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October 8, 2016

Andrew Knapp sweeps IIC 1/12th scale classes

This week’s International Indoor Championships was held at its new destination, the Westgate Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas following the demolition of the old and trusted Riviera, home of the IIC for many years. Andrew Knapp would make the triple in the three classes of 1/12th Modified, 13.5T Super Stock and 17.5T Stock. Top qualifier in the Super Stock category and starting a bit further down the order in Mod and Stock, Andrew would take the top spot in the 8-minute Modified A-main from TQ Alexander Hagberg who ultimately finished on the runner-up spot from Keven Hebert in third. Super Stock would see Andrew taking the winning honors from Ray Darroch and Michael Hanulec in second and third respectively and to round out a perfect week Andrew came out fastest in the Stock class, taking the win a lap ahead of Craig Xavier and top qualifier John Wiita.

Source: Trinity [trinityrc.com]

October 7, 2016

Schumacher reveal Eclipse 1/12th scale pan car

Following a first teaser image Schumacher have now officially revealed their all-new Eclipse 1/12th scale pan car kit. Sporting a ground-breaking design with its full-length carbon fibre chassis and a “floating” motor pod the link-type car is a welcomed turning away from the norm. The car makes use of a fully adjustable front end including damping, fully adjustable rear roll centre pivot height including an extra low position and it features a lightweight ball differential with carbon axle and true thrust race. High quality engineering polymer mouldings throughout make for an ultra low weight and easy maintenance while the rear motor pod side plates are made of machined and black anodised aluminium for strength. The chassis allows for tweak-free battery mounting using tape and other features include a raised bumper mount for improved cornering and added front end protection, a damper tube style rear damping makes for optimised bump riding and cornering performance and the kit, that will become available by end of October, is rounded out by a genuine Kimbrough servo saver and 64 pitch main gear.

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October 7, 2016

Jefferies & Askell win at Livvies Smile race

The past weekend the Tamworth club held the annual Livvies Smile event. The race is an afternoon/evening event with a variety of classes. All the money raised from the drivers entry fee goes towards the charity helping disabled children which is a great cause. Olly Jefferies (Xray) took command of the 1/12th scale 6.5 class taking fastest time in every round of qualifying to line up a lap and half clear of the rest. Over in the 13.5 class Marcus Askell (Xray) would have a close battle with Mick Farrell (CRC) through qualifying to eventually line up second.

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October 7, 2016

Max Power TQ-S 2017 2.1cc nitro engine

Max Power keep updating their nitro engine line with the latest addition being the TQ-S 2017 2.1cc 1/10th scale engine. Changes made compared to the previous power plant include a new back plate with flow cuts, an updated timing and the sleeve features extra cut-outs for improved mixture flow. The engine is rounded out by a new, silver anodised cooling head for maximised cooling efficiency.

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October 7, 2016

Igor Liptak wins at Slovakian Nitro On-road finale

The final round of the Slovakian National Nitro On-road Championship was held at the Hudy Racing Arena. The main final of the 1/10th 200mm Nitro Touring class saw some nice battles between Xray teammates Igor Liptak and Oliver Havranek with Igor ultimately holding the upper hand to take the day’s win from Oliver while Michal Abrahamek (Xray) had to settle for third following a bit of a tough ride.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 7, 2016

BRCA GT Nationals Rd1 – Report

The 2016/17 BRCA GT Nationals got under way last weekend at a new addition to the calendar, the event was hosted by Barley Mow RC Car Club in Birtley just outside Newcastle. Like last year the the event was split into two days with GT10 and F1 on Saturday and GT12 on Sunday. The club laid a great track for the weekends action, praised by many drivers over the weekend, it had a good mix of corners from fast and flowing to tight and technical. Onto the racing, Saturday started with the GT10 class. It was Andy Murray who set the pace. He was closely followed by young Ollie Payne driving the Roche P10. As the day progressed grip levels improved and the times got better and better. Andy Murray would continue to top the results board being the fastest in all four rounds of qualifying. Ollie Payne challenged Andy in all the rounds but just lacked a little consistency, he would line up second, followed by Mark Christopher with his Xray, Craig Nutting was in the fourth spot with his Roche less than two tenths from third. Bob Hill completing the top 5 with his CRC.

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October 7, 2016

ARC announce R11 2017 touring car kit

ARC have announced the soon release of the R11 2017 kit. The latest edition of the company’s popular electric touring car will utilise the drivetrain and suspension components of the current kit, with small refinements being made to further improve the performance and handling of the car. More information and images of the actual car will become available in time for the release.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]

October 7, 2016

IFMAR introduce controlled tyre and SPEC class for 1/12 Worlds

Alongside the running of the 1:8 Offroad World Championships in Las Vegas this week, the World governing body IFMAR has been holding its AGM. Along with confirming what has been widely known for some time that Perth, Australia, will be the venue for the next 1:8 Offroad Worlds in 2-years time, more interesting developments from the meeting relate to the next Electric Onroad Worlds and the 1:12th scale class. With the recent running of electric’s longest running class attracting another small entry as it did 2-years earlier in the United States, IFMAR are hoping to make the event more viable by introducing a number of changes including controlled tyres, a blinky mode 13.5 Spec Class as well as a Formula class, although the latter is stated as being ‘under investigation’ and subject to a ‘POSTAL Vote’.

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