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February 1, 2019

Orlowski snatches Q2 after last lap error from Kobbevik

Michal Orlowski has TQ’d the second round of qualifying at EOS Daun, the Schumacher driver benefiting from a last lap error from Q1 winner Daniel Kobbevik. The Xray driver was on target to make it two from two but the table top was his undoing as he took too tight a line that resulted in contact with the corner wall that cost him over 3.5 seconds. This allowed both Orlowski and Bruno Coelho, thanks to his last lap being his fastest, to post quicker times with Kobbevik ending up 3rd. Behind, there was a big gap back to 4th placed Lee Martin, the Yokomo driver having his own costly error half way through the run that cost him almost 4-seconds. 8/10th behind, HB Racing’s David Ronnefalk would pull a 5th from the round with Joel Valander rounding out the Top 6.

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February 1, 2019

Capricorn LAB TE04 2.0mm & 1.6mm upper decks

Coming from Capricorn and made for their LAB TE04 touring car are two new top decks. The narrow design carbon fibre upper decks are available in a thicker 2.0mm and thinner 1.6mm variant to increase torsional flex and thus corner speed when running the optional aluminium chassis. The top decks also help to fine-tune the car’s overall stiffness when running the carbon fibre chassis low to medium-bite conditions.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

February 1, 2019

Kevin Siller wins at Ron White Memorial race

MakinTraxx R/C hosted the 2019 Race for Ron race last weekend. In the 1/8th E-Buggy class it was Kevin Siller with the overall TQ and he would also take an easy win in the single 8-minute A-main, leaving behind Dylan Raposo in 2nd and Dan Bach in 3rd.

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February 1, 2019

Jan Ratheisky joins Sunpadow factory team

Sunpadow has announced the signing of German top driver Jan Ratheisky. The Formula World Cup, multiple EFRA Stock and Formula European as well as multiple ETS Stock and Formula champion will be part of Sunpadow’s factory team, running the company’s competition LiPo battery packs while helping with research and development. Jan has the following to say:

Sunpadow LiPo batteries are great, I’m honored to join their racing team. I believe the power system powered by Sunpadow will help me to perform better in the coming races.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

February 1, 2019

SWorkz pipe spring lock

Coming from SWorkz is a nitro exhaust pipe spring lock that prevents the exhaust from coming loose. The machined aluminium part adds security and a piece of mind when running in long mains or bumpy track conditions as it can prevent the exhaust pipe from rattling loose. The spring lock is usable with most nitro off-road and on-road kits.

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February 1, 2019

R1 Digital-3 brushless speed controller

New from R1 Wurks comes the LCG Digital-3 2S/1S wireless programmable brushless speed controller. Developed using the most advanced microchip processor and a robust proprietary software, the speedo delivers some of the most technologically advanced features to date. Development of the LCG controller was focused on ultra smooth power delivery needed for modified racing as well as supreme power efficiency for stock motors. The unit features an A.C.L.C. Advanced Component Level Cooling system. This design allows individual encapsulated low resistance Mosfets – inner and outer components – to transfer heat directly to the upper heatsink. The system also comes equipped with an all new zero timing blinky mode for spec racing, using an advanced commutation algorithm called Cool Power to keep the motor cool and deliver powerful, yet ultra-smooth acceleration. The LCG Digital-3 boasts a redesigned case minimising overall weight and lowering the centre of gravity. R1 Wurks have minimised the weight from the upper case while improving heat dissipation, achieved by improving air velocity exits from all sides of the ESC case. All adjustable settings are easily programmed using the R1 Wireless Adapter coupled with an iOS or Android app designed with an intuitive, easy to use interface. The new R1 Digital-3 app also features a super-fast live telemetry and a built in datalogger for after race analysis. Built in Amp draw meter for setting motor timing or for after race analysis. Using the new over the air updates feature, firmware updates are now easily downloaded through our iOS or Android apps.

View lists of the features and specifications here

February 1, 2019

Schumacher Indoor Off Road Masters Rd5 – Report

Last weekend was the fifth round of the hugely popular Worksop Series, there was once again a fantastic entry of drivers across the three classes of 2WD, 4WD and the Vintage Buggy class. As always it was round by round qualifying as the racing format, with the best two results from four rounds of qualifying counting towards the final position. Qualifying in 2WD saw a dominating performance by Jonathan Skidmore, taking TQ in three out of the four rounds to take pole position from Matthew Thompson and Craig Collinson.

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February 1, 2019

Arrowmax Arrowspace BD9 magnesium chassis

Coming soon from Arrowmax’s Arrowspace series of magnesium chassis is a dedicated variant for the Yokomo BD9. Made of high-quality magnesium material and featuring a ceramic coating for wear, the chassis is about 40 percent lighter than a standard aluminium chassis while offering slightly increased flex compared to an alloy main plate, creating characteristics that range between a carbon and alloy chassis. This allows to further fine-tune torsional flex chassis flex.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]