Merlin Advance en la Truggy Cup Holanda

RC Speed House, nos envía un completo report de la última prueba disputada en la Truggy Cup Holandesa, donce un gran número de participantes elegieron la nueva Merlin Advance para propulsar sus motores.

“After 2 months of summerbreak Truggycup started again last sunday. Place to be was the track of Rc Fievelcrossers situated in Appingedam. Rc-Fievelcrossers recently rebuilt a part of the track and also gave the complete track a Astroturf surface, a very nice result.

First quali of the day started dry but it started raining at the end, this was the weather for the whole day, rain, dry, rain, dry, … so some of the drivers got dry qualis others got wet or semi wet.

Championship leader Bas de Konink toke TQ in front of young belgian Jasper van Duppen and Dave Liekens.

Semi finale B we saw Jasper van Duppen at pole in front of Jaco Koch and Kris Verlies. The young Rc-Speedhouse talent lead the complete semi finale but made a crash in the last lap and saw Kris Verlies take the win in this final.
1. Kris Verlies, 2. Jasper van Duppen, 3. Erik Aries

Semi finale A we saw the championshipleader and his first opponent competing eachother. Bas de Konink and Rc-Speedhouse driver Dave Liekens had a great battle but unfortunately Dave Liekens got mechanical problems and had to quit.
1. Bas de Konink, 2. Jan van Dijk, 3. Bjorn Nagels

A-final there was no stopping at Bas de Konink who drove away from all others…. There was a big battle for third between Jan van Dijk and Kris Verlies. After several rounds of very close racing Kris Verlies managed to take 3rd place, Kevin Cornelis toke second place and Bas de Konink won superior.

With only 2 races to go Bas de Konink took a big option at the title of 2010 Truggy Champ.

Results
Studentfinal
1. Robin Evenboer Hong Nor X2
2. Jeroen van Outvorst Mugen Seiki MBX6T
3. Pascal Wagemans Mugen Seiki MBX6T

A-Final
1. Bas de Konink Hotbodies D8T
2. Kevin Cornelis Xray XT8
3. Kris Verlies Losi 2.0
4. Jan Van Dijk Losi 2.0
5. Jasper Van Duppen Mugen Seiki MBX6T
6. Bjorn Nagels Mugen Seiki MBX6T
7. Erik Aries Hotbodies D8T
8. Frans van der Knijff Hotbodies D8T
9. Thomas Tomaszewski Hotbodies D8T
10. Ron Beton Losi 2.0″

Thanks to RC Speed House for the report.

Tags: Advance Fuel, Off Road, Truggy

Truggy Cup Netherlands & Merlin Advance

After 2 months of summerbreak Truggycup started again last sunday. Place to be was the track of Rc Fievelcrossers situated in Appingedam. Rc-Fievelcrossers recently rebuilt a part of the track and also gave the complete track a Astroturf surface, a very nice result.

First quali of the day started dry but it started raining at the end, this was the weather for the whole day, rain, dry, rain, dry, … so some of the drivers got dry qualis others got wet or semi wet.

Championship leader Bas de Konink toke TQ in front of young belgian Jasper van Duppen and Dave Liekens.

Semi finale B we saw Jasper van Duppen at pole in front of Jaco Koch and Kris Verlies. The young Rc-Speedhouse talent lead the complete semi finale but made a crash in the last lap and saw Kris Verlies take the win in this final.
1. Kris Verlies, 2. Jasper van Duppen, 3. Erik Aries

Semi finale A we saw the championshipleader and his first opponent competing eachother. Bas de Konink and Rc-Speedhouse driver Dave Liekens had a great battle but unfortunately Dave Liekens got mechanical problems and had to quit.
1. Bas de Konink, 2. Jan van Dijk, 3. Bjorn Nagels

A-final there was no stopping at Bas de Konink who drove away from all others…. There was a big battle for third between Jan van Dijk and Kris Verlies. After several rounds of very close racing Kris Verlies managed to take 3rd place, Kevin Cornelis toke second place and Bas de Konink won superior.

With only 2 races to go Bas de Konink took a big option at the title of 2010 Truggy Champ.

Results
Studentfinal
1. Robin Evenboer Hong Nor X2
2. Jeroen van Outvorst Mugen Seiki MBX6T
3. Pascal Wagemans Mugen Seiki MBX6T

A-Final
1. Bas de Konink Hotbodies D8T
2. Kevin Cornelis Xray XT8
3. Kris Verlies Losi 2.0
4. Jan Van Dijk Losi 2.0
5. Jasper Van Duppen Mugen Seiki MBX6T
6. Bjorn Nagels Mugen Seiki MBX6T
7. Erik Aries Hotbodies D8T
8. Frans van der Knijff Hotbodies D8T
9. Thomas Tomaszewski Hotbodies D8T
10. Ron Beton Losi 2.0

Thanks to RC Speed House for the report.

