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April 8, 2015

ETS makes long awaited Italian return

The Yokomo Euro Touring Series makes a long awaited return to Italy this weekend (10-12 April) with a record entry that includes six World Champions set to descend on the county’s famous seaside resort of Riccione. Only the second time the world famous touring car championship has travelled to Italy, the town of Scandiano having played host to an indoor race as part of the 2011/12 calendar, this time round the race takes place at the Road Race Riccione track as the third round of Season #8 takes the ETS action outdoor. With over 310 entries the weekend is set to be largest asphalt event in the championship’s 42 race history and but on track the big focus of attention will be on the performances of a number of high profile drivers who will debut with new manufacturers.

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April 8, 2015

Slovakia Cup Rd4 – Report

The fourth round of the Slovakia Cup was held at the Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin, Slovakia in the six classes of Touring Car Modified, Stock, Formula, Pan Car as well as 2WD and 4WD Buggy. The on-road classes were run on a new carpet that made for better grip compared to the previous races and in the Touring Car Modified class it was Martin Hudy who set the pace while David Nemcek and Igor Liptak battled for the 2nd spot.

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April 7, 2015

Kerler to use Ielasi tuned Fun & Drive Edition engines

Ielasi tuned and Fun & Drive have announced that Serpent driver Tobias Kerler will be using the Ielasi tuned Fun & Drive Edition engines this season. The young and talented driver will compete at all ENS rounds as well as the European Championship A in Ettlingen as well as some local races and the German Masters in Türkheim. Tobias had the following to say:

The test in Ettlingen was great, the engines work perfect, and I am happy to get support by Fun & Drive Klaus Lechner and Daniele Ielasi at all races this year.

Source: Fun & Drive [funanddrive.com]

April 7, 2015

Christopher Krapp joins Tamiya/TRF Factory Team

Tamiya have announced the signing of German frontrunner Christopher Krapp. The former Kyosho factory driver is a multi-time IFMAR Touring Car Worlds finalist and he will join recently signed Naoto Matsukura and long-term Tamiya/TRF driver and 3-times ISTC World Champion Marc Rheinard. Christopher, who started his career driving a Tamiya, had the following to say about the deal:

First, I would like to thank Team Kyosho for their great support over the last 9 years. They always thrusted in me and we had a good time together. Personally I want to thank Chikuba-San, Mitsuo-San, Kenji-San and Daniel Haas and Frank Lemke. But now it’s time for a change. I am very excited and huge motivated for the next races and challenges. I choosed Tamiya/TRF because they always have the best touring cars on the market and best quality. For me it is like coming home because I began my racing with Tamiya chassis and won the Tamiya World Championship 2007 in Japan. My first race with the Team will be this week at the ETS in Italy and I can’t wait to race and work with my new Team members. A big thanks to Tamiya/TRF for giving me this opportunity and see you at the racetrack.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

April 3, 2015

Loran Whiting joins Capricorn

Italian company Capricorn has announced the signing of Loran Whiting to their team for the 2015 season. She will be debuting her Capricorn cars at the ROAR On-Road Fuel Nationals and she had the following to say:

I am very happy and excited for the opportunity to join the Capricorn team for the 2015 season. I have been with Xray USA/RCAmerica for a long time and appreciate the help they have given to me and my family over the years. I am really looking forward to debuting my Capricorn cars at the 2015 ROAR On-Road Fuel Nationals. Thanks so much to Rino Lino and Patrizio Rossi for the great opportunity.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

April 3, 2015

2015 ROAR Carpet On-Road Nationals – Report

The 2015 Roar Carpet On-Road Nationals were held at Horsham RC, one of the top permanent carpet facilities in the nation. The track layout was fast and flowing and made for some great racing over the course of the four day event. In the Modified Touring Car class it was Kevin Hebert who set the early pace in practice and qualifying but In the end the TQ went to Paul Lemieux. In the finals it was also Lemieux who was able to win A1 and A2 and take the title with Kevin Hebert finishing 2nd and the speedy Andrew Hardman rounding out the podium.

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April 2, 2015

Daniele Ielasi renews with Matrix

Italian company Matrix announce the re-signing of former World and European Champion Daniele Ielasi for the 2015 season. The 37 years old RC legend will keep on working closely with Matrix, not only representing the brand on the racetracks, but also helping with development and production.

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

April 1, 2015

Xray Challenge Grand Final 2015 – Announcement

Xray have announced the date and details for their Challenge Grand Final that will be he held on the weekend of the 10th of May at the outdoor track of the Hudy Racing Arena. Held in several classes including Touring Car Modified and 17.5T Stock, Formula, 1/8th and 1/10th Nitro On-Road the race is open for anybody with more information being available here.