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June 19, 2014

EFRA & IFMAR clarify gyro illegality

Recent rumours about the use of gyro technology in EFRA sanctioned events made it necessary for Dallas Mathiesen, president of both EFRA and IFMAR, to clarify that the use of driving aids such as gyros, traction control and active suspension devices are strictly forbidden in EFRA and IFMAR sanctioned events. Drivers found using forbidden items will be subject of a severe penalty, such as a long term ban from all EFRA and IFMAR events.

EFRA has not and will not declared Gyro as legal. Neither could it be found anywhere in the IFMAR rules that it is allowed to use a Gyro as a driver aid in a Radio Controlled car.

The statement in full can be found on the EFRA website by clicking here (PDF file).

June 19, 2014

SARDA ORE national championship Rd2 – Report

The 2nd round of the 2014 South-African ORE national championship was held at the Welkom RC Track. A cold front hit South Africa and the tire warmers got turned up but the great indoor track managed to keep the drivers happy and the programme on schedule. The Touring Modified class once again provided some spectacular high-speed racing. The local hero Antonio Caroli took TQ honours but due to some unlucky incidents in the finals he would only end in 6th place overall. At the end it was Hein Kotze who dominated with faultless driving in all 3 finals. Anderton Smith and Deon Gove managed to grab the final two podium spots.

Click here to continue reading the report

June 18, 2014

Bruno Coelho doubles at Portuguese on-road nats Rd3

The 3rd round of the Portuguese nitro on-road nationals was held at the city of Coimbra in sizzling hot weather. Bruno Coelho was able to take the wins in both the 1/8th and 1/10th 200mm class despite a strong program in practice and qualifying with breaking in new engines and running a brand-new car in the 1/8th class. Behind Bruno, Jose Pequito and Jose Felix finished 2nd and 3rd in the 1/8th class while Franco Vilarinho and Nuno Silva completed the podium in the 200mm class.

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June 17, 2014

Nicola Marrone wins at Italian Touring Car nationals

The Italian Electric Touring Car nationals was held last weekend at the RME Lamberto Collari circuit in Cassino. The Modified class was won by Yokomo driver Nicola Marrone who left Alessandro Brunelli (Xray) and Alessio Menicucci (Xray) behind.

Modified Touring Car top 3 result:
1. Nicola Marrone – Yokomo/EZ Power/EZ Power
2. Alessandro Brunelli – Xray/EZ Power/EZ Power
3. Alessio Menicucci – Xray/Lipotech/EZ Power

Source: EZ Power [ezpower.it]

June 17, 2014

Tobias Weist wins Pro10 RC Lemans series Rd3

The 3rd round of the RC Lemans series was held at the fast 2012 IFMAR Electric Touring Car Worlds track of the MACH Heemstede in a floodlight race. After only two rounds of qualifying Tobias Weist took the TQ in the Pro10 class with a 6s lead over Tim Altmann and Dutch racer Reinder Wilms. The three where also the only ones to score a 20 laps run. The first of the two finals was won by Reinder Wilms because Tobias made a huge mistake in the last corner. Tim Altmann ended the opening main in 3rd position. The 2nd final then went to Tobias Weist with a 1.5 seconds faster time, so he took the win ahead of Reinder Wilms and Kai Altmann, who startet from 4th. In the overall result the runner up spot went to Reinder Wilms while Tim Altmann secured himself the final podium spot.

Thanks to Tobias Weist for sending the report.

June 16, 2014

Dario Balestri & Luca Radaelli win at Capricorn Trophy

The Capricorn Trophy was held in Melzo last weekend with over 60 entries in the nitro 1/8th and 1/10th 200mm class. The race was also the warm-up for the 2nd round of the Italian championships and saw Dario Balestri (Capricorn/XRD) taking the TQ from Alberto Picco (Mugen/Picco) in the 1/8th class, both being the only drivers to make 5 minute runs without refueling. In the 200mm class Dino Giacalone (Capricorn/XRD) took TQ from 2nd place driver Luca Radaelli (Xray/Novarossi) and Dario Basaglia (Capricorn/XRD). In the 40 minute final Dario conserved his performance and took a never defeated win from Alberto Picco. Elsewhere in the 200mm class Dino Giacalone lead the final for around 10 minutes until a mistake cost him the lead. Luca Radaelli took advantage of the situation and brought home the win. Massimiliano Mercanti (Serpent/TOP)completed the podium in 3rd position.

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June 16, 2014

Moore & Price win at BRCA TC Rd3

Stafford was the host to round three of the BRCA Touring Car series this past weekend which attracted all the top drivers from across the UK to do battle. Drivers were greeted by clear blue skies and sunshine upon arrival to the circuit and the action soon got underway on the track. In the Super Touring class it was HB/HPI Racing’s Andy Moore who got off to the best start by securing TQ in round one. Olly Jefferies with his LRP-powered Xray T4’14 then went on to TQ round two. With bad weather the talk amongst many drivers these suspicions came true in round three of qualification, when the heavens opened up and completely soaked the Stafford track. Again it was Olly who took round three TQ with a great drive in the wet. The final two rounds of qualifying on Sunday was Chris Grainger’s turn to take TQ runs with his Schumacher Mi5 Evo. With Chris deciding to use up his last set of tyres in round five he was able to secure first on the grid by beating Olly Jefferies fastest qualifying time.

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June 16, 2014

Damien Thirion wins at French nitro on-road nats Rd3

This past weekend the 3rd round of the French nitro on-road nationals was held in Vieux-Charmont in the Northeast of France on a small and technical track. In the main Serpent driver Anthony Abisset, coming from 4th on the grid, took the lead around 10 minutes into the final while Serpent team mate Damien Thirion settled for 2nd. At the 25 minute mark Anthony struggled during a pitstop for tyres allowing Damien to take the lead which he never gave back to take the win at the 3rd round of the championship. Anthony decided to take things easy following a small mistake and to grab valuable points for the championship by coming in 2nd. Xray driver Thomas Eytard completed the podium in 3rd.

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