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August 13, 2018

Thilo Tödtmann teams up with JP GIMAR

JP GIMAR have officially announced the signing of German frontrunner Thilo Tödtmann to their team. The multi-time ENS podium finisher,
U.S. Nitro Worldcup winner, reigning FEMCA Champion and multiple European Championship finalist will be using the Italian brand’s nitro engines during his upcoming campaign that will include all major national and international races. Thilo has the following to say about the deal:

From my heart I would like to thank the Picco brothers for their cooperation over the past year and a half. I am looking forward to team up with with JP Gimar and Giovanni Crea in person. His dedication and most importantly his passion for racing is something that impressed me from the first day and I think we have a great future ahead of us.

Source: JP GIMAR [facebook.com]

August 13, 2018

Gunther van Staey takes Belgian 1/8th On-road title

The final round of the Belgian 1/8th On-road Championship was held at the Model Race Genk track this past weekend. Racing conditions on Sunday were pretty challenging due to a lot of dust on the track. Robin D’hondt would take the overall TQ a lap in front of Gunther Van Staey and Yves Zoma. The main final then again saw Robin out in front, taking the win some five laps in front of Gunther Van Staey as Yves Zoma rounded out the top 3 another lap down. With the 2nd place however it was Gunther who secured himself the overall championship.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 13, 2018

Yeah Racing M3 aluminium servo washers

Yeah Racing have introduced their new threaded M3 aluminium servo mount washers. The were designed to ensure better and more reliable servo fitment as they fit into the servo’s mounting lugs, making for more evenly spread force while preventing the servo from moving under load or in the event of a crash. the washers come pre-threaded for easier installation and removal and they are available in red, blue or black colour.

View the colour variants here

August 13, 2018

Twister RC T3-01 +1mm aluminium hex adapters

Coming from Twister RC and made for the Tamiya T3-01 Dancing Rider trike are +1mm offset aluminium hex adapters. The clamping-design wheel adapters are made of high-quality aluminium and they come blue anodised and include all needed mounting hardware. Using the offset hexes will increase the overall width of the vehicle for improved rear side bite.

Source: Twister RC [twister-rc.com]

August 12, 2018

EFRA 1/10th IC Track European Championships – Report

The 2018 EFRA 1/10th IC Track European Championships were held at the Vila Real circuit in Portugal this past week. After 17 rounds of practice, qualifying began and Germany’s Robert Pietsch looked like he had greater consistency than anyone else in the lead up to qualifying, and so it proved as he took the first two rounds of qualifying on Thursday evening, the first from Teemu Leino and Kyle Branson, the second from Branson and Alessio Mazzeo. With the best three rounds from five to count, this put Pietsch in a very strong position going into Friday morning’s final three rounds of qualifying.

Continue reading the report here

August 11, 2018

Dash AI LCG competition speed controller

Arrowmax have introduced the new Dash AI LCG competition brushless speed controller for stock racing classes. With its 10.5T motor limit the ESC is usable for both blinky and open stock classes. The speedo is housed in a compact low-profile case with integrated dual colour heatsink for a low centre of gravity and it comes equipped with a 6V/7V 3A BEC system, TLAB function and an innovative feature that allows to switch the ABC terminals for cleaner wiring, ensuring the motor wires will not cross.

View a list of the specifications and more images here

August 10, 2018

Infinity IF11 1/10th Formula car kit

Following months of extensive development and testing, Creation Model have announced the official release of the IF11 1/10th formula car. The latest addition to the Japanese company’s growing range of kit offerings, that now covers four different categories, the car’s hybrid monocoque chassis resembles that of a full-size racing car. This distinctive feature will have a huge appeal to Formula enthusiasts but the design goes much further than being just an aesthetic feature. The IF11 boasts rigidity, strength and tuning flexibility to provide an excellent racing car. Kingpin, coil-spring front suspension and side link 3P rear suspension contribute to superb handling and high traction. The hybrid monocoque chassis has the perfect balance pushing performance to the next level.

Continue reading here

August 10, 2018

Roche Rapide P10W Evo 235mm Pro10 pan car kit

Following a first teaser image Roche have released more details on their new Rapide P10W Evo 235mmm Pro10 pan car kit. The car utilises a new 3.0mm high-grade carbon fibre main chassis and lower pod plate and it features a new graphite front bumper, a new design 7075 aluminium front suspension plate as well as a new floating design carbon fibre servo mount. Included in the kit are also new black anodised steering turnbuckles, a new 7075 aluminium top plate with quick centre shock adjustment features as well as a new DVS-V2 centre big bore shock. Other updates include a are graphite top plate and 1-piece chassis brace, long side links and a new centre pivot brace as well as a redesigned alloy motor pod and rear pod plate. A new dual-screw clamping wheel hub rounds out the package.

View a list of the features and more images here