Tags: Off Road, Truggy

Cto. de La Rioja 1/8 TT – Video-resumen

El 19 de Junio se disputó en el trazado del Circuito de La Rioja, en Logroño, la 5ª prueba del Cto. Regional.

Resumen en vídeo:

Tags: La Rioja, TT, Videos

Cto. Holanda 1:8 TT

El pasado Domingo se disputó la 4ª prueba del Cto. de Holanda 1:8 TT (Xceed Cup), en el circuito ORMCO.

Después de dos carreras en mojado, había llegado la hora de disfrutar de una carrera en seco.

Jorg Van Leuken (X-Ray/Novarossi/Merlin Fuel) sondisguió la pole en las clasificatorias.

Resultado Final:

FINAL -A-

1. Jorg Van Leuken X-ray Novarossi – Merlin Fuel Advance
2. Bart Mullink X-ray .. ..
3. Kevin Manders X-ray .. Merlin Fuel Advance
4. Paul Geelen Team Rmv – Mugen Ninja ..
5. Jan Eichorn Team Rmv – Mugen Werks
6. Matthijs Jansen Kyosho Orion ..
7. Jacco Koch Hong Nor .. ..
8. Jordy Velder Losi Werks
9. Jasper Van Duppen Team Rc Speedhouse – Mugen Ninja Merlin Fuel
10. Henoc Luis Associated

-A- Final

En la categoría Hobby, los tres primeros clasificados, fueron:

1. Jasper Van Duppen Team Rc Speedhouse – Mugen Ninja Merlin Fuel
2. Mathieau Van Dieten .. .. ..
3. Rajco van de Sluijs Hong Nor .. Merlin Fuel

Después de 4 pruebas la claisificación general es la siguiente:

Sportsman:

1. Jorg van Leuken X-ray Novarossi Merlin Fuel 395 pts
2. Jan Eichorn Team Rmv-Mugen Werks  384 pts
3. Bart Mullink X-ray .. .. 363 pts

Hobby:

1. Jasper Van Duppen Team Rc Speedhouse – Mugen Ninja Merlin Fuel 302 pts
2. Jordy van der Veen Mugen – 250 pts
3. Rico te Rietmolen Hong Nor – Merlin Fuel .. .. 238 pts

Fuente: Buggy-Sport.info

Fotos: Fred Steenman

Tags: Advance, Holanda, TT

Netherlands Buggy Cup 2010 4 Rd. – Merlin Advance Success

Last Sunday (June 20th) ,  the Astroturf  Track (Ormco) held the Xceed Buggy Cup Rd. 4

After 2 wet races, was time to enjoy a dry race including final.  Jorg Van Leuken (Xray – Nova – Merlin Fuel) TQ’ed after the qualifications.

Final Result:

A FINAL

1. Jorg Van Leuken X-ray Novarossi – Merlin Fuel Advance
2. Bart Mullink X-ray .. ..
3. Kevin Manders X-ray .. Merlin Fuel Advance
4. Paul Geelen Team Rmv – Mugen Ninja ..
5. Jan Eichorn Team Rmv – Mugen Werks
6. Matthijs Jansen Kyosho Orion ..
7. Jacco Koch Hong Nor .. ..
8. Jordy Velder Losi Werks
9. Jasper Van Duppen Team Rc Speedhouse – Mugen Ninja Merlin Fuel
10. Henoc Luis Associated

-A- FINAL

Hobby Class:

1. Jasper Van Duppen Team Rc Speedhouse – Mugen Ninja Merlin Fuel
2. Mathieau Van Dieten .. .. ..
3. Rajco van de Sluijs Hong Nor .. Merlin Fuel

After 4 rounds, the overall classification is as follows:

Sportsman:

1. Jorg van Leuken X-ray Novarossi Merlin Fuel 395 pts
2. Jan Eichorn Team Rmv-Mugen Werks  384 pts
3. Bart Mullink X-ray .. .. 363 pts

Hobby:

1. Jasper Van Duppen Team Rc Speedhouse – Mugen Ninja Merlin Fuel 302 pts
2. Jordy van der Veen Mugen – 250 pts
3. Rico te Rietmolen Hong Nor – Merlin Fuel .. .. 238 pts

Info: Buggy-Sport.info

Pics: Fred Steenman

Tags: Advance, Netherlands, Off Road

Euro Championship “B” 2010. Merlin Success + 40

The 2010 “B” European Championship took place on Valladolid (Spain) on June 13.

