July 2, 2008

Hernandez tops first practice

…racer will run a softer insert next time out. With five different manufacturers in the Top 5 places it was the Bergonzi R1 Prototype of Raul Peris who recorded the third fastest run. The Spanish driver said the track is very difficult but his car is running well and he only plans a few suspension changes. Hupo Honigl was next up with his LRP S8. The Austrian said his run was not so good but he is happy with the overall time. Honigl is another who will try different tyres for the next outing with both XTR and Hole Shots…


July 1, 2008

Dust settles quietly on Day 1

…event. One interesting story in the pits is Joesph Quagraine is back running a Habao 8.5 that has been given the JQ touch with a number of modifications, the biggest of which is the placing of the receiver over the steering servo. Quagraine is also running his own shock towers on the car along with JQ Products lower suspension brackets. Two times European Champion Davide Tortorici said after his run that his car was OK. The Crono team leader has reverted to standard kit shocks saying he prefers them to the prototype big bores and the Italian is also running…


July 1, 2008

Final countdown under way to ’08 Euros

…Daniel Vega is trying some lightweight parts on his Mugen. News from the Kyosho team is that they will stick with the tried and trusted MP777. No MP9 will run as the car that won the recent Kyosho Masters was the C prototype version of the new car with a few small changes planned for the production model. The first free practice run is due to get underway in just under an hour after which we will bring you the drivers first impression of the track as they settle themselves into the event. Check out our event image gallery here….


January 10, 2008

DHI Cup 2008 – Preview

…that Atsushi Hara will be running a prototype version of the World Champion Hot Bodies Cyclone, or at least some special parts, and also that the Kyosho factory team are expected to be using a modified version of the TF-5. Serpent will make their DHI debut with Niclas Nilsson and Bart Wubben, while making his debut for new sponsor Tamiya, Jilles Groskamp, who is a former winner, will be putting the new 416 through its paces. The Red RC team will arrive in Odense on Friday morning, ready to bring you the best coverage possible with our team bringing you…