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May 7, 2010

New approval listing for ROAR Sportsman class ESCs

ROAR

The ROAR Executive Committee, including the Electric Section Chairperson and advisory along with its Affiliate Manufacturers, have compiled a listing of electronic speed controllers (ESC) for use in ROAR Sportsman racing programs. Speed controllers eligible for Sportsman class racing must be capable of providing zero timing advance along with disabling advanced motor control functions. When the sportsman profile is enabled, it shall be indicated by a blinking LED while the ESC is armed and in neutral position. ESC manufacturer affiliates have been working with ROAR Section Committees to develop the sportsman ESC definitions and update firmware to meet the class standard. Firmware in the latest advanced speed control products must provide a profile, which allows its use to comply with Sportsman ESC profile requirements. Several affiliates are working on firmware updates which will allow additional ESC’s to be added. Members should contact the manufacturer directly for firmware updates or questions regarding any ESC they wish to have added to the ROAR Sportsman approved ESC listing.

More information can be found here.

May 1, 2010

Kyosho America open Route 241 Raceway

Kyosho America have announced the opening of Route 241 Raceway inside their headquarters in Lake Forest, California. R241 was conceived and built as a means to provide the best facility for their extensive Mini-Z and dNaNo RC racing vehicles. Starting from May 1st they will be opening the doors to the public every Saturday and Sunday sans Holidays.

Click here for more details

April 25, 2010

Speed Passion V3 motors and 2010 IFMAR events

Speed Passion Europe were in touch to issue a statement regarding the use of their latest V3 motors at this year’s IFMAR sanctioned events. Due to an administration oversight these EFRA and ROAR legal motors are not on the IFMAR approved list (PDF) for 2010 and therefore can not be used. The reigning touring car World Champions have stated that their V2 motors are still on the approved list and racers wishing to use these motors can contact Toni Rheinard to arrange the use of them for those events.

View the complete statement here

April 21, 2010

Change of owners at DLD Racing

We were contacted by the new owners of French tire manufacturer DLD Racing, to announced the new change of ownership. With previous owner Jean Francois Mouton looking for an exit for personal reasons, it was DLD team driver Loic Lucide that stepped up and decided to take on this exciting opportunity. Having bought the brand, along with all the 1/8th scale buggy tire molds, the production will remain in France in order to preserve the product quality and they aim to grow the business going forward.

Source: DLD Racing [dld-racing.com]

April 19, 2010

Kissimmee R/C Raceway is back

Kissimmee R/C Raceway closes

Having previously announced that they were to close down, we have received word that Kissimmee R/C Raceway is back. The city/county’s original plans to use the land for the site of the future High Speed Rail hub has been scraped and the track owners have received a new deal that will carry them through 2014, with an open option to stay longer. Kissimmee will be more accessible than ever before with Kevin Hutchinson taking on partners Greg Marrall, George Martinez, Dru/Donna Garcia and Dennison Jurawan, who live local to the track. They are already planning once a month events and expect a future announcement for the 5th annual US Open Championships.

April 15, 2010

Team Durango are seeking a Graphic Designer

Durango were in touch to tell us that they have a job opening at their base in Leicestershire for a talented Graphic Designer. Talent by the truck load and a wide set of skills are needed, so if you are interested then carry on reading.

Click here to see the job description

April 15, 2010

SMI launch Orcan Shop Austria

Site sponsors SMI, together with Gerhard Kandelhart have launched Orcan Shop Austria. By launching this shop, SMI Motorsport is striking a new path and going to extend the availability of the increasingly popular Orcan products with the first shop outside Germany. Gerhard ‘Kandi’ Kandelhart, has for more than 15 years been one of the most successful and experienced Austrian sportsman in RC racing, and will be the owner of the Orcan Shop Austria (www.orcan.at).

Continue reading the release here

March 26, 2010

Juraj Hudy selected as Entrepreneur of the Year

Xray have announced that owner and chief designer Dipl. Eng. Juraj Hudy has been selected as Entrepreneur of the Year in Innovations in an annual contest. This highly profilic and prestigious contest is organized world wide by Ernst & Young and only the best companies and business people are nominated to this highly competitive contest where the jury selects the winners based on very tough criteria. Based on this very strict criteria, previous business achievements, and work over the years, Juraj was selected into the main final in Slovakia and at the official ceremony held in February 2010 was announced as Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 in Innovations and at the same time received the award for Best Success Story.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]