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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.

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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.

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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).

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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).

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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.

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July 19, 2016

Serpent Cobra GT Nickel-coated clutch bell

Coming for Serpent’s nitro-powered Cobra GT cars is a Nickel-coated 2-speed clutch bell. Made from lightweight 7075-T6 aluminium and sporting a Nickel plating the clutch bell is about 60 percent lighter than the standard steel version, scrubbing valuable rotational mass for improved acceleration. The CNC-machined bell features precision-machined bearing fits and it can be used with alloy, the original black or the new yellow clutch shoes as well as a mix of those.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

July 19, 2016

Saheeb & Hong win at Singapore EP Buggy Nats Rd4

Round four of the Singapore Electric Buggy National Series was held at the city-state’s downtown Urban PlaySpace track this past weekend. In the 4WD class, Dennis Chiang (Xray) took the provisional TQ, before an EFRA-inspired SuperPole shootout gave the pole position to young China-based racer, Koh Boon Yang (HB Racing). In the finals, each of the four rounds that were held before the rain came produced different winners with the top 4 drivers all being tie on points. Ultimately Ismail Saheeb (Xray) was declared the overall winner on a tie-break, with Dennis claiming second, and Boon Yang finishing third.

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July 19, 2016

Jörn Neumann wins final West Division Offroad regional

The final round of the German West Division 1/10th Off-road regionals, qualifier for the Nationals, was held at the RCRT Duisburg track. A pretty big track for 1/10th scale buggies the lap times were in the 38 to 39 seconds region and most drivers opted to run rear motor cars in the 2WD class. One of the few drivers to campaign a mid motor vehicle was Jörn Neumann and he pretty much dominated the field by taking all three qualifiers and also the opening two 15-car A-mains to grab the day’s win from Patrick Fischer (Team Associated) and Thorsten Schmitz (Serpent).

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]