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Yannick LeBlanc wins the RC Pro Canada Atlantic 1:8 buggy title

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Mike Garrison

0 Aug. 28, 2013, 8:19 a.m.

8/28/2013

By Mike Garrison

LiveRC.com

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Team Durango Canada/Team Great Hobbies driver, Yannick LeBlanc, secured the 1:8 Nitro Buggy championship at this weekend's final round of the RC Pro Canada Atlantic division series. The race was held at Red Clay R/C Clubs track in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada). The points contention were open to a few drivers based on the final results of round 4. Yannick ended up TQ's the 1:8 Nitro class. At the start of the 30min final A main, 20 seconds from the start a sudden flame out forced a panic rush back to the start box by the pit crew. The starting grid pack ended up leaving on the horn. Yannick got to the track within 7-10 seconds of the start. With determined patience and clean driving, within 7 laps, Yannick was back at position 1. The battle continued to hold his position. There was a fierce battle for second which ended up allowing Yannick to extend his lead and claim the victory with a 2 lap safety net. This win secured the championship title.