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August 10, 2016

Belgian SCT Cup Rd4 – Report

Round four of the Belgian SCT Cup was held in Enghien as part of an RC show that featured aircrafts, boats and of course RC cars. The organising BRTC crew put in lot of efforts in building a temporary track in front of the park’s castle, and it would pay off with the series’ highest ever entry count ever. The nature of the grass track made setup and tyre choice a bit of a task as traction levels changed much over the course of the day. Racing wise and in Pro2 qualification, Laurent Halluin (Team C) started the day with a win in Q1 ahead of Géry Ledocq (Kyosho) and Philippe Hautecoeur (Team Associated). In the second round, Géry came out fastest ahead of Laurent and Samuel Castel (TLR). In the final round Géry was able to secure the overall TQ with another fastest time, again ahead of Samuel and Laurent. Those 3 clearly had a higher pace than the rest of the pack with all three being very close together in terms of performance.

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August 10, 2016

Protoform tease new BMR-12 1/12th scale bodyshell

Protoform have released a teaser image of their forthcoming BMR-12 1/12th scale pan car bodyshell. The body, that could be both the follow-up model or addition to the existing AMR-12 or even a replacement for the discontinued TR-12, is expected to fully uncover in time for the 2016 IFMAR Electric On-road World Championships in China later this month. Expect more information to surface soon.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

August 10, 2016

Arrowmax 6200mAh 11.1V LiPo battery pack

Coming from Arrowmax is the new 6200mAh 11.1V 3S LiPo battery pack. Built from high-capacity 6200mAh cells with a 55C/110C rating the hardcase battery measures 139x47x37mm and it comes pre-wired with a T-plug battery connector and a standard balancer port. The battery is ideal for modern day monster trucks as well as 1/8th “Lite” E-buggies and also 1/8th on-road vehicles.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

August 10, 2016

Axial Jeep Cherokee body & aluminium upgrades

Axial have introduced the 2000 Jeep Cherokee bodyshell as well as several aluminium option parts for AR60 axles, and shock option parts. Starting with the bodyshell, the replica of the 2000 Jeep Cherokee resembles one of the most iconic SUVs on the market and it comes made from clear .040 polycarbonate material. A variety of decals are included allowing to customise the look of the XJ. The decals are precut and also included are window masks for easy painting. The moulded front grill assembly makes for quick work when installing an optional LED light assembly and coupled with the included headlight and turn signal lenses gives that extra bit of detail. Main head light buckets are designed for 5mm LED bulbs while the turn signal buckets are designed for 3mm LED bulbs.

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August 10, 2016

Adam Drake dominates Great Lakes Showdown

This past weekend the 2016 Great Lakes Showdown was held at The Track in Michigan. The “The Track” venue offers a large 1/8th off-road track as well as a smaller 1/10th off-road track and it was Adam Drake that was the top qualifier in Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truck, and 1/8th E-Buggy. Drake went on to win both 45 minute Nitro finals as well as the two 10 minute E-Buggy A-main legs to make it a title trifecta.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

August 9, 2016

Balestri top seed for qualifying at WC

Dario Balestri is the top seed for qualifying at the Nitro Touring Car World Championships in Italy. The Capricorn driver topped today’s controlled practice ranking thanks to setting the fastest times in both the third & fourth rounds with a drivers best two of four rounds determining the qualifying heat order. Topping the final qualifying in a faster time than CP3, most drivers pleased to see an end to practice, Balestri was quickest from Mugen driver Robert Pietsch but in the overall ranking it was the Mugen of CP2 pace setter Takaaki Shimo who would finish up second. Although the final practice would be his worst round as he got a P6, Balestri’s team-mate Luca Redaelli completed the Top 3 ahead of quickest man of the day Dominic Greiner.

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August 9, 2016

Balestri sets pace in 3rd controlled practice

Dario Balestri has set the pace in the third round of controlled practice at the World Championships in Gubbio, the Italian heading a Capricorn 1-2 from team-mate Luca Redaelli. The third different driver to top the time sheets today, Balestri took full advantage of the hot conditions as the morning’s pace setter Dominic Greiner struggled with the rising temperature. Star of yesterday’s free practice, Simon Kurzbuch would complete the Top 3 for a strong points haul, the heat seeding for qualifying being determined by each drivers best two points finishes over the four controlled practice rounds.

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August 9, 2016

Team Associated Reflex 1:18 4WD off-road buggy

Team Associated have introduced the Reflex 1/18th scale 4WD ready-to-run off-road buggy. The former RC18 received a bodyshell with a new paint scheme but otherwise relies on proven features such as white spoked wheels, the XP radio system , fluid-filled shocks, and an inline mounted Super 370 high performance motor. A 6-cell battery and wall charger are also included with the buggy being available with a black or white livery.

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