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December 17, 2009

Alessio Mazzeo to use BOSS engines

Schepis Model in Italy have announced an agreement with former European B Champion Alessio Mazzeo to use their BOSS engine for the 2010 season. The front running Italian Serpent driver previously ran with JP and Max Power engines. Schepis Model had the following to say about the deal:

Mazzeo will replace team driver Giuseppe D’Angelo as official development driver – we thank Giuseppe for the activities carried out so far on our behalf. Our choice has been motivated by the fact that Mazzeo is in our opinion one of the best international drivers and, besides, he lives in our city, Messina. For this reason, the agreement will definitely help us in the process of testing and development of our engines.

Source: Schepis Model [schepismodel.it]

December 16, 2009

Danni Eyde-Nielsen joins Nosram

Nosram have announced that current Danish national championship leader in the modified electric touring car class, Danni Eyde-Nielsen has signed a contract with NorthTQ and Nosram for the 2010 season. The 16 year old will be driving the new Xray T3 chassis powered by Nosram electronics and Danni has already made the track record at his home track with his new racing package. Having tested the Nosram equipment he is looking forward to the upcoming races with his first appearance with Nosram electronics the DHI cup in January.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

December 16, 2009

Andy Moore claims BRCA 1/12th Rd3 win

Tamworth in the Midlands was the venue for round three of this year’s BRCA 1:12 national series. This event had a very festive feel to it with drivers racing Pro Stock and modified over a busy weekend which also included the now famous 1:12 Christmas party. Sunday’s modified saw Olly Jefferies continue his good qualifying form from Newbury once again taking TQ for Associated. Hot Bodies star Andy Moore had looked sharp all weekend and it was he that would go on to take the eventual win with Andy Griffiths with his V-Dezign second. After dropping back a little Olly recovered to overhaul new CRC signing Elliott Harper to take third at the final buzzer.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

December 16, 2009

Alexander Hagberg dominates Swedish Lucia Race

Xray team driver Alexander Hagberg has won the annual Lucia Race in Borås, Sweden for the third consecutive time. Winning all qualifiers and finals as well as setting the quickest lap time, it was Hagberg who set the pace throughout the day followed by Xray teammate Niclas Nilsson, with Corally driver Daniel Carlsson rounding out the podium. In the stock class it was Joakim Taxén from Gothenburg, also driving an Xray, who made full use of his TQ, converting it into a win in front of Håkan Nilsson and Morgan Karlsson.

Click here for the final standings

December 16, 2009

Andy Báez double National Champion in PR

The NOS Puerto Rico championship series come to the end last month and awards were presented at the Winter Cup last Saturday. After 10 races Andy Báez was able to have 6 TQs in the 10 races in the 1/10 sedan class and 5 in 1/8th scale. This gave him a 5 points advantage in the 1/10 class and 17 in the 1/8 at the end of the year, showing he is back to back one of the best drivers in the Island. Mike Swauger was in Puerto Rico to celebrate the victory with his team drivers.

Click here for the final championship standings

December 15, 2009

Barry Baker dominates KO Grand Prix

The 2009 KO Grand Prix took place last weekend at West Coast RC Raceway in California. Barry Baker was in attendance with his Hot Bodies Cyclone and was untouchable all weekend, setting the TQ in both the modified and 13.5 class. The former National Champion would go on to win both classes as well, beating out Xray driver Paul Lemieux and Associated racer Rick Hohwart who finished 2nd and 3rd in Mod and Rick Hohwart and another Associated driver Keven Herbert in the 13.5 class.

Click here to see the 13.5 podium

December 14, 2009

Homestead RC Raceway to host 2011 1/8th Worlds

ROAR have made the announcement that Homestead RC Raceway, located in Homestead, Florida, will host the 2011 IFMAR 1/8 I.C. On‐Road World Championships. The track will undergo major renovations to ensure that all of the facility will meet the racers demands, with a focus on extending the race track to provide a longer racing line as well as a new driver’s stand that is higher, longer and able to accommodate up to 15 drivers.

Click here for the official statement

December 14, 2009

Huang Yi-Hou takes Taiwanese Nationals

The final round of the Taiwanese Nationals was held last weekend and attracted drivers from North and South of Taiwan. During race weekend the weather was perfected and high grip conditions meant all drivers could push their cars to the limit, making for some very close battles. Following qualifying the TQ spot went to Wu Zheng-Chung from South of Taiwan. Following the 30 minute Main Final, the top 3 drivers were on the same lap, with Huang Yi-Hou taking the win and the National title ahead of pole man Wu Zheng-Chung in 2nd, with Yeh Ton-Cheng taking 3rd spot. This race was also a Serpent Asia Tour qualifying race and the winner will be sponsored to attend the Serpent Asia Tour race next year in Hong Kong.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]