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February 21, 2018

Gene Hickerson wins at 2017 FORCE Series finale

The 2017 FORCE Series finals of the eight-round series was held this past weekend at Mills Pond in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The final round was postponed due to the hurricane that went straight up the center of Florida last Fall. Mills Pond is one of if not the Most Southern track in the USA, so the weather was nice and warm all weekend long in the winter month of February. The track was treated with calcium chloride and sugar to try to keep the dust down and increase traction levels. Unfortunately the Florida sun won again and it became a dust bowl with huge ruts and bumps and cupped out jump faces, making the very simple tight layout into a real challenge due to the super high grip and sandy rutted track. 160 entries signed up to battle in the 3 -day long event.

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February 21, 2018

Raceform sign Alex Zanchettin

Raceform have announced the signing of Italy’s Alex Zanchettin to their factory team. The Tekno factory driver will be using Raceform tools and accessories, such as the tyre glueing jigs and part trays, from now on and he has the following to say about the deal:

It’s a big pleasure for me start work with RaceformRC. Your amazing products will help me to do things better and in less time!

Source: Raceform RC [raceformrc.com]

February 21, 2018

Hudy aluminium tool stand

Hudy have introduced their new aluminium tool stand that helps to organise work and pit spaces. The stand is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes black anodised and with laser-etched Hudy graphics. It features multiple machined holes for tools and smaller diameter holes to hold various equipment such body reamers, clutch tools, pliers, scissors, tweezers, gauges, glue, pens or whatever other tools are needed. The integrated parts tray is great for holding assorted screws, nuts, body clips, but also small accessories, support blocks, solder, oils, greases, and more. Machined silver edge details give the tool holder a professional touch.

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February 21, 2018

Hot Race Tyres sign Daniele Ielasi

Hot Race Tyres have announced the signing of former 1/10th 200mm World Champion, Daniele Ielasi to their team. Concentrating on his new venture, 1/8th off-road racing, Daniele will be using Hot Race Tyres products throughout his campaign that will include appearances at all major national events in 1/8th nitro and electric classes.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

February 21, 2018

Infinity IF14 aluminium CVD drive shaft set

Infinity has released a new lightweight CVD rear drive shaft set for its IF14 electric touring car. The set is made up of new axle shafts that are made from an improved super hard heavy duty steel material. This has allowed grinding of the axle shafts to the extreme limit to achieve the lightest weight possible. Further reducing the CVD’s overall weight, the drive shaft are made from Japanese 7075-T6 aluminium featuring a black anodised finish and engraved with the Infinity logo. High precision finishing of all components that make up the CVD set ensures smooth operation eliminating any play and making for improved corner speed and throttle response. An M3 set screw is used for simple assembly of the universal joint.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

February 21, 2018

Jörn Neumann joins SWorkz 1/8th team

SWorkz have announced the signing of European frontrunner, Jörn Neumann to their 1/8th off-road team. Jörn will campaign SWorkz’s 1/8th nitro and electric off-road kits at all major races world wide through to 2019 while also helping with research and development. The multi-time European Champion, and Schumacher 1/10th factory driver, had the following to say about the deal:

I am looking forward to join the Sworkz 1/8 team to help develop their 1/8 Offroad Nitro and Electric cars. I will attend National and International races. My first race will be the Neo18 in Spain next month. See you there.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

February 21, 2018

Daniele Ielasi swaps asphalt for dirt

In a statement on social media, Italy’s Daniele Ielasi has announced his, possibly temporary, turning away from competition nitro on-road racing. The former IFMAR World and Italian National Champion will concentrate on 1/8th Nitro and Electric Buggy racing in 2018, campaigning HB Racing’s B817 and E817 kits. Daniele points out that professional 1/8th on-road racing is taking too much of his time, feeling that race preparation counts more than racing itself, something he hopes will be different in off-road racing. About his move Daniele had the following to say:

That’s right. From this year, after 30 exact years of track racing between categories 1/8 on and 1/10 on, it’s time to add a new challenge to my modeling career, off road! I have to admit it was a very difficult decision, but, as often happens in life you come to a point that you must have the strength to make certain decisions that are important to your future, and even if sometimes they may seem too hasty and little sense.

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February 21, 2018

Lovan RC Challenge Rd3 – Report

The Rethorica track in Alveringem, Belgium played host for the recent third round of the Lovan RC Challenge. The race schedule saw free practice on Saturday followed by the opening qualifier, three qualifiers on Sunday and triple mains for everybody. As the track layout was also used during the recent Funcup club race, many drivers came well prepared meaning times were very competitive right from the start. In the premier EFRA Modified Touring class some big names joined th field such as Remi Callens and Robin D’hondt as European champions as well as Remi’s training partner, Guillaum Guffroy it promised to be quite a race. Remi and Guillame had the chance to race on the same layout before and Robin did manage to practice on Saturday, however but was not able to make it on race day. Remi would then set the pace in the opening qualifier and took the round TQ in front of Robin, who only had a few days of running with his Capricorn, followed by the Tamiya of Guillaume and Schumacher team driver Ian Bekaert, as Lorenzo did not start due to a stripped spur gear. In the second qualifier Remi set the fastest lap of the qualifiers with a 14,188 with Guillaume coming in 2nd and Robin 3rd. The third qualifier however was a different scenario after a mistake by Remi. Robin took the 1st place in front of Guillaume. The fourth and final qualifier was a bit of the same scenario as the one before. Remi was busy with a great run, but on lap 14 he hit a barrier, but he had the best qualifying run in his second run. Robin came in 1st, Lorenzo 3rd, Remi 4th and Ian did not start, as he was running 1/12 also and tried to take all or nothing in that class.

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