September 26, 2016
…a mistake would be hard to achieve due to the track layout preventing easy overtaking. Some time into the final Batlle’s Mugen showed some erratic driving and one lap later his car failed completely, moving in an uncontrolled manner, thankfully at low speeds. The reason was a died battery and once he got it replaced by his pit crew he started to make up lost ground but it was too late to end up with a podium finish. Up front Juan Carlos Canas and Oscar Baldo battled for the top spot and after some position changes Oscar managed to bring…
September 22, 2016
…the 30 minute main, with Miller checking out on the field, second through seventh were all running nose to tail down the straightaway. At the half way point, Dan Louis suffered engine failure and Mike McBride had been off the track for repairs. Jason Conley fell out of the race after contact with teammate Dwight Smith. Ken Miller was still maintaining a comfortable lead with Don Jones, Davis and Smith running second through fourth. This was the tightest race on the track with no more than fifteen feet between all three. Pit stops were critical and each drivers pit man…
September 20, 2016
This past Sunday saw the start of the Traction 2016 race series at Swifts Raceway. The revamped Autumn Shootout was back to sort the winners from the wannabes. Like last year the championship had attracted some of the UK’s top drivers such as National champions Adam Catchpole, Darren Newton and Andy Murray. Also joining the field was newly crowned Formula Clubman champion Luke Lee. Once again the pit lane was full of activity and great banter before the track wars begun. The track layout seem to favour the GT10’s and Formula classes with a lot of fast flowing corners. It…
September 15, 2016
HRC Racing have introduced their new Star-Lite AC/DC compact charger. Featuring 50W of charge power the device is good for up to 5A of charge current, adjusted by a dial, to fill 2S to 6S LiPo and one to 15 cell NiXX packs swiftly. An internal balancer makes for easy and convenient charging of Lithium packs and its compact dimensions of 140x80x44mm allow to store the charger even in crowded pit bags. Specifications: – Input voltage: DC 11V-18V / AC110-240V – Output power: 50W – Charge current: 0.1-5A, adjustable – Current drain: 300mA / cell on balancing port – LiPo/LiFe…
September 7, 2016
…from 8th on the grid to take the runner up spot. Filipino driver Clemente Pancho would take the final podium spot in 3rd. Finally it was time for the 45 minute Nitro buggy A-main. Pole sitter McBride would get the holeshot off the grid and never look back, the Australian having the pace to pull away from the chasing pack which was being led by Savoya. The Frenchman would suffer a flame out that dropped him down the pack as well as a long pit stop to change tires and with Hara having trouble on track caused partly by a…
September 2, 2016
Arrowmax’ foldable aluminium pit lamp is now also available in a black/golden design to match the company’s line of tools and accessories of the same striking design. Fully CNC-machined and made from high-quality aluminium the LED lamp measures a compact 200x65x10mm when folded but it can extend to a height of 360mm when in use, making for perfect lighting conditions in the pit area and on the work bench. The lamp’s body comes black anodised and it features gold-coloured details as well as white laser-etched markings. Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]…
September 1, 2016
JConcepts have introduced their innovative Wash Brush, a brush purpose built to make tyre washing easier. Tyre washing is a common sight in both nitro and electric off-road racing and it’s common to attach a brush to a re-sealable bucket for repeated pit use; however, it’s difficult to attach the brush. The JConcepts product eliminates the hassle by including the properly built RC brush with hardware and O-rings in each package. Moulded black in colour with JC logo for authenticity, the wash brush is a no-brainer item for the pits and around the track, home and pit area. Source: JConcepts…
August 22, 2016
…would be a real threat for Trygve’s title ambitions. And so Bull Freng jumped into the lead at the sound of the tone while the others swapped places, trying to chase him as best as possible. After the third round of pit stops, Mikkelsen, sitting in 3rd place, was out after having no teeth left on his rear belt, missing his chance to be on the podium. On lap 69, Trygve Bull Freng lost the 1st gear on his car which had him drop down to 5th place, and for the first time Jonas Ramsrud took the lead. Picking up…
