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January 7, 2014

Andy Moore signs for a tenth year at HB/HPI

Andy Moore signs for tenth year at HB/HPI

Following yesterday’s confirmation that team mate Teemu Leino has re-signed with HB/HPI, former IFMAR World Champion Andy Moore is also now confirmed in the team’s lineup for 2014. Andy has been a part of the team for nearly 10 years, taking the 2006 IFMAR ISTC World Championship and recently accomplishing an A Final finish with the HB R10 at the 2013 IFMAR World Championships for 1/10th Nitro TC. Andy had this to say:

I’m happy to announce my signing of a further 1 year contract extension with HB/HPI Racing. This takes me into my landmark 10th year racing for the company and I’d like to thank Tatsuro Watanabe and Hiro Kasuya for their continued support. This year’s schedule will see me travel to races all over the world promoting HB/HPI racing products including 2 World Championships so it’s going to be a busy year but I look forward to seeing everyone at the track.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

January 6, 2014

Robert Pietsch signs for Picco

A teaser image on Picco’s Facebook page, when adjusted, reveals that they have signed 2011 1/8th onroad World Champion Robert Pietsch. Having announced that he was leaving Novarossi late last year, the German driver and designer of the Mugen onroad line was linked to a number of companies but it seems he has settled for current World Champions Picco, who won the title in Japan back in October in the hands of Tadahiko Sahashi. We can expect the full reveal and statements from both parties in the coming days.

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January 6, 2014

Viper R/C signs Marc Fischer

Viper R/C have announced the addition of German electric onroad ace Marc Fischer to their fast growing racing team. Marc’s proven talent will help team Viper to maximize the product performance in all major events in 2014 including DHI Race, Snowbirds, TITC, EOS, ETS and IFMAR Worlds. Marc will also be heavily involved in the new product development and European distribution support in 2014.

Source: Viper R/C [viper-rc.com]

December 31, 2013

Fluke wins final in Malaysia as Jessel takes title

The final round of the Malaysian National Championship was held on the 29th December at the newly open 3 Stone Park Onroad track in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. The title would be decided in the final round between 2 Team Serpent drivers, Jessel Leong and Nick Chong, who were only separated by 1 point. Kimie driving a Capricorn still had a mathematical chance of winning the title, needing both the Serpent drivers to falter and to take a podium result himself. After completion of the qualifying heats another Serpent driver,Fluke took the TQ with his 977.

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December 30, 2013

Mibosport Cup 2013/14 Rd4 – Report

The 4th round of the Mibosport Cup 2013/14 was held in Hrotovice again last weekend. A total of 150 drivers from 5 European countries signed up for the event with 87 drivers attending in the on-road and 58 in the off-road classes. Qualifying of the Touring Car Modified class didn’t end up well for top Czech driver Radek Flek, who had to finish all the qualifying sessions early due to technical problems with electronics and qualified only to the final C. Michal Orlowski (POL) took the TQ ahead of Kuba Šimurda (CZE) and David Nemček (SVK). The first final won Michal Orlowski, with Kuba Šimurda and Jiří Vyšín (CZE) behind. Michal Orlowski had to retire from the second final meaning Kuba Šimurda took the victory ahead of David Nemček and Jiří Vyšín. Michal Orlowski made a comfortable pace and won the third final ahead of Kuba Šimurda and David Nemček. The overall first place went to Michal Orlowski with Kuba Šimurda and David Nemček completing the podium. Final B was won by Tomáš Marek (CZE) and the final C by Radek Flek.

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December 27, 2013

Euro Nitro Series announce 2014 Calendar

Following the successful running of a two race Pilot Series this year, the organisers of the Euro Nitro Series are delighted to release the calendar for a full 2014 championship. The new four round championship for 1:10 & 1:8 Onroad Nitro will begin and finish in Italy, the traditional home of nitro racing, while also taking racers to rounds in Austria and Germany.

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December 26, 2013

International Carpet Challenge – Announcement

Oli Meggitt and his Essex Winter Series team announce a brand new event for 2014. The inaugural International Carpet Challenge will be held over the weekend of 22nd-23rd February 2014 at the popular EWS venue in the South-East of the UK. After a record-breaking sell out year for the EWS Championship, the team have put together a special multi-day meeting to showcase the best in indoor Touring Car racing. Drawing on their experiences of organising the largest Touring Car championship in the UK, the organising team intend to bring elements of the big European races to the UK as well. The event, that has already attracted confirmed entries from European Podium finisher Elliott Harper, UK National Champion Chris Grainger, and four-time World Champion David Spashett, will run to a typical ‘big race’ format, and additionally feature a Dash For Cash event on the Saturday night. Classes will be available for 17.5 ‘Blinky’/Zero Timing, 13.5 ‘Open’ and Modified Touring Cars, as well as a special HPI Vintage Challenge class. Full details of the event, including location, hotels, rules and booking in are available here.

December 24, 2013

Essex Winter Series Rd3 – Report

The third round of the Essex Winter Series took place the weekend before Christmas. Another capacity entry saw everyone wanting to take home the last win of 2013 and, hopefully, carry that momentum through into the new year. In the Muchmore Modified class, Schumacher’s Matt White drew first blood as he topped round one of qualifying from James Hart and multi-time World Champion, David Spashett, who was making his debut at the UK’s most popular indoor winter series. James fought back to take his Xray to the fastest time in round two, ahead of Kyle Branson and Matt. Kyle again demonstrated his pace with both electric as well as nitro racing, as he set the fastest time in the third qualifier, ahead of the defending EWS Pro Stock Champion Paul Pinkney. James Hart then took the decisive fourth round, to secure pole position from Kyle, Matt and Paul.

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