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March 27, 2013

ETS organisers announce Pilot Series for onroad nitro

The organisers of the Euro Touring Series, the world famous championship for electric touring cars, are pleased to announce, following ongoing requests from a number of leading, onroad nitro manufacturers and drivers the establishment of a two round Euro Nitro Series Pilot Series for 2013 as preparations for a full five round championship in 2014. Catering for both 1:10 & 1:8 Onroad, the first of the 3-day events in the ENS Pilot Series will take place at Hockenhiem in Germany from May 31-June 2 with race two to be held in Austria at Stöhr-Ring on the weekend of June 28-30.

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March 27, 2013

Carlos Lambas wins Comunidad de Madrid Cup

The Comunidad de Madrid Cup took place last weekend at the Asoger Circuit. It was a wet start to the day and choice of tires was difficult, because only one set is allowed for the entire race. The rain stopped, but the track surface was still a bit wet and closer to the finals the track was drying up and having more grip. Carlos Lambas (Yokomo, Dualsky) managed to win the first two finals from pole position and so sat out the third final. Behind there was a close battle for 2nd overall between Rafa Ortiz (T.O.P., Acorn) and Carlos Fernandez (T.O.P., Acorn). In the end Rafael Ortiz took the second position in the leg but overall he would finish 3rd behind Isaiah Paul in 2nd.

Source: T.O.P. [top-racing.jp]

March 27, 2013

Exotek F104 +3mm wheels for Shimizu tires

Exotek have released these new wheels for the F104. Designed for use with the top rated Shimizu rubber tires for the F104, they are made of nylon for durability and light weight construction and have +3mm off set front and back for perfect 189mm width with tires installed. The special design is ribbed on the inner side and lipped on the outer side for hassle free mounting and gluing of the tires. Also 2 vent holes are molded in for perfect tire performance and the outer rim has a rounded contour to keep from damaging the soft rubber sidewalls. An additional feature is designed into the wheel, it has a slightly larger radius to perfectly match up with the inner radius of the inner tire bead which translates to easier gluing and mounting as well. Available in sets of 4 in black or white.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

March 26, 2013

Capricorn Lab C801 steering blocks

New from Italian company Capricorn is the set of front left and right steering blocks for the Lab C801. The new parts help increase the angle of the steering up up to 6 degrees for better cornering.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

March 25, 2013

Picco takes victory at International GP Rd1

Last weekend saw the opening round of the new International GP series take place in Fiorano. The race was scheduled for Saturday and Sunday but due to the bad weather forecast all the action was moved to Saturday only. Unfortunately some of the finals, including the GP1 (1/8th expert) had to be cancelled due to the rain. The organizers based the results on the qualifying times and so Alberto Picco took the win, as one of the few to run 5 minutes without a stop. Dario Balestri took 2nd and Capricorn team mate and 9-time World Champion Lamberto Collari was 3rd.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]

March 25, 2013

Mibosport Cup Rd8 report

The grand final of the Mibosport Cup presented by Yokomo took place recently and the race attracted over 130 drivers from the Czech Republic and many other European countries including ETS Champion Ronald Völker. Again the race was held for a variety of electric onroad and also offroad classes such as 2WD a 4WD buggy, Stock Zero 17.5T, Modified TC, Formula and Yokomo GT. For Dash for Voucher Race the organizer drew one of the offroad categories, final A 2WD, and the fastest driver was Jiri Mara.

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March 25, 2013

Bowie Ginting wins Indonesian Regionals Rd1

The First round of the Indonesian Regionals, the Jakarta EP Championship was held at SIS track, Jakarta. The race was attended by a very strong 50 competitors competing in the 10.5 Super Stock class, Stock 13.5 class, 1/12 Pan Car class and FWD classes. Very hot and sunny conditions welcomed all the racers on race day but since it rained the previous night there was lots of dust and sand left on the track which made the track surface very loose compared to Saturday’s practice day. The Superstock qualifying saw Bowie Ginting place his Xray into the TQ spot with 19 laps in 5.09. Rama Tribudiman was next with his Tamiya in 2nd with 19 laps in 5.14 with Xray driver Ronny Suwarto being the last man to take 19 laps in a 5.16. Defending national champion, Heri Susanto was a bit shy of the 19 laps and finished his best run in 18 laps @ 5.00 with Suwardi Suliandy completing the top 5.

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March 24, 2013

Reflex Racing T4 & TC6.1 options

Reflex Racing have released some new items for the Xray T4 and Associated TC6.1. Firstly for the T4 there is this asphalt spring set which comprises of springs that are more progressive which compliment the Xray T4’s low center of gravity to yield more steering and corner speed. The progressive springs act softer in the beginning of the corner to give more steering and then stiffen up as the car makes it’s way around the corner, to provide better mid and exit steering. The Progressive spring set includes 4 pairs of springs and while these springs are our preferred items for asphalt, they will also work quite well on carpet. Reflex also offer machined Delrin pistons with 3/6 Holes and 4 holes (1.0-1.2mm holes).

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