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October 29, 2009

Guinness Certifies Nic Case’s Speed Record

Nic and his extended Schumacher Mi3.5 Streamliner took their place in the Guinness book of Records with his record breaking run (260.32 km/h) at the ISC Speed Run event in Rockingham NC last fall. This official certification comes just weeks before Nic and his extended Schumacher Mi3.5 will campaign again at the ISC’s Ultimate Speed Run at the Auto Club Dragway in Fontana CA. The Schumacher speed team will also feature Jerome Head with his Mi3.5 Race, and Shawn Palmer with his Mi3.5 Race and Mi4 entries.

Nic is very precise and complete in his preparation efforts, and his energy along with an encyclopedia of publicly shared speed running information has the Schumacher team running with a high level of excited anticipation for this event. And at the speeds we’re shooting for, the quality, precision and consistency of our Schumacher cars give us a huge competitive edge. – Schumacher USA Sales Manager Shawn Palmer

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

October 29, 2009

Czech Grand Prix – Entry still open

International touring car racer Michal Bok, who is one of the organisers of the Czech GP that takes place from the 6th to the 8th of November, has been in contact to let us know that entries for this race are still open. Having already attracted racers from all over the region as well as further afield, with multiple European Championship finalist Steen Graversen from Denmark set to make his Tamiya debut at this race, you too can still take part. In view of the fact that the third round of the Euro Touring Series will take place at the same venue in late January they have adjusted the rules in a such way that this event could also become a warm-up for the ETS race and consequently they are going to use Xenon Max 32 tyres for all classes and Speed Passion Competition 3.0 13,5T motors for the Pro Stock class.

For more information about the Czech GP, and how to enter, visit the event site here.

October 29, 2009

F.V.S.S. Universal Power Clutch system

F.V.S.S. have released their new Centax type clutch for 1/8 on-road nitro cars, the Power Clutch. This complete universal clutch set works for all major brands of car, including Serpent but you must use the original clutch bell. Made with the best material for a best performance and durability, the system has been extensively tested by F.V.S.S. team drivers. The set features a lightened flywheel and lightened steel clutch bell, high quality bearings, ultra hard clutch spring and everything else you need to complete the clutch with the exception of the pinion gears.

Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssrc.com]

October 29, 2009

Can-Am RC Challenge for Charity

This past weekend the inaugural Can-Am RC Challenge for Charity race was held in the Seaway Mall in Welland Ontario, Canada. It was a rousing success to say the least. The unique venue of racing in a large bustling shopping mall gave great exposure to the RC hobby in an all new way. Many shoppers were able to witness top-level RC racing for the first time in their lives. Event organizer Mark Freshette succeeded in creating tremendous interest in those who stopped to watch the event unfold. The 156 entries raced hard during the 3 day event in classes ranging from Tamiya Mini and F1, to Vintage Trans Am as well as more traditional carpet on-road classes. The big winners were Jason Cramer, winner in 13.5 Foam Sedan, Wayne Vince winner and TQ in 10.5 World GT as well as 13.5 1/12th GTP class. Martin Crisp TQ’ed 1/12th GTP and went on the TQ and win 10.5 Rubber Sedan class as well. An invitational Celebrity Race was held with a number of professional race car drivers, local business owners and Protoform’s own Dale Epp. Racing with Tamiya Mini’s, all the “celebrities” invited to race were actually holding an RC radio for the first time in their lives. Dale Epp slowly motored through the carnage to a 4th place finish. The event was sponsored by Tamiya Canada, Protoform Race Bodies, LRP, Reedy, APS/Speedmind RC and Orca Racing. A portion of every entry fee was donated to Niagara Children’s Center to aid their work with handicapped children.

October 29, 2009

CSO Hard Coated Pullies for 733

CSO Racing in Hong Kong have released this complete range of hard anodised pulleys for the Serpent 733. Made from high quality 7075 T6 aluminium which has been coated for extra durability, the set has all the small pullies and also includes the large ones used on the front and rear differential. The sides of each tooth has a hole in the side wall to allow dirt to escape and to also lighten the pulley overall.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

October 27, 2009

Hungarian National Indoor Champs Rd1 report

This weekend saw the opening race of the Hungarian National Championship, with 153 entries in 9 categories, in the same great event hall where the 2nd round of the Euro Touring Series will be held next month. The most popular category was National Stock, which is running with the ETS Pro Stock rules (LiPo cells and SpeedPassion V3 13.5T motor). Current ETS Pro Stock Champion Balint Rajki took the TQ spot by 5 seconds ahead of Peter Miko starting from the 2nd place, who was 0,04 second faster than Gabor Forrai in 3rd spot. In the first final Balint had technical problem, so Peter won in front of Gabor. Peter won the 2nd and Gabor the 3rd final in a great battle meaning the final result was Peter Miko (HB) with the win, Gabor Forrai (Tamiya) in 2nd and Balint Rajki (HB) 3rd.

Continue reading the report here

October 27, 2009

2009 Thailand Electric On-Road Championship

The Thailand Electric On-Road Championship just took place at the very nice RC Addict Circuit in Bangkok. There were 149 drivers in attendance racing over 5 classes, Brushless 10.5, Mini 4wd, Mini 2wd, F1 and TC Mod. In Brushless 10.5, it was former World Champion Surikarn C. who took both the TQ and win with his Nosram powered Xray, while 2nd place went to Meen V. and 3rd was Tanit driving an Associated. In Mini 4wd class, which also use brushless 10.5 it was Speed Passion team driver Chatpong K. who took both TQ and the win with his Atomic VM II ahead of 2nd place Karn N. driving the Active chassis, with another Atomic driver Tanit K. in 3rd. In Mod it was current European Champion Jilles Groskamp that took the TQ and win with his Tamiya chassis.

Click here for more images of the event

October 27, 2009

BMI Racing signs Fernando Gordinho

BMI racing has announced that they have signed Fernando Gordinho to join there USA Team. After a 3 year break from the industry Fernando will be traveling the USA representing BMI and racing the all new DB12RR LiPo Edition and DB10R. Having a National title and multiple A-main podiums in 1/12 scale and Touring Car his experience and up-lifting attitude will only bring great things to the team.

Source: BMI Racing [bmiracing.com]