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June 16, 2016

Gavin Kwok wins at Chinese GM Cup

GMCGavin Kwok wins at Chinese GM Cupup

The 3-Circles Battery track in Xiamen, China recently played host to the GM Cup. In the triple Touring Modified A-mains Xray driver Gavin Kwok would take wins in A1 and A2 after being in battles with both Xray team mate Gary Huang and Yokomo’s Faiho. Ultimately Gary would grab the runner-up spot with two second place finishes and even a win in A3, where he also scored the fastest lap of the weekend, while Faiho had to settle for third overall.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 16, 2016

Kurzbuch & Wischnewski aiming to build on early ENS lead

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Simon Kurzbuch and Dirk Wischnewski travel to Germany this weekend aiming to build on the early points lead victory brought them at the Euro Nitro Series season opener in April. Following an 8-week break since the Bologna event, the onroad nitro championship returns to Minidrom Ettlingen which last year made its first appearance on the ENS calendar bringing contrasting results for the two drivers. For 1:10 specialist Wishnewski, his home race would end a 6-year drought of international wins as he notched up both his and Team Shepherd’s first victory in the high profile championship. For Kurzbuch, then as the reigning ENS Champion, the race would effectively end his title hopes as the Top Qualifier finished only 7th. As he struggled, up front it was the new champion to be Dario Balestri who would claim his first 1:8 victory of the ENS.

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June 16, 2016

Bima Racing Track On–road Touring Champs – Report

The Colombian Electric On-Road regional championship recently concluded, with all the seven rounds, run from January to May, being held at the well-known Bima Racing Track in the capital city of Bogota. After the seven rounds, Andres Chaparro (Tamiya) would walk away with the title in Touring Superstock 10.5T, showing consistent performances over the season. Jorge Rodriguez (Xray) took the vice–championship title and Alejandro Marulanda (Xray) would manage the final podium spot from Leonardo Buitrago (Tamiya) in fourth.

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June 16, 2016

Fenix SF2 Rattlesnake carbon chassis & steering blocks

Fenix Racing have introduced a carbon fibre chassis for the company’s Serpent SF2 Rattlesnake conversion as well as steering blocks for most formula cars. Starting with the chassis, the included parts are cut from 2.5mm carbon fibre and they fits Fenix’ conversion kit for the SF2 car. Offering more flex the chassis conversion will make for improved traction in lower grip conditions.

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June 15, 2016

Hot Bodies announce new HB Racing name

Hot Bodies have announced the re-naming of their brand to become HB Racing. The change comes after the split from parent brand HPI Racing and goes along several other changes including a new management that is taken care of by Swiss company Neidhart S.A. The HB Racing products will be designed by Torrance Deguzman in California while former IFMAR World Champion, Kent Clausen will take care of all marketing aspects. Another World Champion, Adrien Bertin, was announced as HB Racing’s technical manager. On the racing side of things, IFMAR World Champion, Ty Tessmann and EFRA European Champion, David Ronnefalk will represent HB Racing at major events around the globe with additional driver signings being awaited for the near future.

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June 15, 2016

GForce Bullet oval diameter LiPo battery packs

Coming from GForce are two new oval diameter LiPo battery packs. Ideal for all applications that require the old-style “racing pack” design, such as some RTRs and several Tamiya kits, the packs measure 134x45x23.5mm and they come in 4100mAh or 3000mAh specification, both made using robust 30C cells. Coming pre-wired with Tamiya-style connectors and XH balancer ports the batteries are ideal for all ready-to-run and hobby applications.

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June 15, 2016

Gosvig & Folman win at Danish EP On-road Nats Rd2

Round two of the Danish Electric On-road Nationals was held in Tollose. Originally the event was also planned as part of the Nordic Championships but in the end it was “only” a Danish national. As for the track, the traction available and the presence of loads of 180 degrees turns made for lots of understeering the competitors had to cope with. In the Touring Super Stock class Mike Gosvig would take the overall TQ from local Frederik Brolos with both swapping positions constantly. Mike would take the opening qualifiers by only 3/100 of a second while Frederik came out fastest in Q2. For the final qualifier Mike then opted for a setup change which handed him the win in Q3 and with it the overall TQ.

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June 15, 2016

Team Corally aluminium shock pliers

Team Corally have introduced their new shock pliers for the use with 1/12th, 1/10th and 1/8th scale shock absorbers. Made from aluminium and sporting the popular nutcracker design the tool is designed to securely hold shock shafts of different diameter while screwing the ball end on. The special design will not harm the shaft’s surface and it also allows for easy fastening and undoing of upper and lower shock caps while a third feature helps with popping the ball cup’s pivot ball in and out with ease.

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