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March 6, 2012

Ryan Cavalieri wins 3rd Annual PRCR Invitational

The 3rd Annual PRCR Invitational was held last weekend at Portland R/C Raceway in Clackamas, Oregon. This is the home track of Team Orion USA Team Manager Joe Pillars and is owned by his father in-law Jim Dunlap. At this years event, current 2wd & 4wd IFMAR World Champion Ryan Cavalieri was in attendance along with the fastest drivers in the North-West. For the Invitational Class, all drivers would use their 2wd Modified Buggies for all 8 rounds. 4 rounds of heads up racing were ran on Saturday followed by another 4 rounds on Sunday. Each driver was given 2 throw-outs, using their best 6 points. Tie-breakers were determined by the number of 1st place finishes, 2nd place finishes, and so on using the 6 counted points. If still a tie, then the drivers 2 best combined laps and times were added together. Throw-outs were just that, and were not used. This is the same system that is used at the International Reedy Buggy Race of Champions.

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March 6, 2012

Sanford takes overall Snowman 1/8th BL series

A quick update from Tekno RC whose drivers Lucas Sanford, Ryan Hughes, Daniel Lewis and Matt Wolter took the top 4 spots in 1/8th Electric Buggy at the final round of the Snowman series, hosted by ARC in Temecula, CA. Lucas took 1st place overall, while Ryan took 2nd overall for the series. The drivers were all running prototype Tekno RC 1/8th electric buggies.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

March 6, 2012

JR Mitch signs to TLR team

TLR have announced the signing of JR Mitch to the TLR team, Spektrum, Orion and Horizon Hobby. With JR’s lively attitude on and off the track and long history of racing experience makes JR a perfect fit at TLR. JR will be a key driver in the Florida area along with the east coast racing scene. JR will attend both electric and nitro races for TLR throughout the year with his first big event being the upcoming Neo Race in England. JR will also attend the 1/8th Off-Road World Championship in Argentina later this year. JR Mitch had this to say:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank AE/Reedy for more than ten years of support and guidance in racing. There are a few people who stand out to me for making a significant impact during my time with this company. I would like to give special recognition to: Cliff Lett, Brent Thielke, Richard Saxton, and Rick Hohwart. At this point in time, I am not leaving AE/Reedy with any hard feelings. I just feel that it is time for a change and look forward to the opportunities that await for me racing with TLR. Once again, thank you for the many years I have spent racing with you.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

March 5, 2012

JConcepts MP9 & RC8.2 Finnisher bodies

Expanding their body range, JConcepts have introduced the MP9 and RC8.2 Finnisher shells. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps while the forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have a strong and chiseled look, including a recessed area in the rear which allows another option for air-escape. The chassis side-guard to body fit has been tightened up which helps eliminate large empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The area behind the cab has been greatly lowered exposing more of the engine heat-sink allowing more heat-escape while the V-stepped feature which is a highlighted styling cue of the Finnisher buggy bodies has been incorporated toward the rear and allows an additional area that can be trimmed to allow air-flow through the body.

View more images of the bodies here

March 5, 2012

Drake double @ TLR Winter Series Rd2

Round number two of the Team Losi Racing Winter Series was this past weekend at Revelation Raceway. The event had eight heats and it was TLR, Nova Rossi, Pro-Line driver Adam Drake who TQ’ed both rounds of qualifying in the 1/8th Pro Buggy and 1/8th Pro truck classes. In the 30 minute buggy final Adam checked out on the field and won by almost two laps over Joseph Quagraine and Colby Poh. Drake also won the 25 minute truck final with Drew Moller finished second and Mike Acero finished third.

Click here to view the top 3 results

March 5, 2012

Kyosho TF6 SP kit

Kyosho is pleased to announce the release of the updated TF6 touring car, called the TF6 SP. Featuring a narrowed front and rear chassis design to optimise traction the kit also includes a new upper deck, newly designed steering unit with optimised Ackermann geometry for a more linear steering feel, aluminium spool joint cup for improved durability, longer suspension arms and a rear gear differential to make use of the latest high-power brushless and LiPo set-ups. The kit, that has just won the recent third round of the Euro Touring series will become available soon.

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March 5, 2012

Bitty Design 8.2 Force body shell

Bitty Design have released their 8.2 Force body shell for the Associated RC8.2. Different from their other cab forward they focussed on making a good looking shell that fits the chassis well and makes the car easy to drive. Their tests revealed a balanced body which give better feeling while driving, the lap times are not better but the handling was more consistent in long runs. The body is sold complete with windows masks, decal and protective film and has been produced with high quality 1mm Lexan.

View more images of the shell here

March 5, 2012

ETS Gran Canaria A-main videos now online

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All A-main videos from yesterday Gran Canaria ETS Rd3 event are now online, including the embedded video above showing Christopher Krapp taking his and Kyosho’s first ETS victory. To view all the other mains as well as the full event coverage go to the Euro Touring Series site here.