February 16, 2016

French Indoor Championships Rd4 – Report

French Indoor Championships Rd4 – Report

The fourth and final round of the French Indoor National Championship was held this past weekend in Zillisheim in the East of the country. Three titles were still up for grabs in the Touring Modified, Touring Stock and Formula class. In the Modified category Leo Arnold had the best chances to snatch the overall title after winning five of the five qualifying rounds to take the overall TQ and the pole position for the finals. The fight was on for the 2 spot on the grid between Alexandre Laurent, the title rival, and Jeremy Limoges. Jeremy finally took the 2nd spot with a better time over the 5 minute runs.

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February 16, 2016

JJ Wang announces HPI/HB departure

JJ Wang departs HPI/HB

The recent team driver exodus over at HPI Racing and HB continues with the announcement that JJ Wang is the latest factory team driver to leave. Following the departure of Andy Moore, Freddy Südhoff and also team manager Hiroyuki Kasuya in the past few weeks, JJ parting ways with the Japanese manufacturer leaves just Jilles Groskamp as the sole remaining Factory onroad team member. This is what JJ has to say about his departure:

I would like to inform everyone that I have ended my contract with HPI/HB Inc. The past 6 years has been a life changing experience for me. I would like to give a big thank you to Tatsuro Watanabe, Hiro Kasuya, and Toshihiko Hara for supporting me and believing in me from the start. I also want to give a big thanks to my teammates from all over the world. It was fun meeting everyone and it has taught me that there’s more to a team than just results. I will never forget the laughter we shared and the experiences we’ve been through. It was truly an amazing ride. I am certain that this is a new beginning of my racing career and I am really looking forward to what the future holds for me. I wish HPI/HB the best and I look forward to seeing you all at the track soon!

 

February 16, 2016

Laurent Desperries wins at French Indoor Nats Rd4

Laurent Desperries wins at French Indoor Nats Rd4

The fourth and final round of the French Electric On-road Indoor National Championship was held in Zillisheim over the weekend. In the Touring Stock 13.5T class Laurent Desperries took the TQ after the qualifiers and he would hold on to the win in the mains to grab the victory from runner-up Hai Long Tran. With the win Laurent also secured himself the championship title in the 13.5T class. The final podium spot at round four went to Renaud Brusselle from fourth placed Sylvain Lammaing.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

February 15, 2016

Freddy Südhoff is back with Awesomatix

Freddy Südhoff is back with Awesomatix

Awesomatix have announced the signing of former HPI/HB driver, Freddy Südhoff to their team. The multiple ETS A-finalist was under contract with the Russian company already from 2012 to the end of 2014 and he will race Awesomatix’ new A800 car at all major European races including the European Championships as well as the World Championships in Beijing. Freddy had this to say about the deal:

I am really happy to announce that I have signed a contract with Awesomeatix. Immediately after testing the new Awesomatix A800 car, I feel very exciting to come back to this team. The fact that we know each other from previous years working together will help us to become even more close. I am looking forward to a great racing time with Awesomatix. Special thanks to Oleg Babich and Max Mächler for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the team.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

February 15, 2016

Morganti & Desoto Sr. double at 2016 Winternats

Morganti & Desoto Sr. double at 2016 Winternats

The annual Florida Winternats where held this past weekend at the The Fort track in Fort Myers, Florida. As usual the event attracted some of the country’s fastest gas racers and in the 1/8th Open class DJ Apolaro would take the TQ while the 1/8th Masters category was lead by Joaquin Desoto Sr after the qualifiers. In 1/10th Sedan Paolo Morganti came out fastest while 1/8th GT had Rino Lino taking the TQ honours. In the 45 minute main 1/8th Open class A-main it was Paolo Morganti who came out fastest after TQ DJ Apolaro had to retire around the 35 minute mark. Veteran racer Mike Swauger ended the race on the runner-up spot some five laps down on Paolo. Rafael Angulo completed the top 3 result.

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February 15, 2016

2015/16 Mibosport Cup Rd4 – Report

2015/16 Mibosport Cup Rd4 – Report

Round four of the 2015/16 Mibosport Cup was held this past weekend in Hrotivice, Czech Republic. The race attracted a total of 238 entries that pretty much equally split into the four electric on-road and two off-road classes. The Touring Car Modified category saw Patrick Gollner taking the TQ and the pole position for the finals and in the first A-main, Jiří Vyšín moved up from the fifth to the second place just behind Patrick. Dominic Vogl finished on the third position. Patrick then also managed to take the win in the second A-main while behind him Dominic Vogl finished in second place ahead of Mario Sowka. The third and final A-main again went to Patrick who completed a perfect sweep. Zdenko Kunák and Dominic Vogl finishing second and third respectively. Behind Patrick, Dominic Vogl and Zdenko Kunák completing the podium result in second and third respectively.

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February 12, 2016

Clark wins at Eastern States Indoor On-Road Champs

Clark wins at Eastern States Indoor On-Road Champs

The 2016 Eastern States Indoor On-Road Championship was recently held at RC Car World in Willingboro, New Jersey, attracting over 90 entries. Races were held for a variety of classes including Vintage, 17.5 Touring, USGT, F1 Rubber, F1 Foam, Mini, and 1/12, with 17.5 Touring being the most popular. The story of the weekend was the dominant performance of Patrick Clark (Team Associated) in this respective class. With a first round TQ run of 35 6:00 five racers were within a few seconds of the TQ lap pace. In round two several drivers began to close the gap and apply pressure on Pat. Come round 3 and Pat erased all doubt of who would end the day holding TQ, with his most dominate run of the event of a 37 6:09. Patrick was the only driver of the event to break into the 37 lap mark. With his strangle hold on TQ attention shifted to the remaining nine spots in the A-main. When the dust had settled only eight seconds separated the remaining top 8 drivers. The grid was for an exciting A-main and as expected, Pat’s dominance continued as he took a tone to tone victory from Quin Moon (VBC) in second and Courtney Townend (Xray) in third.

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February 12, 2016

SA 1/8th GT Cup Endurance Series – Announcement

SA 1/8th GT Cup Endurance Series – Announcement

South Africa will soon host their first 1/8 GT Cup Endurance event as part of a new annual series, after recently including the growing 1/8 GT discipline to its National calendar. The first event is a 3-hour endurance race between teams of three to four drivers and it will take place on the 20th of February at the TRAP RC Venue in Pretoria. The race has already received over 10 teams onto its entry list and more information about the event and the series can be found here.

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