May 4, 2017

South-African Electric On-road Nats Rd2 – Report

The second round of the 2017 South-African ORE national championship was held at the newly-built Gear Raceway in Ballito. The outdoor asphalt track offered a mixed layout with medium traction with the grass infield took many victims during the weekend. It was evident from the start that local driver and owner, Deon Gove was the man to beat while Jason Hillcoat, Ashley Hurley and Hein Kotze also were pretty fast during the pre-national practise weekend.

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May 4, 2017

Federico Barbieri wins at LRP-AE Summer Champs Rd1

Capricorn team driver Federico Barbieri took another convincing TQ and win in the Touring 10.5 Stock class at the first round of the LRP-Associated Summer Championship held on the La Valletta track. Winning all three rounds of qualifying, he managed to transform his pole position into a win in A1, finishing 2.2 seconds ahead of Gianluca Beggio’s Xray, while in A2 he DNF due to a technical problem. Federico then managed to keep his cool and went on to win again ahead of Beggio with a lead of 3.2 seconds. The final’s podium would be completed by Gianluca Beggio (Xray) and Ruggero Zanusso (Team Associated).

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

May 4, 2017

Ultimate Racing MBX7 series receiver battery box

Coming from Ultimate Racing and made for Mugen’s MBX7 series of nitro buggies and trucks is a 3-D-printed receiver battery box. Designed to do away with the vehicle’s standard “strap on” design, the box is large enough to take most straight-type receiver batteries while also allowing to leave the connectors inside the box for even greater protection against the elements. The 2-piece part is 3-D-printed from highly impact resistant material and self-locking nuts ensure that the screw threads do not get stripped over time. The box fits both the MBX7 and MBX7R kits.

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May 4, 2017

WRC Racing GTX 1.3 1/8th nitro on-road kit

WRC Racing from Italy have introduced their GTX 1.3 1/8th nitro on-road kit. Based on the previous GTX the 2017 version has received some subtle updates such as an aerodynamically shaped front bumper, a new floating radio plate system and a redesigned fuel tank, the latter making for a lowered overall centre of gravity. Also part of the 1.3 package is a new rear diffusor for improved rear end protection and downforce.

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May 4, 2017

TQ Wire TQ11 11AWG wire

TQ Wire have introduced their new TQ11, an 11AWG wire that is thinner than average 12 gauge wire. Constructed from 2,303 strands of bare copper in a super thin silicone jacket, the wire as a 4.2mm outer diameter – providing a larger conductor in a more compact space. It is meant to have more copper than standard 12 gauge wire, allowing for increased current flow and lower voltage loss without having to use bulkier wires. The wire is available in 3 inch and 25 inch packs.

Source: TQ Wire [tqwire.com]

May 4, 2017

Sergi Franch wins Spanish 200mm season opener

The opening round of the Spanish 1/10th 200mm Nitro Touring National Championship was held at the ARCA track in Madrid in very tricky weather conditions. Due to rain on Saturday, the qualifying was moved to Sunday morning, just before the finals. Sergi Franch would claim the overall TQ after some flawless driving, setting the fastest time in Q3 in front of local drivers Adrian Ortiz and Victor Pelaez. Unfortunately after the qualifying it started to rain again and Victor Pelaez took the 2nd spot on the grid after winning the Superpole.

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May 4, 2017

Belgian SCT Cup Rd1 – Report

For the second year in a row the season opening race of the popular Belgian SCT Cup was held in Zolder. The track was slightly revised, offering a greater flow and still an amazing grip level. In the Pro2 qualification, Géry Ledocq (Kyosho) would dominate, taking all rounds from Nicolas Evens (TLR) and Tom Vercarre (TLR). Fabio Cumps (Team C) in 4th and Stéphane Lecomte (Team Associated) in 5th achieve their best ever starting position in the series so far.

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