Following a first teaser image SWorkz have released another preview for their forthcoming S35-GTE 1/8th electric GT kit. Based off of the latest S35-3 buggy platform the car will make use of the same suspension components as the off-road kit although shocks and chassis will be on-road specifications. More information and all images will become available in time for the release that is scheduled for this May.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
Ronald Volker has kept the championship race for this year’s ETS title going by winning the third A-Main in Italy to finish 2nd overall. With reigning champion Bruno Coelho wrapping up his third win of the season in A2, the Portuguese driver was a more than usual interested spectator of A3 as the failure of Volker to finish second overall would mean he would be crowned Champion for a second year. Leading away the field Volker will get the result he needs with pursuer Elliott Harper not able to get by the Yokomo driver. Harper would in fact come under attack from Marc Rheinard until the Infinity driver ran onto the grass. An important result for Volker, if not the one he came to Riccione seeking, it was probably Harper however who was the happiest driver on the podium, his first podium finish in 6-years marking the first for Schumacher in the premiere Modified class.
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Bruno Coelho has put one hand on retaining his Euro Touring Series title as he notched up his third ETS win of the season today in Riccione, Italy. The Xray driver repeated his 2016 win at the Marco Simoncelli RC Circuit with another win in A2, although Ronald Volker made the Top Qualifier work harder for the win second time round before a mistake ended the challenge. Allowing Elliott Harper into second, the Schumacher driver would finish 1.2-seconds back from Coelho with Volker a similar distance back in 3rd.
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The opening round of the East German regionals was held at the RC Speedracer track in Bernau near Berlin. Sven Janik was the man to beat in the Formula class as he not only took the overall TQ but he also grabbed the day’s win from veteran racers Kai-Oliver Guttschau and Mirko Morgenstern in 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
The second round of the Italian GT National Championship was held at the Cassino track over the weekend. In the Expert class Francesco Tironi took a convincing win in front of Giuseppe D’Angelo and Loris Luise. In the F2 category young Andrea Catanzani would come out fastest in the main final from another youngster, Antonio Romano, while Mauro Mieli had to settle for 3rd overall.
Coming soon from Xtreme Aerodynamics is the all-new Diablo 1/8th on-road body shell. The completely new body is not part of Xtreme Aerodynamics’ popular R18 family, hence the new name. The lid will hit stores in regular 1mm and lightweight 0.75mm thickness variants and all information and images will become available in time for the release.
Source: Xtreme Aerodynamics [xtremeaerodynamics.com]
Yokomo have introduced their new Racing Performer 6000mAh LCG LiPo battery pack. Made from high-quality 70C/140C cells the battery offers low internal resistance and thus maximum voltage and punch, making it ideal for both Modified and Stock racing classes. On top of this does the low centre of gravity design make for less chassis rolling in corners which can result in faster lap times.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Coming from T-Works is a series of oils and lubricants for a multitude of applications. The range includes a high RPM bearing oil, a high viscosity bearing oil, the Nano Ceramic lubricant as well as the Joint and Cup lube. All come in handy bottles with needle applicators for easy and convenient use of the products.
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