago. This gave racers the opportunity to get some practice in for the BWOC which is due to take place on the weekend of 11th and 12th February 2012. There was a good turnout of drivers for the 2wd, 4wd and shortcourse classes and they were greeted with a flowing track with a mixture of carpet with slippy sections and some challenging jumps to test the drivers. With Lloyd Storey and Danny McGee taking two round wins each in qualifying out of the fours rounds, Danny took TQ honours in the 2wd class by virtue of the faster overall time. Lloyd lined up second on the grid with Ellis Stafford in 3rd. A close fought final with some clean racing and Lloyd took the win with his Cougar SV. Tony Truman crossed the line less than a second behind with Danny McGee took 3rd.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 13, 2012

Ryan Maifield to use Reedy Sonic motors

Long-time Reedy/Team Associated driver Ryan Maifield has chosen Reedy Sonic motors for 2012 and beyond. The precision power band of the Sonic is a huge advantage in off-road where one of the keys to winning is confidence in power delivery. Expect Ryan to take full advantage of his Sonic motors at the CRCRC Midwest Winter Championships in Columbus, OH this weekend.

Source: Reedy [reedypower.com]

January 13, 2012

Renaud Savoya signs to Sweep Racing

Sweep Racing have signed 3 time European Champion Renaud Savoya. The French factory Xray driver, who previously raced for Pro-Line, had the following to say about the deal:

Here we are! After many tests in different conditions, my choice naturally went to Sweep. They showed me an unbelievable potential, as for the products and the people. It’s a real pleasure to work with such great guys, as they always do their best to improve and develop the best products worldwide. I’m looking forward to this new season, as part of their R&D dept and can’t be more confident in my package! Special thanks to Ryan Lee and Maugrafix for putting us in contact!

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

January 12, 2012

Riccardo Acciari to race Serpent

Serpent have announced the signing of Italian Riccardo Acciari to their team to run the Cobra S811. Having been testing the car, he will make his competitive debut at the Italy Cup at the IBR in Padova at the end of January. With a busy campaign ahead of him this year with multiple international races alongside his National campaign, Acciari will power his Cobra with Picco Boost engines with support also from Futaba and PMT.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 12, 2012

Spaniard Dani Bernabe joins S-Workz Europe

S-Workz have obtained the services of front running Spanish racer Dani Bernabe for 2012, who joins their European factory team. Dani said “I’m really glad to be driving S-Workz. I tested this buggy and in the first few laps the car felt fast right away. This buggy has exceptional balance and I’m anxious to begin the 2012 season.”

Source: S-Workz [sworkz.com]

January 12, 2012

Renaud Monin joins Nemo Racing

Nemo Racing have announced the signing of Renaud Monin to their French national team. He completes the team composed of the Sartel family and Jean Marie Lemoine and his addition will give what they believe, is one of the best teams in France. After a few seasons and a national title on Touring 1/10 scale, Renaud decided to switch and drive in the 1/8 buggy class a few years ago. The Beginning was not easy for him, but his fighting spirit allow him to improve his level quickly, culminating last year with a really good season where he obtained two A final appearances in the French nationals. For 2012 Renaud will run the Agama A8 Evo FR as well as Bullitt engines.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]