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July 8, 2015

GForce Catapult high-performance LiPo batteries

Japanese company GForce have introduced the Catapult high-performance line of LiPo hardcase battery packs. Available as 70C 5800mAh and 5200mAh and also as lightweight 60C 4200mAh and 3300mAh batteries all use high-quality and very durable cells for reliable performance over a long time. The hardcase packs utilise 4mm bullet type power and 2mm balancer connectors and they come including a pre-wired balance harness.

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July 8, 2015

Ronald Völker wins at Yokomo Fun Race

The Yokomo Fun Race, organized by Andrea Efficace, was held last weekend in Florence, Italy. The event attracted about 60 drivers with multiple champions and some of the top Italian drivers in attendance to make for an interesting event. Ronald Völker (Yokomo) was the man to beat in the qualifiers and the finals and he came out successful in front of Xray’s Nicola Marrone while Alessandro Ciaccheri (Yokomo) rounded out the podium in 3rd.

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July 8, 2015

Tobias Kerler joins ARC

ARC have announced the signing of Germany’s Tobias Kerler to their nitro on-road team. The former Serpent driver will use the company’s R8.0 car in his upcoming campaign that will see appearances at the ENS, the Euro A in Germany and the German Championship. This is what Tobias has to say about the deal:

First of all I want to say thanks to ARC for the possibility to drive the new ARC R8.0. After a long time in Serpent, which I want to thank also, I wanted to meet new challenges. I heard about the outstanding car and the decision was easy. During construction of the R8.0 I saw that the power train is very smooth and due to the very good quality the building structure was quite simple. In the first test I reached already the times like with my Serpent. In my first race, the 2. LCT run in Rötz, I could undercut my time to 1/10[th of a second]. Now I’m looking forward to work together with the whole ARC team and present the car at the next races [as are the] ENS, Euro A Ettlingen and DM 1/8 Türkheim.

July 7, 2015

F1ItalianSeries GP17 & GP18 – Report

The F1ItalianSeries drivers met at the MiniAutodromo T5 for the final two GP of the 2014/15 season. The fight for the championship title was still on due to the double points rule at the final events and after two nice races with great sportsmanship Antonio Capuano, whose Mercedes caught fire in Q1, was very fast and he ultimately won both the GP 17 and 18 to snatch the overall title. Great performance also from the other competitors for the championship, Magnocavallo, Cardelli and Manciocchi. The team trophy was won by team RedBull of Cardelli and Cutugno. Davide Morgagni (Renault Ing) and Alessandro Bagagli (Mercedes) also showed great performance. The season finale was celebrated by a group dinner with a lottery and a body contest that was won by Roberto Sellani and his beautiful Toro Rosso.

Click here to view the GP18 podium and the top 15 result

July 7, 2015

TrakPower Century competition LiPo batteries

Hobbico have introduced the new TrakPower Century line of high-performance Century LiPo battery packs. Made using the latest generation of high-density cells with improved durability for reduced “swelling” tendencies even in high amp and high temperature conditions the packs offer high discharge rated due to their 100C rating. To allow for the best possible weight-to-power ratio the available capacities are carefully selected with Modified and Stock racers in mind. The range includes a 3.7V 1S pack, several 7.4V 2S and 14.8V 4S packs with bullet-type or Star plug connectors. In addition to the eleven Century packs, TrakPower has also added five 50C packs to its lineup.

Source: TrakPower [trakpowerusa.com]

July 7, 2015

Silvio Hächler wins at Swiss Nitro On-road Nationals

Round four of the Swiss Nitro On-road Nationals was held at the Langenthal track. In the 1/8th class Simon Kurzbuch (Shepherd) took the TQ after the qualifiers but in the final it was newly-signed ARC driver Silvio Hächler who came out fastest in front of Simon. Christophe Pethoud (ARC) completed the podium in 3rd. In the Championship Simon Kurzbuch has now a 4-points lead from Silvio Hächler in 2nd while Mattia Pesenti sits in 3rd.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]

July 7, 2015

Castle Creations Mamba Monster X brushless ESC

Castle Creations have announced their new Mamba Monster X brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale buggies and trucks, 1/10th scale monster trucks and generally all vehicles of up to 6.8kg of weight. The 2S to 6S controller is usable with sensored and sensorless motors and it features an adjustable high-voltage BEC system capable of delivering 5.5V to 8.0V output and an additional auxiliary wire that allows to adjust parameters such as torque control and maximum throttle using the auxiliary channel on compatible transmitters. Data logging and Futaba T4PX-compatible telemetry features round out the package. The waterproof ESC with a footprint of 53x49mm weighs in at 111g and it will become available separately or as combo package including the Castle Creations 1515 2200kv or 1512 2650kv brushless motor.

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July 7, 2015

Bruno Coelho TQ’s & wins at Portuguese Nats Rd5

Bruno Coelho TQ's & wins at Portuguese Nats Rd5

Round five of the Portuguese Nitro On-road Nationals was held at the Vila Real track, home of the 2016 European Championship B. In the 1/10th 200mm class Xray’s Bruno Coelho got the TQ and he also grabbed an undefeated win thanks to a conservative race without any tyre changes. Behind him the Capricorn duo of Carlos Rodrigues and Andre Goncalves rounded out the top 3 result.

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