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June 22, 2011

Adam Drake wins RC Force Challenge

The 2011 RC Force Challenge took place the weekend of June 18-19 2022 and was hosted by Ansan Jungwong Circuit. The facility had containers for racers to pit in, car cleaning station, snack bar, and two tracks. One for 1/10th racing and a larger track for 1/8th nitro racing. When the racing was finished there were lots of free giveaways to racers and spectators which included everything from air-filters to engines and signed wheels and a signed body from Adam Drake. Everyone played rock, paper, and scissors to determine the winners of the prizes. It was TLR / Novarossi driver Adam Drake who dominated qualifying with his 8ight 2.0 buggy. Adam used TLR’s 8ight 2.0 buggy, Novarossi’s BTTS engine and 9901 pipe, Spektrum DX3R Pro transmitter and Losi Digit tires with Losi’s closed cell foam. The final was 60 minutes and Adam’s buggy and engine worked flawless for the entire race and he was able to take home the victory.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

June 22, 2011

Capricorn shock piston sets

Capricorn have released their new set of shock pistons. Suitable for Capricorn and Kyosho shock absorbers, the pistons come in 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 hole versions to allow you to fine tune your damping for all conditions.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

June 22, 2011

Adam Catchpole wins BRCA 200mm Nats Rd4

Last weekend Shepherd UK had a great result at Round 4 of the BRCA Touring Nationals held at Halifax Circuit in the North of England. After Qualification the V10’s of Adam Catchpole and Chris Steele where 3rd and 6th respectively, only a couple of seconds from TQ man Kyle Branson. During the 30 minute A Final Adam took the lead after 5 minutes and never looked back, Chris Steele meanwhile had a great run after a bad start with a 1st lap incident to storm back through the field to finish a fine on 2nd place. To further prove the performance of the V10 Adam had the fastest lap of the Final. Adam now has a commanding lead in the championship of 11 points over his nearest rival which he takes into the next round being held in the Southwest of England at the Mendip Circuit.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

June 22, 2011

New apparel items from Novarossi

Novarossi have introduced some new apparel items today beginning with this new pit towel. Made from a tough type of cotton, it sports the brands blue colour and also features an homage to their 11 world championship wins. Secondly is the new 27 year anniversary t-shirt, made in blue and sporting a graphic of the Italian country in the ‘Tri-colore’ to emphasize their Italian origin. Last but not least is a new Novarossi patch measuring just 6x6cm makes it ideal to stitch onto your racing clothing to show off your brand loyalty.

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June 22, 2011

Clean sweep for Evans at Short Course Showdown Rd2

The 2nd visit of the 2011 Short Course Showdown tour took place the weekend of June 18-19 2022 and was hosted by S&N Trackside Hobbies and Raceway in Brookfield, Wi. This world class event featured a vendors row, exhibition XXX-SCB race with the Top Qualifiers from each class and free giveaways to racers and spectators which included everything from hats to full kits. It was Losi Driver Dustin Evans who dominated qualifying with both his Losi XXX-SCT and Losi 4wd Ten-SCTE by taking the TQ position in both classes. Dustin found himself in a little trouble early in both mains but came from behind in an amazing driving demonstration to eventually win both classes. Dustin used Orion ESC’s, Spektrum DX3R Pro transmitter, Xcelorin batteries and AKA Wishbone tires on both of his trucks. In the 2wd Stock Short Course class it was Brian Lutz who took the win from the 3rd Qualifying position with his Fantom powered Losi XXX-SCT.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

June 22, 2011

Yokomo 1/10 & 1/12 setup board

Yokomo release a setup board made for 1/10 and 1/12 scale on-road cars. With dimensions of 300x420x9mm it is ideal for touring, GT500 and 1/12 scale on-road cars and also easy to transport and store. Made from lightweight material and covered with a bright, resistant layer.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

June 22, 2011

Italian 1/5 scale bike championship Rd2

The second round of the Italian 1/5 scale bike championships was used as preparation race for the World Championships in Lostallo/Switzerland come August. 40 drivers fought out the race in the three classes Nitro, Stock Bike and Superbike. In the nitro category it was Andrea Ottina who was able to claim the highest spot on the podium followed by Massimiliano Ciccacci in second place and Tradii Rolando in third place.

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June 21, 2011

ROAR region 2 electric on-road paved regionals

This past weekend’s electric on-road paved regional in region 2 brought racers to Jackson R/C, site of the upcoming electric paved on-road nationals at the end of July. Mother Nature cooperated nicely with a warm, breezy day and the event finished under the lights when the track is fastest. In 17.5 TC, it was Jerry Perez who took TQ honours. The past IIC amateur champion nipped a field of hot shoes for the top qualifying spot and put it to good use avoiding the A-main’s first turn melee. Unfortunately, his cushion was erased by a mechanical failure causing his car to spin in front of Jeff Cuffs. The two collided and Cuffs showed great courtesy by waiting for Perez to get going again. Perez got away just as the main pack swarmed over Cuffs causing a massive accident which kept producing more accidents as the field steadily clocked in their first timed lap. At the beginning of lap two there was another massive, field consuming accident that ironically spit Cuffs back out into the second running position with Perez still limping around in first. Perez eventually had to retire and Cuffs never looked back, taking the win with a 6 second margin of safety. Scooby Horton finished second, the only other driver on the lead lap. Mike Herald Sr. survived a slew of door banging incidents back in the pack to claim a well deserved third.

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