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July 17, 2015

Pietsch leads the way in Ettlingen

Robert Pietsch appears to be the man to beat at Round 3 of the Euro Nitro Series, setting the pace in the first timed practice at Ettlingen. The Mugen driver was 2/10th faster than new Shepherd signing Rick Vrielijnck who in turn was 2/10ths faster than Alberto Picco, the top three all using Picco engines. Almost matching Picco’s pace fellow Italian Dario Balestri was fourth fastest ahead of championship returnee Oliver Mack. For defending champion Simon Kurzbuch his run was hampered by the loss of a front shock spring retainer and he would post the 21st fastest time.

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July 17, 2015

Wischnewski tops first timed practice at ENS

Dirk Wischnewski has topped the first timed practice at Round 3 of the Euro Nitro Series in Germany. Mastering the Minidrom Ettlingen’s ‘strange’ track conditions the best, the Shepherd driver set the fastest 3-laps ahead of the HB of Round 2 winner Teemu Leino. Top Qualifier in Austria, Serpent’s Dominc Greiner completed the Top 3 ahead of Capricorn team-mates Thilo Tödtmann and Eric Dankel. Joint championship leaders Bruno Coelho and Jilles Groskamp would post only the 9th and 14th fastest times respectively.

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July 17, 2015

SkyRC S60 60W multi-chemistry AC charger

SkyRC have introduced the S60 multi-chemistry AC charger. Housed in a compact case the 60W charger offers several charge programs including a dedicated high voltage setting for the latest generation of LiPo cells that allow a charge end voltage of 4.35V per cell. Several safety features including capacity and automatic charging current limit allow for a convenient use of the device that sports a back-lit display and a 4-button operation. Furthermore the charger can be coupled to Windows-based PCs to increase the versatility and for software updates. The package is rounded out by an internal balancer and a build-in fan unit. Click here to view the specifications and another photo

July 17, 2015

Sweep Racing 1/8 Vortex GT wing

Sweep Racing have the 1/8 Vortex GT wing for nitro and electric GT cars available. Made from 1mm high-quality polycarbonate and featuring a build-in side dams design the wing also sports three bumps on each side of the lower portion to improve airflow and thus downforce while reinforcing ribs reduce vibration and deformation at high speeds. The wing is usable with a range of 1/8th GT bodies and it is available clear or pre-painted in a smoky black colour.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

July 17, 2015

T.O.P. Rebel F1X formula kit coming soon

T.O.P. Racing have first images of their forthcoming Rebel F1X formula pan car available. No detailed features are known yet but looking at the preview images the car is based on a class-standard carbon fibre chassis with link-type rear suspension. The chassis seems to allow the use of inline or transversally mounted shorty LiPo packs and it sports an adjustable low-profile servo mount whose mounting angle can be altered using several mounting points for the aluminium mount. Up front the car features fixed lower A-arms with the upper arms being attached to the front aluminium bulkhead using pivot joints. Both the upper and lower arms are made of carbon fibre sheet material that use composite adapters to mount the steering knuckles to. More information and images should become available in time for the release.

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July 17, 2015

Xray X1 aluminium 1-piece servo mount

Made for the X1 Formula car is the new 1-piece aluminium servo mount from Xray. CNC machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming orange anodised the part improves the steering characteristics while eliminating unwanted tweak at the same time. The mount is a direct fit and designed to work with most low-profile servos.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 17, 2015

Jürgen Horn wins at Austrian On-road Nats Rd4

Round four of the Austrian Electric On-road Nationals was held at the pretty tricky TSA Krieglach track. In the Touring Car Stock class Xray driver Jürgen Horn came out successful from team mate Jan Popic. Thomas Rosegger (VBC) rounded out the top 3 result.

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July 16, 2015

T-Works large surface serrated M4 wheel nuts

Made from the same high-quality titanium material as their screws, ball ends and turnbuckles are T-Works’ new serrated wheel nuts. The M4 fasteners offer a large contact surface for improved wheel support while the serrated portion helps the nut to stay in place even in the most severe racing action. The M4 wheel nuts come in packs of four.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]