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December 11, 2017

Völker, Mächler & Ehrbar win at EWS International

The fifth running of the EWS International saw Ronald Völker, Max Mächler and David Ehrbar take the overall victories respectively in the Modified, Super Stock and Formula classes. In the previous four editions, it had always been a British driver standing atop the podium in every class, but this time signalled a changing of the guard, as a strong international field prevented any UK drivers from taking victory this time out.

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December 9, 2017

Overnight TQ for Volker & Hofer at EWS International

Ronald Volker has taken the honours of being the first non-British driver to secure the overall pole position at the EWS International as Yokomo continued their strong showing from practice, in both Modified and Super Stock classes, as qualifying got underway. The fifth running of the race, now firmly established as the highlight of the UK racing scene and a fixture on the European calendar, saw the TQ position confirmed for the current World Champion after he set the pace in all three rounds of Qualifying held today. “All the qualifiers went well” was Volker’s reaction. Explaining that his focus had been on trying different springs throughout the day, he is searching for confidence with the car to make it as “comfortable on the bumps” as possible.

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December 9, 2017

Destiny RX-10SR competition touring car kit

Destiny have introduced the new SR version of the Reedy Race winning RX-10S 1/10th 4WD electric touring car kit. The car makes use of a 2.25mm USA high-grade carbon fibre chassis and it received some subtle updates such as front and rear aluminium suspension mount whose composite inserts allow to fine-tune the suspension toe angle in 0.3 degree increments. In addition different width suspension mounts make for a wide 40.7mm to 49.5mm track width adjustment window.

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December 9, 2017

EWS International – Practice update

The fifth running of the EWS International event got underway yesterday, Friday, with many drivers taking the opportunity of three rounds of free practice on the Friday evening of the ever-growing event in the south-east of the UK. In the Modified class, World Champion Ronald Volker set the best three laps, just ahead of compatriot Marc Rheinard Ronald seemed happy with his Yokomo, and said whilst he was used to the bumps in the track after racing at the previous edition of the event, he liked the kerbs which allowed him to drive “fully on it”.

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December 8, 2017

Sense Innovations ESS-One+ & ESS-Dual+ sound systems

Team Associated have announced two new Sense Innovations Engine Sound System products for RC car applications. These versions are smaller to make it easier to install and position. Along with all the features of the earlier model, the ESS-One+ is lighter and more compact in size, making it easier to install. Redesigned speakers have more power and longer life. The D-Class amplifier chip ensures efficient performance and high-quality sound output.

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December 8, 2017

Kyosho MP9 & GT3 hard rear hub carrier set

Kyosho have introduced an optional hard rear hub carrier set for the MP9 and GT3 series of cars. The hubs are moulded from a harder composite material than the standard parts for increased stability and less flex under load, something that can be beneficial and create increased traction when running on very high grip surfaces.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

December 8, 2017

Xray X1’18 2.0mm carbon fibre chassis plate

Made for the 2018 variant of their successful X1 1/10th formula pan car platform is Xray’s new 2.0mm carbon fibre chassis. Thinner than the standard 2.5mm chassis, the 2.0mm variant is best used on low to medium grip asphalt tracks as it offers more flex which results in increased rear traction. The chassis is intended for the use with the #371149 graphite rear pod plate.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 8, 2017

PLMS RC & XRS Poland On-road Rd4 – Report

The fourth round of the PLMS RC & XRS Poland On-road series was held recently and in the Touring Modified class it was Jakub Rozycki with the win. However he was hotly contested by Jarek Siwek and Martin Korinek who were in a fight for the runner-up spot. Ultimately it was Jarek who held the upper hand to secure the 2nd place over Martin who had some bad lack in one final.

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