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January 14, 2018

2018 RC Chili Bowl – Report

The 2018 RC Chili Bowl set record entries of over 437 as it wrapped up a fun and competitive event. Held at the Expo Square Fair Grounds and ran alongside the famous full-sized Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this race is quickly becoming the biggest dirt oval event on the racing calendar. Now in its fourth year under the helm of legendary event Promoter and Announcer Scotty Ernst, the RC Chili Bowl contests electric dirt oval classes that include Short Course Modified, Short Course B Modified, Wingless Sprint, Street Stock, Midwest Modified, Late Model, Masters Outlaw Sprint, and Outlaw Sprint, giving everyone a class or classes to race in to suit every race style and skillset.

Continue reading the report here

January 14, 2018

Awesomatix SPR08 body support set

New from Awesomatix is the SPR08 body support set that was developed for the use with all Awesomatix cars. The system will keep the body shell from moving with the chassis, meaning the body will always have same height related to the ground for which allows to run the shell in a lower positions without having to fear body rubbing. The result is improved front end grip and a smoother handling under acceleration. A short video of the system in action can be found here.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

January 13, 2018

Dallas Mathiesen (1948 – 2018)

It is with great sadness that we report the death of a pillar of the RC Community, Dallas Mathiesen. The president of IFMAR and EFRA for so long it seemed for most, especially the younger racers, that he had always just been there and most hoped he always would. We all knew him for his calm under pressure personality, giving out penalties at major races around the word, his mediation skills, his big smile, rock star hair and for his vice-like grip which you experienced if he ever grabbed your shoulder or when he shook your hand. A memorable figure, what a lot of people won’t know is that he spent his life working with troubled kids and those less fortunate in his native Sweden, a job he never seemed to be able to retire from despite his many attempts. He will be sorely missed and our condolences go out to his family.

January 12, 2018

Hungarian Electric Championship Rd2 – Report

The 2nd round of the 2017/18 Hungarian Electric Championship was held at the Hungexpo exhibiton center in Budapest, as part of a 2-day gaming show, called PlayIT. This event attracted many spectators and more than 100 drivers in many different classes. On Saturday the on-road classes were held while Sunday was reserved for the off-road action. In addition to the usual classes a Youth category with handout electronics and also a 40+ class was offered. In the 4WD Buggy class Zsolt Bajusz Junior and Zsolt Bajusz Senior were own league all day long. Zsolt Junior TQ’d the event but it was Robert Fekete who won the opening final. The second and third final went to Zsolt Junior and Zsolt Senior. Ultimately it was The junior who took the overall victory from Zsolt Senior and Robert Fekete.

Continue reading the report here

January 12, 2018

Robert Pietsch joins O.S. factory team

Robert Pietsch has announced that he has joined the O.S. Engines factory team. The Mugen Seiki designer and former IFMAR 1/8th Nitro On-road World Champion was Picco-powered before but switched to O.S. engines for the Worlds last year. From January he is now an official member of the Japanese squad and has the following to say about the deal:

I’m happy to announce to join OS factory team up from now. I want to thank everybody in OS company and especially Mr Shimazaki, giving me the chance to team up with this highly prestigious company. I’m greatly motivated and excited to race all major events the upcoming season. Last but not least a big thanks goes to the Picco brothers for all the support in the past. See you at the racetrack!

January 12, 2018

Yeah Racing aluminium servo saver

Coming from Yeah Racing is a new aluminium servo saver for 1/10th on-road cars. Its sturdy design makes for minimal slop yet it saves the servo gears in the event of a crash. A total of nine mounting positions for the steering link allows to use the servo saver in a variety of vehicles and it is available in red, blue or black anodising to match with a range of chassis colours.

View the colour variants here

January 12, 2018

Power HD sign Meen Vejrak

Power HD have announced the signing of Thailand’s Meen Vejrak to their factory team. The former IFMAR 200mm World Champion will be using the company’s Storm series of servos in both his nitro and electric rides and while competing at all major races such as the Worlds, ETS, TITC, Reedy Race, AOC and more, he will be also assist with product development and he has the following to say:

I feel honored to be part of the PowerHD Team. After the trial, I know that it is the servo that I will be proud to represent for both EP & GP models. Thank you, Mr.Harma Ye, for providing me with amazing servo.

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]

January 12, 2018

Tamiya TA07R touring car kit – Coming soon

A first high-resolution image of Tamiya’s forthcoming TA07R 1/10th 4WD electric touring car kit has surfaced. The kit is based off of the proven intermediate-level TA07 car, however the R version will come with more than 25 option parts included in the box, such as front and rear carbon fibre shock towers, TRF big bore shocks, front and rear swaybars, front spool, alloy layshaft pulleys, alloy steering parts, servo mount, suspension mounts and many more. No official release date is mentioned yet but we expect the kit to hit stores this Spring.

View a list of the included option parts here