May 22, 2010

Tamiya Wolf WR1 F1 chassis

Tamiya Wolf WR1 F1 chassis

New from Tamiya and based on the F104 chassis is this 1/10th scale Wolf WR1 classic formula one chassis. Led by wealthy Canadian businessman owner Walter Wolf, the WR1 made its debut at the 1977 Argentine GP and started the race in 11th position. Driven by team driver Jody Scheckter, the WR1 went on to win the race and record the first ever win for the team. The 1977 season saw Jody Scheckter win three championship races and finish 2nd overall in the drivers championship.

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May 22, 2010

Motonica P81 series 2-speed gearbox

Motonica P81 series 2-speed gearbox

New for the P81 series from Motonica is this two speed gearbox. The main feature of this new gearbox is its total weight, which is 14 grams lighter than the previous version resulting in a tangible benefit during acceleration. An added benefit is that the shift from first to second gear is more accurate and constant, allowing for a smoother drive. Quality materials and graphite grey coloured plastics complete the changes of this new item. Sold as a complete set.

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May 21, 2010

Rheinard tops first Dutch qualifier

Rheinard tops first Dutch qualifier

Championship leader Marc Rheinard has set the pace in the opening round of qualifytng here at the fifth round of the Xenon Racing backed Euro Touring Series in the Netherlands.  The World Champion topped the hotly contested heat from European Champion Jilles Groskamp and current 1:8 Off Road World Champion Atsushi Hara with just over a second covering the trio after five minutes.  Rheinard said his car was really good except for the opening lap when he had no traction.  The German lost 7/10th compared with the fastest opening lap set by his Tamiya/Speed Passion team-mate Viktor Wilck something he believes was caused by taking his tyre warmers off too early.

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May 21, 2010

Tamiya TA05 VDF high-end drift machine

Tamiya TA05 VDF high-end drift machine

Tamiya have announced the release of this high-end drift machine, the TA05 VDF. This car adopts a front midship motor layout, motor within wheelbase, for optimum balance which is essential to drift driving. The upper frame features vertically mounted carbon plates which improve chassis rigidity while also providing enough flexibility during drifting. The parallel geometry steering system provides this machine with excellent control of counter steering. The especially designed battery holder is adjustable and is compatible with Ni-Cd, NiMh, LF batteries. Glass tape can also be used to secure the battery.

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May 20, 2010

Claus Ryeskov wins Rd2 of Danish Nats

Claus Ryeskov wins Rd2 of Danish Nats

Last weekend the second round of the Danish championship took place at the beautiful area of North Zealand. Saturday saw the track receive 24 mm of rain, so it was difficult conditions and on Sunday the track was still not completely dry, there was always a little drizzle. Qualifying saw Martin Lissau take TQ and for the final the track was almost dry, but there were still some wet spots. Some selected normal tires, others rubber and the start saw Lissau take the lead quickly mastering the wet track. Claus Ryeskov took it easy and drove sensibly staying on track and approximately 10 minutes before the finish Lissau’s rear belt was no more and Claus could take the win.

May 20, 2010

Champion Groskamp returns for Dutch ETS encounter

Champion Groskamp returns for Dutch ETS encounter

The Xenon Racing backed Euro Touring Series moves outdoors this weekend (May 21-23) as it travels to the Netherlands where Jilles Groskamp makes a welcome return to the series that he has been champion of since its inception three years ago. Having moved to Thailand last year, the reigning European Champion has been unable to defend his ETS title this season but with the MACH still very much his home track the Tamiya Racing Factory driver will be hard to beat at the fifth round of the 2009/2010 Series.

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May 20, 2010

Mark Green continues winning form at BRCA Rd2

Mark Green continues winning form at BRCA Rd2

The second round of this years BRCA 1/8th circuit national championship was located at the famous Wombwell circuit, which is part of a large Karting complex. This track is loved by all the drivers since it contains a combination of slow and fast flowing corners which is a joy to drive when driven on the edge. The weather forecast did not look too good for Sunday, but thankfully it was a dry weekend. With time restrictions in place due to the noise levels, the Committee decided to run open practice with a lunch break. This made the track at times very congested with a lot of fast cars easily catching up the slower cars and damage was inevitable.

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