Coming from Fenix as part of their new Slim Series chassis range are carbon fibre chassis for a range of formula pan cars. Designed to reduce chassis scrub during hard cornering the chassis will allow for a softer suspension setup due to greater ground clearance. Available from September are sets for the Xray X1’17/16/15, Yokomo YR10F, Team Associated F6 and Fenix Mistral.
3DRC have introduced their new Type A and Type B Aero rear wings for 190mm touring cars. The 3-D-printed downforce enhancers sport a full scale motorsport inspired design with dual flaps and inner plates that reinforce the whole structure while also guiding the airflow. The Type A wing features rearward shaped elements which make for a steeper angle in the middle and a lower angle on the sides while the Type B wing has forward bend flaps for a lower centre angle, giving the two wings different aerodynamic characteristics. Both are made for touring car bodies with 100mm screw distance, they feature 40x20mm side plates, double mounting holes for easy fore and aft adjustment, and at 10g they are light of weight. Strong and flexible yet not as forgiving as polycarbonate wings the parts are intended for the more experienced driver and like all 3DRC products they are available through Shapeways.
Mon-Tech Racing from Italy have introduced their new 2017 style formula front wing. Of an adjustable design the wing can be run with three, two or a single wing element, meaning it can adapt the car’s aerodynamics to a wide range of track conditions from low to high-bite. All needed flaps are included with the wing that is available in black or white colour and that fits most of today’s formula cars.
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Round 2 of the Xray Racing Series Czech was recently held in Čelákovice with a total of 35 entries. The weather forecast promised a rainy weekend which already kept some drivers from appearing and those who were brave enough to make their way to the track were greeted by mixed weather. After a rain shower in the morning the track crew did its best to dry and track and shortened qualifiers would be held. In Touring Open the trio of Jirka Vyšín, Matěj Šulc and Michal Blahovský was in a league of their own, however Vita Hola was hot on their heels, looking for his chance in the finals.
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The 9th Annual Timezone Grand Prix was held in Battleground, Washington at the world famous, “The Backyard” track. The event is now known as the Sven Boehringer Family Reunion Race named after Sven Boehringer, who touched the lives of countless racers and a dear friend to many, passed away last year. The event was held in his memory and is now perhaps the greatest race on earth with friends and family arriving from all over the world to attend this great race. Behind the organization of Ryan Newbury and the track/property owner, the St Cyr family, the event was a huge success selling out in just eight minutes after open registration. It was only four years ago when the entry count was just 75 and now it has grown to maximum capacity capped limit of 200. Just by word of mouth, it has become The Race to attend because of the unique, challenging track and amazingly relaxed atmosphere. There’s no race like it and from the words of Rick St Cyr, “The Woodstock of RC Racing”. It reminds us of what racing is supposed to be … friends, family, and most importantly fun.
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Team EAM have introduced acrylic holders for the Hudy setup stations for both touring car and 2WD on-road. The magnets in the base will keep the setup stands from falling over and keep them neat and organised on the pit table and they also sport a slot in the back for the toe plate. Dedicated milled-out pockets also hold the wheel nuts for both TCs and pan cars.
ASD Rivoli Racing and Treerremodellismo have announced the 2017 edition of the Italian UISP Electric On-road Championship for the 26th and 27th of August. The event is open to all drivers and will see Formula, Pan Car 1/10 Modified, Le Mans and, for the first time in Italy, GT12 classes. The circuit of Rivoli Veronese, located on the hills surrounding Verona, will play host to the event that is expected to draw sign-ins from several drivers across the country. More information can be found on ASD Rivoli Racing website, while registration for the race is now open here.
Modelix Racing have introduced the new Ultimate Racing 7.4V 2500mAh Lithium-Polymer receiver battery packs. Available in hump and straight pack configurations and coming pre-soldered with universal JR-type connectors the batteries will provide lots of runtime even with power hungry high-voltage servos and the straight pack also fits a range of transmitters.
