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October 20, 2010

LRP ‘Boost 0’ speed control proposal

LRP have announced that they are sending a rule proposal for ‘Boost 0 speed controls’ to all the important RC federations to help create a new standard for this setting in all ESCs. As there was no exact definition of ‘Boost 0’, the drivers couldn’t be sure that the ‘Boost 0’ speed controls from the different manufacturers were on the same performance level. With the LRP rule proposal, the definite technical meaning of ‘Boost 0’ is now clearly defined for the very first time. Other manufacturers also get a firm base to ensure that ‘Boost 0’ speed controls of different manufacturers can be allowed in one class, because they are based on the same preconditions. Speed controllers eligible for ‘Boost 0’ classes must provide zero timing advance, along with disabling advanced motor control functions (i.e. Boost, Cheat Mode, Turbo, etc). When the ‘Boost 0’ profile is enabled, it shall be indicated by a blinking LED while the ESC is armed and in neutral position. The commutation sequence is limited to ‘6-step’ type and commutation of the speed control must follow the motors hall sensor signals 1:1, e.g. no shifted timing (no matter if advanced or retarded) is allowed at any RPM.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

October 13, 2010

Renaud Savoya joins RB Products USA

RB Products USA have announced the appointment of 3 time European Champion Renaud Savoya to their staff. Renaud is well known around the world for his accomplishments as a professional driver and will be dedicating his time at RB Products USA to the continuing promotion of the RB brand, as well as research and development and after sales technical support. Having just spent quite some time racing in Australia, he will now focus on competing on the grueling American racing circuit, aiming to take wins for the French engine brand. Julie Besson, Renaud’s partner, will also join RB Products USA on the commercial side in order to provide the best service for US customers.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

October 12, 2010

JQ Products appoint US team manager

JQ Products, and their USA Distributor Swift, have appointed Peter Martin to the position of US Team Manager. Peter is the owner of TKO, based in Southern California and has been involved in racing and the racing business for many years. He will manage the US team as well as attend major events and provide technical support for JQ customers. Here is a statement from Peter:

I am extremely proud to have been offered this position. JQ has all the tools for “The Car” and JQ Products to be a leading brand in the 1/8th scale off road market. Proper customer and team support is our number one goal. Current information etc. will always be available as will I. JQ and myself are dedicated to you, the racer, so your experience will be fun and successful.

Source: JQ Products [jq-products.com]

August 31, 2010

Associated website gets a reboot

Our site sponsors Team Associated have launched their new web site, created to better meet the needs of their customers and the general RC community. The new version of the web site has been completely retooled from the ground up without losing any of its speed and reliability.

We’ve tuned it up with more videos and wallpapers, new visual design, more choices, easier navigation, tighter security—all performance hopups for a leaner and meaner site. We’ve added more action-packed videos of our kits and more choices of screen resolutions for wallpapers of your favorite Team Associated kits and RTRs. You’ll have more choices for printing, searching and finding the information you’re looking for. The tighter integration of Team Associated, Factory Team, Reedy, XP Digital, and LRP products will streamline your navigation. Tighter backend security will work hard to keep out today’s malicious Internet pests and keep you safe. We’ve been hard at work bolting on new features, such as integrating awesome product enlargements of our kit and RTR features, videos that automatically detect your bandwidth and play accordingly, and mini profiles of our partners and sponsored athletes.

View the new Associated site here.

July 9, 2010

Tekin announces Tekin Europe

Team Tekin USA has announced a partnered with UK based RC Disco to provide distribution, sales, and customer service to Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Tekin Europe will provide European dealers and customers with a one-stop solution for Tekin’s leading-edge products and support. European-based customer service, sales, and support will streamline purchases and customer service, no more waiting for lengthy over-the-pond shipments to arrive. Warranty issues and service will be hassle free and faster. Equally important, Tekin Europe will provide online technical support, product manuals, and other product information in a variety of languages via the Tekin Europe Website.

Source: RC Disco [rcdisco.com]

June 12, 2010

Kenny Lambert joins Sweep Racing USA

Sweep Racing USA have announced there union with well known National driver Kenny Lambert. Having been driving for the team since earlier this year, Kenny is now going to be in charge of public relations among other tasks. He had the following to say about his new appointment:

Sweep Racing has supplied me with the best support and has been very positive of my feedback. With me working for them I now get to pass this on to the public. I will be answering calls and emails daily hoping to continue to give back to racing as much as I can.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracingusa.com]

May 31, 2010

The RC Factory in Ohio

We were contacted by the people behind the RC Factory a new indoor off-road race facility opening 30 minutes south of Columbus in Jeffersonville, OH. The track is 80X150, made from the best Ohio top soil and built and maintained by Curt Schlichter, former of CRCRC, and is being built to suit all classes. Set in a 60,000 sq ft all concrete facility, with all concrete pitting area which is separated from the track area meaning no fumes and no noise. Full restroom facilities, blacktop parking and in future a concessions stand. They plan to be running a Saturday nitro program and a Sunday electric race program year round and be open for practice everyday. The grand opening will be Friday July 2nd and if you have any questions you can contact curt.schlichter@yahoo.com or call 740-572-3152.

Check out the inside here

May 30, 2010

Protoform launch new website

Our site sponsors Protoform have been in touch to let us know about the launch of their all new website. RacePF.com will help bring the Protoform brand to the fore having only been part of the larger Pro-Line site in the past. The site has only just launched this weekend but almost all the content is in place so be sure to check it out here.