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May 17, 2013

Rheinard heads Tamiya 1-2 at Apeldoorn in Q1

Marc Rheinard headed a Tamiya 1-2 in the opening round of qualifying for Round 4 of the Yokomo Euro Touring Series, last year’s winner of the Dutch event setting the fastest pace around the Apeldoorn track from team-mate & Round 3 winner Viktor Wilck with reigning champion Ronald Volker completing the Top 3. Having had yesterday’s open practice washed out by heavy rain and the forecast for Saturday not looking favourable, organisers last night made the call to reduce this morning’s controlled practice to just two rounds so as qualifying could get underway early and as many rounds as possible could be completed. Despite the weather’s best efforts to disrupt Q1, the round having to be halted for a time due to light rain just as the top heats hit the track, thankfully a full round of qualifying was able to be completed. Getting Q2 underway unfortunately a light drizzle set in and despite waiting to see if it would pass the organisers ultimately had to cancel the round. Thankfully the latest online weather is showing that after a wet start to the day the rain should pass giving the opportunity for getting in two more rounds of qualifying in the evening giving a much fairer grid for the finals, the weather for Sunday giving a dry day.

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May 16, 2013

Neo Race 2013 – Entry Open

Neo Race 2013 - Entry Open

Our friends at Neo Buggy & DXR have announced that entry for the 2013 Neo Race is now open. The 8th running of the Neo Race sees a few changes, the biggest include a date change from the regular Easter slot to a summer event: 22-26th August 2013; knowing the British weather as we do, the roof will probably come in handy though. The Agricultural College Harper Adams in Shropshire is once again the venue for the event, now 5 days in length with increased track time for all participants as well as a special 1/8 electric buggy class – limited to 30 drivers, the main nitro buggy class is limited to 250 entries. Qualifying will use 6 minute heats and the best four rounds from six will count. After the success of the special races in the past they return with a few additions; juniors final, oldies final, the Dash4Cash for the top qualifiers, Bash4Cash, Last Chance Qualifier and a ‘Pole Position Challenge’ – details revealed soon. Those interested can enter via www.RC411.net, see the ‘Sign Up page’ for details how to enter.

Source: Neo Race [theneorace.com]

May 16, 2013

Yaiba Racing RB6 graphite battery plate set

Yaiba Racing have released this woven graphite battery plate set with red anodized aluminuim posts and aluminium battery strap thumb nuts. An easy direct replacement for the standard plastic battery holder it is compatible with all types of motor layout and battery style and is approximately 12% lighter than the standard plastic battery holder.

View the complete set here

May 16, 2013

Losi 1/5th 5ive-T Roller

Losi 5T Roller

The Losi 5ive-T 4WD Racing Truck is now available as a Roller. The same great chassis, toughness and driving exhilaration, but this time you get to choose what engine and RC equipment best suits your needs. They have also left the 4-piece bodyset clear so you can finish it up in whatever colours and wild schemes match your personality. Factory-built as a rolling chassis, leaving you to finish it off with your choice of electrics, engine and pipe.

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May 16, 2013

Glyn Beal wins Rd3 of BRCA Sports GT series

For Round 3 of the BRCA 1/10th Sports GT Championship, the series visited the newly renovated Halifax track. With the track due to hold the 1/8th European Championships later this year, a new raised pit lane and covered pit area have been introduced to raise the clubs profile. The weather forecast for the weekend was for hot temperatures on both days and the Sports GT class saw 17 entries. On Saturday it was the unbeaten Glyn Beal setting the pace with Adam Crossland and Ryk Pryke continuing their good form from Wombwell and those 3 drivers would also make up the top 3 qualifiers after 4 rounds on Sunday.

Continue reading the report here

May 16, 2013

ETS Season 6 resumes at Apeldoorn

After an 11-week break, the Yokomo Euro Touring Series resumes this weekend (May 17-19) in the Netherlands with the beautiful Apeldoorn track getting the second half of the World famous electric touring car championship’s sixth season underway. A hugely popular track with competitors, the fourth round attracting 280 entries, defending champion Ronald Volker heads into the weekend at the top of the championship standings ahead of Yokomo team-mate Yannic Prumper and last year’s race winner Marc Rheinard. Volker, who has two wins and a third to his credit this season, will be hoping he has much better fortunes than he experienced 12-months ago in Apeldoorn when a difficult qualifying meant he would end up racing in the E-Final.

Continue reading the announcement here

May 15, 2013

Reedy signs Swiss national champion Patrick Hofer

Reedy have announced that multi-time Swiss national champion Patrick Hofer has joined the Reedy factory racing team. Hofer will be using Reedy LiPo batteries, Sonic motors, and Reedy nitro engines in his Team Associated vehicles. Thanks to his extensive racing and testing experience, Patrick will be instrumental in new product development as well as increasing the visibility of the Reedy brand in Europe.

Source: Reedy [teamassociated.com]

May 15, 2013

X-Factory X-6 Cubed 2wd buggy

X-Factory have released shots of their prototype X-6 Cubed 2wd buggy ahead of the release of the final car. This car shown is close to the final version with only a few minor changes between this and final production. The biggest one is the way the ball studs are mounted to the rear tower, in production the ball studs will be in the same location but mounted vertically. As you can see from the photos the Cubed will be an all carbon fibre car in keeping with X-Factory’s recently released SCX-60CF short course and the X-60CF stadium truck. The buggy has a top deck for easily adjustable chassis flex, a new slim design for better cornering and performance over bumps and is very close to minimum legal weight. It will also come with an all new body and medium downforce wing. Expect it to hit shops in June.

View more image of the X-6 Cubed here