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November 23, 2007

Schumacher 1/8th buggy Wheels & Tires

Schumacher have released a new range of 1/8th scale buggy tires following many months of testing by their team drivers along with their in house R&D team. Based on their extensive competition racing knowledge, they have designed 2 new tires, the Spiral and the more traditional Mini Pin, both available in yellow and silver compounds. The Mini Pin is suitable for degraded surfaces such as grass/soil mix, dirt and astro turf, while the Spiral is designed for surfaces that need more penetration of the ground to gain grip, making it perfect for grass surfaces. All tires are available separately and also pre glued on the company’s new white rally dish wheel. The new wheels are also available separately in white, yellow and black.

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October 26, 2007

Schumacher Team Sweater

Schumacher have released this team sweater for their drivers to wear on race day as we get into the indoor racing season. Available in black it features the Schumacher text logos on the front and left arm, while on the back is the traditional Schumacher logo, all screen printed in white for that understated look. Available in the usual range of sizes.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

October 19, 2007

Schumacher Fusion 28 Touring car

Schumacher have released he The Fusion 28, which they claim is the fastest and most exciting nitro touring car ever created. Powered by the Schumacher X28 (4.5cc) engine built by Picco, this 7 port fully race tuned engine produces 2.85hp at 33000 rpm and, with the help of the unique Schumacher 3 speed transmission, can propel the Fusion to an astonishing 80mph. The car comes complete with electric start system and a pre painted and trimmed body, which is available in 4 different colours.

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October 3, 2007

Jimmy Maddison wins IIC Stock class

Schumacher are very pleased with their performance at last weekend IIC event with Jimmy Maddison (UK) and Alan Hewitt (USA) taking 1st and 2nd in the Stock Rubber Sedan class, with Maddison having TQ’d the class. Their Mi3 was also at the top of its game in the 19T Rubber Class with class TQ Randy Caster coming home in 2nd, Jimmy Madison in 4th and 4th qualifier Alan Hewitt in 6th and Foam guru Chris Goetz also took 4th in the Stock Foam A main.

But the REAL story of the race was an astounding display of teamwork and cooperation in the Schumacher pits. As UK team member Jimmy Maddison was struggling with his primary car just an hour before his qualifier, the US team as a whole decided to “team build” his backup kit for him. The team members went to work, and in a flurry of activity they completed the car for him just minutes before his qualifier. Madison then went on to take TQ of the class with that qualifying round! This kind of team effort, friendly attitude and helpfulness were displayed throughout the event, and no single action could do more to personify exactly what it means to be a part of TEAM Schumacher.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

September 26, 2007

Koen Joosens wins Belgium Championship

Schumacher are reporting that their driver Koen Joosens has won the 2007 Belgian National Championship in Touring Modified racing the company’s Mi3. The last and deciding race took place at the very technical circuit off MRCZ at Zwevegem under magnific weather conditions, and while a third place was enough for Koen to win the championship he took 2nd and secured the title. With three wins and a 2nd place out of six races during the whole season Koen is the deserved Champion. His younger brother Nick ended fifth in the total standing with his Mi3.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

September 25, 2007

Jonas Andersson joins Schumacher

Jonas Andersson Joins Schumacher

Schumacher have announced that front running Swedish racer Jonas Andersson has joined their team but more importantly the British company have acknowledged the rumour that they will re enter the electric off road market in the very near future.

Jonas is an extremely experienced racer who will drive the Mi3 in Sweden and also attend some big European races. Jonas will also aid in exciting new Off-Road projects, so watch this space for updates.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

September 17, 2007

Elliot Harper wins Schumacher BTCC

Schumacher BTCC

The final round of the Schumacher BTCC took place over the weekend for the final time at the Ashby track in the Midlands ,which unfortunately is set to become developed into a housing area. Modified Championship leader Elliot Harper had already wrapped up the series at the penultimate round but showed all the mod boys the way home with a victory at this round followed by fellow HB driver Stu Noble in 2nd and Schumacher’s David Hall in 3rd. Elliot took home the coveted Cecil Schumacher Trophy for the year followed up by the hard charging Colin Price and Sam Smith both with their Mi3 rides. Jonathan Dronfield dominated the 19T class taking TQ and 1st position in front of fellow Schumacher drivers Dewi Jones and Liam Brooks. Once again Jimmy Maddision had already wrapped up the 19T Championship and decided not to run at this event so left Jimmy in 1st, Jonny 2nd and Welsh Wizard Dewi 3rd after a season long battle for the Championship. In the 27t class Rob ‘Bobby’ West took victory at the race and also secured a fine Championship win with his Mi3 closely followed by Andrew Twigger and Lee Price also with Mi3’s.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

August 15, 2007

Schumacher Mi3 new parts

Schumacher have today released some new parts for their latest 190mm Touring car, the Mi3. First up we have some new lower wishbones that are now available in 2 extra versions, making it 3 in total, and are an alternative to the ultra stiff versions that come with the kit and are mostly suitable for carpet racing. The new wishbones come in medium stiffness and soft, and are deisgned for lower grip conditions and because they are less brittle they are suitable for racers that tend to crash more. Also new from Schumacher for the Mi3 are 2 new spur gears, 70T 48 pitch and 96T 64 pitch, that have been created to suit the smaller gear ratios being currently used with low wind brushless stock motors.

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