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September 14, 2015

Ride XR 1/10th formula tyres

Ride have introduced the all-new XR 1/10th formula front and rear tyres. In development for almost two years the runner-up version of the highly popular R1 will retain positive features such as multi-surface ability and low wear while sporting new rim with larger inner diameter and a reinforced outer edge to make for a more durable and better performing wheel. An updated injection process of the rims raises quality and trueness. The updated tyres feature re-designed profiles for increased steering response, better side bite and forward traction while the rubber compound used offers the same easy driving feeling as the R1 but with extra steering response everyone was waiting for. The pre-glued tyres, that will be the new controlled ETS Formula class hand-out wheels, are rounded out by all-new inserts which are of a more stable material for consistent performance over time.

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September 14, 2015

Viktor Wilck wins Swedish Cup finale

The final round of the Swedish Cup was held at the brand new Eskilstuna raceway. This 500 metre long track is one of the biggest in the world and it features a crazy long straight. In the Touring Car Modified class Viktor Wilck and Niclas Nilsson battled for the TQ with Niclas taking the wet opening round and Viktor striking back in Q2 and Q3 to take the overall TQ. The fight for the top spot would go on in the finals but it was again Viktor who had the upper hand, winning A1 and A2 with a 5-seconds margin to take the overall win. A wet A3 kept Viktor from starting and it looked like his team mate Niclas would grab the runner-up spot but some small mistakes let Alexander Andersson by. Alexander ultimately ended the day in second place from Niclas Nilsson who rounded out the podium in third.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

September 13, 2015

Arrowmax 6000mAh 2S LiPo battery pack

The latest addition to Arrowmax’ growing line of competition LiPo batteries is a 6000mAh 2S pack. The hardcase battery is built using high-performance 65C/130C cells and it utilises standard “through type” 4mm tube connectors as well as 2mm balancer ports. The battery is ideal for all power-hungry applications such as modified and standard touring cars.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

September 11, 2015

Reds Racing engine bearing tool sets

Coming soon from Reds Racing are two engine bearing tool sets. Available in two sizes for 7-14mm and 7-12mm bearings the tools allow for easy removal and installation without harming the ball races or the crank case.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

September 11, 2015

Exclusive – Making the Xray X12’16

Exclusive – Making the Xray X12'16

Following our exclusive interview with Xray’s on-road stars Alexander Hagberg and Olly Jefferies about the forthcoming X12’16 1/12th scale pan car we now have a more in-depth article from Xray in which Alexander explains the long way from Xray’s first ever 1/12th scale chassis, the XII, to the forthcoming X12’16 car.

Read the full exclusive story here

September 11, 2015

Team Corally 1/10th formula car coming in 2016

Team Corally have released first renderings of their forthcoming 1/10th scale formula kit. The car is currently in prototype stages with the release being planned for the 2016 season. Nothing is known yet in terms of specifications and features but by the look of things the car is based on a class-standard carbon fibre chassis, it features sheet material front A-arms, dual roll dampers, it utilises an inline and transversal battery position and a standard link-type rear suspension. We will bring you more information as soon as they become available.

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September 11, 2015

Jörn Neumann returns to Power Save Racing

Power Save Racing from Germany have announced the signing of Serpent’s Jörn Neumann to their team. Jörn was supported by P-S-R in the earlier stages of his career and he now returned to the company to run their line of accessories such as air filters, ball bearings and Revolution fluids in his 1/8th and 1/10th rides.

Source: P-S-R [power-save-racing.de]

September 11, 2015

Jürgen Horn takes Austrian TC Stock title

The sixth and final round of the Austrian Electric On-road Nationals was held at the Linz track in changing weather conditions. In practice pre-event favourite Jürgen Horn saw himself in the mix with his Xray team mates Jan Popic and Manfred Pasch all of which showed a very fast pace. Sunday then started out wet again and it was decided to skip the first qualifier so the new schedule would see three qualifying rounds followed by triple mains. The opening round than saw Jan Popic, Ralph Dorninger, Manfred Pasch and Jürgen Horn fighting for the TQ with the better end for Jan who took the round TQ from Jürgen, Ralph and Manfred. The second and third qualifier were then won by Jürgen while Jan came in second and Ralph and Manfred rounded out the top 4. The finals, run on a drying track with increasing grip, had Jürgen taking the win from Jan, Ralph and Manfred (all Xray) and with this win Jürgen Horn (Xray) grabbed the overall Stock championship from Jan Popic (Xray) and Vincent Schrank (VBC Racing).

View the Stock class overall top 10 result here