Savoya takes Semi B but Batlle on pole
Renaud Savoya has won the second Semi final of the 2010 Euros despite his car flaming out on the last lap. The defending Champion was on target for a 29 lap run but his RB powered Mugen came to a stop a third of the way around the final lap. A marshal got the car but then ran across the loop giving him a faster run than Batlle but the time keepers removed the rapid 36 second lap and he will now start second in the final.
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Quarter finals now complete in Portugal
The two quarter finals have been completed in Portugal and we now have our semi final line ups with British duo Darren Bloomfield and Elliot Boots along with Antonio Jesus Gomez, who came through from the 1/8 final, and Jörn Neumann moving up to Semi A. While in the B semi, the direct qualifiers will be joined by Alberto Garcia, Rodrigo Lusi, Javier Puche and Carlos Duraes.
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
King Headz S811 Shock towers, Squat plate & Clutch shoes
King Headz have released a whole range of products for the new Serpent S811. First to get their attention are the front and rear shock towers which have been CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium and black anodized. These are designed to increase rigidity and add strength. They have also produced a 1-3 degree anti-squat plate which too has been CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminum and also black anodized. These are designed to increase rigidity and add strength and use the factory inserts. Finally there are two type of clutch shoes, machined from 7075 grade aluminium and also 6061 grade aluminum. Sold in sets of 4 shoes.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Robitronic quick wall chargers
Robitronic have released a number of new simple wall chargers. Starting with the twin charger, it features 2 outputs with a multiplug system. Output 1 can handle 7-8 cell NiCd/NiMh at 120mAh, while output 2 can do 4-7 cell NiCd/NiMh at 900mAh with Delta peak cut off. The multi plug system includes connectors for Tamiya-style plugs, transmitter plugs, (polarity switchable) BEC and receiver plugs and microplug. The quick charger features a reliable delta peak cutoff and is especially suitable for the rc beginner handling 4-8 cells NiCd/NiMH at 1000mAh charge current. Reverse polarity protected with Tamiya-style plug and it works with 110-240 volts mains. Finally there is this starter kit for electric cars, which is a convenient set including the quick wall charger, 3000mAh stick battery and 8xAA TX batteries.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Novarossi update 1/10th INS Box
Novarossi have given their 1/10th touring car INS box an update which will ship this month. The update features smaller dimensions for improved external and internal airflow, providing more power and less aerodynamic drag and comes complete with air filter and screws
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Yannick Aigoin Top Qualifier in Portugal
Yannick Aigoin is the Top Qualifier here in Portugal and going on the form of the previous four European Championships, is on target to lift his third EFRA title. Since 2006, when Aigoin last won the Euros, the Top Qualifier has gone on to take the overall victory. The factory Losi driver secured the No.1 spot after recording his third TQ run of the five rounds in the last qualifier of the event, much to the delight of Losi top man Bill Jeric who has traveled over from the US to support his drivers.
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Friday, July 9, 2010
Adrian Bernsten signs deal with Capricorn RC
Italian company Capricorn RC have been in contact to tell us about another young signing to their team. The Norwegian Xray driver Adrian Bernsten will run the company’s engines, tires and fuel throughout the 2010 season. The European electric junior champion and multiple National champion will compete at this year’s World and European Championships in the USA and Sweden respectively.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Friday, July 9, 2010
Claus Ryeskov wins Rd3 of Danish Nats
The 3rd round of the Danish National was held on the last weekend of June and great weather greeted the competitors in Næstved on Zealand. After qualification it was Martin Lissau on pole followed by Martin Hansen 2nd and Claus Ryeskov in 3rd. The start of the finals saw Lissau, Hansen and Ryeskov maintain their starting order. Before the first fuel stop Hansen has overtaken Lissau after he went too wide into the corner after the straight. Just before the second refueling the leader ran out of fuel and it cost him two laps. Lissau was again leading the race and maintained it for most of the race , but suddenly there was a big bang. Lissau had battery problems and had driven straight into a post, destroying the car and putting him out of the race. Hansen ran out of full several more times and this meant that Ryeskov could drive safely home and win the race with Martin Hansen holding on for 2nd and Thomas Larsen in 3rd.
Thanks to Claus Ryeskov for the report.
Friday, July 9, 2010
