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January 18, 2013

3Racing F113 formula kit

3Racing introduce the F113, a redesigned 1/10th kit for the growing formula 1 class. The car features an innovative double wishbone front suspension with through shaft oil-filled shocks, fully adjustable geometry, 7075 aluminium bulkheads and PTFE-coated ball studs. The rear suspension assembly comes with a height adjustable 1/4″ rear axle, link-type power pod design, through shaft roll damper, high volume centre shock and a redesigned impact resistant wing. The pan car is based on a 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis with 2.0mm upper deck and specially designed servo mount for standard and low-profile steering servos. Also included are fastening solutions for standard and ‘shorty’ battery packs. Coming with a clear formula body shell and polycarbonate front wing the kit is available now.

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January 16, 2013

Serpent 411 ERYX 2.0 touring car

Serpent have introduced the 411 ERYX 2.0, the next big development stage for the 411 platform. Featuring an ultra low centre of gravity, it’s lighter with optimized weight distribution and sports a high performance geometry and top quality materials throughout. The new version was used at the recent DHI Cup with Marc Fischer qualifying 2nd and taking 3rd in the final with three 411-ERYX cars in the A-main.

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January 16, 2013

ETS returns to Czech Republic with record entry

The Yokomo Euro Touring Series returns to the Czech Republic this weekend (January 18-20) after a year out with the second round of the 2012/13 series attracting a record 319 entries on the world famous electric touring car championship’s third visit to the town of Hrotovice. Having opted out of last season’s ETS calendar after it was awarded the date for the opening round of the TLR/Spektrum Euro Offroad Series, the return to the Sport-V-Hotel facility has proved hugely popular with competitors from 25 different countries set to make the trip to the 29th ETS race.

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January 15, 2013

Jilles Groskamp returns to Shepherd for 2013

Shepherd have announced that 2012 1:10 EP World Champion Jilles Groskamp returns to their Factory Racing Team for the upcoming nitro on-road season. The Dutch driver, who raced for Capricorn last season, is going to race 1/10th scale and 1/8th scale and will attend both European Championships as well as the World Championship 1/8th scale in Japan in October. With his experience and his professional engagement he will be an important part of the team to improve their current products and test future developments. Jilles had the following to say:

I’m very excited and happy to be back onboard with Shepherd for the 2013 season. This year I will be racing both 1/8 and 1/10 including the Worlds in Japan for the 1/8. I would like to thank Patrick and the rest of the crew who wanted to give me this opportunity again. See you at the track soon!

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

January 14, 2013

Olly Jefferies takes Autosport GT Cup

The prestigious Autosport International Show at the NEC in Birmingham provided the venue for the BRCA to demonstrate a wide range of radio controlled cars, the show also hosted the Autosport GT Cup Race for 1:10 GT cars. In front of large crowds of motorsport fans some of the UK’s top racers gathered for the GT cup race including 1:12 scale national front runners Mark Stiles and Chris Kerswell, joining them were current BRCA touring car champion Olly Jefferies and his Associated team mate Zak Smith, these four were expected to be the front running drivers but as the event got underway it became clear early on the race would be a straight fight between Jefferies and Smith, using a Reedy format the Associated pair notched up win after win on day one and carried that form on in to Sunday.

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January 14, 2013

Bernsten & Kunak win 2013 DHI Cup

The annual DHI Cup has opened the 2013 racing season last weekend at a very nice indoor track in Denmark and Martin Hudy sent us this report. “This year the organisers built two tracks, one for on-road racing and one for off-road and the racing as was going on in both categories at the same time, so a lot of action. As usually all the European’s best drivers and factory teams were in the place to fight for the DHI title.

Continue reading the report here

January 11, 2013

Schumacher sign McGee re-sign Grainger & Hofer

Schumacher sign McGee & re-sign Grainger & Hofer

Schumacher Racing would like to welcome Danny McGee back to their off road team. Danny has been racing at the highest level for several years and has won several British national races. Last year he finished 3rd in 4WD and 10th in 2WD in the highly competitive British championship. Danny will be a top contender in 2013 with the Cougar SV2 and the new CAT K1 buggies. In other driver news Schumacher are pleased to announce two of their top On Road drivers have also signed new deals. 2012 Worlds ‘A’ finalist & multi British Champion Chris Grainger and ETS front runner Martin Hofer have re-signed and are greatly looking forward to racing at the highest level and assisting them with development of new products.

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January 11, 2013

Xray T4 1.6mm graphite upper deck

From Xray for the T4 is this new graphite upper deck. To generate even more traction, the new 1.6mm top deck was developed to increase traction and in-corner steering. With the thinner top deck, the car will flex more which generates overall more traction. The top deck is a direct replacement for standard 2mm top deck and is suitable for both carpet and asphalt surfaces.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]