May 20, 2015

Serpent 977 Aero Bumper set

Serpent 977 Aero Bumper set

Coming from the mind of Serpent’s Merlin Depta is the new Aero Bumper for the Serpent 977 and 966. Featuring click-type inserts for the outer segments the bumper allows for swift and easy aerodynamic tuning by running with or without the inserts. Generally running an “open” bumper without inserts gives better steering especially in high-speed corners. The set includes the bumper and two inserts with the latter also being available separately.

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May 20, 2015

Francesco Tironi wins Trofeo Novarossi Leno

Francesco Tironi wins Trofeo Novarossi Leno

Last weekend the Trofeo Novarossi race was held at the track of Leno in the North of Italy. During qualifying Francesco Tironi showed a good performance and he was on TQ pace but he couldn’t get it done because of some small issues. Starting the 40 minute final from the 5 spot Francesco was soon able to move to the front step by step. In the closing stages of the race there was a thrilling battle between Francesco and pole-setter Mirko Salemi with Francesco managing to cross the finish line just 0.6 seconds in front of Mirko with Silvio Hächler completing the podium 2 laps down.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

May 20, 2015

Xray X1 2mm graphite chassis & rear pod lower plate

Xray X1 2mm graphite chassis & rear pod lower plate

New from Xray and made for the X1 formula car are a 2.0mm carbon fibre chassis and rear pod lower plate. Using a thinner material compared to the kit parts results in increased chassis flex and thus improved traction and side bite on low-grip surfaces. Both parts are available separately and they are direct replacements for the standard pieces.

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May 20, 2015

Daniele Ielasi joins Fastrace

Daniele Ielasi joins Fastrace

Planet Racing have announced the signing of Daniele Ielasi to their team. The former World Champion joins the Planet Racing/Fastrace team for the 2015 season to race the GT-R15 car at national GT class events.

Source: Fastrace [fastraceshop.com]

May 20, 2015

F1ItalianSeries GP13 & 14 – Report

F1ItalianSeries GP13 & 14 – Report

Last weekend the F1ItalianSeries left the city of Rome for a maiden race at the beautiful track of the Rce Model Tuscia in Montefiascone. The track proved to be quite narrow and a sequence of fast and slow corners made it very difficult to learn as well. The 1-day event on Sunday started off with very good weather and the qualifying of GP 13 in which all 16 drivers made the Q1 with the 10 fastest drivers proceeding to Q2 to set the best time and hunt the pole position. At the end it was Davide Morgani (Renault) who took the pole from 2nd placed Manciocchi (Hesketh), 3rd was Lenci (Aguri), 4th Giorgio (Hesketh) and 5th Nicosanti (Lotus).

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May 19, 2015

Reedy 5300mAh 70C LiPo shorty battery pack

Reedy 5300mAh 70C LiPo shorty battery pack

New from Reedy comes a 5300mAh 70C 7.4V LiPo shorty battery pack. With shorty packs becoming a standard for 1/10th off-road buggies the new battery offers extended run times and maximum power output for both 2WD and 4WD classes. An improved cell chemistry and 70C discharge rating makes the pack ideal for Stock and Modified racing alike. The hardcase battery is equipped with 4mm socket connectors, it sports standard 93x47x24.8mm dimensions and weights in at 216g.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

May 19, 2015

Arnold wins at Swiss Touring Car Championship Rd1

Arnold wins at Swiss Touring Car Championship Rd1

The opening round of the Swiss Touring Car National Championship was held in Schaffhausen. French ace Leo Arnold grabbed the pole position for the A-finals following a mixed qualification with technical issues and rain interruptions. Leo then made a clean sweep in the finals, winning all three A-mains to take the day’s win and with it the third consecutive win following victories at the French Nationals Electric Touring and Nitro Touring Nationals. Behind Leo Fabian Widmer and Florian Hauser lined up in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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