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August 15, 2012

Finland SC Summer Cup Rd4 report

The fourth and final round of Finland SC Summer Cup took us to Jyväskylä. The race was driven on same weekend as Neste Rally Finland. Unfortunately the RC track was too far away from WRC happenings and so we only saw lots of general traffic the way to and from track. Weather wasn’t as good in morning as it had been in previous rounds, there was constant threat of thunder storm ahead, but fortunately rain and thunder went around us and we only got very short and light shower during qualifying. Unlike in two previous rounds we had more drivers in 2wd (17) than in 4wd (16). Once again we had few drivers that had never been in an RC race.

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August 15, 2012

Hiro Seiko 1/10 optical setting board

Hiro Seiko have introduced this 1/10 scale optical setting board. Available in red or black, they made a bold decision to choose glass as the material for the board making it moisture & expansion resistant unlike the more common types on the market. In addition they have attached a special coloured material on the surface of the glass that can be easily cleaned. For reference the board features simple calibration lines.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

August 15, 2012

Rick V wins Rd5 of Dutch 1/8th Nationals

Last weekend the 5th round of the 1/8 onroad Dutch nationals was held on the beautiful AMCA track in Apeldoorn which also will be the venue for next month’s EFRA GP. Finally for the first time this year the whole weekend had nice weather so everybody had a lot of tracktime which could be seen on race day with very fast and close racing. Due a bad position in the ranking by Robin d’Hondt he was the one setting a very good pace in the very first heat between the slower drivers. Finally after 3 qualifiers he was able to take the 2nd direct starting place in the final. In front of him it was Rick Vrielijnck taking the pole with a 6 second gap and the 3rd and 4th spot went to Gunther v. Staey and John Ermen.

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August 14, 2012

Yokomo BD7 EP touring car

Yokomo have released official images and details of their new BD7, which was run in the latter part of this year’s ETS in the lead up to the World championships in The Netherlands. Optimum weight balance has been achieved by moving the motor 9.5mm further inward, while the chassis features symmetrical construction for optimal chassis flex. Other new items include the floating steering servo mount and the split aluminium suspension mounts.

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August 14, 2012

Zeppin TC6.1 steel gear diff outdrives

Zeppin racing have released this pair of gear differential outdrives for the Associated TC6.1 touring car. Made from spring steel they are similar in design but but much more durable than the standard lighter aluminium versions.

Source: Zeppin [zeppinracing.com]

August 14, 2012

PSM Racing VX3 ventilated brake disc

The original PSM Racing VX3 brake disc gave you more brake performance than you’ve ever wanted. The latest ventilated design provides a more consistent and smooth brake feeling paired with super lightness and low wear. It also kills all your brake fading problems, because the VX3 always stays cool and ready for bite. Available for most cars on the market.

Source: PSM [psm-rc.com]

August 14, 2012

Marcus Lübke takes German National double

Last weekend the EMC Wehrheim e.V. was host of the German Championship in 1:10 Electric Off-Road 2WD Short Course and 2WD Truck. The weather was fantastic and the 77 drivers enjoyed the well prepared high grip American style clay track. After 5 rounds of qualifying Absima Team C Team driver Marcus Lübke topped the ranking lists in both classes to start the finals from the TQ spot. Completing a great race season Marcus won all three finals in Truck as well as the first and third A Final in SC, giving his Team mate Tom Maquel the second A final win. Marcus got crowned Double German Champion 2012 with his TeamC TC02T and TS2 Trucks with Tom finishing second in SC.

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August 13, 2012

2012 Summer Showdown report

The 2012 Summer Showdown presented by Scotty Ernst was run this past weekend at Clark RC Park in Reeseville, WI. Fantastic racing all day long with exciting mains that were decided on the last lap. Expert Truggy had Jeremy Whiting take the TQ and lead the field out. A battle between Whiting, Jeff Wood and Jeff Stanford ensued as the 30 minute main got under way. Stanford unfortunately suffered mechanical issues keeping him out of the race and Jeremy Whiting opened up a lead. With only minutes left in the race Whiting had a tire come unglued and it looked as if disaster would strike but ace pitman Vic Elliot changed the tire on a pit stop fast enough to allow Whiting to keep the lead and take home the victory. Jeff Wood finished 2nd and Dave Bengtson finished in the 3rd spot.

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