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October 7, 2013

Vampire Racing Type AB+ V2 update package

Vampire Racing have designed a new V2 update package for the Type AB+ V2 brushless modified motors. All new motors supplied from now will include this update already in the box, and end users who have an ‘old spec’ Type AB+ V2 motor will receive this package totally free of charge. The update package includes a new end bell ring, timing plate, timing pate screws with captive sprung washers and new motor can screws. The timing plate is made of a new tougher material, it features an internal timing pip that will not allow the timing to be altered past its desired and designated settings, it also features beefier cap head screws with sprung washers for a more secure and solid fitting and new screws are also provided for motor can assembly. Customers who wish to upgrade their existing motors are asked to contact their local dealer in order to receive the free update package.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

October 7, 2013

Nick Georgiades wins Greek Touring Car champs

Nick Geo wins Greek Touring Car championships

The 4th and final round of the Greek touring car championship took place near Heraklion, Crete. After qualifying local driver Terzis (Xray) took TQ in front of Nick Georgiades (Xray) and John Doucakis (Awesomatix). The first A main saw John passing both Xray drivers in lap 1 but he got hit by Nick sending the Awesomatix on its roof and creating a chain reaction. John found himself at the back of the field while Nick received a stop-and-go penalty. Both soon recovered and Nick took the win with John in second place. The 2nd A final again had a lap 1 carnage to offer, this time Nick Georgiades hit Terzis causing lots of confusion but now Nick escaped further action against him and ended in second position behind John. The decisive third A final saw John losing a position against T.O.P. driver Jim on lap 2 but the Awesomatix driver soon regained the third place and went on to chase the two Xrays of Nick and Terzis. The latter showed great sportsmanship by letting John by as he was clearly faster. John now was on a mission to try and catch Nick. After a short coming together as Nick went wide and John tried to pass him Nick ended in second place with John close behind. The result handed Nick the race win after the tie breaker and this also secured him the Xray driver overall title win of the series. John Doucakis ended the season sitting in the runner-up sport.

Source: JD & Racing [jdandracing.blogspot.com]

October 7, 2013

Rene Trauner wins 2013 Austrian electric buggy titles

Last weekend saw the final round of the Austrian 1/10h Electric Buggy Nationals held at the Steyregg track. Vampire Racing’s Rene Trauner (Yokomo) took the win both in 2WD and 4WD securing him both 2013 national titles. Vampire Racing team mate Stefan Pfeifhofer (Team Associated) ends the season in second place in 2WD and 4WD making for a perfect 1-2 finish for Vampire Racing.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

October 7, 2013

Arrowmax Super Diff spur gears

Arrowmax introduce their Super Diff spur gear series. Specially designed to combine toughness and a light weight the special shape of the teeth also makes for super quiet running. The gears fit many of today’s electric touring and pan car chassis and are available as 86T to 110T 64dp and 68T to 88T 48dp variant.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

October 7, 2013

Tobias Weist wins RC LeMans Series Rd7

The 7th and final round of the RC LeMans Series took place at the Model Race Genk track in Belgium. Dry weather on Saturday meant top conditions for the practice runs in which the top drivers scrapped on the old track record. After Sunday’s qualifiers Tobias Weist took TQ with a 20 laps run in front of Tim Altmann and Sven Stoffels. Come the finals Tobias and Tim battled for the top spot with both deciding one of the three A mains. The decisive race ultimately went to Tobias as Tim made a rare mistake denying him the win. Frank Büsener came in second, Tim finished third. Sven Stoffels, third after the qualifiers but not on the podium, had a bit of a relief by setting a new track record in A main number three with a 15.093.

Source: RC LeMans Series [rc-lemans.de]

October 7, 2013

Shimo tops final Day 2 practice in Japan

Mugen’s Takaaki Shimo topped the final round of free practice bringing Day 2 of the 1:8 Onroad World Championships in Japan to a close. The Pre Worlds race winner managed a time of 49.515 over 3-consecutive laps in the sixth of the day’s 8-minute practice runs followed closely by Serpent’s Tadahiko Sahashi (49.564) and KM Racing’s Keisuke Fukuda (49.803). Overall the fastest time of the day (49.207) was set by Team Shepherd’s Jilles Groskamp in the second of the cooler morning runs while in the final practice the Top European was his team-mate Oliver Mack who posted the 4th fastest time.

Continue reading this story here or view our complete event coverage here.

October 7, 2013

RPM Slash 4×4 LCG front bulkhead

RPM Slash 4x4 LCG front bulkhead

New from RPM comes a front bulkhead for Traxxas Slash 4×4 vehicles. Designed to solve several key issues with the stock LCG chassis, the RPM bulkhead is of a 2-piece design making maintenance much easier as the front of the vehicle can now be removed without having to touch the bellcranks. Another benefit of the new design is a cleaner staying steering assembly thanks to a pair of side dirt shields that blend with the chassis and help protect the steering servo and bellcrank area. The parts are moulded from RPM’s well-known nylon blend, come in black or blue colour and also fit the Stampede 4×4 and Rally 4×4 chassis.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

October 7, 2013

Asian Offroad Championship – Announcement

It has been announced that the 2013 Asian Offroad Championship will take place on the weekend of the 3rd of November at the Yatabe Arena Offroad Grandprix track. The race is open for 2WD and 4WD Modified Buggy, 2WD Stock 17.5T and 4WD Stock 13.5T as well as Short Course Modified and to keep things running smoothly Novak’s own Charlie Suangka will be announcing at the event. More information can be found here (PDF file).