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.
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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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.
The iconic MACH Heemsteede track in the Netherlands recently saw the third round of the club race championship. In the competitive Formula class Jitse Miedema took the TQ from Stephan Beelen and Niels de Zwijger in second and third respectively. The opening A-main then looked like a done deal for the pole position holder until Jitse made a mistake as he got on the dirt, letting him drop to third behind Stephan and Niels. But with the help of some traffic, a good car and with maximum attack, Jitse was able to recover and to regain the lead in the closing stages. A2 then was a more easy affair for Jitse who controlled the race from the front, eventually bringing home the win from Stephan Beelen and Niels de Zwijger. This was then also the top 3 overall result.
The second round of the Luxembourg Electric On-road Nationals were held this past weekend. The event was a good opportunity for many drivers to getting some additional practice for the forthcoming fifth round of the ETS and so some very prominent names appeared on the timing sheets. In Touring Modified it was Sweden’s Viktor Wilck who took the win from Serpent team mate David Ehrbar while Lucas Urbain (VBC Racing) completed the top 3 result.
The ROAR Region 12 Championships were held in Carson, California and hosted by the Greater LA RC Club with the total number of entries topple the century mark. After an early rain delay on Saturday which pushed qualifying back 5 hours, Walter Diaz was able to take the Top Qualifying honors in 1/10 Sedan with his Capricorn, narrowly edging out his teammate and up and coming racer Bryce Butterfield by just over one second. Walter would also pilot is Capricorn car to a P3 starting position for the 45 Minute 1/8th final.
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Coming from Framega and made for the Yokomo YR-10 is the aluminium lower pod plate. Cut from 7075-T6 material and designed in cooperation with Fenix the plate complements the already introduced aluminium chassis with both parts being best used together in order to make for an overall stiffer chassis assembly which can be beneficial especially on high-bite surfaces.
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The first X-Race UK was held at the beautiful Cotswolds circuit in Kemble, Gloucestershire. On Saturday a workshop was held by Alexander Hagberg, Olly Jefferies, Greg Hill, Jimmy Maddison and Zak Finlay and as soon as the track had dried up all driver tried to put some practice in, making use of the tips and tricks taught by the factory Xray drivers. Sunday started off with a wet track, and thus, the first rounds of qualifying were run in tricky conditions. Eventually the sun came out, and the track dried up well in time for the final and deciding Q4 round. Alexander Hagberg would TQ the Touring Modified and Nitro Touring classes while Jimmy Maddison was quickest in Touring Stock, just in front of Zak Finlay.
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