Thursday, November 8, 2007
2008 1/8th scale Euros Cancelled Categories - Events, Industry, Gas, On Road, International, Racing - comments closed
We have received some more bad news concerning RC racing, following the immediate halt to EP racing in Norway, and that is that the 2008 European 1/8th scale ‘A’ Championships and preceeding 1/8th scale EFRA GP, to have been held in Roeselare, Belgium have been cancelled. We received the letter from Franky Noens, 1/10th scale section chairman in EFRA and secretary of the Belgian association, saying that due to problems with noise and no immediate solution the events have been cancelled. What hasn’t been said is if they will be held somewhere else or just left off the calendar next year, we would presume that they will find another venue. Roeselare played host to this years European 1/10th scale ‘B’ Championships.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Norwegian Federation halts all EP Racing Categories - Industry, Events, Electric, Racing - comments closed 
The Norwegian Federation has taken the rather drastic measure of calling a halt to all races and training for electric powered classes following 3 charging related ‘explosions’ at a 1/10th scale National last weekend. According to the source on oOple.com, a lot of the failures have occured in the past with the IB4200 cell, however the most recent failures that prompted this ban on racing were LRP VTecs and Team Orion 4200, both IB made cells. All racing will stay suspended until January 2008, although I’m not sure what will be different from then until now, perhaps a list of approved cells?
UPDATE: We have received an official press release from the NMF which you can download here (PDF).
Photo: Radiostyrt [forum.radiostyrt.no]
Last weekend saw the majority of Europe’s governing bodies for R/C converge in Brussels, Belgium for the annual EFRA AGM to make rule changes and decide on the future direction of the sport. This year didn’t see many major changes to the rules with the exception of the phased introduction of better defined 3 chamber pipes to all forms of gas racing in Europe throughout 2008 as well as the introduction of an indoor 1/10 EP TC European Championships.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2007
RC Racing - Series 2 this Wednesday Categories - Video, Industry, Racing - comments closed 
Premiering this Wednesday on Motors TV across Europe, the new series of RC Racing TV brings you the best race action from around the world and across the many RC disciplines. For this series they travel to Australia for the large scale worlds and Las Vegas for the premier indoor event, the IIC championships, but for episode 1 they start closer to home as presenter Nick Daman tries his hand at racing again, this time at the 12th scale nationals in Milton Keynes. After his exploits in 1/8th Rallycross could he be heading for another fall? (Or crash). There is also topline action as the cream of British touring car racers come together for the BRCA finals at the Cotswolds club, where they also chat to Andy Moore about his recent 12th Euros success and review the latest RC cars and trucks.
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Thursday, November 1, 2007
Bill Jeric is new President of Losi Categories - Industry, Team Losi, Products - comments closed
Horizon Hobby, Inc. have announced that Bill Jeric has been named President of Losi. Horizon Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer, Joe Ambrose, made the announcement stating that, “Bill’s extensive knowledge of the RC industry, as well as his long-time industry experience, make him the perfect choice for leading Losi into the future.” Jeric’s involvement in all things RC stretches back over 30 years, from his early experience as a hobby retailer and his direct interaction with consumers, to his work bringing 1/8-scale buggy racing to prominence in the US market. Bill’s experience with industry leaders like Parma International, Thunder Tiger, Megatech and Horizon Hobby brings a wealth of understanding and expertise to the Losi team. In a statement, Bill said:
During the past seven years at Horizon, I have had the tremendous experience of working closely with the Losi division. It is an absolute honor being chosen to lead a company like Losi with such a long and impressive history of innovation, and I look forward to being a part of their continued growth, helping further develop the business, its products and its people.
Source: Team Losi [losi.com]
Monday, October 29, 2007
RC Racing - Series 2 Categories - Video, Industry, Racing - comments closed
The producers of the great RC TV show RC Racing were in contact to announce that RC Racing - Series 2, will be premiering on Motors TV on Wednesday the 7th of November at 9.30 PM (GMT). This series promises to be bigger and better than before and will once again feature their unique take on the world of RC car racing with news, reviews and interviews, plus their now famous full race coverage of premier events with the professional commentary skills of John Hindhaugh again to the fore. Presented by Nick Daman this series will take us to Las Vegas, Australia and Milton Keynes as we bring the best RC action from around the world.
Source: RC Racing [rcracing.tv]
Friday, October 26, 2007
Medial Pro goes up for sale Categories - Medial Pro, Industry, Tires, Products - comments closed 
French tire brand Medial Pro have released a statement announcing that company founder and current owner Eric Bertrand has placed the company up for sale. With declining margins, increased costs to keep manufacturing in France and increased competition with lower priced tires that are being made in Asia, he has decided on this course of action. Having been around for almost 2 decades the company has won many major titles and still continues to make a quality product and hopefully when a new buyer is found, for which he already has some interested parties, the brand that was started in 1989 will continue to exist.
Read the full statement, in French, here.
Source: RC Mag [rcmag.com]
Friday, September 28, 2007
Paul Wynn Joins JConcepts R&D Categories - Industry, JConcepts - comments closed
While this has been in place for a while now, JConcepts have announced the addition of Paul Wynn to JConcepts’ Research and Development. A recognized face in the R/C industry, Paul is one of the top on-road drivers, and with previous work experience at Schumacher USA, he is one of the best and most respected R/C car racers in the world. Paul’s knowledge and over 20 years of experience will help guide the department in planning, coordination and development of new and innovative products to add to JConcepts already successful line of kits, bodies, tires, wheels and accessories. Paul had this to say:
I am very excited to join such a fast-growing company! I love what I do and to work with a company that takes great pride in its quality and achieves such winning results with superior products is a great feeling.
Be sure to check out JConcepts great looking new website.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
