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August 6, 2010

Another TQ run puts Volker on target for pole in France

Team Yokomo’s Ronald Volker is proving to be very much the man to beat here at the European Championships in France after backing up his fastest time in the opening qualifier with another TQ run in Q2, albeit in a slightly slower time. The German, who is looking to regain the title he won in France in 2007, set the pace over the Tamiya’s of Elliot Harper, Jilles Groskamp and Viktor Wilck, and putting himself in a strong position to wrap up pole for Sunday’s final.

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August 6, 2010

Sweep Racing sign Jeremy Potter

Sweep Racing have announced the signing of 2009 ROAR Electric Offroad 1/8th scale champion Jeremy Potter. Joining their ever growing racing Jeremy had the following to say:

I ran my Sweeps for the first time last night at a local club race. I started out with the Silver Exagon tires in Qualifying as the track was a bit dusty on top with a slight groove underneath. I was amazed at the amount of steering and side bite these tires had. The forward bit was exceptional also. I TQ’d both rounds by over a lap. After 20 minutes of practice and qualifying the tires showed very little wear even in 90 degree weather. For the main I put on a set of red Dirt Effects and was happy I made that choice. The car was so easy to drive and tire wear after 15 minutes was non-existent.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracingusa.com]

August 6, 2010

Volker TQs opening Qualifier at 2010 Euros

Ronald Volker has carried his practice pace through to qualifying taking the opening round from defending champion Jilles Groskamp. The Team Yokomo driver was happy to be fastest but was annoyed with himself for an early mistake when he carried too much speed and over shot the entry to the chicane costing him over 1 second. Like many of the top drivers, the 2007 Champion felt the traction was off a little compared with this morning, most likely due to the opening ceremony which was held on the track after the completion of practice.

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August 6, 2010

Volker sets practice pace in France

France is the venue for 12th running of the Electric Touring Car European Championships with the small town of Aniche in the northern tip of the country. The third time that France has hosted the EFRA organised championship, only 106 drivers have made the trip but among those are 8 of last years Euro finalists and 7 of the finalists from last month’s World Championships in Burgdorf, Germany.

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August 6, 2010

Racers Edge SureCharge 2010 Pro balance charger

The new SureCharge 2010 Pro balance charging system is capable of handling all of your power needs in one unit supplied with a complete set of accessories. Features include Integrated Balance Technology, 1-6S LiPo, LiIon, Pb and LiFe charging capabilities, 1–14 cell NiMH and NiCd charging as well as AC/DC operation. With the ability to charge at up to 8amps and discharge up to 5amps, the SureCharge 2010 is the ultimate RC battery management system. Accessories include AC/DC power leads, temperature sensor, The Squid! Ultimate Charging Adapter and a sleek aluminium carrying case for storing and transporting your investment.

View the full features list here

August 5, 2010

2010 Byron Fuels Off-road challenge

The 2010 Byron Fuels Off-road challenge will take place from the 30th of September to the 3rd of October at the Nitro Pit in Wittmann, Arizona. Open to Expert and Open buggy and truggy Nitro classes as well as electric buggy, 2wd and 4wd short course classes. With top drivers in attendance and a total potential purse of $10,000 entry is now open and you can find the entry form here.

August 5, 2010

ProTek R/C Tool pouch & wrench holder

A Main Hobbies have announced a ProTek R/C brand Tool pouch & wrench holder. This tool pouch is made from blue canvas type material and has two holes with metal grommets at the top with a flap that folds over the tools and fastens with velcro material to keep the tools in place. This stylish pouch features the ProTek R/C logo and slogan in White and Black, and has pockets for ten of your prized tools with elastic straps to hold them securely.

Source: ProTek RC [amainhobbies.com]

August 5, 2010

CSO 966 aluminium 51T rear pulley

CSO Racing have released this rear axle pulley for the Serpent 966 and 960. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium, this 51T pulley has been lightened through strategically positioned holes and thanks to additional holes along the side walls of the teeth it will help prevent the build of dirt which can damage the rear belt.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]