February 15, 2008
…the cars easier to drive. To compliment this they have also proposed a new 220mm wide Group C bodyshell, with a GT and Saloon car also planned, and a new wider front bumper which protects the new wider car that will be available for the Mugen MTX-4 and Kyosho V-One RRR. I’m not too convinced by the idea, as a major part of the skill of racing is to be able to handle that power, and also remember that the world had a class like this already – 235mm. Click more to see the body and bumper… Source: Kawahara [kawahara-racing.co.jp]…
November 7, 2007
…– Max body height is 170mm with 10mm spacer below the chassis 2008 1/8th EFRA Calendar 19-20 April – GP 1:8 Belgium Roeselaere, Belgium 24-25 May – EC-B Austria Kirchberg 5-6 July – EC40+ and 235mm Holland Mach Heemstede 19-20 July – GP 1:8 Austria Sollenau 26-27 July – EC-A Belgium Roeselaere, Belgium 20-21 September – GP 1:8 Italy Pista RME, Cassino 2009 1/8th EFRA races TBC – WC Swiss Lostallo TBC – EC40+ and 235mm Spain Club ARCA, Alcobendas Madrid 30-31 May – EC-B Italy Pista RME, Cassino 1/10th track Notable rule changes – Maximum width of all tyres…
September 26, 2007
A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up: > Aritz Tamayo is Spanish 235mm Champion – Link [serpent.com] > Robbo switches from the Yokomo team to the Asso team – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk] > RC Pro International Finals Update – Link [rcprosites.com] > Frank Root wins the 2007 Tumbleweed Classic – Link [teamorion.com] > Eberle & Pietsch win Rd3 of German south Regionals – Link [mid-mugen.de]…
September 25, 2007
A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up: > José Pequito Win Final Portuguese National Race – Link [teamxray.com] > Team Serpent Brazil secure another double win – Link [serpent.com] > John Howells Takes All At 8-Ten Finals – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk] > Adam Drake wins the 7th Annual SoCal Saturday Series – Link [neo-buggy.net] > Toon Deyaerts wins Belgian 235mm Championship – Link [serpent.com] > Mark Van Waayenburg wins the overall Truggy.nl Cup – Link [rc-junkies.com]…
September 5, 2007
…back of his car eventually finding a way past. Cosgrove was later to join the long list of retirements as the wet conditions took its toll. Taking the win Johnson was joined on the podium by Chris Slater and Kyle Branson. In the 1:10 235mm National encounter it was European Champion Glyn Beal who took the win from Jon Withington. Click here for the results and images…. 200mm A Final 1. Darren Johnson 2. Chris Slater 3. Kyle Branson 235mm A Final 1. Glyn Beal 2. Jon Withington 3. Bob Harley Thanks to Grant Williams for the pictures and report….
August 28, 2007
Serpent have announced the release of their European Championship winning small block .15 engine, the ZX15 SB DSII+. One of the few engines available for the 1/10th scale 235mm class, this high performance 5-port engine has been designed for top level competition and comes complete with taller liner, durable pistong and conrod, easy to adjust design carburettor, orange cooling head and superbly finished grey anodised crankcase. Source: Serpent [serpent.com]…
August 26, 2007
This weekend has seen the European 1/8th scale Championships for drivers aged 40 and over, run at the AMC Hildesheim track in Germany, alongside the European 1/10th 235mm Championship. In the 1/8th scale class qualifying it was French Kyosho driver Eric Nougier that took the pole position from Serpent driver Karl Heinz Meister in 2nd, while in the 235mm class it was Belgian racer Eric D’hondt that claimed the top qualifying spot ahead of current European title holder Alain Levy in 2nd. The 1/8th scale race saw an easy win for the French driver, after Meister claimed the lead after…
July 11, 2007
…> Report from the 5th round of 2007 Cyprus Nitro Challenge – Link [teammagic.com.tw] > Closeups of the new Tam Tech-Gear 4wd conversion set – Link [kawadamodel.co.jp] > East release stiff front one way axle for Serpent 960 – Link [centralrc.co.jp] > Team Xray uses Team Orion CRF REV Power to win 6 hour Enduro – Link [teamorion.com] > Toon Deyaerts wins rd 4 of Belgian 235mm National Championship – Link [serpent.com] > Nice round up of the current 4wd EP buggies on the market – Link [rcworld.ch] > Lightweight & Strong Titanium turnbuckles for HPI Firestorm – Link [hpi-europe.com]…
