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June 20, 2017

Teamsaxo GT-300W-V2 alloy main chassis & pod plate

Coming from Teamsaxo and made for the company’s GT-300W-V2 pan car kit are an aluminium main chassis and lower pod plate. Both parts are cut from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come black anodised for wear and looks. Of higher overall rigidity than the stock carbon fibre parts both the chassis and pod plate will improve high speed steering while making for a smoother feeling through corners and increased overall corner speed. The parts are available separately but are meant to be used together.

Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]

June 20, 2017

Dutch Electric On-road Nationals Rd3 – Report

The fast track of Rucphen in the south of the Netherlands played host to the third round of the Dutch Electric 1/10 nationals. A total of three categories were run with Formula, Touring Modified and Touring Stock. The touring classes were limited to one set of Volante tyres with the modified drivers being a bit concerned about tyre wear, because of the high strains that are being put on the tyres due to the high speed and high temperature. The race format was three qualifiers with the best two to count. In the Touring Modified class local driver Mitchell Van Es was the pre-event favourite as since switching to an Awesomatix he had proved to be extremely fast and consistent. And so he took pole with a 21-lapper and a fastest single lap time close to Olivier Buyltinck’s newly set track record. Athan De Witte put his car on a fine P2. He also improved his personal best to a 14.3, so he was quite happy with his achievement. Behind the two Sidney Blokker took 3rd spot in front of Rick Van den Akker and Govert Verbeke.

Continue reading the report here

June 20, 2017

3DRC 30mm Fan Booster super short

3DRC’s popular 30mm Fan Booster is now also available in a super short variant. Designed for all electric touring cars with limited space behind the motor the super short variant also comes in handy when mounting the fan in front of the motor or when less weight is needed in the rear part of the chassis. Like the standard length variant the Fan Booster will channel the cooling air created by the fan towards the motor can for optimised cooling and less motor power fading during a run. The part is usable with most 30mm fans and it is available directly through 3DRC’s Shapeways store.

Source: 3DRC [shapeways.com]

June 19, 2017

Dirk Wischnewski teams up with Mugen Seiki

Mugen Seiki Europe have announced the addition of former European Champion, Dirk Wischnewski to their team. The former Shepherd racer and multiple national Champion will use the company’s MTX6R 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car in his campaign that will see attendances at all major national and international races.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugen.eu]

June 19, 2017

Coelho caps off ETS title winning weekend with record equalling 4th win

Bruno Coelho has capped off his Euro Touring Series title weekend in Slovakia with a record equaling fourth win of the season. The Xray driver joined Marc Rheinard as the only driver to win four races in a single season when he again cruised to A2 victory at the Hudy Arena to wrap up Round 5, the organisers to be complimented for completing the event after effectively losing two days of running due to rain. Able to sit out A3, Coelho’s win means he maintains his unbeaten run of victories at his team’s home track since making his ETS debut three seasons ago. Behind, team-mate Alexander Hagberg continued the 1-2 enjoyed by Xray as he won A3 after seeing off a rejuvenated Naoto Matsukura, the former World Champion claiming his first ever ETS podium finish.

Continue reading this report here or view our complete event coverage here.

June 19, 2017

Anders Mikkelsen wins Norwegian National Cup Rd2

The second round of the Norwegian Nitro Touring series was hosted by the Lorenskog RC Club just outside of Oslo. Anders Mikkelsen had a perfect day, taking the TQ, A-main win and the fastest lap of the event. The main final had four short periods with some rain, making the track slippery and the driving conditions very challenging which lead to many position mix-ups but in the end Anders managed to get back into the lead and brought home the win with Andre Røine in 2nd and Hans Nikolaisen in 3rd place.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

June 19, 2017

Hudy 1/10th formula rubber tyres

Coming from Hudy are new rubber tyre sets for 1/10th formula pan cars. Moulded from a unique and highly durable rubber compound the high-traction tyres come pre-glued on black multi-spoke rims. The tyres are available separately for the front and rear, they work on both asphalt and carpet tracks, include premium-quality inserts and they fit most of today’s 1/10th scale formula cars.

View the rear tyres here

June 19, 2017

Xray GTX8 1/8th scale GT body shell

Xray have released an 1/8th scale GT body shell for on-road cars such as the GTX8. Made from high-quality Lexan polycarbonate material the low-profile body is of a highly aerodynamic design for improved top speed and overall stability. The body comes clear, including rear wing, decal sheet and window masks and it fits Xray’s own GTX8 as well as all GT cars of the same dimensions and a 318mm to 326mm wheelbase.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]