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WORLDS: A1 dominated by Coelho

The stage is set, the drivers have done everything they need to prepare themselves for A1 of the 2016 IFMAR ISTC World Championship. It's time to race and A1 was a battle for everyone, but one individual... Xray's Bruno Coelho.

Thomas Tran Aug. 27, 2016, 3:12 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: The full qual points list!

Here is the complete qual sheet with every driver in attendance. Not only can you find the A-main order, but also any of your friends competing here at the 2016 IFMAR ISTC World Championship in Beijing, China!

Thomas Tran Aug. 27, 2016, 1:22 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Volker takes A2 with Coelho mistake

A1 went to Xray's Bruno Coelho, but the field will never give up. Yokomo's Ronald Volker would come back in A2 as the weather was rapidly changing and the forecast looking like wind and rain. The race organizers would rush into A2 as soon as possible

Thomas Tran Aug. 27, 2016, 4:37 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Volker is IFMAR ISTC World Champion

After a brilliant drive in the third A-Main, Ronald Volker and his new Team Yokomo BD8 won the overall title.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 27, 2016, 6:23 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Bruno takes another and the overall TQ!

Round 5 was full of surprises and misfortune for some which proved beneficial for others. With bad luck, comes good luck and those who were able to capitalize would get a bonus in today's final round of qualifying as some of the top drivers would enc

Thomas Tran Aug. 26, 2016, 8:41 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: The race is on as Volker TQ's 3rd round

It was do or die for the entire field as Xray's Bruno Coelho already has 2 TQ's and 1 more would pretty much mean he would earn the overall TQ and be in full control of the triple A-mains tomorrow.

Thomas Tran Aug. 26, 2016, 1:39 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Bruno adds to his advantage with another TQ making it 3!

We start round 2 on a very sunny and hot morning here at the Fengtai Sports Arena and the track is in much better condition than the previous mornings.

Thomas Tran Aug. 26, 2016, 3:59 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Final rounds goes to unstoppable Coelho... grid is set!

The final round of qualifying is underway and the sun is out with nothing but blue skies. The weather is excellent and the temperature near 80F and projected to reach near 90F later today. The stage is set for the final round of qualifying, round 6 w

Thomas Tran Aug. 26, 2016, 11:55 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Ballistic Bruno makes it 2 TQ's

We start round 2 on a very sunny and hot morning here in at the Fengtai Sports Arena and the track is in much better condition than the previous mornings. Lap times are definitely heading south with the added grip, but the heat is cooking tires and t

Thomas Tran Aug. 25, 2016, 11:27 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Bruno strikes first in opening ISTC round

Many hours have been spent on dialing in cars setup and learning the track, but we've finally entered the qualifying rounds here after 6 rounds of practice - and XRAY's Bruno Coelho drew first blood.

Thomas Tran Aug. 25, 2016, 4:18 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Wilck shows his speed early in seeding

After 2 rounds of seeding finished, the track is starting to evolve and the grip on the rise as the times are definitely starting to drop. The sun also making an appearance is also aiding in the grip with tempatures finally near yesterday's hot and h

Thomas Tran Aug. 25, 2016, 12:49 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Maximum Matsukura takes over to win A1

The wait is over. After days of practice, qualifying, and intense battles on the track... we are ready to start the triple A-main event to find out who will end up where and who will be crowned the 2016 IFMAR 12th scale World Champion.

Thomas Tran Aug. 22, 2016, 3:08 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Matsukura takes his fourth 1/12-scale title with A2 win!

A1 saw Naoto Matsukura shoot to the front and take over the lead from Marc Rheinard. Once the 12th scale specialist was in charge, the pace was too great for the field as Matsukura would cruise to an easy win.

Thomas Tran Aug. 22, 2016, 4:52 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Marc Rheinard's 1/12-scale Worlds car

The iconic colors of Marc Rheinard can be see everywhere in the onroad and offroad scene. This 4 time World Champion is always a factor no matter what car he drives. With 1 World title in 12th scale and current defending IFMAR 12th scale champion, Rh

Thomas Tran Aug. 22, 2016, 3:42 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Kitazawa TQ's as Japanese drivers finish top 5 in round 3

The Japanese drivers are here and on a mission today at the 2016 IFMAR 1/12th scale World Championship. Round 1 went to Akio Sobue. Round 2 was dominated by Naoto Matsukura. Finally in round 3, we have another Japanese driver earning TQ in round 3...

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 5:03 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Matsukura makes good in round 2

The first round of qualifying was tough for some, but great for others like round 1 TQ Akio Sobue. As we move into round 2, those who didn't do well will look to improve their results in round 2. One of those looking to improve is 3 time 1/12th scale

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 3:46 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Sobue a surprise TQ in first round of qualifying.

After top seed Naoto Matsukura smacked a board and tucked the front bumper of his body shell, fellow Japanese driver Akio Sobue prevailed to set the fastest time of the round.

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 2:46 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Rheinard reigns supreme in round 5

The 2nd day of qualifying is underway here at the IFMAR World Championship in Beijing, China. The order is currently defending WC Marc Rheinard with the lead over Akio Sobue and Hideo Kitazawa in 3rd. Starting on pole will be a huge advantage as this

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 10:21 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Matsukura fastest in final round, Rheinard to start finals from front of grid

Three-time winner Naoto Matsukura set the fastest time in the last round of qualifying, but it's the defending champ Marc Rheinard that will lead the field into turn one.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 22, 2016, 12:11 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Rheinard closed Day One with fourth round TQ and overnight points lead

After struggling with pace and consistency in practice, defending champion Marc Rheinard progressed through the first four rounds of qualifying, eventually setting the fastest time in the final run on Sunday and leading the overall points.

Thomas Tran Aug. 21, 2016, 6:28 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Matsukura topped seeding as Rheinard's struggles continued

Three-time former world champ Naoto Matsukura set the fastest seeding time in the first round of practice and it held up through the morning, while rival Marc Rheinard improved to seventh in round two.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 21, 2016, 12:41 a.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Inside Keven Hebert's 1/12-scale Worlds car

The long-time Team Associated on-road ace Keven Hebert is here in Beijing for a shot at a Worlds title in 1/12-scale and 1/10-scale touring car. Keven has won many titles and championships along the way, but still seeking to add the World Champion mo

Thomas Tran Aug. 20, 2016, 9:21 p.m. View Comments

WORLDS: Matsukura fastest after Day One of practice

Three-time former champion Naoto Matsukura had the fastest seed time in Saturday's practice sessions.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 20, 2016, 6:36 a.m. View Comments

New body from JConcepts for the RC8T3 and RC8T3e

New Finnisher body for the RC8T3/T3e

Joe Adragna Aug. 16, 2016, 8:36 p.m. View Comments

Drake Wins Pro-Line Jackpot Series at Dialed In Raceway

Mugen's Adam Drake continues to dominate

Joe Adragna Aug. 15, 2016, 8:52 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Phend locked up Stadium Truck and 2WD after A2, Cavalieri secured Short Course, Maifield's 4WD win forces A3 [VIDEO]

In the second leg of A-Mains, Dakotah Phend locked up the Stadium Truck and 2WD Buggy championships and Ryan Cavalieri completed Short Course sweep, while Ryan Maifield won 4WD to force a third, title-deciding final.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 14, 2016, 3:05 p.m. View Comments