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January 4, 2020

Victory for Nagashima at Rd5 of OneTen series

Making it a clean sweep, Yugo Nagashima has won all 3 A-mains at the fifth round of the OneTen series in Shanghai. The Serpent driver was never threatened in the 2nd final and could win easily to take the overall, while in the last final JJ could have a go at Yugo but couldn’t make the pass stick after contact forced him to relinquish the spot, the American eventually coming home 2nd overall. Despite a bad last final, where he finished down in 7th, Rocket Zhang could take the final podium spot in 3rd, winning the tie break with Motor King, thanks to his faster 3rd place finish. Behind Motor King, Gary Huang ended the day in 5th with Stick King, making the trip from Hong Kong, taking 6th. With very little to say about what was an uneventful 3 finals, Yugo was already focussed on tomorrow trying a new shock setup for A3 which he says has potential but needs a bit of work.

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January 4, 2020

A1 in Shanghai goes to Yugo Nagashima

It was clear win for Yugo Nagashima in the opening A-main here at RCI V2 for the 5th round of the OneTen Series presented by Infinity. The Serpent driver took the lead from the start and was never headed for the remainder of the final. JJ Wang kept him honest for a while as he started to catch him but hit the curbs coming through the chicane and dropped back, coming home in 2nd, some 3 seconds back. Motor King would take third, benefitting from a strange crash on the straight by Rocket Zhang early in the race, the Serpent driver recovering to take 4th just ahead of Gary Huang in 5th. In what was a fairly straight forward race, Yugo described it as ‘Easy’ with ‘no need to push and no pressure’, a ‘very safe run’.

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January 4, 2020

Nagashima claims TQ at fifth round of OneTen at RCI

Yugo Nagashima is the top qualifier for the 5th round of the OneTen series presented by Infinity. The Serpent driver wrapped up the top qualifying spot with his second round TQ in Q2 but only took 2nd in the 3rd and final 6 minute qualifier. The 3rd round of qualifying went to his Serpent team mate Rocket Zhang who as a result will now line up in 2nd on the grid for this afternoon’s triple 4-minute mains. JJ Wang will line up in 3rd for Xray just ahead of Yokomo driver Motor King with Gary Huang completing the top 5. Asked about his qualifying, Yugo said that in the 2nd qualifier he made a small mistake and hit the curb which allowed JJ to lead but once he regained his rhythm he could go to the top of the times again. Happy with the setup of his car in Q2, for Q3 he tried something completely different but it wasn’t as good and will revert to the previous setup for the finals.

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January 4, 2020

Nagashima takes first qualifier in Shanghai

Yugo Nagashima has taken the opening round of qualifying in the Infinity Modified class at the 5th round of the OneTen series in Shanghai. The Serpent driver was 1 and a half seconds up on Xray driver JJ Wang, with the American a further 2 seconds up on local Serpent driver Rocket Zhang in 3rd. Coming from the 2nd fastest heat, it was Motor King who headed the Yokomo effort in 4th while Stick King completed the top 5, making it a solid start for Serpent. Describing his first run as ‘ok, but big push’, Nagashima will look to make a change for Q2 but conceded that any changes made on this track seem to make no difference to the overall feel of the car. A fan of the RCI V2 track, having won the AOC here last year, Yugo said that JJ is fast but he believes he has the pace to beat the US driver if he can tweak the setup further.

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January 3, 2020

Alessio Mazzeo returns to Serpent

Serpent have announced the signing of Italian on-road frontrunner, Alessio Mazzeo to their factory team. The 2016 IFMAR 1/10th 200mm vice World, EFRA European and multi-time Italian Champion returns to Serpent after a multi-year stint with Xray and he will be campaigning Serpent’s full line of nitro and electric on-road kits at both national and international events. Alessio has this to say about his return:

The heart is not controlled .. My past but now also my present and my future. Against all temptations, forecasts, I made this choice, the choice of happiness. It could not be otherwise when he is surrounded by people who respect the person before the driver. For me, the Serpent world has always been this. Friendship and respect. I am happy and I can’t wait to get excited again driving a Serpent. Thank you for asking me, thank you for reopening the doors of the house as if it were nothing. I dreamed of writing it from the first day I went away .. I’m back!

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 1, 2020

Dash sign Simon Nicholson

Dash have announced the addition of top Australian on-road racer, Simon Nicholson to their team. Simon will be using Dash electronics during his upcoming campaign that will include all major Australian races as well as select international events. Simon had the following to say about the deal:

First off, i would like to thank Dash and Mr Lau for this opportunity to be part of the current strong dash team. Using their high quality products is the key factor to keep racing competitively both locally and internationally. After several months of testing, I feel motivated for the upcoming seasons. Any products enquiries, don’t hesitate to hit me up anytime for more info.

Source: Dash [dash-rc.com]

December 31, 2019

Carlos Barros wins La Carrera del Jamón race

The 2019 La Carrera del Jamón race was held at the IRC Arena in Callosa de Segura, Spain last weekend. Run in a single 10.5T Touring class it was Carlos Barros with the overall TQ after a clean sweep in the triple qualifiers. The opening two A-mains then again saw Carlos excel as he took the overall with a leg to spare, leaving behind Vicente Eres in 2nd and Eduardo Rocamora in 3rd.

Image: Carlos Barros

December 30, 2019

Trinity sign Barry Baker

Trinity have announced the signing of RC icon, Barry Baker to their factory team for the 2020 season. Barry brings decades of knowledge and experience to the team and he will not only be driving but will be Trinity’s West Coast team representative.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]