The weather was not good with heavy rain during the heats on Friday and Saturday Morning.

Patxi Peñas TQ’ed, followed by Bryan Baldó(ES)  and Ricardo Moteiro (PT). Peñas had several problems in the subfinal and had no chance to get the final.

The main final had some suprises also. Bryan Baldó had some mechanical trouble when he was first.  Also a hit in the race start for Merlin Team Driver Alex Calatayud made him finish the race early.

So the main final result was as follows:

1. Ricardo Monteiro (PT) – Losi / RB
2. Carlos Durães (PT) – Xray / RB
3. Adrián Pérez M. (ES) – Mugen / Ninja
4. Alex Bayer (CZ) – Losi / Novarossi
5. Martín Roca (ES) -  Losi/Alpha
6. Sergio Muñoz (ES) – AE/Novarossi
7. Pedro Figueiredo (PT) – Mugen/Precirotate
8. Oscar Baldó (ES) -  Mugen / Novarossi
9. Ryan Medjoubi (FR) – Mugen / RB
10. Remi Riel (FR) – Mugen/Novarossi
11. Alex Calatayud (ES) AE/Reedy/Merlin Fuel
12. Bryan Baldó (ES) – Mugen / Novarossi

Good news for Merlin Team came from +40 Final, where Antonio Landa managed to get the final victory.

Antonio, was using the new Tecnopower engine B01 21 for first time. Together with the new ADVANCE Fuel they got a deserved Victory.

The final result:

1. Antonio Landa -Losi / Tecnopower / Merlin Fuel ADVANCE
2. Pete Stevens
3. Jim Davis
4. Pascal Gaillard
5. Bryan Burrows
6. Roberto Díez – Losi / RB / Merlin Fuel Advance

Tags: +40, Efra, Euros, Off Road

Cto. Europa “B” Valladolid. Merlin Campeón +40

Este fin de semana se ha disputado el Cto. de Europa modalidad “B” en el circuito de Terradillos, (Valladolid).

La meteorología, ha sido adversa durante todas las clasificatorias y  la lluvia, persistente y prolongada durante toda la jornada del Viernes y parte de la jornada del Sábado.

Afortunadamente la organización estaba bien preparada para esta contingencia y el Cto. Se ha podido desarrollar con normalidad a pesar de la adverisdad.

Patxi Peñas fue el dominador de las Mangas, logrando la pole en la jornada del Sábado, seguido de Bryan Baldó y Ricardo Monteiro. Patxi Peñas, se quedó en semifinales, con problemas mecánicos.

Mala suerte en la final también para Baldó, que tuvo que retirarse cuando ostentaba el liderato, dejando vía libre al nuevo campeón “B”, Ricardo Monteiro, al que acompañaron en el Podium el también Portugués Carlos Durães y el Español Adrián Pérez.

Mala suerte también para Alex Calatayud que recibió un golpe al principio de la final, que le obligó a acabar retirándose con 51 vueltas y le privó de haber estado más arriba.

Clasifiación final:

1. Ricardo Monteiro (PT) – Losi / RB
2. Carlos Durães (PT) – Xray / RB
3. Adrián Pérez M. (ES) – Mugen / Ninja
4. Alex Bayer (CZ) – Losi / Novarossi
5. Martín Roca (ES) -  Losi/Alpha
6. Sergio Muñoz (ES) – AE/Novarossi
7. Pedro Figueiredo (PT) – Mugen/Precirotate
8. Oscar Baldó (ES) -  Mugen / Novarossi
9. Ryan Medjoubi (FR) – Mugen / RB
10. Remi Riel (FR) – Mugen/Novarossi
11. Alex Calatayud (ES) AE/Reedy/Merlin Fuel
12. Bryan Baldó (ES) – Mugen / Novarossi

La buena noticia para Merlin, llegó en la final +40 que se adjudicó el veterano Riojano Antonio Landa.

Resultados de la final +40:

1. Antonio Landa -Losi / Tecnopower / Merlin Fuel ADVANCE
2. Pete Stevens
3. Jim Davis
4. Pascal Gaillard
5. Bryan Burrows
6. Roberto Díez – Losi / RB / Merlin Fuel Advance

Enhorabuena al nuevo campeón +40 que debutaba con una combinación que a buen seguro dará que hablar (Tecnopower + Merlin Advance)

Tags: Euro B, TT

Nueva victoria de Mark Green en el Cto. Británico

La segunda prueba puntuable para el cto. británico de 1/8 pista, se disputó en el conocido circuito de WOMBELL. Este circuito forma parte de una gran pista de karts.  A lso pilotos les encanta este trazado, caracterizado por una combinación de curvas lentas y curvas rápidas y fluidas en las que se disfruta pilotando al límite.

