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June 12, 2011

HPI Waterproof Blitz RTR SC truck

The HPI Blitz has received a makeover packed full of exciting new additions. it is now equipped with a high quality 2.4GHz radio system for crystal free driving, along with an all-new waterproof SC-15WP ESC and receiver box for wet weather excitement. Also included is a full set of bonus accessories necessary to get you up and running as soon as you open the box. A Plazma stick pack, AA’s, and charger make running quicker and easier than ever. Topping everything off is a fresh new Skorpion body and graphics that has as much function as it does form.

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June 12, 2011

JConcepts OSFM Manta V2 body

JConcepts has introduced a One Size Fits Most Manta V2 body. With no pre-determined marks, the V2 body includes mounting templates and a guide to make body mounting short work. With confirmed drop-on placement for the Slash, Slash 4×4, SC10, SC10 4×4, XXX-SCT, SCT-E, Ultima SC, HPI Blitz and Durango DESC410R the Manta V2 fits the biggest variety of the most popular SCT trucks in one fell-swoop.
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June 11, 2011

Groskamp is Top Qualifier at Apeldoorn

Former two time ETS champion Jilles Groskamp will start his first appearance in the 2010/11 Yokomo Euro Touring Series from pole position tomorrow in Apeldoorn. The Tamiya driver tied on points with team-mate Marc Rheinard and Yokomo’s Yannic Prumper but having produced the fastest 5-minute time of qualifying when he topped Q1 yesterday, the Dutch ace was declared Top Qualifier.

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June 11, 2011

ETS racers dig deep for Japan

Racers competing in the fifth round of the Yokomo Euro Touring Series at the beautiful Apeldoorn track in The Netherlands this weekend dug deep into their pockets this afternoon with an auction in aid of the Red Cross’ Japan Fund raising €1,735 ($2.489). Organised by regular ETS competitor Phil Hoggart, the auction was conducted by legendary race announcer Scotty Ernst providing plenty of entertainment for everyone during a rain shower that interrupted the final round of qualifying. The highest bid made during the auction was for a body shell donated by current World and ETS Champion Marc Rheinard which helped raise €100.

June 11, 2011

Prümper heads Yokomo 1-2 in Q3

Former ETS race winner Yannic Prümper has TQ’d the third & penultimate round of qualifying at Apeldoorn setting the fastest time by 3/10th of a second over Yokomo team-mate Cyril N’diaye who in turn was a tenth quicker than Tamiya’s Jilles Groskamp in third.

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June 11, 2011

Exotek T3’11 adjustable carbon fibre LiPo brackets

New from Exotek for the Xray T3’11 are these heavy duty yet lightweight adjustable carbon fibre LiPo brackets for the Xray T3’11 chassis. The sliding brackets makes for better battery positioning and more secure mounting preventing sudden weight shifts that can unbalance your car. Also includes adjustable center rail (must drill extra hole in stock Xray chassis), which is a direct fit for the Exotek chassis.

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June 11, 2011

Reedy Sonic Competition BL motors

After a three-year absence, the Reedy name is making a return to the competition 1:10 electric motor scene. Reedy’s Sonic line of brushed motors were a favorite of racers worldwide and powered numerous National and World Champions in the late ’80s and early ’90s. It is only fitting that the famous Sonic name be revived for the first complete line of competition brushless motors from the world-renowned Reedy brand. Designed strictly for competition and already proven at the highest level, the Reedy Sonic brushless motors feature a lightweight case design with extra-large, strategically placed vent holes to reduce operating temperatures. Lower temperatures result in less fade over the course of a race, longer run times, and increased motor life. A precision balanced high-strength sintered rotor is supported by dual ball bearings for maximum RPM and reliability. Adjustable timing and a variety of optional rotors allows for fine tuning for particular applications and tracks. Several models for both stock and modified racing are available and all meet ROAR, EFRA, and IFMAR specifications.

Source: Reedy [rc10.com]

June 10, 2011

Groskamp heads Tamiya 1-2-3 in Q1

The opening round of qualifying at the Dutch round of the Yokomo Euro Touring Series produced a Tamiya 1-2-3 with Jilles Groskamp setting the pace ahead of Marc Rheinard and Viktor Wilck. Making a one off return to the series this weekend at Apeldoorn, the two time ETS champion said afterwards that he thinks he can go faster as he was only driving at 95%.

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