Having shown us a sneak peek of the new Hole Shot short course tire last week, Pro-Line have today announced its release. The Hole-Shot is renowned across the world as one of the most used race tires of all time. With its square-lug technology and highly reinforced tire carcass, it comes supplied with the durable, long-lasting closed-cell inserts and is available in M3 (Soft) and M4 (Super-Soft) compounds.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
TQ Racing have announced that Travis Amezcua has signed a contract to campaign the TQ Racing SX10 series of 1/10 electric off-road cars through 2011. Travis brings a unique skill set to TQ Racing having been a multiple time IFMAR World Championship A Main Finalist and competed in over 15 ROAR National Championship A Main events in electric off road classes. Travis was the 2003 ROAR 2wd Modified National Champion and he also was the Top Qualifier at that event. He brings with him a long history in the hobby industry with a background that not only includes driving, but also product development and service. Travis’ TQ Racing SX10 2w, SX10T, SX10 4w and SX10 SC will use products from his other sponsors LRP, Orion and Proline. He will be continuing his nitro powered schedule with Mugen Seiki.
Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]
The third round of the Irish 1:8 Off Road National Championships traveled to Northern Ireland over the weekend as the BADMCC hosted the first of two championship visits to their huge track. In Qualifying it was a familiar name at the top of the time sheets as Losi driver Michael Todd was Top Qualifier for the third time in succession. Lining up behind the defending Champion on the grid continuing his impressive graduation from the Truggy class was youngster Christopher McCauley, the Xray driver separating the joint championship leaders as Navan winner Mark Harron secured 3rd. Before the start of the 45-minute final there was drama for the pole sitter as he hit electrical problems just as the cars went on to the track for their warm-up. Forced to call time, Todd would have to start from the back of the grid but he would quickly work his way through the field to lock into a thrilling battle with Harron’s Hot Bodies. Battling nose to tail and separated by less than a second for much of the race the pair swapped the lead until Harron made two costly mistakes in the final five minutes which gave Todd the break he needed to go on and claim his second win of the season. Having come through from the B Final Xray driver Alan Scroggie enjoyed a great race to join Todd and Harron on the podium. In the Truggy class Top Qualifier Neil Irwin backed up his Galway win to head home Round 1 winner Arron Vance with Steven McClements completing the podium in the half hour final.
Last weekend saw the second round of the west German Championship, held at the Warbeyen Astroturf track. Qualifying was on Saturday with sunny weather, however the weather changed totally to rainy conditions for Sunday but racing was still possible thanks to the Astroturf surface. In the 1/8th Buggy class it was LRP factory driver Jörn Neumann who took TQ and the win in the 20 minute main followed by Carsten Keller in 2nd and Denis Madcek in 3rd. LRP teammate Moritz Gaul finished 4th overall.
Last weekend saw the second leg of the Austrian 1/8th Off road championships at the A-Team Graz race track. The first leg 2 weeks prior could not be run, because of a overflooded race track at MARC Exklusiv in Kirschschlag. Also last weekend the weather situation was changing several times between sunshine and rain, but good track preparation made the event possible. After qualifying it was Hupo Honigl on pole for Durango, with Kyosho driver Martin Karner in 2nd and Mugen racer Christian Payer in 3rd.
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This weekend saw the second round of the Danish 1/8th off road Nationals take place at the tight and technical SOS track, south of Copenhagen. The weather forecast showed a lot of rain, but qualification was dry and due to a new and tight time schedule, that saw a 30 minutes final instead of the normal 45 minute one, it could have been worse. When the final stopped more heavy rain started. In the final Peter Harder picked up where he left off in round 1 by taking the win with his Novarossi powered Xray ahead of Martin Hansen for Kyosho in 2nd and Tim Culmsee with a HongNor in 3rd.
Source: North TQ [northtq.com]
We were contacted by the people behind the RC Factory a new indoor off-road race facility opening 30 minutes south of Columbus in Jeffersonville, OH. The track is 80X150, made from the best Ohio top soil and built and maintained by Curt Schlichter, former of CRCRC, and is being built to suit all classes. Set in a 60,000 sq ft all concrete facility, with all concrete pitting area which is separated from the track area meaning no fumes and no noise. Full restroom facilities, blacktop parking and in future a concessions stand. They plan to be running a Saturday nitro program and a Sunday electric race program year round and be open for practice everyday. The grand opening will be Friday July 2nd and if you have any questions you can contact curt.schlichter@yahoo.com or call 740-572-3152.
Pro-Line are showing off a sneak peek of their new Hole Shot Short Course tires. Available soon, the tread features a small pin design for the ultimate in responsiveness, it uses a square lug throughout and is great on blue groove to wet, hard packed surfaces.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