Como es habitual en el cto. británico, el pronóstico del tiempo no era el mejor, pero finalmente fue un fin de semana con carrera en seco. Con restricciones horarias debido al nivel sonoro, se acotaron mucho las mangas libres, lo que hizo que la pista estuviera congestionada en algunos momentos y diera lugar a accidentes difícilmente evitables entre los pilotos más rápidos al doblar a coches más lentos.

Accidente y ambulancia

En las sesiones del dábado a media tarde, el coche de Richard Boult perdió el control y fue a parar a ala pierna del defensor del título 2009, Tim Wood. Los entrenamientos libres se suspendieron mientras acudía la almbulancia.Tim Wood se retiró esa jornada para reponerse del susto y de la pierna magullada.

La inscripción, fue de nuevo bastante mayor de lo esperado ya que algunos pilotos habituales de 1/10, se decidieron a probar suerte en la categoría reina.

Clasificatorias:

1. Mark Green – Serpent – Novarossi – Merlin Fuel 18 Laps 311 secs
2. Tim Wood – Serpent – Mega – 17 Laps 300 secs
3. Andy North – Mugen – Reds – 17 Laps 302 secs
4. John Carr – Serpent – Mega – 17 Laps 306 secs
5. Michael Walton – Mugen – Sirio – 17 Laps 308 secs
6. Jason Frost – Serpent – Mega – 17 Laps 309 secs
7. Andy Hastings – Shepherd – IDM – 17 Laps 309 secs
8. Daniel Bancroft – Motonica – Max – 17 Laps 310 secs
9. Richard Hicklin – Serpent – Mega – 17 Laps 311 secs
10.Neil Diver – Shepherd – IDM – 17 Laps 312 secs

FINAL

La final fue una especie de desfile en la que los tres primeros preservaron el orden de salida, abriendo hueco progresivamente entre sus perseguidores y entre ellos mismos.

Mark Green hizo una carrera perfecta y consistente, en su estilo y se coloca comolíder provisional del BRCA al haber ganado también la primera prueba celebrada en Medip 15 días antes.

CLASIFICACIÓN FINAL

1. Mark Green – Serpent – Novarossi –  Merlin Fuel 101 Laps
2. Tim Wood – Serpent – Mega – 99 Laps
3. Andy North – Mugen – Reds – 98 Laps
4. Jason Frost – Serpent – Mega – 96 Laps
5. John Carr – Serpent – Mega – 93 Laps
6. Neil Diver – Shepherd – IDM – 75 Laps
7. Andy Hastings – Shepherd – IDM – 73 Laps
8. Daniel Bancroft – Motonica – Max – 51 Laps
9. Richard Hicklin – Serpent – Mega – 47 Laps
10.Michael Walton – Mugen – Sirio – 33 Laps

Tags: 1:8, On Road

Mark Green Wins BRCA 1/8 Rd. 2

—– News from RedRC —–

The second round of this years BRCA 1/8th circuit national championship was located at the famous Wombwell circuit, which is part of a large Karting complex. This track is loved by all the drivers since it contains a combination of slow and fast flowing corners which is a joy to drive when driven on the edge. The weather forecast did not look too good for Sunday, but thankfully it was a dry weekend. With time restrictions in place due to the noise levels, the Committee decided to run open practice with a lunch break. This made the track at times very congested with a lot of fast cars easily catching up the slower cars and damage was inevitable.

The main issue happened mid afternoon when Richard Boult accidentally tripped and fell onto the main straight whilst marshaling a team mates car and was hit on the leg by defending champion Tim Wood which total destroyed his car. The result was an immediate halt to the practice session while first aiders attended to his leg and an ambulance was called. The outcome was a bad gash to his leg and he was driven home later that night for rest. This however could have been a lot worse, but the committee first aid representatives have to be commended for a job well done while the ambulance arrived.

The Drivers in attendance was again higher than expected and it was good to welcome a small minority of 10th IC drivers who have decided to try the Formula One section of this hobby. The drivers were all poised for setting a banker time in the first round since rain was a strong possibility at this stage. In Heat 4, it was the returning Mike Walton with his Mugen MRX4 / Sirio chassis who at this stage topped the time sheets prior to the last heat. With a host of top drivers setting banker times, the first round ended yet again with Mark Green on TQ with Mike Walton an impressive second from Richard Hicklin and Andy North.

