The organizers of the 2013 DHI Cup have been in touch to tell us that entry for next January’s (11th to 13th) event is open on MyRCM. As in 2012 there will also be an Off-Road race run alongside the tradition touring car race in the same Arena in Odense. The classes will be Touring Car Modified and Super Stock as well as 2WD and 4WD Off-Road with the rules for all classes not completely finalised just yet.
Picco have announced that they have signed multiple World and European 1/8th scale finalist Rick Vrielijnck to their factory team. The Xray driver, who just recently won the Dutch National title, signed for the Italian engine firm prior to last weekend’s Dutch EFRA GP in Apeldoorn and went on to TQ, set a new track record and win the race. Rick will run the Torque line of engines in his RX8.
Source: Picco [teampicco.com]
Speed Passion is proud to introduce the Revention Pro brushless speed controller. The controller features an all new, in-house designed, 140A unit for increased power delivery and smoothness while the unique intercooler design allows the ESC to run 20 percent cooler in temperature compared to previous models. The brand new ground up design features a full aluminium body case which provides maximum surface area to dissipate heat from the ESC. Included comes a programming card to adjust all of the important parameters while the speedo itself comes programmed with six individual modes for modified, stock, crawler and drift applications. Available soon will be optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules to program the controller via smart phone.
Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]
The famous Appeldoorn track was the host of the Dutch EFRA GP that attracted some 27 drivers from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, France and Italy. The weather forecast was a little bit doubtful as one could expected after the rainy Summer but the weekend proved to be a dry one except for some light rain on Saturday. The final was a bit of a tire gamble as due to the use of additives tire wear was higher than normal and when the dust settled it was Xray driver Rick Vrielijnck who took the top spot on the podium followed by Silvio Hächler and John Ermen. Gunther van Staey took the fourth place with Simon Kurzbuch in fifth position.
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Sweep Racing introduce the new EXP Evo36 touring car tire. Designed to offer an improved life span the Evo line is meant to last two to three times longer than the previous EXP line. Additionally overall traction is increased for even more on track performance. In addition to the Evo36 tire 30 and 40 variants will follow shortly.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
Thunder Power announce the 1S 6800mAh 65C Advanced Energy Series LiPo battery pack for Oval and 1/12th carpet racing. Made to deliver more power and to run cooler the pack weights 150g and is 2C chargeable. Sporting dimensions of 92.5×46.5×18.5mm it comes with 4mm bullet-type connectors and is available from early October.
Source: Thunder Power [thunderpowerrc.com]
The European Championship TC Stock took place in Alcobenas, Spain. The qualifying was dominated by Remi Callens (Xray) with Serpent ace Jan Asmer hot on his heels. Come the finals Remi was able to conserve his form with fellow countryman Joan Urbain taking the runner up spot. Jan Asmer took third place. Remi’s well deserved win also means the first European electric touring car title for Slovakian manufacturer Xray.
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Capricorn is proud to announce the Lamberto Collari Edition Lab C801. Based on the experience the team made this season the kit comes with new hard ‘B’ plastic parts, a new carbon fibre radio plate, F1 anti-roll bar, a redesigned rear shock tower, new belts and a weight kit to add weight under the fuel tank.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
