Last weekend Homestead RC Raceway was once again the host of the Novarossi Challenge. With sunny sky and a beautiful Florida weather in the mid 70"s, everything was set to have a great weekend of racing.
After a full day of practice the qualifications were underway and at the end was Paolo Morganti that claim the top spot with Serpent 966-TE.
Paolo Morganti was in great shape in 1/8 scale class in Chaplin USA.
Morganti taking TQ honors with Serpent 966 ahead of DJ, Toso, Soto Jr, Burch, Schwauger, Tiskali, Lemieux and many other ace drivers.
In the final Morganti kept a very high pace with his Serpent 966-TE, only dropping few times to 2nd place after a fuel-stop, and creating a gap of 2 laps in the end of the hard harging Carpri's.
USA Nationals gas-onroad 2011: Michael Salven is at the USA nationals to support the Serpent drivers in 1/10 and 1/8 scale onroad. The race in Chaplin is badly affected by rain and forecast is bad too. Let hope it will turn for the better, so racing can get underway soon. liverc.com will do live-timing when qualifying starts.
For Serpent Scott Kimbrow and Paolo Morganti are the ace drivers, in both classes. Many other top-drivers around, so will be a super race.
Team Serpent America
Great race for Serpent at the USa Timezone GP.
In 1/8 scale a strong field with Morganti, Burch and Schwauger all racing.
Morganti TQ-ed with Serpent 966-TE and won the final as well.
Team Serpent
Paolo takes the Region 4 Champ
Last weekend the Region 4 Champ was hosted in the beautiful track in Arcadia.
Paolo Morganti was setting the pace since the beginning with super fast laps. his Serpent 733 was on rails, even on the 100+ degree track
The 4th and last qualifier has been run, and it is Serpent's Paolo Morganti taking the 4th round with Serpent 966-WC, improving on his best time with a with 36 laps in 10:00.906, and moving up to 7th spot.
Hello Paolo,
The WC will already start in a few days from now....:
Q: How was the test you made in USA ?
A: The test sessions have being positive. The whole package is working good.
Q: Which qualifying result do you expect for the WC ?
A: I think to reach a semifinal position, like I did in Lostallo, is within reach. If I can do better than I will be very pleased. We will see.
Q: Do you like the WC track, and if yes why ?
A: I like the track because even if it is a board track it has some European flavor. Is a challenging from many aspects and the driver can make a difference...
Last Weekend I attend the Ko Propo Grand Prix in Los Angeles, California
In Sedan, after a thrilling finale, Walter Diaz was able to win his 733.
In 1/8 scale Paolo Morganto took the win with 966-EVO.
The Serpent 966 has excelled in competitions worldwide and drivers are very happy with the easy handling and very-fast chassis.
The developments of the 2010 season have now been incorporated in the Serpent 966-EVO:
- Serpent Flex Control rear end
- delrin bushings to capture the rear anti-roll bar bearings
- delrin bushings to capture the 2-speed shaft bearings
- ventilated, lightweight mono-disk brake now standard
- 3mm rear anti-roll bar wire type standard
The Michael Salven designed rear end of the Serpent 966 has caught the attention of other brands, and is becoming a popular...
Nova Challenge Update
Paolo Morganti TQs Touring with Serpent 733 and DJ Apolaro TQs 1/8th Scale with Serpent 966.
WC 2011 track, Florida, USA
Team Serpent America