Red RC

July 20, 2016

Serpent GT Cup Rd3 – Report

Last weekend, the third round of the Serpent GT Cup was held at Hong Kong’s TRC race track. Due to the growing popularity of the event, the organisers had no choice but to use 15-car groups for the six heats in order to make sure the 1-day event could follow a sensible time schedule. Again the Cobra GP RTR class was the most popular with four heats with the Open class attracting a total of 30 drivers – again more compared to the previous round.

Continue reading the report here

July 19, 2016

TLR TEN-SCTE 3.0 4WD SC truck – Coming soon

Team Losi Racing will soon have their new TEN-SCTE 3.0 1/10th scale 4WD short course truck available, given first “leaked” images. So far nothing is known about the features and specifications but a first chassis image indicates new 22-style shock absorbers with short springs as well as lightweight carbon fibre shock towers. More information and images will become available in tome for the official release.

View a body off image here

July 19, 2016

Novotny & Bidovsky win at Czech EP Buggy Nats Rd4

The fourth round of the Czech 1/10th Buggy Nationals was held in Usti nad Labemn on a huge astroturf track. Xray’s Kaja Novotny would grab the overall TQ in 2WD thanks to winning Q2 and Q3 after suffering problems in the opening qualifier. In the 4WD category, Kaja was in a league of his own, taking all qualifiers to grab the overall TQ and pole position for the finals. The young man continued to dominate in the 2WD A-main events, eventually winning A1 and A2 to take the overall win early. Xray teammate Ales Bidovsky would have to settle for the runner-up spot while Marek Schiller (PR) completed the top 3 result.

Continue reading the report here

July 19, 2016

8th annual Timezone Grand Prix – Report

After a glorious racing weekend, the Timezone Grand Prix is quickly becoming America’s favourite on-road race of the year. The 8th annual TZGP was in high demand as it was sold out months prior to the race date reaching maximum capacity at 150 entries. Arguably, the best track and race event to ever be held in a backyard, space is definitely limited to those who register and plan in advance. Making this event more accessible for travellers near and far, onsite camping and RV hookup as well as the world famous St Cyr BBQ definitely enhances the experience making this race more like a family reunion with awesome racing as a bonus. While some call it the “Woodstock of RC” and others call it “RC’s best kept secret”, without a doubt there is something truly special about the Timezone Grand Prix.

Continue reading the report here

July 19, 2016

Revolution Design RP Ultra Motor Weight 15g

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their all-new 15g Ultra Motor Weight. Made for hassle-free chassis weight distribution changes the lightest in RDRP’s line of motor weights the 15g variant is of an updated design with milled-out sections that allow for improved motor cooling compared to the previous design. It can be fasted to the motor using two countersunk screws and unused mounting positions on the motor’s front plate, making for much easier installation and maintenance as it stays attached to the motor even when it is taken out of the chassis. The weight helps to up the car’s weight or optimise the weight distribution of buggies, touring and pan cars and it is simply inserted between the motor and the motor mount. The weight is usable with most 540 and 550-size brushless motors.

View more images here

July 19, 2016

Mara & Götzl successful at Czech Open Rd6

Round six of the Czech Open series was held at the Horni Jeleni track this past weekend. Jiri Mara (Serpent) grabbed the pole position for the Nitro Buggy main final with Max Götzl (Xray) on the 2 spot on the grid. Right from the start of the main both were in a close battle for the top spot but in the second half Max started to make some mistakes, allowing Jiri to stretch the lead and to bring home the win in front of Max while Tomas Kapicka (Kyosho) completed the top 3 result. With the second place Max Götzel would take the win in the Junior ranking from Fanda Kalenda and Milan Mudra (both Xray).

View the final results and the Junior podium here

July 19, 2016

Jan Ratheisky doubles at TOS Vienna

Last weekend’s Tonisport Onroad Series Austria was held at the 1. MRC Wiener Neustadt track in Vienna. The event attracted about 80 entries with both local drivers and also guests from abroad attending in several electric on-road classes. In Touring Stock and Formula, Xray’s Jan Ratheisky was the man to beat as he claimed the top qualifier position in both categories and he also brought home the win with Toni Matteo (Tamiya) and Nikolai Måheim (VBC Racing) coming in second and third respectively in the Touring Stock class while the Formula podium was rounded out by Andreas Stiebler (Xray) and Matej Dobnikar (Xray).

View the Formula class podium here

July 19, 2016

Arrowmax black & gold V2 tool base

Arrowmax have introduced their new black and gold coloured V2 tool base. The version 2 incorporates slots for Arrowmax’ popular multi shock clamp and the V2 turnbuckle wrenches along milled-out holes to hold various 22mm, 18mm and 14mm tools. Overall a total of 24 tools and wrenches can be stored on the pit table with the new variant coming in a luxurious black and gold finish, matching Arrowmax’ respective Anniversary tool range.

View another image here