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July 2, 2014

AMCSCI Italian outdoor nationals – Report

This year’s AMSCI Italian outdoor nationals were held at the Rme L. Collari track in Cassino with more than 50 drivers attending in the Touring Car Modified and 13.5T Blinky classes. The weather conditions on Saturday proved to be very difficult and this affected the qualifiers at first but on a drying track Antonio Di Prisco took the TQ in the Modified class ahead of Nicola Marrone and Alessandro Brunelli. In the Stock class Mattia Collina grabbed the TQ spot from Valter Cola while Marco Puelo completed the top 3 result.

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July 2, 2014

Zen ZFC014 formula 1 chassis kit

Zen have released first images of their forthcoming ZFC014 formula 1 chassis kit. Information on specification and features are pretty vague at the moment but it is understood that the set is a conversion or “80 percent” kit that needs the addition of a Tamiya F104 front end and rear axle/differential. The carbon fibre chassis allows to use shorty LiPo battery packs in longitudinal and transversal position, it offers a single bellcrank steering and the power pod links mount in quite unconventional manner as they span from the most outward end of the chassis to a position way behind the rear axle whereas usually the links mount to the front end of the power pod plate on most cars. We bring you more information on the kit as soon as they become available.

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July 1, 2014

Geoffrey Vekemans wins at Belgium on-road nats Rd3

During the 3rd round of the Belgium electric on-road championship Geoffrey Vekemans took the pole position from Athan De Witte in 2nd, Dylan Senaeve in 3rd and Emmanuel Van Ackere in 4th. Geoffrey had a good start in the first final, but made a mistake while Olivier, coming from 5th on the grid, stormed into the lead. Geoffrey soon came back and put the pressure on Olivier with the result of both having a coming together on the straight sending Olivier into the off. With great sportsmanship Geoffrey waited until Olivier recovered. Dylan took advantage of the situation and crossed the finish line in 1st place followed by Olivier and Geoffrey.

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July 1, 2014

2014 Benelux+ Electric Race – Announcement

The Model Auto Club de Baanbrekers will hold the Benelux+ Electric Race on the weekend of the 13th of July in Rucphen, Netherlands. Run in Touring Car Modified and 10.5T Stock as well as Pro10 Modified, Pro10 Stock/WGT and F1 classes, the race starts on Saturday with timed free practice and will also see large BBQ on Saturday afternoon. Included in the entry free for the touring car classes is one set of controlled Ride 26027 tyres. More information can be found here.

July 1, 2014

Scorpion Z-1410-8500kv Mini-Z brushless motor

Following the release of their first ever line of car-related brushless motors Scorpion now also have an optional motor for Kyosho Mini-Z VE vehicles available. Made to fit both the Mini-Z on-road and buggy chassis, the motor is made using aero grade aluminium and ultra high quality 0.2mm stator steel with high temperature resistant magnets and enamel wires, to work with high efficiency and to produce higher peak power and higher torque in combination with a lower running temperature. Weighting in at 20.5 grams the motor is ultra light weight to increase top speed and acceleration while improving the car’s handling at the same time.

Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com]

July 1, 2014

MD Racing MDT15 TC kit – More prototype images

Spanish company MD Racing today released new images of their MDT15 1/10th electric touring car prototype. They show what we understand is a working prototype that will make a first appearance at this weekend’s final round of the 2013/14 Euro Touring Series at the Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin, Slovakia. The car is a mixture of new and proven design ideas and based on a carbon fibre chassis plate with a vertical upper deck construction, carbon fibre A-arms and new design bulkheads which allow to access the front and rear spool/diff without the need to take off the shock towers or shocks. We bring you more information about the kit as soon as we get them.

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July 1, 2014

Dutch electric on-road nationals Rd3 – Report

The 3rd round of the Dutch electric on-road nationals was held last weekend at the MRM track in Lelystad. Practice on Saturday took place under the best possible weather conditions but overnight rain washed away the grip and coming the first qualifying round the track was still wet but soon after the first round was completed, the clouds gave way for some sun, and racing action could start.

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July 1, 2014

Andy Liu sweeps GT class at Byron On-road Challenge

At last weekend’s Byron On-road Challenge Andy Liu took the win in the 1/8th Nitro GT class after taking TQ in convincing manner. Shawn Bucklin grabbed the runner-up spot, Chad Kiffe completed the podium in 3rd.

Source: Sweep [sweepracingusa.com]