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August 28, 2012

P1 Brand Trackwares shirt

P1 Brand introduces a classic, but distinct, homage to our signature line of products, the P1 Brand Trackwares tee. Born from the passion for art and motorsport, the Trackwares graphic also calls out P1’s hometown pride, Los Angeles, California, and their year of establishment, 2009. This timeless design will feel right at home in the garage, the paddock or on the podium. Made of 100 percent preshrunk cotton and available in small to xxlarge.

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August 28, 2012

British Indoor Winter Series – Announcement

Back by popular demand is the World Famous BIWS series that was such a major part of the UK Touring Car racing scene in the 2000’s. Top drivers who have graduated from this series include Andy Moore, Elliott Harper, Olly Jefferies, Ben Cosgrove, Jimmy Maddison and Jonny Bowden to name just a few. The BIWS series has always been the fastest indoor winter series in the UK always allowing the latest technology to flourish with a laid back set of rules designed to encourage fun and close competitive racing. We race on a blue rubber floor which offers very similar grip levels to tarmac. BIWS were amongst the first to adopt LiPo batteries and brushless motors into a major competitive series, not to mention the fact that it is an absolute equal series for everyone as no additives are allowed at all. Moore-Speed tyres have been chosen as the control tyre with 1 set per driver per meeting regulation. This year sees the return of the Modified Touring Car Class which should simply be breath taking to watch the some of the UK if not the Worlds best drivers competing for the glory of being the BIWS Champion. The series starts October 21st 2012 and ends on the 10th of February 2013. Full information including entry details and rules can be found here.

Source: BIWS [biwsdv.weebly.com]

August 28, 2012

Tecrace RC win 12 hours of MBRC

Team Tecrace RC have won the 12 hours electric buggy endurance race hosted by the Belgian MBRC club. Weather conditions proofed to be very difficult with loads of wind and rain meaning a muddy and bumpy track for the competitors. Tecrace RC raced the new Tekno RC EB48 buggy powered by a Toto 120A ESC and Leopard motor for the first time and won some 12 laps ahead of Team Gladiators (Kyosho MP9E/Hobbywing/Kypom) and Team Tecrace RC 2 (V4/MBX6/Toro/Leopard/Tecpower).

Thanks to JP Voumard for sending the report.

August 28, 2012

2012 Super Cup Championship Series Rd1

The site for the JConcepts Super Cup Championship Series Fall Session race 1 was FZRC Raceway in Sarasota, Florida. Marty Chilton owner of FZRC and his crew put a tremendous effort into the track creating a one of a kind tent enclosure to help protect the track from inclement weather. Fortunately, Mother Nature was on our side and the tent was pulled back for the second round and main events. With 150 entries the competition was fierce with many of the A-main wins being determined by tenths of a second. In Modified Buggy Mr. JConcepts himself Jason Ruona dominated taking TQ and the win with Leon McIntosh taking the second place spot. JR Mitch came in third only three tenths of a second behind.

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August 28, 2012

Xray Challenge Italy – Announcement

Xray Italy in cooperation with Sprint RC invites all Xray drivers to come to the Xray Challenge Italy in Roma on the Weekend of the 2nd of September. Run at the Xclub Modelismo 2002 track in 1/10th electric touring modified and 13.5T stock classes on Sorex hand out tires. Find more information here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 28, 2012

Søren Boy Holst is Danish national champion

After four races on three different tracks all over Denmark, the national Danish touring car outdoor championship would be decided in fifth and final race at the track of Vejle, in the Western part of Denmark some 250km from the capital Copenhagen. Practice on Saturday was washed away by the rain but at least the sun came out in the early evening giving the drivers the chance to get at least some four or five runs. Sunday again was affected by the weather and changing track conditions. The 15 SuperStock drivers spend a lot of time on changing tires, waterproofing the car, and thinking about new strategies.

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August 28, 2012

RC9394 TC6 double joint CVD & body support

RC9394 are happy to release a new line of option parts for the Team Associated TC6 line of touring cars. First up are the double joint CVD drive shafts that minimise the vibration and wheel chatter at high steering angles. They are made from high-quality spring steel and come with spring retainer clips and bearings. Also available for the TC6 are body support posts that are simply slipped over the stock body posts and secured with a body clip. They make for an improved body fit and better transmission of the downforce created by the body shell. The supports are also available for Tamiya and Xray body post diameter.

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August 27, 2012

Ahn Hyun Ho takes 2012 Korean GP title

Serpent driver Ahn Hyun Ho took the 2012 Korean national championship title that was held at the Hitec circuit. He suffered a terrible qualifying and had to bump up to the main final in sizzling hot weather conditions. Coming from fifth and with three laps into the final, he gained the lead but had to refuel more often compared to his competitors due to a higher fuel consumption of his engine. After the final pit stops and with four and a half minutes to go he was still in the lead but he had to refuel again due to a runtime of only four minutes and 15 seconds. He decided to take the risk and reduced the speed in order to spare a slash and dash pit stop but he flamed out with just 10 seconds to go. He crossed the line in second place but the racer winner was excluded because of his car’s body shell being too low handing the race win to Ahn Hyun Ho.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]