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May 3, 2011

ROAR suspends ORCA ESCs for six months

ROAR

As a result of actions that were in direct violation of instructions from a ROAR Executive Committee member, ORCA brand speed controls are not permitted in ROAR sanctioned competition for the next six months. The violation stems from a discussion about the true amount of timing in the second generation of ESC from the brand, in which it was not in compliance with the zero timing specification as indicated in the rules. Given that it was only days before the event, it was instructed that the new ESC and the software could not be used. Upon further inspection, it was determined that the new software was loaded on to the previous generation ESC, in direct violation of the timing rule itself, and the instructions of the Technical Director. The six month suspension will take effect 5/1/11, and assuming a satisfactory agreement can be made before the 11/1/11 expiration, the ORCA ESCs can be considered for use in ROAR competition again.

Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]

May 3, 2011

European Nitro Challenge – Announcement

Bring back the fun. This is the slogan of the the first European Nitro Challenge held at the world-famous Hockenheim Formula 1 circuit presented by Shepherd Micro Racing in cooperation with Mugen, Serpent, Kyosho, Xray, Motonica and Capricorn. From the 23rd to the 26th of June some of the worlds best drivers will join the race to compete against each other. The race will be open to 4 different classes, 1/8 On-road Open, 1/8 On-road Hobby Cup, 1/10 On-road Open & 1/10 On-road Hobby Cup. The open classes are for racers that want to run against the top team drivers of the participating companies. For the Hobby Cup class Novarossi basic engines with a fixed pipe/manifold combination are mandatory: N21-5T for the 1/8th scale class, N12T1 for the 1/10 scale class. These engines are available for special prices throughout every race partner. Track support from all participating companies will be available and on Saturday evening a banquet takes place in the nearby Hockenheim Ring Hotel (only 200m from the track). Tickets for the buffet are available for €17. After the dinner the party continues with music and drinks. Expect some of the best drivers of the world including several European and World Champions.

Source: Nitro Challenge [nitro-challenge.eu]

May 3, 2011

Klausner heads experienced podium at MORAC Graz

Last weekend saw the first club race of MORAC Graz on their new rebuilt track. Open to several classes including 1:5, 1:8 & 1:10 gas onroad, the event attracted drivers from Hungary, Slovenia and Austria. In 1:8 we saw great battle between reigning Slovenian champion Mihelic Nejc and reigning Austrian champion Michael Klausner for the Top Qualifier spot. Klausner was doing much faster lap times, setting a new track record of 16,259 sec compared to the previous time of 16.589 sec by Marco Müller, but didn’t manage to run 5 minutes without a fuel stop, so it was Motonica racer Mihelic Nejc that took the pole position ahead of the Mugen pairing of Michael Selner and Michael Klausner in 2nd and 3rd. At the very last qualifying heat it started to rain, getting very heavy a few minutes later. After a longer break the finals were started in several classes, but not all drivers wanted to run on the wet track, so in 1:8 they got the very experienced podium of 44 year old Michael Selner with the win, ahead of 64 year old Ewald Prochaska in 2nd and 47 year old Wolfgang Luttenberger in 3rd.

Source: MORAC Graz [morac-graz.at]

May 2, 2011

Trofeo Picco – Announcement

Picco in Italy were in touch to promote their 11th edition of the Trofeo Picco which will take place on the 2nd to the 3rd of July. The race for 1/8th scale and 1/10th scale 200mm will be held at the super fast Mini Racing Ayrton Senna track in Melzo close to Milan. The event will consist of three 4 minute qualifiers followed by finals and there will be a prize lottery during the event. For more information you can visit the track site here.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]

May 2, 2011

Simon Kurzbuch wins Swiss 1/8th opener

The opening round of the Swiss On Road V8 and V10 Nationals took place in Aigle last weekend with 28 drivers in the V10-200mm class, 34 in the Amateur V8 class and 22 in the Expert V8 class competing in the excellent sunny weather. It was the fist time that both classes ran at the same place at the same time, but it was a well organised race and a good job by the team in Aigle during the whole weekend.

Continue reading the report here

May 2, 2011

Mike Applegate wins Truck at JConcepts Supercup Rd4

The final round of the Jconcepts Supercup Championship Series took place at Bashers RC Raceway, a beautiful indoor RC palace, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The modified truck class was competitive as ever with TLR Team Driver Mike Applegate getting the TQ. The mod trucks took to the track for the main event with Mike getting the hole shot and leading the first few laps. Applegate made a few mistakes which made for some great racing, but he battled back and took the win, with Dan Borkowicz taking 2nd and Jader Lopez 3rd.

May 1, 2011

Blazej Orlowski joins Hot Bodies Poland

Multiple Polish Stock class National Champion Blazej Orlowski has signed for Hot Bodies for the 2011 season. The former Tamiya Poland driver will run the latest TCX touring car in both the national series and in Euro Touring Series races. Blazej want to give special thanks to Niko Triandafilidis for the great support over the past few years.

Source: HPI Poland [hpi.pl]

April 30, 2011

Competition Heat signs Adam Drake

Competition Heat, makers of the unique engine warming system have announced the signing of Team Losi Racing / Novarossi driver Adam Drake to their team. Adam had this to say:

I’ve been using the Competition Heater for just over a year now. It makes engine break-in easier, but it also increases your engines performance and life. The products from Competition Heat are amazing and I’m proud to have them as a sponsor for 2011!

Source: Competition Heat [competitionheat.com]