Reedy will soon come out with this new 19-turn Spec Motor. Its been designed specifically for all classes of electric spec-class racing, from off and on-road to oval tracks and touring cars. It uses the Krypton’s trend-setting four-magnet can, standard-sized commutator, laydown brushes, distinctive bright orange endbell and more. Available in late April.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]
For the ultimate in form and function, JConcepts introduces the Hi-Flow body for the Associated RC10T4. The Illuzion “Hi-Flow” styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical edge styling details for additional style and performance. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and cove hood scoop combined with a durable flowing bed design are just some of the features that make this body stand out. Made from clear heavy-duty thickness polycarbonate, it comes supplied with protective film, window masks and detailed Illuzion decal sheet.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
After market parts maker Edit have released this high output Glow igniter for starting your nitro engine. Featuring a single 3000mAh 1.2v Cell provides long lasting power for while you’re at the track or just out bashing your car or truck, while the supplied 220V overnight charger can fully charge your igniter while you sleep. Suitable for all vehicles with Nitro powered engines.
Source: Edit [rc-edit.com]
Some brief news from the Canadian Winternationals that were held recently in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Jammin team driver Gary Guest took the first place trophy and top qualifier award in the pro buggy class with team mates Rick McCrery finishing 2nd and Anthony Howarth in 3rd, all driving the X1X-CR Buggy powered by Jammin .21 Engines. Gary Guest also went on to claim the Pro Truggy class top qualifier award and A-Main win driving the prototype Jammin X2-CRT Truggy.
Source: Jammin [jamminproducts.com]
The organisers of the 11th annual LRP Touring Car Masters, thats taking place in the Rhein-Neckar-Hall in Eppelheim near Heidelberg from 28th to 30th March have updated their rules regarding the batteries for the Masters class.
Because of multiple requests by drivers the batteries on the 2008 EFRA list are also allowed in the Masters class. The 2008 Efra list is actually effective for races from 1st April 2008 but many drivers already bought these new batteries so we decided to allow them. Go to the LRP site in the link below to find the 2007 and 2008 Efra lists as PDFs. Batteries you can not find on these lists or batteries with other heat shrinks are not allowed in the Masters class.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:
> Billy Easton reports on last weekends ROAR Nats – Link [serpent.com]
> NT1 on Podium at French Championship Rd1 – Link [teamxray.com]
> LeMieux reports from ROAR Carpet Nationals – Link [teamtrinity.com]
> Great start to Irish season for Doran – Link [mirageracing.com]
> Teemu Leino reports on the TITC – Link [much-more.co.kr]
> Review of French prototype Mini XXX – Link [gaz-on.net]
> CML driver John Pape reports on the TITC – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> Korea XRAY Challenge Results – Link [pitwork.co.kr]
Entry is open for ETS Rd3 in The Netherlands, April 11th-13th
With the IFMAR 1/10th 200mm World Championships Warm up race being run this weekend at the Monsanto track in Lisbon, Portugal, the timing is perfect for the announcement that Spanish made Merlin Fuel has been selected as the official fuel of this years World Championships that takes place August 7th to 17th. Chosen from among many other high quality fuel brands to be the official supplier, Merlin are understandably excited about this and it will be a great platform to showcase their product.
Source: Merlin [merlinfuel.com]
For the 3rd round of the Much More backed European Touring Series, the action moves to the Netherlands and the MACH track in Heemstede, just outside Amsterdam. Taking place from the 11th – 13th of April, this will be a great opportunity to race against World class racers on this amazing World famous track. Following on from the successful running of the 2nd round last weekend in Vejle, Denmark, the series organisers are looking forward to the first outdoor race of the season and this round will once again be open to both Modified and Pro Stock classes. Pro Stock racers will receive the Team Checkpoint Money 19T Spec Motor included in their entry fee as well as 1 set of Much More control tires and a t-shirt, while Modified racers will also get the t-shirt as well as 2 sets of control tires. Entry closes on the 31st of March and as a bonus for those that pay their entry fees prior to the 1st of April they will receive a great goodie bag containing lots of freebies from the event sponsors. As always the legendary Scotty Ernst will be doing the commentary, BBK will be handling the timing and Red RC will be reporting live from the event.
For more information about the event and where it takes place go to the Series page on our site here.
Racers can enter round 3 of the ETS by going to rcracecontrol.com.
