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April 2, 2011

Cavalieri Top Qualifier in EOS 2WD Buggy

Team Associated have taken the honour of being the first manufacturer to TQ a Euro Offroad Series race after Ryan Cavalieri produced a clean sweep of fastest runs on Day 2 of the Pilot event in Tomelilla, Sweden. The American outpaced yesterday’s Q1 top qualifier Dustin Evans in all four of today’s rounds of heats with European Champion Lee Martin third on each occasion and this is how they will line up for tomorrow’s A-Main.

View our full event coverage here.

April 2, 2011

T-Work’s Racing M11 transmitter skins

Similar to their previous release, T-Work’s Racing have a new skin decal for the Airtronics/Sanwa M11 and M11X transmitter. Available in 3D graphite or shiny graphite versions, it is easy to apply, will stay in good condition for a long time and when you want to remove it, it wont leave any nasty residue. Supplied pre cut on an A4 sheet.

Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]

April 2, 2011

Team C T2 Factory Team Edition

Team C have released information on their new T2 Factory Team Edition, an upgraded version of their TC02 WD Buggy. It comes supplied with big bore shock absorbers, alloy arm mounts, carbon shock towers and alloy caster blocks, rear hubs & motor plate. Expect a May release.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

April 1, 2011

Americans dominate first ever EOS qualifier

The Euro Offroad Series’ first ever round of qualifying has been dominated by American drivers with Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri topping 4WD in both buggy & Short Course truck while Team Losi Racing’s Dustin Evans reigned over 2WD.

View our full event coverage here.

April 1, 2011

Picco Boost aluminium carburetor

New from Picco is the Boost (Buggy) aluminium carburetor which is designed to optimize drivability and reliability of your engine. Available only as optional it features a 2 o-ring high speed needle, optimized spray-bar, long low-speed needle, easy to adjust idle screw, composite insulator bushing and it fits all Boost and P-Series engines.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]

April 1, 2011

Durango dominate Russian Indoor Nationals

The Russian National Indoor Championship race took place last weekend in Crocus Expo, Moscow. The indoor carpet track drew more that 150 entries spread over the various classes. Team Durango’s Denis Zuykov dominated the 4WD Buggy Modified class with his DEX410 Spec 2010 taking the TQ and win. Second place in 4WD modified was Dmitry Malyshko, who qualified 3rd position for the final. In 4WD stock the class was dominated by Markin Michael with his new DEX410R, while in the new Expert SC-10 4WD class it was won by Dmitry Malyshko with the new DESC410R, who having started from second place won all finals.

Source: Durango [team-durango.com]

April 1, 2011

Euro Offroad Series practice update

Practice continues in Sweden at the first ever Euro Offroad Series race with drivers having completed three five minute runs on the indoor clay Tomelilla track. With a racing groove starting to appear drivers have two final opportunities to get their cars dialed-in ahead of the first round of qualifying. While times from the opening three practice don’t count for anything, each driver’s three fastest consecutive laps from P4 or P5 will count towards reseeding the heats.

View our full event coverage here.

April 1, 2011

Marty Korn gets team manager role at A-Main Hobbies

A Main Hobbies announced today that Marty Korn will assume team manager responsibilities for A Main Hobbies, ProTek R/C, and JQ Products. Marty brings decades of top-level RC racing and industry experience to the position. Living in Southern California will help him play an integral role in communicating with A Main Hobbies and ProTek R/C team drivers and customers, providing technical support and assistance both online and at racing events across the country. In addition, Marty replaces Peter Martin as team manager for JQ Products USA and will help the team continue to develop and refine THE Car.

Source: A-Main Hobbies [amainhobbies.com]