August 9, 2016

Danish Electric Off-road Nationals Rd5 – Report

Danish Electric Off-road Nationals Rd5 – Report

Round five of the Danish Electric Off-road Nationals was held at the RCKongen outdoor carpet track. In the 2WD class the battle for the top spots was on between Mike, Frederik, Marcus and Jesper. In the opening qualifier Marcus and Mathias were the lucky winners due rain in middle of the top heat. Jesper and Jonas made it 3rd and 4th while others from the top heat were out of a main pace. For the final qualifiers the track was still wet and Frederik TQ’d the second round just in front of Jesper meaning the overall TQ would be decided in Q3. Meanwhile Mike chose to drop the 2WD race due to the rain and up front Jesper TQ’d the last round in front of Jonas. This handed Jesper the pole position for the mains from Marcus and Frederik.

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August 9, 2016

Diggity Designs B6 Performance Line CF options

Diggity Designs B6 Performance Line CF options

Coming from Diggity Designs is the Performance Line range of carbon fibre option parts for the Team Associated B6 series of buggies. All products are machined from US-sourced quasi carbon fibre material and the range includes 2.5mm battery straps, 2.5mm steering knuckle arms, as well as 4mm straight and gull wing arms front shock towers and also 4mm standard and long-type rear shock towers.

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August 9, 2016

Hitec RDX1 AC/DC multi-chemistry charger

Hitec RDX1 AC/DC multi-chemistry charger

Hitec have introduced the RDX1 AC/DC ultra-performance microprocessor-controlled battery charger and discharger. It features a management system suitable for all popular chemistries and a sleek tower design that has front-loading plug-in convenience of balancing and temperature sensor ports, a USB link and USB 5VDC 2.1 amps and 4mm battery sockets. The features include a 3.2-inch easy-to-read LCD screen and Hitec’s Charge Master software which allows the ability to operate the RDX1 through the computer. The device is usable with up to 6S LiXX packs, 15 cell NiXX batteries and it offers a maximum charge rate of 6A.

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August 9, 2016

Christian Mamesah doubles at Malang EP Open race

Christian Mamesah doubles at Malang EP Open race

The annual Malang EP Open race was held at the Araya RC track in Malang city. The venue offers a facing on-road and off-road track with the event being split into an on-road race on Saturday and an off-road race on Sunday. Touring 13.5T non-boost and FWD were the main classes on Saturday and it was Christian Mamesah who took wins in both classes. Teddy Syach and Phoa Pinghong would complete the 13.5T podium while Arya Seta and Caesar Baroq rounded out the top 3 in the FWD class.

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August 9, 2016

Scotty Ernst Offroad Showdown Rd3 – Report

Scotty Ernst Offroad Showdown Rd3 – Report

The 3rd round of the Scotty Ernst Offroad Showdown made its way to Sparks Park R/C Raceway in Columbus, Ohio, this past weekend and it was a weekend to remember. As usual the Offroad Showdown is unlike any other race in the United States as it features a high level of competitive racing, but also embodies something unique that other races are presently lacking and have slowly lost over the years. The Offroad Showdowns seems to always have a certain positive vibe wherever it goes and this is mainly due to the fact when you attend a Scotty Ernst event you immediately feel like family. Yes, family.

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August 9, 2016

JConcepts B6 series Aero front wings

JConcepts B6 series Aero front wings

Coming from JConcepts and made for Team Associated’s 6th generation buggies are a total of four front wing options. Mounted above the front shock tower on the B6 series of vehicles, the Aero front wing mounts in clean air and is quite easy to trim, use and test without sacrificing all important track time. Available in two widths, the driver can choose either the narrow for a lighter feel or wide for heavier down force. The Aero wing features a high-attack design with trim-able rear gurney options and a radical, edgy design which functions and compliments the Finnisher and Silencer body design. Cut lines are included for easy trimming while triple wing mount dimples are included for a bolt-on fit. The leading centre section of the wing has been formed into a unique V-shape to perfectly outline the front shock tower geometry. The wings are available for the flat and gullwing front shocktowers, making it four options to choose from.

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August 8, 2016

Brent Ausloos sweeps Belgium Championship Rd4

Brent Ausloos sweeps Belgium Championship Rd4

The iconic MBV Kampenhout track played host to round four of the Belgium Electric Off-road Championship. 2WD Buggy qualifying saw TLR’s Wesley Van Helmond taking the TQ honours from Thibault Jaqueloot (Team Associated) and Schumacher’s Brent Ausloos. In the 4WD class Brent Ausloos (Schumacher) came out fastest in the qualifiers from Xray teammates Erik Michiels and Marco Briers.

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August 8, 2016

Eric Albano wins inaugural CTS season

Eric Albano wins inaugural CTS season

The grand finale of the California Touring Series CTS was held at Warm Springs Raceway in Fremont, California, the biggest track in NorCal. The inaugural overall winner for season one in Modified Touring car is Yokomo driver Eric Albano followed by Team Associated’s Rick Hohwart in 2nd and Awesomatix driver Brandon Clements in 3rd. For his first time competing in CTS, Xray driver Max Kuenning locked up TQ in the 1st and 2nd round, Albano managed to put down a fire round in Q3 which put him at pole position for the main. From bell to bell, Albano then clinched the championship taking home a satisfying win for Yokomo.

Source: CTS [facebook.com]