July 10, 2011

Volker & Hofer crowned ETS Champions

Volker & Hofer crowned ETS Champions

Ronald Volker and Martin Hofer have been officially crowned champions of the 2010/11 Yokomo Euro Touring Series with the two Germans being presented with their winning trophies at a ceremony at the season finale at Andernach, Germany.

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July 10, 2011

Tebo & Cavalieri top qualifying at HRH Shootout

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Round 3 & 4 of qualifying at the Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout are in the books.  Jared Tebo and Ryan Cavalieri stole the show with double TQ’s on another toasty day in southern California. Dustin Evans was off to a great start leading Q3 of 4wd modified but a costly mistake early in the race put him down to the back of the pack.  Tebo and Cavalieri had a close battle for the lead throughout the race as Evans found a groove and worked his way back to the lead battle. One crash by Tebo allowed Ryan to walk away with a few second lead all the way to the end of the race, his 3rd consecutive TQ and clinching the overall TQ for 4wd modified. Ryan also crushed the small field of competition in mod truck, TQing his 3rd consecutive round again and taking the overall TQ as well.
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July 9, 2011

Rheinard wins opening Andernach final

Rheinard wins opening Andernach final

Due to the record entry competing at the Yokomo Euro Touring Series season finale in Germany, the opening leg of the finals took place directly after qualifying on Saturday evening with Top Qualifiers Marc Rheinard and Ivan Laptev pulling off easy wins, leading from start to finish.

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July 9, 2011

Rheinard TQs third qualifier in Andernach

Rheinard TQs third qualifier in Andernach

The fight for the honour of being the Top Qualifier for the final race of the 2010/11 ETS is set to go down to the wire in Andernach this evening after Marc Rheinard became the third different driver to top the times sheets at the German event. The Tamiya driver and outgoing champion ran very closely with Q2 pace setter Ronald Volker until the Yokomo ace had trouble passing Steen Graversen losing 8/10th on his penultimate lap.

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July 9, 2011

Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout qualifying Day 1

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The 14th annual Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout was off to a warm start today with rounds 1 and 2 of qualifying. Last year, temperatures topped out at 114 degrees and the weather this year is a bit cooler staying in the 90’s.  The track is a dry ran, blue-groove surface that is well know for its massive amounts of traction.  The 3-day race starts out with 4 rounds of qualifying. Qual-points determine your seeding for the triple a-mains on Sunday.

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July 9, 2011

Durango DNX408 wheel axles & diff retainers

Durango DNX408 wheel axles & diff retainers

Team Durango are pleased to announce the arrival of two new option parts for the DNX408 buggy. First up are these aluminium wheel axles which are direct replacements for the standard steel wheel axles on the DNX408. They offer a 64% weight saving over the standard part, reducing both the un-sprung weight of the suspension and rotating weight of the transmission by a total of 26.4grams. Next up are these aluminium diff retainers which add precision, strength and durability to the DNX408. Sold in a pair, they are anodized black and feature lazer etching on both sides.

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July 8, 2011

Groskamp pulls TQ run out of nowhere

Groskamp pulls TQ run out of nowhere

‘I pulled that one out of nowhere’ was how former ETS Champion Jilles Groskamp summed up his surprise TQ run in the opening round of qualifying at the final round of the ETS at Andernach. The Dutch racer topped Q1 from the Hot Bodies of Andy Moore and TRF team-mate Marc Rheinard while practice pace setter Ronald Volker ended up in the barrier on the opening lap.

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July 8, 2011

Associated 12R5.1 LiPo Conversion kit

Associated 12R5.1 LiPo Conversion kit

Team Associated have released a new 12R5.1 LiPo Conversion kit. The chassis has been been optimized for 1S LiPo batteries and features inline battery positioning generating a lower polar moment of inertia for smoother mid-corner steering in high traction conditions. A lengthened wheel base gives added stability, while the front bulkhead mounting position has been widened to give more options for upper control arm length and added adjustability for multiple track and motor conditions. An updated rear upper pod geometry increases leverage on center shock to help compensate for the lighter minimum overall chassis mass when using LiPo batteries. Other additions include stronger blue aluminium chassis braces and a thicker 3mm rear chassis brace gives extra support for rear body posts ad side springs.

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