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August 20, 2013

Daniel Wohlgemuth wins Pro Stock at German nats

This past weekend the 2013 German Nationals took place in Leipzig. The huge track was altered slightly to make it more challenging which proofed to be dangerous but successful. Germany not only breeds top modified drivers that fill up half the A final at international races on a regular basis but also sets the stage for the big boys in Pro Stock racing. At this year’s nationals up front there were the two ETS frontrunners Toni Streit and Daniel Wohlgemuth fighting for TQ with a couple of other drivers in the mix. In the end it was Daniel who managed to grab TQ honours ahead of Toni and Florian Botzenhart. In the finals Daniel showed great skills by winning the first two legs and therefore the 2013 national title. In A3 the runner up spot was up for grabs. In the end it was Florian Botzenhart who managed to win the final leg taking the vice championship.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com] | Photo: Martin Hofer

August 20, 2013

Patrick Hofer wins 4WD Modified at Swiss nats Rd4

The fourth round of the Swiss 1/10th buggy nationals took place at the dusty and slippery Dielsdorf track that recently received a new and very tricky double jump. Team Associated’s Patrick Hofer dominated the 4WD qualifying and took TQ with his B44.2. For the A finals Patrick decided to take the risk and take the dreaded double in one jump and this got him a clear win in the first final leg. Come the second final Hofer got into trouble early in the race when crashing and dropping back the field. But by taking the double in one leap every lap he was able to shorten the distance to leader Peter Forster and he eventually overtook him by using the double to pass the Yokomo driver. This handed Patrick the overall win on front of Peter Forster and Patrick Vogt (Team Durango).

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

August 20, 2013

Numedahl, Motter & Wautlet win at JBRL Rd6

The 6th round of the Jimmy Babcock Racing League Electric Series made its first stop at the new Rainman’s Hobby and Raceway in Bakersfield, California. With every new facility comes the challenge of learning the surface and dialling in the vehicles. So Team Associated racers Kody Numedahl, Kevin Motter, Nick Wautlet, Jimmy Barnett and others all made the trip north of the L.A. valley to compete at the brand new facility. In the 2WD Modified class it was all Numedahl and his B4.2 Factory Team with Centro mid-motor conversion. Cody dominated the competition, taking the TQ by seven seconds and winning the main by half a lap. In the Truck Modified class, Kevin Motter and his T4.2 Factory Team got out to a good start and took over the lead early, never to relinquish the number 1 position on way to the victory. In the 2WD 13.5T Buggy Super Stock class, Nick Wautlet started from the second grid position, but made quick work to take over the lead on the way to victory. Next up is round 7 at Palm Desert R/C Raceway the weekend of September 14.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

August 20, 2013

Zen Racing R5 ride height shims

New from Zen Racing come ride height shims for the R5 1/12th chassis. They offer the same fine steps as the rear shim sets, giving adjustment all the way down to 0.15 mm. The slots have been arranged at 90 degrees to each other allowing for rapid fitment in racing conditions and the shims come in sets of ten.

Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]

August 20, 2013

Vision Racing SC10 carbon chassis stiffener

Vision Racing introduce 2mm carbon fibre chassis stiffeners for the Team Associated SC10 series vehicles. This upgrade is designed to enhanced the performance of the truck’s stock chassis flex by stiffening and adding weight to the lowest point of the chassis but also keeping it centralised for improved handling characteristics. The modification is comparable to adding carbon arms and parts to the Team Associated vehicles allowing it to work much better on high bite tracks and it works well with the new anti-roll bar kit allowing it to carry even more corner speed. Included with the carbon parts come 18 4-40 x 3/16 countersunk screws for installation.

Click here to view the parts installed

August 19, 2013

Nor Cal Hobbies Off-Road Kings race – Announcement

Nor Cal Hobbies will host the 2013 Off-Road Kings race on the weekend of the 8th of September. Run on a Kevin Jelich build track the race will see the attendance of Jared Tebo, Ryan Cavalieri and other pro drivers and is held in several buggy and truck classes including invitational 2WD and 4WD Open Buggy, Open and 17.5T 2WD, Open 4WD, Open Stadium Truck, 2WD and 4WD Short Course as well as an 1/8th E-buggy class. The invitational classes and the Top 21 of 17.5T Buggy will run in a Reedy Race format. More information can be found here.

August 19, 2013

Martin Hansen wins at Danish buggy nationals

The Danish 1/8th buggy nationals took place at the RC Center track in Greeve. After a strong showing at the recent EFRA GP Martin Hansen (Kyosho/Team Orion/AKA) once again excelled as took the win in the nitro buggy and also the E-buggy class. The nitro podium was completed by Oliver Fischer (Kyosho/Team Orion/AKA) and Silas Høgholt (Kyosho/OS/AKA).

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de] | Photo: Oliver Fischer

August 19, 2013

Much-More UK GP – Report

Last weekend the Much-More UK GP English round took place at the CRMCC circuit in North West England. The English round combines with a Scottish round, which was held at the Stonehaven circuit in June, to determine the overall series champions. There were over 50 entries this year and some overall series trophies were up for grabs. The practice day on Friday and qualifying on Saturday and Sunday morning saw persistent rain and a wet weather track which meant the new Volante control tyre would have to wait until the finals on Sunday afternoon before being bolted onto the cars. The vast majority of drivers managed to pick up points from the four qualifying rounds required in the difficult conditions and then switched to the control tyre for the finals as the track quickly dried out. In 13.5T John Simpson brought home the victor with Callum Keith and Chris Mitchell completing the podium. In the Spec class Paul Davidson was the day’s winner in front of David Walter Fraser and Joe Herring. Last but but least the Mini class top three sees Paul Davidson in front with Keith Anderton and Chris Briggs in tow.

Click here to view the overall results