Trackside RC Media

✨🗣️ DRIVER’S VOICE: Marc Rheinard RC 🗣️✨

"Hey guys,
another ETS - Euro Touring Series Season #19 will kick off this weekend at the beautiful AMCA Track in Apeldoorn.
It's gonna be my first race with my new Car Sponsor XRAY.
We did some good testing last weekend and I’m motivated to hit the track Thursday for the official practice day for the opening Race of the Season #19.
Looks like the weather is on our side this time and stacked starterfield once again!
Highest competition possible!

See you at the track"

👋 Marc Rheinard

✨🗣️ REFEREE'S VOICE: Javier Garcia 🗣️✨

"Hi everyone!

I write those lines just after finish de EFRA European Championship 1/12th Mod & Spec in Sicily. It has been a great race to open 2026 EFRA season and I hope everybody enjoyed as I did this weekend. This class has something very special from different perspectives. From driver side needs to be very precise with set up and incredibly talented to be concentrated on the 8 minutes race in laps around 10 seconds. From REFEREE perspective, you need to be concentrate on colors, time monitor and numbers, because everything happen so quick. I always tried to referee this class at the begining of the season to set up my skills for other classes.

I would like to thanks EFRA , RC PARADISE and AMSCI to provide this great venue, and of course to Trackside RC Media and CTRL/RC Racing TV for great coverage during the weekend!

Have a nice 2026 season!"

👋 Javier Garcia

✨🗣️ EFRA’S VOICE: Krist Bultynck 🗣️✨

"The European 1:12 Scale RC Championship in Messina, Sicily, is set to be a well-prepared and carefully managed event. As federation, EFRA has completed and reviewed all key preparations to ensure the race runs smoothly. Accommodation and the racing circuit are being provided by the Italian federation AMSCI, working closely with the local organising club, and both fully meet EFRA’s regulatory standards.
Given that this class races indoors on carpet, conditions inside the hall— particularly temperature and humidity — will play a crucial role in achieving optimal grip. There has been some concern regarding the carpet, as the originally planned new surface, expected in mid-March, has been delayed until May, after the event. As a result, the race will proceed using the current carpet.
EFRA’s role during the event will focus on technical inspection and overseeing race operations, ensuring fairness and consistency throughout. The goal is to allow drivers to focus solely on their performance, without distraction. Despite minor concerns, the event is thoroughly organised and structured to deliver a high-quality championship experience."

👋 Krist Bultynck - EFRA Vice Electric Chairman

✨🗣️ CHAMPION'S VOICE: Alexander Hagberg 🗣️✨

“I was able to win my 9th 1/12 EFRA EC title today in Venetico, Sicily. This title feels special to me for several reasons. I love racing in Italy. And the venue and organizer in Venetico has had a special place in my heart since my first visit in 2024. The atmosphere, the granita & brioche for breakfast, and the proximity to the beach just makes me feel comfortable! Today's finals were nerve racking, with some real ups and downs, and unexpected turns. At the end, I am happy with how things turned out - and the excitement and emotions along the way was hopefully shining through and shared with everyone that was watching at the track and online. I'll remember this weekend for a long time ahead!"

👋 Alexander Hagberg

🏁🔝 The 2026 EFRA 1:12 European Championships is a wrap!
and what an unforgettable weekend it was! From intense battles on track to truly breathtaking finals, this event delivered it all.

Huge congratulations to Alexander Hagberg on securing his 9th European Championship title in Modified & to Adam Izsay for taking the win in the Spec class! 🏆

📸 Be sure to check out the RC Racing TV video interviews and our full image galleries over on the EFRA page.

Stay tuned — there’s plenty more content coming your way in the next few days! 👀

📸 Have a look at the image galleries and great live streaming of the 1:12 EFRA European Championships! 🏁

🔥 Ready for the EFRA European Championships 1:12 2026! 🏁

We’re excited to be in beautiful Sicily, Italy for the Pancar European Championships! 🇮🇹

Don’t miss a moment of the action! Make sure to follow along on the EFRA page for updates, results, and behind-the-scenes content.

Let’s go! 🚀

✨🗣️ DRIVER’S VOICE: Michal Orlowski 🗣️✨

"I had an amazing time in Bangkok, Thailand once again. The TITC race is extremely special and to be able to win it 2 years in a row is a dream come true.

I would not be able to do it without Mattia (Collina), whom I had to beg for days to come with me to this race due to him becoming a father only a few months ago. We endured long and hot days at the track, but came out on top at the end which is the most rewarding feeling I have ever experienced.
Getting to spend the evenings with Mattia, Marc, Kellan, Joe, Simon and others in the center of Bangkok night life is one of the main reasons why I love this race so much and I can’t wait to be back again in 2027.

As I have landed back at home in Warsaw, Poland only with my hoodie on in -15C temperature reality has kicked in and it is time to get warm, spend time with family and friends, while getting ready for future events.
Onto the next one!"

👋 Michal Orlowski

Awesomatix │ MXLR │ Hobbywing Technology

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