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October 15, 2010

Pillars reports from Pattaya

On October 4th Kyosho, Associated and Losi USA drivers/mechanics traveled from LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) to Bangkok, Thailand. From Kyosho was myself, Jared Tebo, Mark Pavidis, Cody King, and Paul King. From Associated was Team Manager Brent Thielke, Ryan Cavalieri, Louis Cavalieri, Ryan Maifield, John Faulkner from J-Concepts and Kurt Wenger. From Losi was Adam Drake, Mike Truhe, Billy Fischer, Matt Castellano and Dyno. Our flight left at around 2:00am from LAX and we would land in Hong Kong for our layover about 14 1/2 hours later. This was the longest flight I have ever been on. Since we left early in the morning, most of us slept allot of the flight and made it go by faster. We would have a layover in Hong Kong for about 2 hours, then fly the rest of the way to Bangkok that was 2 1/2 hours away. After arriving in Bangkok, all 3 teams went their separate ways to the track. Each of the 3 teams stayed at different hotels. The taxi ride to the hotel was about 1 1/2 hours located in Pattaya. This is known as a very popular tourist destination and it didn’t disappoint. There was many street side vendors, shopping malls, and many activities to do.

Continue reading the report here

October 14, 2010

DHI Cup 2011 – Announcement

The organisers of the 2011 DHI Cup have been in touch to tell us that entry for the race will open at 19:00 CET on the 26th of October. The event, which takes place from the 7th to 9th of January, will be in the same venue as previous years, the Stadium Arena Fyn in Odense, Denmark. The 11th running of this famous touring car race, it will sadly be the final year for this prestigious race. This year Modified class drivers will get 1 set of LRP CPX controlled tires included in entry fee and the SuperStock drivers get 1 set of LRP CPX tires and 1 Speed Passion V3 17.5 motor. 2010 SuperStock and Modified A-finalist will have reserved places until 15th November. There is no limit of drivers in SuperStock and Modified until the 1st of November, after this date they will see how many drivers they can put in each class, there is total max of 180 drivers, so be sure to get your entry in early to avoid disappointment. A brand new carpet will be used at this event and it will be same type as used in 2010. New for 2011 – EFRA Spec 2S LiPo and LiFe cell is allowed, bump-ups for the B final winner to the A-final and finally the SuperStock and Modified A-finals will be a 6 minute race.

Entry will be done through MyRCM here.

Source: DHI Cup [dhi-cup.dk]

October 11, 2010

Hudy to sponsor 2010/2011 ETS

Hudy is proud to announce that they will be one of the primary sponsor of the Euro Touring Series 2010/2011. Moreover, the organisers together with the Slovakian company have prepared a very special and unique promotion for every Hobby and Stock Class racer. At every round of the ETS series, Hudy will provide one unique tool from the new 25 Years Anniversary exclusive tool line. That means that at every race, a different Hudy tool will be given for free to every racer in the Hobby and Stock categories, so those drivers who participate at all 6 rounds will have (at the end of the season) a nice collection of the most frequently-used RC tools.

October 11, 2010

HobbyPro Open – Announcement

The organisers of the Hobbypro Open 2010 were in touch to tell us that the event will be held on the 6th – 7th of November at the TRC Track in Hong Kong. Open to 3 classes, 1/8 On Road, 1/10 Touring and 220mm Touring, qualifying will have 4 x 7 minute runs. Top International drivers Daniele Ielasi and Robin D’Hondt will attend this races and more than 100 drivers from Asia are also confirmed in attendance, with other drivers from the rest of World welcome.

More information can be found here.

October 10, 2010

Video – IFMAR Worlds Pattaya testing

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDUWomyV3Go&hd=1[/youtube]

Having brought you some updates earlier in the week, testing has continued at the trick Pattaya track in Thailand, host of next months IFMAR 1/8th scale buggy World Championships. The videos, by RC Blood, show Renaud Savoya, Adam Drake, Jared Tebo and Mark Pavidis in action.

View the other videos here

October 8, 2010

Xray support for 2010/2011 ETS

Xray is proud to announce that the 2010/2011 Euro Touring series will be supported and sponsored by Xray. Both the ETS organisers and the Xray company have agreed to create a mutual cooperation that will see the Slovakian company become a primary sponsor of the world’s biggest r/c touring car championship. This is a great news for all Xray drivers as the Xray factory team will be available at all six rounds of the ETS to provide full support and service. Xray guarantees that their service team will also be available at every race with a complete range of all spare parts and will provide technical and set-up help to all Xray drivers. Just look for the familiar Xray tent.

Read about the FREE Xray promo package here

October 8, 2010

Acorn Racing Cup – Announcement

The Inaugural Acorn Racing Cup for EP On-Road will be held on the weekend of the 24th of October in Glenmarie, KL, Malaysia host of the 2009 off road FEMCA race. This is the first race that is being held by Acorn Innovations since the company started and it is going to be open to 2 classes, F1 and Stock on-road touring. The race will have 3 x 6 minute qualifiers, followed by a 3 x 6 minute finals. There is no restriction on the brand of batteries or cars for this race but handout matched batteries from Acorn Racing will be issued for the second finals of the A-mains in both classes. Drivers from all over the world are welcome and along with a lot of attractive prizes to be won, the winner of the A-main gets a 1 year sponsorship deal directly from Acorn Racing.

More information on the event can be found here.

October 7, 2010

Yokomo back 2010/11 Euro Touring Series

With the start of the 2010/11 Euro Touring Series just one week away the organisers of the world’s biggest r/c touring car championship are delighted to announce they have concluded a deal with Yokomo that will see the Japanese company become title sponsor. The fourth season of the ETS, the championship will be known as the ‘Yokomo Euro Touring Series’ and backs up the company’s continued commitment to the competition r/c market in Europe in what has been an ultra successful season for their BD5 Touring Car. 2010 has been a very fruitful year for the team with factory driver Ronald Volker claiming five major titles in Europe winning the DHI Cup, both the Indoor and Outdoor EFRA European Championships, the LRP Masters along with the highly competitive German National Championships.

Read to complete release here