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February 26, 2010

Andersson heads Euros qualifying after 2 rounds

The 2nd round of qualifying and an interesting second day is over at the Indoor Euros in Finland. Christer Andersson who runs a highly modified Team Associated TC5 is tied in points with Ronald Völker who is running the Yokomo BD5. Völker´s car has new chassis which is made to accept just LiPos and Viljami Kutvonen who is 5th in the overall points also runs the same car and has been looking solid since. I talked with Völker´s mechanic from Yokomo and they hope the kit will be out soon.

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February 26, 2010

MIP Traxxas Slayer & Summit options

MIP have released a number of new products for the Traxxas Summit and Slayer, starting with these spline and center CVD kits, which replace the plastic drive shafts with hardened high strength alloy, used for high power electric systems. MIP Spline technology accommodates both long and short travel suspensions and comes with 6mm bores for new style output shafts. MIP have also introduced an adjustable 2 hole clutch kit for the Traxxas Slayer that has two sets of holes for light or heavy setting and are pre-cut to ensure symmetrically even wear. Easy installation and operation, they offer great durability and wear resistance.

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February 26, 2010

MIP Traxxas Slayer & Summit options

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February 26, 2010

Ronald Völker TQ’s round 1 in Finland

So the first round of qualifying is done and it was Ronald Völker who carried forward his pace from controlled practice to take his LRP powered Yokomo to TQ spot. Völker made some really fast times during the first 5 minutes, but local guy Christer Andersson came really close at the end with a safe run. Christer told that us his car was a little on the difficult side to drive and he needed to drive really smoothly to avoid mistakes. For the next qualifying round he plans to rebuild the diff and hopes to take top spot.

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February 26, 2010

O.S. Max-25XZ Truggy engine

New from O.S. Engines is the Max-25XZ Truggy Engine, that utilizes the best balance of power, fuel mileage, size and weight within ROAR regulations to give racers optimum performance at 1/8 truggy and stadium track events. This motor is designed to have more power than .21 class engines, yet less than the .28 class, for better fuel mileage, lighter weight and lower centre of gravity. The supplied double adjustable type carb gives smooth acceleration from low, mid and high speeds.

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February 26, 2010

Hudy pit towel

Hudy have released this large sized pit towel, perfect for the pit tables of 1/10 and 1/8 scale model cars. Made of heavy-duty cloth material it features full-color printed graphics and authentic Hudy vignette.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

February 26, 2010

Dario Balestri extends deal with Motonica

Motonica is pleased to announce that their top driver Dario Balestri has renewed his contract with the Italian company. The multiple European Champion and World Championship finalist, will race in 2010 with the new P81 Pro 1/8th scale. Dario had the following to say about his renewed deal:

Continuing with Motonica after 4 years of collaboration, means to give value to what has been built together with the only Italian 1/8 scale on road maker. Motonica proved able of great results in the master category and this is for me the main encouragement.

Source: Motonica [motonica.com]

February 26, 2010

Indoor Euros Controlled Practice update

The second day of the Indoor Touring Euros 2010 is underway and their is a new timetable with 2 extra rounds of timed practice followed by first 2 rounds of qualifying. Some reseeding was done overnight to give everyone the best possible heat and it was Team Associated that had the best morning runs with Christer Andersson and Juho Levänen taking the top spots. Marc Rheinard had his best run so far and ended up in 3rd, with Alexander Hagberg in 4th and Ronald Völker 5th. The track is still pretty loose and grip has yet to come up as well as all thought yesterday.

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