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August 7, 2015

Belgian SCT Cup Rd4 – Report

Buggy Racing Tournai Club organized the 4th round of the Belgian SCT Cup as part of Enghien’s RC show. With a visitor attendance of almost 5000 people, national TV coverage and great weather, this event was a great opportunity to show and share the hobby. Facilities offered by the club have never been better than this year, and the purpose-built grass track is the biggest ever built there with a pretty technical layout that was appreciated by all drivers. In Pro2 qualification, Nicolas Evens (TLR 22SCT) TQ’d the first 2 qualification rounds ahead of Laurent Halluin (Associated SC10) and Philippe Hautecoeur (Associated SC10). Laurent took the last round, ahead of Philippe, while behind them, Julian André (TLR 22SCT) and newcomer Frédéric De Conchy (TLR 22SCT) had a close battle for 4th position on the grid.

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August 7, 2015

Arrowmax set-up system carrying bag

Arrowmax have released a carrying bag for their set-up system for convenient transport and protection for the system. The universal design fits most 1/10 & 1/8 Off-Road set-up systems available on the market, with a multitude of different pockets & straps to accommodate the most popular components. Made from lightweight nylon for high strength and durability, it features the Arrowmax logo printed on the front>

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August 6, 2015

Reds Racing TX120 1/10 speed controller

Having seen the pre production version at the 1/8th Euros last month, Reds Racing have today released their 1/10 speed controller called the TX120. Running on 2S LiPo batteries and featuring a built-in BEC with 6.0V/7.4V voltage output, the TX comes with external power capacitors to maintain a compact design, high reliable external power switch and high speed cooling fan. With a focus on capability and versatility it utilises high grade and low resistance components throughout. Built with a custom high-efficiency aluminium heatsink housing and full programming, the TX provides you with the tools to win.

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August 6, 2015

T-Work’s BD7 & Pro 5 front spool

T-Work’s have released this new front spool for the Yokomo BD7 2015 an the HB Pro 5 electric touring cars. The main housing of the spool is machined from 7075 aluminium for lightweight while for strength the spool cups have been made from high quality spring steel. The set comes with all fasteners to assembly the spool minus the kit pulley.

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August 6, 2015

F1Shop24 Yokomo YRF alloy chassis

F1Shop24YRFchassis

Made from high quality aluminium and anodised black, the chassis claims to give the car better steering and improved feeling on large outdoor asphalt tracks. A direct replacement for the kit chassis.

Source: F1Shop24 [f1shop24.com]

August 2, 2015

Cesare Rossi (1935 – 2015)

Cesare Rossi (1935 - 2015)

It is with a deep sadness that we announce that one of the RC industry’s pioneers, Cesare Rossi, has passed away today. Founder of Novarossi, he dedicated his entire life to the production and the development of RC engines, his first success dating back to 1959 when he won the airplane World Championship. After starting his own model shop in 1966, he managed the growth of his business that led to the birth of Novarossi in 1984. Having played a major role in the winning of countless World, European and National titles, he established his brand in the market and was honoured with the title of “Cavaliere del Lavoro” by the Italian government in 1999. A leading innovator in the sport some of his creations include the “turbo” glow plug, the offset ball bearing and more recently the shifted carburettor. He is survived by his wife Graziosa, his sons Mario and Sergio and his daughter Elisa. Red RC would like to express our condolences to the Rossi family.

July 20, 2015

Balestri claims first win at German ENS

Dario Balestri has claimed his first 1:8 Euro Nitro Series win with a sterling performance at the record breaking entry third round in Germany. Also giving Capricorn their first 1:8 win of the championship, from second on the grid the Italian took advantage of early errors by reigning champion Simon Kurzbuch and Robert Pietsch who started each side of him. Going to the front after just 8-laps, once there last season’s 1:10 race winner made the race his own and leaves the event as the new championship leader. Having come into the weekend top of the points standings, Kurzbuch would crash out of podium placing in the final 10-minutes as he tried to avoid John Ermen’s car as it returned to the track following an excursion onto the grass. With the Shepherd driver losing over a minute as his car was repaired, the Austrian ENS winner would eventually finish 7th. Cutting the first corner at the start and dropping to 8th Pietsch would finish second 5-seconds back at the end of the dry 45-minute race, the rain that caused the earlier 1:10 A-Main to be stopped after 31-minutes clearing over the Minidrom Ettlingen track. In a surprise performance Silvio Hächler would complete the Top 3, the ARC driver having bumped from the B-Main to claim his first ENS podium.

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July 20, 2015

Wischnewski ‘rains’ at German ENS

Wischnewski 'rains' at German ENS

Dirk Wischnewski has claimed his first Euro Nitro Series victory, the Team Shepherd driver winning a rain shortened Round 3 of the championship at Minidrom Ettlingen in Germany. Starting from second on the grid, the win ahead of Jilles Groskamp marks the German’s first international win since being crowned European Champion in 2009. Pushing Top Qualifier Dominic Greiner hard for the first third of the race, Wischnewski got his big break when the Serpent driver ran out of fuel and there after was able to cruise to the finish even moving over to let the recovering Greiner unlap himself. Unfortunately for Greiner his charge back to the front was cut short when rain arrived as the 45-minute race entered the final 15-minutes. Stopped at 31-minutes the order was declared a result with Groskamp’s third consecutive second place finish putting him firmly in the lead of the championship standings. Having come into the event as joint championship leader, Bruno Coelho would like Greiner also run out of fuel in the opening stages of the race. Opting to change tyres when his Xray was returned to the pits, the early race finish worked against the Bologna ENS winner with him classified 11th.

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