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Serpent win Spanish Nationals opener (08/03/2007)

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Javier Hidalgo got Serpent's Spanish campaign off to the perfect start over the weekend when he won the opening round of the 200mm National Championship at Gijon driving a Serpent 720.


Setting the 3rd fastest time in qualifying, Hidalgo drove a great final to take the win by a lap of Kyosho driver Luis Cayetano.  Driving a Serpent 710, Jose Casas made it a Serpent podium double.

The 720 also recorded the fastest lap of the race thanks to Diego Palacios who brought his example home in fourth position.


Main Final Result (Top 4)

1. Javier Hidalgo - Serpent 720
2. Luis Cayetano - Kyosho RRR
3. Jose Casas - Serpent 710
4. Diego Palacios - Serpent 720



Javier Hidalgo and his winning Serpent 720

Javier Hidalgo and his winning Serpent 720


Hidalgo and Jose Casas (3rd) on the podium at Gijon

Hidalgo and Jose Casas (3rd) on the podium at Gijon


There was no messing with the Serpent Team Manager

There was no messing with the Serpent Team Manager