Tamiya have introduced their new portable pit backpack II. The lightweight, tough polyester backpack was originally designed for Mini 4WD race meetings, and it can carry a portable pit along with other Mini 4WD essentials but it is also good for mini-size RC cars and other applications. The pocket on either side is made from mesh, and each is able to hold a 500ml drink bottle. In addition to the main zippered compartment of the backpack, the top is fitted with a handy pocket of its own, also zipper-fastened. Comfort is assured by the two adjustable bag side compression belts,…
…race more like a family reunion with awesome racing as a bonus. While some call it the “Woodstock of RC” and others call it “RC’s best kept secret”, without a doubt there is something truly special about the Timezone Grand Prix. Race organiser, Ryan Newberry and his dedicated track crew went all out to make this year’s event better than any in the past. The race director’s booth was upgraded and remodelled, the track surface smoothed and sealed, fresh paint on every line and curb, and the pits were covered from the summer sun with new pit tables added for…
Arrowmax have introduced their new black and gold coloured V2 tool base. The version 2 incorporates slots for Arrowmax’ popular multi shock clamp and the V2 turnbuckle wrenches along milled-out holes to hold various 22mm, 18mm and 14mm tools. Overall a total of 24 tools and wrenches can be stored on the pit table with the new variant coming in a luxurious black and gold finish, matching Arrowmax’ respective Anniversary tool range. Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]…
The fast and demanding Collari track in Cassino, Italy played host to the Italian AMSCI 1/10th Electric Formula Championship this past weekend. The race format was double 15 minute A-mains with a mandatory pit stop and the weather was extremely hot, making for a real test for men and machines. Yokomo driver Luca Magnocavallo would come out fastest after the two A-mains from Yokomo teammate Antonio Capuano with Xray driver Alessandro Manciocchi completing the top 3 result. Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]…
…ISTC World Champion and multi-time Europe Champion, Marc Rheinard to their factory racing team. Marc will be using the Arrowmax range of products and professional tools at races such as the up coming ISTC at Beijing, China, and all other major events including the European Championships and the ETS races. The German has the following to say about the deal: I would like to thank Team Arrowmax for supporting me with their professional tools and setup systems! [I am] looking forward to use the great products from now on which also makes my pit look even better! Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]…
…20/ 311.280 9. Sam Snell – 20/ 313.149 10.Clive Connolly – 20/ 314.858 As the final got under way Mark Green clearly had the pace advantage pulling away from the field, with David Spashett on the much longer fuel stop strategy. Getting an extremely impressive run time, David was to take the lead of the race, unfortunately for David he was to miss his pitman’s call to come in for one of his pit stops, causing him to flame out during his pit stop, handing the lead back to Mark Green. Neal King was to capitalise on this and also…
…pack. At the point of the first pit stops, Lars had been driving hard and was ten seconds behind Karl Ullenius with Tom Erik in third, who suffered from a small mistake. Karl and Lars were chasing each other, separated by only 0.2 seconds with Tom Erk in tow, 2 seconds behind. After the second refuelling Lars got into the lead and from there he built a good gap to second and third. After the incident at the start Lars laid down a perfect race, finishing 8 laps in front of Karl. Tom Erik got in some trouble and lost…
The 2016 Chinese Nationals, organised by the Car Modelling Association of China, was once again run at the amazing 3-Circles owned ARC International Raceway in Xiamen in the south east of the country. The facility featuring both an onroad and offroad track, set side by side and overlooked by a huge 200m long 3-storey pit area, driver stand & viewing area played host to 260 entries competing in 9 different classes in both onroad and offroad. With offroad still to be completed, onroad was run first and after 3 extremely warm and humid days, interrupted by rain, we saw 4…
