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September 7, 2011

Ansmann’s got Talent – Announcement

Ansmann UK got in touch to tell us about their ‘Ansmann’s got Talent’ program they will be running on the 11th of September at Southport Club (above) and on the 25th of September at Eden Park. They will be running a Free days racing which should be 3 or 4 rounds depending on how many turn up for this relaxed racing. Ansmann will be bringing a stall of products which you can see on the day. Ansmann representatives will be walking around the track and the pits talking to drivers and at the end of the day they will offer some drives for the coming season. They are also going to give away a race car to the person who they feel deserves it the most. Remember, they are not just looking for good driving but good representation of their products and the drives will be at club, regional and national levels. All you need to do is bring your racing stuff and enjoy the day and hopefully at the end you will have a sponsorship for 2012. If you are a Nitro driver then just bring you radio and receiver and they will get you going with a car to try for the day.

For more information contact Stu Wood at scollins@ansmann.co.uk

September 7, 2011

Annual Labor Day Challenge report

This last weekend Clark RC Park held its 3rd Annual Labor Day Challenge with some of the top drivers in the midwest showcasing their skills. Jeremy Whiting set a blazing fast pace in both nitro Buggy and Truggy with Taylor Timmerman putting in a 2nd place effort in the last round of Truggy qualifying. Jeff Stanford held on to the number two spot in the Buggy class. E Buggy saw Daryl Frank light the track up to take the spot followed closely by Zach Whitrock.

Continue reading the report here

September 7, 2011

Serpent 733 Centax clutch

Now available from Serpent is the complete Centax clutch-set for 1/10 scale 733. Supplied with an aluminium clutch bell, XP clutch shoe, hard spring and machined flyweights. The result is a lighter clutch with more punch.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

September 7, 2011

Chad Due does double at Labor Day Challenge

This last weekend Clark RC Park held its 3rd Annual Labor Day Challenge with some of the top drivers in the midwest showcasing their skills. The short course classes saw Chad Due and Matt Sunderlage battle it out through two rounds of qualifying to see who would start the main from the top spot with Chad Due edging out Sunderlage in both the 2WD and 4×4 class. With the mains underway Chad Due checked out on the 2WD Short Course class and never looked back taking the win in 2WD with Matt Sunderlage taking 2nd place and Adrian Veach in 3rd. 4X4 Short Course had hard racing the entire main with Matt Sunderlage taking the holeshot and leading the three laps. Chad Due took the lead and Matt was never able to get back by the Associated 4X4 giving the win to Chad Due and second place to Matt Sunderlage. Young Cole Tollard put in a strong showing taking home the third position.

View the 4wd podium here

September 7, 2011

Racers Edge 4000mah 60C Short LiPo pack

The New 60C Race Edition 4000mAh LiPo battery pack from Racers Edge features industry standard bullet ports and comes with a Deans connector wire set complete with JST-XH style balance plug. 60C for high output racing conditions, this pack is designed to fit in all 1/10th scale cars and trucks and offers lighter weight and more power in a smaller package. With the shorter length of this pack its weight can be shifted fore and aft to aid in finding the perfect setup, a direct compliment to the new TLR 22 buggy.

Source: Racers Edge [racers-edge.com]

September 7, 2011

Cuypers wins Rd6 as RickV is Dutch champion

Last weekend the 6th and final race of the 2011 Dutch nationals was held at the MBC Sluis track in Gouda. Although the leading drivers in both classes were very secure to get the title there was still little room for mistakes. RickV had to reach a top-4 position to stay ahead of Belgian driver Steven Cuypers if he could win this race. The day started with some rain fading away from a huge overnight storm.The track was slowly drying and all fast times were set in the last qualification sessions. Steven Cuypers managed to take the pole followed by RickV, John Ermen and Gunther van Staey.

Continue reading the report here

September 7, 2011

Shepherd team bag

Shepherd have informed us about the arrival of their new team bag. Made from high quality materials in stylish carbon look it sports the Shepherd ram head as well as the Shepherd logo on the front and on the handle with a clear holder for a driver identification card below the handle. Measuring 600x320x200mm it is large enough to carry your 1/10 or 1/8 nitro on-road car and it has an additional top compartment equipped with elastic bands to store tools and other accessories needed at the racetrack. A heavy duty zipper keep your material safely inside and ensure easy access to the stored goods which are additionally proteced by reinforced side walls. The additional nylon strap allows easy carrying of the bag to the track.

View more images of the bag here

September 7, 2011

Renaud Savoya confirms Durango departure

Three time European Champion Renaud Savoya has confirmed to us his departure from Team Durango in an exclusive interview with Red RC today. The French man joined the team at the end of last year following 3 ultra successful seasons with Mugen. Having announced his move to the US late last year where he was expected to be a strong contender, he struggled to find pace with the car all season and this continued to his domestic series where he could only net himself a handful of podiums. Last month a below par showing at the European Championships in Germany where as reigning 3 time champion he failed to make the final for the first time further highlighted the ‘Shark’s’ struggle to adapt to the car. Talking to Renaud at this race you could tell that he was looking for change and so with today’s confirmation he has left the team he joined just 9 months ago.

Read our interview with Renaud here