In the next couple of rounds, the order at the top started to take a familiar look with Tim Wood and Andy North establishing themselves as the main rivals to take victory from the ever dominant Mark Green. The fight for the remaining A final places was a tight affair with anybody from the 4th heat in with a chance with a late charge but fortunately Richard Hicklin and Neil Diver had just done enough in previous rounds to gain a final position 9th and 10th respectively.

The top 10 after qualification are as follows.
1. Mark Green – Serpent – Novarossi – Merlin Fuel 18 Laps 311 secs
2. Tim Wood – Serpent – Mega – 17 Laps 300 secs
3. Andy North – Mugen – Reds – 17 Laps 302 secs
4. John Carr – Serpent – Mega – 17 Laps 306 secs
5. Michael Walton – Mugen – Sirio – 17 Laps 308 secs
6. Jason Frost – Serpent – Mega – 17 Laps 309 secs
7. Andy Hastings – Shepherd – IDM – 17 Laps 309 secs
8. Daniel Bancroft – Motonica – Max – 17 Laps 310 secs
9. Richard Hicklin – Serpent – Mega – 17 Laps 311 secs
10.Neil Diver – Shepherd – IDM – 17 Laps 312 secs

The final was a procession up front with the top 3 slowly pulling out comfortable leads over each other and an even bigger gap to fourth position after an initial threat from John Carr until he made an error on lap 3. The main battle was for second position with Andy North maintaining a consistent gap to Tim with the possibility of Tim making an extra fuel stop towards the end. However, Tim just had enough of a lead and when Andy was forced to make a splash and dash at the end gifted Tim second place. Out front, Mark Green drove a steady and consistent race and on this current form, it is looking inevitable that he will regain the title at the end of the season.

The final results are as follows:
1. Mark Green – Serpent – Novarossi – Merlin Fuel 101 Laps
2. Tim Wood – Serpent – Mega – 99 Laps
3. Andy North – Mugen – Reds – 98 Laps
4. Jason Frost – Serpent – Mega – 96 Laps
5. John Carr – Serpent – Mega – 93 Laps
6. Neil Diver – Shepherd – IDM – 75 Laps
7. Andy Hastings – Shepherd – IDM – 73 Laps
8. Daniel Bancroft – Motonica – Max – 51 Laps
9. Richard Hicklin – Serpent – Mega – 47 Laps
10.Michael Walton – Mugen – Sirio – 33 Laps

News from REDRC –>  LINK TO FULL REPORT

Tags: 1:8, Onroad

Cto. de España 1/8 Pista. Victoria de Óscar Cabezas

El trazado de Almusafes (Autet) acogió el pasado fin de semana la segunda prueba puntuable para el Cto. de España 1/8 pista.

El buen tiempo, seco y soleado, acompañó la prueba. Óscar Cabezas, marcó el ritmo de las clasificatorias, seguido por Nacho López y Sergio Montesinos.

La final ha sido una de las más bonitas de los últimos tiempos con una lucha increíble entre el actual campeón de España Oscar Cabezas con su Motonica-Novarossi-Merlin y el valenciano Nacho López con su nuevo Serpent. La táctica, el pilotaje y algunos ingredientes en forma de pequeños problemas y un engrasamiento del motor de Oscar determinaron un resultado final apretadísimo, venciendo la prueba Oscar y cruzando después Nacho a sólo dos segundos. Los diez minutos finales fueron de infarto principalmente para los que estábamos en el pit lane. La tercera posición ha sido para el madrileño  Sergio Montesinos que pasó a sólo dos segundos de Nacho. Una final muy emocionante de las que hacen afición y de la que disfrutaron todos los presentes. Con este resultado Oscar Cabezas se sitúa como el nuevo líder del Campeonato de España 2010.

La Plus 40 fue ganada por otro piloto de Merlin, Vicente Eres con lo cual la marca hace un doblete en el Nacional en la modalidad más rápida y exigente con los motores.

Clasificación final:

1-      Oscar Cabezas   Motonica-Novarossi-Merlin Fuel

2-      Nacho López   Serpent

3-      Sergio Montesinos    Enneti-Azor

4-      Víctor González    Kyosho

5-      Joaquín Villegas    Sepherd

6-      Alberto González   Sepherd

7-      Carlos Echarri   Motonica-Novarossi

8-      Fernando Castillo   Motonica

9-      Carlos Peracho   Sepherd

10-   Paco Lobo   Serpent-Novarossi

+ 40

1-Vicente Eres   Mugen-Merlin Fuel

2-Ricardo Royo

3-Francisco Lara

Tags: 1:8, Onroad