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January 28, 2008

Kawahara for MSR & Mike Swauger

Mugen Seiki Racing have announced the exclusive distributor rights for Kawahara Racing product in the USA for 2008. Starting in February 2008, MSR will carry the complete line of 1/10th and 1/8th scale on-road foam tires plus all the high quality option parts that Kawahara is known for making. This new deal will also see top Mugen racer Mike Swauger, who recently switched to JP Racing engines, run the Kawahara tires at all races. Contact MSR for further information regarding all Kawahara products.

Source: MSR [mugenracing.com]

January 27, 2008

1/10th 200mm Worlds Warm up race

A quick post to remind everyone who wants to attend the 1/10th 200mm Worlds Warm up in Portugal, that the entries are now open for the March 17th – 23rd event. This promises to be a great race on a very flowing track, close to the centre of Lisbon and will be attended by some very quick drivers making it a nice event to attend, even if you wont be competing at the Worlds in August.

Go here to see the warm up schedule, and here to enter.

Source: Worlds Portugal [world-championship-2008.com]

January 26, 2008

Paul Wynn wins 08 FSEARA Champs Rd1

Team Associated are reporting that the 2008 FSEARA Championship series and newly acquired Team AE driver Paul Wynn have gotten off to a fantastic start. Last weekend PnP Hobbies hosted the first race of the FSEARA Championship, the first series in the country to adopt brushless motors and Li-Po batteries for all classes. Paul made the most of it by winning 4 out of the 6 rounds in the modified class (Reedy Race format) with his LRP/Reedy powered TC5 to take the overall win.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

January 25, 2008

Norwegian Winter Series Rd3

The first race since the ban on racing in Norway due to exploding cells was lifted took place recently in Tromsø, a city 1700km north of Oslo. There was 2 qualifying heats on Saturday and 1 on Sunday and after both days of qualifying in Modified it was Xray racer Adrian Berntsen on pole followed by Corally racer Jon Åge Olsen in 2nd while Serpent racer Goran Langsholt finished up in 3rd. In 19T stock class Marcus Alvestad, driving a Kysoho took top spot ahead of Petter Chruckshank in 2nd and Leif Tore Stensrød in 3rd.

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January 25, 2008

Much More UK Grand Prix ’08

Much More UK Grand Prix ‘08

After the huge success of last year’s event, the 2008 Much-More UK GP will be once again held at the impressive Stonehaven circuit in Scotland. In 2007 Andy Moore won both 19 Spec and 5 Cell Modified titles, with Chris Kerswell winning the 6 Cell Modified crown, can they repeat those performances this year? With the recent changes being adopted, the 19 turn class will now become ‘Pro Stock’, while Modified will remain the same as the successful format in 2007. A control tyre will again be used and will be available on-site for all entrants.

For more information about the event go here.

January 23, 2008

Elliot Harper wins Carpet Wars Rd4

Xray have a report on their site from team driver Elliot Harper on the 4th round of the Carpet Wars series that took place at the Black Lion Centre in Gillingham, Kent. The format was 4 qualifiers and one final and after the initial qualifier it was Elliot who was quickest, slipping back to 4th in the second and up to 3rd again after the third qualifier. Following a few adjustments to his set up, he performed extremely well in the 4th qualifier to secure pole position in the A final. From the start Elliott took a commanding position and pulled out a comfortable lead, finishing the race in 1st place ahead of Glenn Doman and Lee Woodhams, who finished 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 23, 2008

Daniele Ielasi joins ATS Tires

In a further move for the top Italian racer, who recently signed for Shepherd, Danielle Ielasi, has joined ATS Tires for the 2008 season. Leaving behind a successful term with PMT, the 2 time European Champion will use the ATS brand in both 1/8th and 1/10th scale. Pictured above with Danielle is Cristina Negri and Piero Torregiani from ATS.

Source: ATS [atsmodel.com]

January 23, 2008

Atsushi Hara wins 2008 R1 GP

Some brief news about the 2008 R1 GP electric touring car event that took place last weekend in Seoul, South Korea. Qualifying saw Kyosho factory driver Shin Adachi, dirving the new prototype Stallion (pic1, pic2) touring car, claim the TQ spot ahead of fellow Japanese racer Atsushi Hara, racing for Hot Bodies in 2nd. In the finals it was a clear win for Hara however, taking the overall victory in front of Adachi, with Japanese National 1/12th scale and 4wd buggy Champion Naoto Matsukura, racing for Yokomo in 3rd.

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