Round three of the popular MRC Longwy Winter Series attracted more then 100 drivers to compete in a total of five electric on-road classes. After three qualifiers and triple mains it was Ronald Völker who came out fastest in the premier Touring Modified class from Remi Callens in second and Loic Jasmin third. Matthias Keding and Nicolas Delise would round out the top 5 result.
Kyosho America have introduced the third version of the MR-03VE Pro, the GP Limited. The car features the ultra-fast MHS2.4GHz system that delivers a response speed 16-times faster than the existing ASF2.4GHz and KT18 transmitter combination and 4-times faster than the ASF2.4GHz system and KO Propo EX-1 transmitter combination. Equipped with the newly developed Xspeed VE PRO brushless motor that incorporates a one-piece aluminium case and heatsink, this dynamic 12000KV specification motor is kept cool to extract maximum performance to produce the fastest speeds in Mini-Z history. Additional features include the previously optional MML aluminium motor mount to lower the centre of gravity and enhance heat dissipation even further, MML roll shock that increases setting flexibility, and ball diff for improved cornering and running performance. Previously optional parts included as standard in the GP Limited are anodised in a special colour.
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The newly opened indoor asphalt track of Graha Tamiya, located in Gading Serpong, just outside of Jakarta City, Indonesia, played host to the Tamiya Invitational Race 2016. The first official race since its opening in April the event attracted about 50 entries in the three classes of Super GT, Stock and M-Chassis. The race attracted some international top drivers such as UK’s Andy Moore, as well as Thailands Charvit and Trin and also some guests from Singapore as well. With the top guns in the Super GT class all running the Tamiya TRF 419X, it provided the crowd with the maximum entertainment as results from two out of the four rounds of qualifying would count. At the End, it was Charvit (Thailand) who took the top spot, winning two rounds with Andy Moore (UK) lining up on P2 and Alvin Koh (Singapore) on P3 both TQing a round each.
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Coming from EZPower is the new Graphene 6600mAh LiHV battery pack. Made from high-voltage Lithium-Polymer cells the 7.6V battery weighs in at only 275g while offering exceptional capacity. The high-quality 140C/70C rated cells are of a special chemistry that provides high durability and the battery, that utilises 4mm bullet-type connectors, is available with red or orange stickers to match your personal colour preferences.
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The final FinTrack Tour TC round of the year was held in Oulu over the weekend with about 80 entries for the three Touring Car classes and the supporting Formula category. In the Touring Modified A-main Viljami Kutvonen would come out fastest in the A-main from Miko Teponoja in second and Kalle Lehto in third.
Coming for a range of Serpent 1/8th kits are the new Xceed titanium screw sets. Available for the 977 Evo, 977 E, SRX8 and GT 3.0 the sets lower the weight of the cars while improving looks and durability compared to the standard steel fasteners.
The third round of the Essex Winter Series championship took place this weekend. As the last major event of 2016, everyone wanted to end on a high, but also take the opportunity to stand out as a championship contender. In the Modified Class, Elliott Harper was heading the standings with two perfect scores from the two rounds so far. The first round of qualifying showed that his run of success was possibly about to end, after an incredibly close round saw Elliott only just snatching the fastest time on the final lap, pipping young Harley Eldridge to the top spot by three-hundredths of a second. Kyle Branson took third in the round ahead of Chris Grainger, but the top eight were covered by less than four seconds.
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Coming from Xceed are three new tool sets targeting nitro and electric racers. Available in variants for nitro on-road, 1/8th off-road and electric racing, the sets include specific tools such as flywheel wrenches for the nitro sets, a 17mm wheel nut wrench for 1/8th off-road kits or a variety of hex and socket drivers with the electric pack. All make use of lightweight aluminium handles, spring steel tool tips and they come including handy tool bags with embroidered Xceed logos.
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