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June 5, 2008

Manuel Henriet wins Belgian Nats Rd3

Round 3 of the Belgian Nationals took place at the tight and technical Houthalen track in dry and sunny conditions. The T1 class qualification went the way of Kyosho driver Marten Kempeneers who ended up ahead of Xray drivers Jerome Renaux, Jonathan Sanza and Steve Lambrech, while in the T2 class it was another Xray, that of Cedric Gils that took the pole position. The start of the T1 final went the way of Yerna Hugues that took the lead for the first 5 minutes, but problems dropped him down the order. This left Kempeneers in the lead which he held on to until the final 5 minutes when a lack of tires meant he was passed by Serpent driver Manuel Henriet who took the win, while Kempeneers held onto 2nd ahead of Stephane Roufosee in 3rd. The T2 class went the way of the pole man Cedric Gils who won ahead of fellow Xray drivers Renaud Gysembergh and Vazza Donato.

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June 5, 2008

Team Associated TC5 Performance parts

Team Associated have released a number of new performance parts for their TC5 electric touring car. Starting with this new Slipper spool kit which has been developed to help minimize damage to the CVA bone blade under high load conditions, such as hard impacts and large bumps. New for that spool kit are some new slipper pool pads, sold in a pair they are a direct replacement for the standard parts. Finally for the TC5, there is this bearing cam holder set that allows for more adjustment in the belt tension, specifically when a looser tension setting is required.

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June 5, 2008

2009 Snowbird Nationals are Official

Planning well in advance, the organisers of the Snowbirds were in contact to tell us that the 2009 event is happening and will once more take place at the Radisson Resort in Orlando Florida.

I am very excited to announce that we have signed with the Radisson Resort once again for the 2009 Snowbird Nationals. The World’s largest RC race returns to Orlando! The room block is set, so start making those hotel reservations now! As a special Thank you from the Radisson – anyone that reserves their room in the month of June will get a FREE upgrade to a deluxe room (a $10 a night savings!). I am also excited to announce we were able to get the hotel rates the same as in 2008, with the 10 percent discount again if you stay five nights or more. Our schedule will be similar to past years, with practice Tuesday and Wednesday, with racing Thursday through Sunday. Saturday will once again be ‘Bump N’ Run’ day. Classes and complete race details will be coming out in the months ahead. We expect the best Snowbirds ever and hope you can plan on being a part it! Call the Radisson at: 407-396-1400 and mention the Snowbirds to make your room reservations.

Source: Snowbirds [snowbirdnationals.com]

June 4, 2008

Recio wins Buenos Aires Championships

Recio wins Buenos Aires Metropolitan Champs

We recieved a brief report from the 3rd round of the 1/8th scale Metropolitan Championship that took place last weekend at the Hernan Matticoli track in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The weather was good and despite the sun being out it was a bit cold. Qualifying saw Kyosho racer Sebastián Recio take the pole position from Juan Pablo Golobic in 2nd and it was Recio that took the win in the final, crossing the flag at the end of the 40 minute final 2 laps up on Gabriel Ianaca in 2nd while Hernán Lebenbaun took 3rd spot. This was the final round of the tracks Opening Championship and it was Sebastián Recio that walked away with the title.

June 4, 2008

Exotek TC5 Lowered layshaft set

Exotek TC5 Lowered layshaft bearing caps

Exotek Racing have released these fibre reinforced nylon bearing caps for the Associated TC5 touring car to loosen the front and rear belts. By lowering the layshaft 1.25mm, the tension on the belts is lessened, freeing up your drive train without the need to buy expensive after market belts. The added benefits are more diff pulley cam setting that you are able to use as well as lowered center of gravity.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

June 4, 2008

Eric Dankel wins German South Rd5

The 5th round of the Southern Germany regional qualifiers were run last weekend under sunny skies at the Amberg track. Qualifying for 1/8th scale saw Shepherd driver Eric Dankel claim the pole position from the Mugen pairing of Philip Eberle and Armin Baier. The 30 minute final saw Dankel jump straight into the lead and by the 5 minute mark he had a 1 lap lead from where he could control to race to take the win ahead of Eberle and Baier in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.com]

June 4, 2008

Turkish Circuit Nationals Rd1

We received a report from the opening round of the Turkish Nationals that was run on the beautiful track of Bursa last weekend. The Nationals are held for 3 classes – 1/8th, 1/10th Nitro Touring and 1/10th EP Touring and with Friday open for practice it meant that all drivers had plenty of time to test their cars. Lights were on all night and so practice started from 9:00am and lasted till 1:00am Saturday morning. The race schedule saw seeding and qualifiers on Saturday and Finals on Sunday. All three days bright and warm and the only problem was the big change in atmospheric pressure due to time, mountains etc. This challenged the nitro racers to find the right carb settings.

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June 4, 2008

Atsushi Hara confirmed at Team Orion

2008 Reedy Race of Champions

As we suspected back at the Worlds warmup, Team Orion have announced the return of one it’s all time favourite drivers, 2008 Reedy Race of Champions winner Atsushi Hara. Atsushi has had a long history and many victories with Team Orion over the years and after a little break joining Team Checkpoint, they are very pleased to welcome him back to their World Champion Team. “It feels like I am returning home”Atsushi commented on his recent visit to Team Orion USA. With Atsushi’s amazing skill combined with Team Orion’s new BL motors , ESC’s, chargers, as well as their award winning line of performance batteries, they see a bright future ahead together.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]