This is the first of a series of interviews with some of our most successful members in National and International competition. In this article we talk to FSR-Endurance (multi) racer Zack Humphries. Zack is the current 3.5cc World Champion in 3.5cc also having won the title in 2014, 2016 15cc Silver Medallist, current IMBRA 3.5cc European Champion, winner of the […]
» Read moreIt was a great weekend for several MPBA members at the iMBRA League multi race in Oudenaarde, Belgium. Brits dominated the 3.5cc class with the top 2 qualifiers and a 1-2-3 finish in the final. Congratulations to 2014 World Champion Zack Humphries (1st) (Prestwich Ikarus 2.3), Andrew Aykroyd (2nd) (Prestwich Ikarus 2.3) and Mark Wraight (3rd) (Modell Marin Falcon) In […]
» Read moreA look at the history of FSR Endurance shows Germany have dominated the World Championships since records began. But is this the whole picture? Germanys total has been bolstered by Rudi Hoffman’s and Ronny Riedel’s largely unchallenged 5 and 3 wins in 35cc respectively. The German team is still strong though, spearheaded by the amazingly consistent Hof Family. Since CMB […]
» Read moreFull breakdown of results and individual lap times now available on Robert Daniel Multi site : Results
» Read moreThe 3rd round of the MPBA Multi National Drivers Championship today saw some great racing. A top performance by 2014 3.5cc World Champion and 2016 iMBRA Silver Medallist Zack Humphries saw him take wins in both 3.5 and 15cc. Hot on his heels was Mark Wraight in 2nd place in both 3.5 and 15, narrowly pipping Andrew Aykroyd for 2nd […]
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Remembering Fred Coburn (1928-2003) Fred was a 50 year plus MPBA member and father to MPBA Webmaster Andy Coburn. He began his model boating at Victoria Model Steamboat Club, trying his hand at all disciplines, eventually settling on RC Scale and Functional steering. His all-conquering Oceanic Tug dominated the both the Senior and Junior (With Andy at the controls) Scale […]
» Read moreEvent Photos Traditionally one of the best Internationals on the calendar, this years event is run under iMBRA rules and forms part of the 2017 iMBRA Western League. With a rare appearance from Naviga Champion and top Swede Frederick Cederberg, this event will be a long awaited clash between all the top ranked drivers.
» Read moreThe second round of the MPBA National Drivers Championship was held at Brentwood MBC 3.5cc : 1st Julian Waumsley, 2nd Chris Alder, 3rd Dave Clay 7.5cc : 1st Dave Pillman, 2nd Mick Fields, 3rd Geoff Parmenter 15cc : 1st Paul Adams, 2nd Owen Thompson, 3rd Ross Waumsley 27cc : 1st Mick Pain, 2nd Terry Holmes, 3rd Roger Sparkes Championship Tables
» Read moreThe second round of the Nationals Drivers Championship held at Brentwood MBC was a chance to gain some ground while the early leaders were missing in Gonzaga or otherwise unable to attend. Julian Waumsley won the 3.5 class in his first appearance this season. Dave Pillman was the surprise winner in 7.5 after an unfortunate crash between favourites Geoff Parmenter […]
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The first round of the UK National Drivers Championship was a success for our experienced international racers. Dave Marles returned to the top step in 3.5, Robert Daniel winning the 7.5 with a 12 year old boat and taking a close-fought 2nd to Mark Wraight in 15cc and Ian Folkson continued his winning ways in 27cc. Championship Tables Click on […]
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