February 18, 2015

Eduardo Dulac wins at Hot Race Trophy Brazil

Eduardo Dulac wins at Hot Race Trophy Brazil

The Hot Race Trophy Brazil took place in Americana City at the venue of this year’s 1/8th Nitro On-Road World Championships. In the 200mm class the TQ went to Flavio Elias with Eduardo Dulac coming in 2nd. In the final Eduardo then was on a mission and he not only scored the fastest lap of the race but he also finished the main some five laps in front of the 2nd place driver.

Source: Hot Race Tires [hotracetyres.com]


February 18, 2015

New Vampire Racing 100C & 80C LiPo battery packs

New Vampire Racing 100C & 80C LiPo battery packs

Vampire Racing introduce three new competition LiPo battery packs made from the latest generation of high-performance cells. First up is the 6400mAh 100C stick pack whose high output voltage makes it ideal for Stock racing classes. The high capacity makes it also very useful demanding Modified class racing. Also new are a 5700mAh 80C saddle and a 4600mAh shorty battery pack. All packs are made from a new generation of cells that is more powerful and less prone to swelling even when the packs are abused through too high or too low voltage. Both the stick and shorty pack come with dual 4mm bullet-type connector tubes to allow for even higher power output while the saddle pack features a single 4mm tube layout.

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February 18, 2015

Anthony Abisset to run Picco engines

Anthony Abisset to run Picco engines

Former 1/8th nitro on-road French National and European B Champion Anthony Abisset will make a switch to Picco engines for his upcoming campaign. The deal is part of a shuffle that takes place at the newly appointed French Picco distributor Racing Experience at the moment and it is understood that more drivers will make a swap to the Italian engines soon.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]


February 18, 2015

Mike Gosvig wins at Danish DMSU Nationals Rd5

Mike Gosvig wins at Danish DMSU Nationals Rd5

The 5th round of Danish DSMU nationals was held in Faxe on a large track with technical corners, chicanes and a good flow was okay. The traction changed quite a lot because of the additive from the foam tyre race. During practice it soon became clear that Mike Gosvig would be the driver to beat and come qualifying Mike scored round wins in all three qualifiers to take the overall TQ in front of Soren Boy Holst and Casper Morgen.

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February 18, 2015

Norwegian Electric Onroad Champs Rd4 – Report

Norwegian Electric Onroad Champs Rd4 – Report

The fourth round of the Norwegian Electric Onroad Championships was held in Gjøvik on a permanent track facility in the centre of the city. The event had 45 entries in total, divided in four classes with the main classes being 1/10 Touring Car Modified and 1/12th pan car. In the opening round of qualifying reigning Nordic Champion Nikolai Håheim and ETS A-finalist Helge Johannessen opened up the first laps swapping the lead, but after 5 laps Nikolai started to build up a 1.5 seconds gap which he held throughout the round. Nikolai took the overall TQ ahead of Helge in 2nd, followed by an impressive 3rd place for Rune Svestøl. Petter Bernsten, in a fight with Nikolai for the overall championship, would see himself struggling throughout the whole qualifying, as he felt uncomfortable the whole weekend with the track that he felt was too “technical for his driving style”.

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February 17, 2015

Ultimate Electro LiPo battery packs

Ultimate Electro LiPo battery packs

Modelix Racing introduces the Ultimate Electro range of LiPo battery packs. Available in several configurations including a 2S 6500mAh 60C standard size battery, a 6000mAh 60C saddle and a 4600mAh 60C shorty pack there are also a lightweight 4200mAh 45C battery and two 14.8V 5200mAh/60C and 3300mAh/25C packs available. The range is rounded out by two 11.1V batteries made from 2200mAh 60C or 35C cells. The 2S and 4S packs feature protective hardcases while the 3S batteries are made using shrink-wrapped semi-hardcases.

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February 17, 2015

Kevin Rasquin wins at Indoor GP of St. Brieuc

Kevin Rasquin wins at Indoor GP of St. Brieuc

Last weekend the season opening Indoor GP of Saint Brieuc took place in France with 70 drivers attending in five classes including 1/8th and 1/10th nitro on-road. In the 200mm class it was Kevin Rasquin who dominated the class by taking TQ and starting from pole position into the final. He then also scored an undefeated win in the 30 minute main, some five laps in front of runner-up Jose Rosas. Mathieu Delfour came in 3rd another lap down to complete the podium.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]


February 17, 2015

Rasmus B. Nielsen wins DMSU DM5 race

Rasmus B. Nielsen wins DMSU DM5 race

The Danish DMSU DM5 Nationals race was held at the Faxe Og Omegns Motorklub in the 1/10th pan car class. On Saturday almost all drivers took the change to practice with Michael Johnsen being the fastest driver with a lap of 12.3, followed by Rasmus B. Nielsen with a 12.4. During qualifying it became clear that the race for the TQ position would be between Michael and Rasmus, while Thomas Mortensen and Claus Ryeskov battled it out for the 3rd place on the grid. At the end of the three qualifying rounds Rasmus came out successful in front of Michael and Thomas.

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