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June 12, 2015

Groskamp tops free practice at ENS

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Jilles Groskamp set the pace in free practice at Round 2 of the Euro Nitro Series in Austria. On his first visit to the Aigen-Schlägl track, the HB driver set the fastet lap from Dirk Wischnewski and last year’s race winner Dominic Greiner. In complete contrast to last year’s Austrian encounter when rain halted the opening day’s action, a very hot day meant the top 3 set their best laps in the cooler conditions of the first of the five free practice rounds. For Round 1 Top Qualifier Teemu Leino and race winner Bruno Coelho they would end the free practice 5th and 6th fastest respectively.

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June 12, 2015

Chan Chau Man wins Starry Night Cup Rd1

The opening round of the Starry Night Cup was held in Shenzen, China with a lot of top level drivers attending including Japan’s Shimazaki Shinya. The race was interrupted by rain and the remaining two of the four qualifying rounds would start as late as 6 pm. At the end Dang PZ took the TQ on the now slippery track to start into the 40 minute final from pole position. Dang PZ then lead most of the A-main but Chan Chau Man, coming from further down the field, put a lot of pressure on the leader and finally took over the lead following a mistake of Dang. From that moment on Chan Chau Man was able to cruise to the win in front of team mate Li JW with Fai Ho taking the last remaining podium spot.

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June 12, 2015

Milanowicz wins Formula class at Polish Nats Rd3

The third round of Polish On-road Nationals was held at the track of Ruda Slaska. Nice weather had the track temperatures rising up to 55°C which made setup a bit problematic for the Formula drivers due to the high grip level. At the end it was Michal Milanowicz (Xray) who came out successful in the A-finals from Przemyslaw Wicher and Jan Ruman (Xray) who were all in the mix for the overall win until the final leg.

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June 12, 2015

Hudy LED pit lamp bag

Coming from Hudy and made for their LED pit lamp is a suitable bag. Made for secure and convenient storage and transportation the fully cushioned bag has reinforced walls to protect the lamp from the rigours of travelling. Measuring 29x8x7cm the bag also sports flashy Hudy graphics and a strong zipper.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

June 12, 2015

Tourex TX1000 1/8th buggy tyres

Tourex have introduced the TX1000 1/8th buggy tyres especially made for artificial surfaces such as astroturf. Offering a multitude of small pins and coming moulded from 50 shore rubber the tyre will combine high grip and optimised durability. The tyres come pre-glued on white disc rims and including TX 4-12 inserts.

Source: Tourex [tourex-competition.com]

June 12, 2015

Haslinger & Day win at Austrian Large Scale Nats Rd2

The second round of Austrian Nationals Large Scale was held at the Stör-Ring racetrack in Berndorf bei Kirchberg near by Graz. More than 30 drivers signed up for the 1/5th scale Formula and Touring Car classes with the race being held in the best possible weather conditions. The TQ in the Touring Car class went to reigning champion Michael Weiser while Andreas Blum, reigning Formula champion, came out fastest in the open wheels class. In the Touring final Andreas Haslinger (FG) then took the win from HARM driver Michael Weiser in 2nd and Alexander Aslanides (Mecatech) in 3rd. The Formula final was won by Ivo Day (RS5) from Werner Klug (Bergonzoni) and Andreas Blum (RS5).

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June 11, 2015

Team Associated B4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo Combo

Hot on the heels of the refurbished Team Associated T4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo Combo kit comes its successful buggy sibling, the B4.2. Based on the legendary B4 platform the vehicle includes the Team Associated XP 2.4GHz radio system and XP metal-gear steering servo. Power is supplied by a Reedy 3300kV brushless motor while the water-resistant Reedy brushless electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff and high current T-connector provides smooth throttle control. The new LiPo Combo package includes all the features of the popular B4.2 RTR along with the Reedy 423-S 35W compact balance charger and WolfPack LiPo 3300mAh 30C 7.4V battery.

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June 11, 2015

Serpent Natrix 748-e 200mm electric on-road car

Available now from Serpent is the Natrix 748-e 1/10th 200mm electric on-road car. Based off of the successful 748 nitro on-road car the electric variant features a specially designed 2-belt drivetrain with double gear differentials, machined motor and layshaft mounts, a carbon fibre chassis as well as the fully adjustable suspension components of the gas-powered variant. Other features include RCCX SS shocks, carbon fibre shock mounts and top deck, carbon battery mounts as well as spring steel transmission parts, ball races anti-roll bars and an ultra low centre of gravity steering and servo mount system.

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