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June 29, 2010

World Champion Matsukura to defend title from pole

1:12 World Champion Naoto Matsukura is to defend his title from pole position later here today in Burgdorf, Germany despite Marc Rheinard setting the fastest 8-minute run of the event in the final round of qualifying this morning. With drivers best two times being added together to determine the grid, Matsukura, who topped 4 of the 6 qualifiers, took the TQ honours by just over three seconds from Rheinard. For the majority of the front runners this morning’s qualifier was their quickest run of the event with only Matsukura, Ronald Volker and Andy Moore failing to improve. Matsukura was again the pace setter in terms of outright speed recording the fastest lap but the Japanese youngster made a number of mistakes.

View our full event coverage here.

June 29, 2010

Schumacher Mi4 option parts

Schumacher have released 2 new parts for their Mi4 range of cars. Firstly is this new twin point steering system that bolts straight onto the Mi4 and is an infinitely adjustable steering system. Steering feel can be improved as this system uses more resolution for the servo, providing a smoother response. Under development for some time and used by Alex Laurent to win the EFRA Euros warm up just a few weeks ago. Secondly is a new front shock mount with an additional 3rd body mount post. With the ever increasing speeds of touring cars, the lightweight bodies can deform on the straights. The Schumacher team have been testing this 3rd body post for some time and have found the increased support for the body is excellent.

View the new shock tower here

June 29, 2010

Wang Hai Feng wins Hobbywing EP On Road Champs

Over 80 racers gathered in Shanghai, China this past weekend for the 3rd Annual Hobbywing EP On Road Championship. This race has become the biggest EP race in China and one that attracts top Chinese racers from all over the country. Four different classes were raced including F1, Sport, Stock and Open Class Modified. In the Open Class Modified race, Wang Hai Feng, China’s number one EP driver took TQ as well as first place driving his HB Cyclone TC. Salton Dong, came in second with his Yokomo BD5 while Speed Passion Team Driver JJ Wang took third with his Tamiya 416X.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

June 29, 2010

Xray Hard coated alu diff pin

New from Xray for the XB808, XB8 and XT8 cars are these hard coated aluminium pins for the gear differential. CNC-machined from premium lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, they have been hard coated for extra durability and long life. Sold in a set of 2.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 29, 2010

Racers Edge SurePower 5000 NiMh packs

The New SurePower 5000 Matched NimH Battery Packs from Racers Edge offer superior runtime and the highest capacity cells available without sacrificing long-term durability and cycle life. Matched at the factory to ensure the best possible results on the track or in the backyard. Available with a standard connector or true Traxxas HC connector and carries the Racers Edge one-year warranty.

Source: Racers Edge [racers-edge.com]

June 28, 2010

Matsukura’s domination ends as Rheinard tops Q5

An exciting penultimate round of qualifying has brought Day 2 of the IFMAR 1:12 World Championships to a close with Marc Rheinard topping Q5 to end the domination of defending Champion Naoto Matsukura. Rheinard was the only driver to record 37 laps for the round which saw the overnight Top 3 qualifiers all make mistakes.

View our full event coverage here.

June 28, 2010

Vampire Racing 1/18 hard case LiPo

Vampire Racing have released their new 1/18 hard case battery. Experience the raw power and long lasting punch of these hard case LiPo batteries specifically designed for 1/18th scale racing. The first release is the 1800mAh 30C pack above which comes supplied with the gold bullet connectors.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

June 28, 2010

Matsukura tops opening qualifier

Defending World Champion Naoto Matsukura has topped the opening round of qualifying for the 2010 IFMAR 1:12 World Championship. The Japanese star set the pace with a 37 lap run in 8:06.802 which was almost 4 seconds up on his closest rival Ronald Volker. The only other driver to record 37 laps for the first of six qualifiers was Dutch driver Jilles Groskamp.

View our full event coverage here.