Sunpadow have announced the signing of Portugal’s Bruno Coelho to their factory team. The IFMAR World Champion will be using Sunpadow LiPo batteries to power his Xray cars and buggies from now on with his campaign including all major national and international events.
Source: Sunpadow [arc-chn.com]
The CRCRC is a special event that has become the iconic race for kicking off the indoor racing season with the longest running racing event in RC. Better known as the Winter Mid-West Championships. Hosted by the Ohio R/C Factory in Columbus, Ohio, after 31 years the Mid-West Champs is still going strong in 2018 with over 360 entries including some of the fastest drivers in the US. The famous tacky surface provided a lot of grip that bordered the edge of slicks and tread. Usually, by the mains, a well broken in ghost pin tire ends up being the go-to choice for most, but the brave will risk it all on slicks. This year’s layout was simply fast. With high-speed sections combined with tacky grip, precision driving was a must to carry the speed through the longer corners. The jump section was tricky and required a special blend of technique and power. Overall, the layout made for great racing that provided spectacular main events in all classes.
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Following his departure from long-time body shell sponsors Protoform, Xray’s Alexander Hagberg will be using Mon-Tech Racing bodies from now on. The former World and European Champion will be using Mon-Tech product in all classes he attends while also helping with the development of future products. Mon-Tech Racing’s Alberto Montecchi says: We are extremely happy to have Alex [as] part of our Family and good luck for the incoming season.
Source: Mon-Tech Racing [mon-techracing.net]
Ielasi Tuned have announced the signing of Portuguese 1/8th off-road frontrunner Joao Figueiredo to their team for the 2018 season and beyond. The Kyosho driver will use Ielasi Tuned nitro engines at all major national and international races and he has the following to say about the deal:
I’m super happy to be part of Ielasi Tuned family! I have to thank Daniele Ielasi for giving me this opportunity of driving his powerful and smooth engines for the next years. We will work together to improve even more the products and to do our best wherever we go. Feel free to ask me anything about the engine or other products from Ielasi Tuned. See you all at the tracks!
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
Coming from Redcat Racing is the Team Redcat TR-SC10E 1/10th scale 4WD electric short course truck. The intermediate-level SC truck is loaded with features such as machined aluminium parts, hex hardware, quality electronics and it comes factory assembled. The 4WD drivetrain is equipped with three fluid-filled differentials and a machined aluminium chassis acts as a sturdy base for the transmission and the durable suspension components that feature oil-filled shock absorbers for a smooth ride. The truck comes fitted with Hexfly electronics such as an 80A 3S-compatible brushless sped controller, and a 4300kv 4-pole brushless motor that ensures smooth acceleration and control. The machined aluminium, adjustable motor mounts holds the motor in place and hardened universal driveshafts provide precision power supply with less flex than regular grade driveshafts. The truck is rounded out by a moulded polycarbonate body shell that comes pre-painted and pre-decorated and grippy tyres on black multi-spoke rims ensure reliable traction and side bite.
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Michal Orlowski has done double at the DHI Cup retaining both Offroad titles at the Danish event. Having wrapped up the 2WD after 2 A-Mains earlier in the day, mistakes in the opening 4WD main meant the things would go to A3 but having learnt from his errors in A1 Orlowski took convincing wins in A2 and A3 to complete the perfect start to his 2018 season. With new Schumacher team-mate Joern Neumann winning A1, the German would back this up with two second places to claim second overall for the first Schumacher 1-2 at a major international event in a long time. Completing an impressive weekend for himself, Elias Johansson completed the podium in Odense with the 13-year-old marking himself as one to watch in 2018.
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Ronald Volker has claimed an 8th win at the DHI Cup. The Yokomo driver secured the victory at the 18th running of the Danish Classic with a convincing win in the deciding A-Main. Having had a messy opening lap in A2, with Yannic Prumper the main benefactor to take the win, Volker went into the third encounter determined to return to the form he has shown when he took all four qualifiers. While suffering a scare when his car hit a bump on the opening lap, the World Champion quickly established a lead that he would extend to over 2-second by the finish. For Prumper his weekend would net a Yokomo 1-2, the German clearly delighted to competitive again after a lean 2017 season. Completing the podium in Odense would be Marc Rheinard, the Infinity driver having gone into the final leg with a chance of the win but unable to get by Elliott Harper soon enough to do anything about Volker.
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Shepherd have announced the signing of top Australian racer Ric Bartolozzi to their team. Ric is one of Australia’s most successful drivers, winning several 1/8th national titles, State Championships in both 1/8th and 1/10th scale classes, and he also is a triple World Championship semi-finalist. Ric joins a very strong and growing Shepherd Australia team, which will see him compete at most major events in 2018.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
