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August 27, 2014

Martin Wollanka wins Austrian championship Rd3

The 3rd round of this year’s Austrian 1/8th off-road championship was held on the low-grip Jaidhof track. In the main final Martin Wollanka, coming from the 2nd position on the grid, was able to overtake Rene Kargl in the opening stages. Martin then faced a shock situation around the 15 minute mark when he clipped a track barrier pipe at full speed but he was able to recover and to take the win a lap ahead of 2nd place driver Marin Karner, making it three national wins in a row for Martin Wollanka. Rene Kargl completed the podium in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 27, 2014

Roche BD7-2014 red seal ceramic bearing set

Roche RC have released a new bearing set for the Yokomo BD7-2014. The set contains high quality red seal ceramic bearings for reduced drivetrain drag and higher efficiency and includes four 10x15x4mm, eight 5x10x4mm and three 5x8x2.5mm ball races.

Source: Roche [roche.hk]

August 27, 2014

AKA rubber pit mat

Available now from AKA is this rubber pit mat that helps to protect your pit table while making it look clean and sharp at the same time. The mat measures in at around 120x60cm, it is made of durable 3mm PVC which is chemical and water resistant, easy to clean, and it features an AKA graphic in the bottom right hand corner.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

August 27, 2014

Adam Drake doubles at 2014 Novarossi Nitro Challenge

The 2014 Novarossi Nitro Challenge took place at MRRC Raceway in New York this past weekend. Saturday kicked off with four rounds of qualifying with qual points were used to set the starting grid for the 30 minute truck final and the 45 minute buggy final. Adam Drake was on fire during qualifying and took the TQ honors in truck and buggy by setting the fastest time in 3 out of the 4 rounds.

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August 26, 2014

ZZRacing metric hex driver sets

ZZRacing have new metric hex driver sets in four different colours available. Coming with titanium-coated steel tool tips and in sizes of 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm the drivers feature orange, blue, purple or red handles to match the alloy part colour of your car or equipment.

Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]

August 26, 2014

MCD XS-5 large scale super car

MCD Racing have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming XS-5 large scale super car. Based on the successful RR5 off-road car the kit is meant to kick off a new MCD product line. More information will become available very soon.

Source: MCD Racing [mcdracing.com]

August 26, 2014

Antoni Caretti joins WRC Racing

WRC Racing announce that 3-time Australian National Champion, Antoni Caretti has joined their factory team. The 22 year old will use WRC’s latest electric touring car kit during his upcoming campaign that includes international races such as the World Championships and the IIC, and he has the following to say about the deal:

Firstly I would like to thank Ari Bakla from HEI for the past year with Xray. I had my best year if racing and it has given me many new opportunities as I move on in my racing career. I am really looking forward to working with Raffaele Tolotta, Mr. Ghiotto the president of WRC and want to thank them for this opportunity. I am looking forward to attending the World Championships and IIC in October this year.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

August 26, 2014

Nicholas Lee TQ’s & wins at Indonesian Merdeka Race

Nicholas Lee TQ's & wins at Indonesian Merdeka Race

The annual Indonesian Merdeka Race was held at the JITC Senayan track in Jakarta, Indonesia. The race, that is run to celebrate the Indonesian Independence day, attracted a total of 140 entries from Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Sweden who competed in the primary class of 13.5T boosted touring car, a class that attracted some 70 drivers alone. After five rounds of qualifying Nicholas Lee took the TQ spot in the 13.5T boosted class from Bowie Ginting and Trin Nunggai who completed the top 3.

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