July 29, 2010

Yokoyama ups the pace in Texas

Yokoyama ups the pace in Texas

Young Japanese sensation Shinnosuke Yokoyama has upped the pace at the World Championship this morning becoming the first and only driver to record 35 laps around the Gulf Coast Raceway here in Houston, Texas. The 17-year-old, who is making his Worlds debut, achieved a time of 35 laps in 10:17.208 despite getting hit from behind on laps 2 & 4 which cost him over 3 seconds and left him last on the timing screens. Describing the set-up on his OS powered Xray as ‘perfect’, the 2006 Japanese Sport Class National Champion was able to put in a spectacular recovery recording the fastest lap of the round enroute to the new TQ time.

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July 28, 2010

No change at the Top in Q2 – And the rain is back

No change at the Top in Q2 – And the rain is back

The second round of qualifying here at Gulf Coast Raceway produced little change at the top of the time sheets with Shinnosuke Yokoyama’s time from this morning still the time to beat.  The Xray driver was again fastest for Q2 but in a slow time of 34 laps in 10:03.868 due to the hatter track conditions.  The biggest improvement in Q2 came from Italy’s Giuseppe D’Angelo who set the second fastest time.  Having failed to finish Q1 due to radio problems, the factory Reds Racing driver took his Mugen around in a time of 34 laps in 10:06.991 which puts the Italian National Champion 8th fastest overall.

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July 28, 2010

Yokoyama Top Qualifier after Round 1

Yakoyama Tops Qualifier after Round 1

Young Japanese driver Shinnosuke Yokoyama is the current early pace setter as the first full round of qualifying for the IFMAR 200mm World Championship has been completed here in Texas. The 17-year-old Xray driver was on target for the only 35 lap run of the round until his OS engine ran out of fuel on the last lap but he still managed to top the round with 34 laps in 9:58.355.

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July 27, 2010

WC Qualifying postponed until morning

WC Qualifying postponed until morning

The opening day of qualifying for the 2010 IFMAR 1/10th 200mm World Championships is over early with race director Bob Ingersoll making the call to postpone the opening round of qualifying for the B Group of drivers until the morning.  At a team-manager’s meeting Ingersoll said that while the rain has stopped and the track staff have cleared most of the water it would be another 3 hours before it would be suitable for racing and this would leave it too late to get the two rounds of qualifying completed under natural light.

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July 27, 2010

Qualifying gets underway in Texas

Qualifying gets underway in Texas

After 5 days of practice things start to get serious today here at the 2010 IFMAR 200mm World Championship as the first round of six scheduled rounds of qualifying get underway at the impressive Gulf Coast Raceway here in Houston, Texas.  The fourth running of these World Championships all three title holders have made the trip to the USA as have nine of the 10 finalist from Portugal where Daniele Ielasi picked up his crown.

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July 26, 2010

Grainger & Bowden win BRCA TC Rd3

Grainger & Bowden win BRCA TC Rd3

The BRCA national touring car championship moved to Aldershot for round three of the series. A full entry of 140 drivers crammed into the rather tight confines of the Hampshire track to see Chris Grainger win the super touring class with his Schumacher MI4 and Johnny Bowden take pro stock honours for Hot Bodies.

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July 23, 2010

Arco de Jong wins Dutch 1/10th NK Rd4

Arco de Jong wins Dutch 1/10th NK Rd4

The 4th round of the Dutch 1/10th 200mm Nationals was held last weekend at the MACH track in Heemstede. Qualifying for the NK class saw reigning champion Pedro Rombouts take the pole position ahead of Rik Prins, Arco de Jong and round 3 winner Maxim Claes. Some close battles in the main final, saw Arco de Jong leading the way following a problem for pole man Rombouts who would eventually recover to 3rd. Maxim Claes struggled to find pace in the 30 minute race and regular front runner Daan Jacobs had a lot of engine trouble which halted his race early. In the end Arco took the win by just over 2 tenths of a second from young Rik Prins in 2nd with Pedro 3rd. In the NOMAC class it was Rik Meijeren that won by 4 laps from Theun Zoethout in 2nd and Arne Schober in 3rd, while in the 1/8th Promo class it saw a win for Mario Gerssen, 3 laps in front of Pasquale Gagliardi who was closely followed home by John Rusman.

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July 21, 2010

Acorn Racing sign KS Chu

Acorn Racing sign KS Chu

Acorn Racing has announced the signing of FEMCA Modified class champion, Mr. KS Chu for the 2010 race season. KS Chu will be running Acorn Racing LiPos and parts in his cars as well as to promote the Acorn Racing product line.

I would like to thank Acorn Racing for the opportunity to run their products during the 2010 Season. I have tried numerous products/LiPos from other brands but with Acorn Racing LiPos, I could feel the difference. The Power is smooth and consistent throughout the race. Special thanks to Acorn Racing for the opportunity to be part of the team.

Source: Acorn Racing [acornracing.com]

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