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August 10, 2011

Knapp & Goncalves win 2011 ROAR Asphalt nationals

The 2011 ROAR Asphalt Nationals was held at one of the finest asphalt tracks in the US, Jackson RC in Jackson, NJ. In 12th scale, it was Andrew Knapp’s first time ever on asphalt with a 12th scale. With a little help from teammate and fellow podium finisher, Joel Johnson, Andrew figured it out in a hurry as he won the first three rounds of qualifying, securing himself the TQ spot. Andrew consistently set the fastest lap in every round of qualifying as well. In the triple A mains, Andrew took the wins in A1 and A2, and even lapped the entire field in A2. Mike Haynes places second over all with Joel Johnson completing the podium and Billy Spence finishing fourth.

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August 9, 2011

F.V.S.S. Futura 2012 tyre additive

Pirani RC in cooperation with F.V.S.S. announce a new odourless tyre additive called Futura 2012. Suitable for both rubber and foam tyres as well as asphalt and carpet tracks, the traction compound already showed its performance during the 2nd round of the Italian 1/8 scale on-road championships. The additive is best applied three hours before the run and comes in handy airtight cans with application brush.

Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssrc.com] and Pirani RC [andreapirani.com]

August 9, 2011

200mm South German Championship Rd6

The 6th Rd of the South German Championship was held the track of Rötz. In qualifying Patrick Nähr took the pole-position for the 30-minute finale with his Novarossi-powered Shepherd Velox V10 “eleven”, followed by Serpent driver Toni Gruber on second place and Shepherd teammate Torsten Müller securing himself the third position. Also in the main final Nähr was in a good mood and crossed the finishing line four laps ahead of his toughest rival Toni Gruber followed by Torsten Müller on third place rounding out the good result for Shepherd.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

August 9, 2011

Bittydesign MBX6 Force body shell

Bittydesign distributor Ansmann Racing release first information on the Force body shell for the Mugen MBX6. Featuring a cab forward design the body was used by 2011 European Champion Robert Battle at the recent 1/8 scale off-road European championships in Sand/Germany. The body gives the buggy more steering due to its cab design, provides better airflow around the engine, is made from 1.0mm Polycarbonate and available soon.

Source: Ansmann Racing [ar-rc.com]

August 9, 2011

Hobbywing SCT Pro controller

Hobbywing release a new speed controller for 1/10 scale Short Course trucks and 1/8 scale buggies. The speedo features dimensions of 53.5x36x36mm, is usable with 6 to 12 NiMH and 2 to 4S LiPo cells and has a 760A burst rating. The constant current allows for motors up to 6000kv with 2S LiPo batteries and up to 4000kv with 4S packs. The on-board BEC delivers 6V/3A, the controller features several software programmes and is being programmed using the fans 3-pin connector.

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August 8, 2011

ST Racing Concepts SC10 4×4 option parts 

ST Racing Concepts release a whole bunch of aluminium option parts for the Team Associated SC10 4×4 Short Course truck. Available are CNC-machined HD front and rear Suspension A-Arm mounts, front caster blocks, rear hub carriers with 0 and 0.5 deg. toe-in, wheel hex adapters and belt tensioner. The Rear A-arm mounts are available in 3-2 and 3-3, and use smooth CNC-machined Delrin hinge-pin inserts to keep suspension moving freely. Also available are CNC-machined threaded aluminium front and rear racing shock bodies for very precise ride height/spring pre-load adjustments just like the stock unit, but available in option colours of Gun Metal, Red, Silver which when matched with other STRC option parts can give your truck a whole new, stand-out look. The aluminium shock collars features O-ring installed which will securely hold your spring pre-load adjustment in place on the threaded shock bodies. Last but not least are a aluminium multi-piece steering bell crank set that increase the durability and take out any flex in the kit plastic bell crank system providing a more precise steering feel. The heat sink finned motor plate replace the stock stamped aluminium piece and features slotted heat sink finned machining to help dissipate heat better from the hard working motor. Like all other parts, beside the belt tensioner, steering and motor plate are available in blue, red, gun metal and silver.

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August 8, 2011

Mikael Johansson sweeps Swedish Cup Rd3

The third round of the Swedish Cup for 1/10 scale electric off-road buggies took place at the Green Hill Astro turf track in Stockholm. Featuring a challenging layout and renown for high grip in dry and a slippery surface in wet conditions the circuit was the perfect place for loads of racing action. The 2WD class was run on Saturday and Team Kyosho driver Mikael Johansson was able to TQ every qualifying rounds. Second on the grid for was A-finals was Johannes Edrén (Kyosho RB5 Mid special) followed by Otto Ausfelt (TLR 22), Friedrik Peters (Kyosho RB5) and Niclas Månsson (Associated B4). In the A-finals Mikael continued to dominate as he won both the first and second final. Besides Mikael the other top drivers was the same as in qualifying. See below a video of the first 2WD A-final.

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August 8, 2011

RCCA Thailand championships Rd3

The third round of the RCCA Thailand national 1/8 scale off-road championships took place at the Hobbica Circuit in Nakornpathom. Meen V. took TQ honours with his Alpha-powered Mugen but is was Charlee P. (Mugen/Alpha) who finished first some two laps ahead of Gem S. (Mugen/Maxima) and three laps in from of Champ KRT (Xray/RB). HoBao/RB driver Yuthana D. Hobao/RB finished fourth with young Thai Kevin CPK (Xray/RB) in fifth position.

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