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April 12, 2013

Neumann tops Q1 at EOS Finale

Reigning champion Joern Neumann got the season finale of the ‘TLR/Spektrum Euro Offroad Series presented by Horizon Hobby’ off to the perfect start as the Team Durango driver took the opening round of 2WD Buggy qualifying in Dortmund, Germany, ahead of Kyosho’s Christopher Krapp and his own team-mate Hupo Honigl. For reigning World Champion Ryan Cavalieri, his first experience of racing on a European style carpet surface offroad track netted the American the 9th fastest time.

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April 12, 2013

2013 JConcepts Dirt Invert – Announcement

The 2013 Dirt Invert is brought to you by JConcepts and hosted by the One Hobbies off-road track in Peoria, Arizona. The main event format is unique and offers something different for the racers. Triple mains will be used for the A-main drivers and single extended mains with bump-ups will be used for all other mains. The Invert, something developed by Brian Kinwald and the JConcepts team, will challenge racers by changing the starting order based on the finishing order in the previous main. It’s simple, start your first A-main where you qualified and the mains after will be started in the inverse order of how you finished the main before. Points from all three mains will be used to determine the overall winner so performance in each main is important. Speed and strategy is a must and the driver must keep it cool to score the best finish possible in each main. The invert format is developed and endorsed by IFMAR World Champion Brian “Dirt” Kinwald. Registration is available on RCsignup.com.

April 12, 2013

Much More Power Station 2 multi distributor

Much More Racings’s Power Station 2 multi distributor is designed to enlarge the amount of 12V outputs available on any power supply. They sport three switching ports, two direct ports and a 5V/1A USB port to power chargers, pit lamps, mobile devices and more. Featuring a sturdy metal casing and crocodile clamp input connectors the boxes are available in your choice of black or blue colour.

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April 11, 2013

Lee Martin joins Viper RC

Following yesterday’s announcement that Lee Martin had joined A-Main Hobbies, Viper RC have today announced that the multiple European and British National Champion will be joining Viper R/C Solutions. Starting this weekend at the Kidderminster National Lee’s cars will feature Viper products. Viper had this to say about the deal “After successfully testing our products Lee decided to join the Viper team. Both parties are excited to develop our relationship and products moving forward. Look for Lee and Viper products at major events including the IFMAR World Championships later this year.”

Source: Viper RC [viper-rc.com]

April 10, 2013

Rob Gillespie triple at April Fools Classic

For the 25th year in a row, the April Fools Classic has been a staple in the electric off-road racing community. Boasting “the best dirt on earth,” the Intermountain R/C Raceway located just outside of Salt Lake City, UT brought together over 200 entries vying for a title across a wide spectrum of classes. In the top classes of 2WD and 4WD Modified it was Team Associated/Reedy/LRP’s Rob Gillespie Jr. that brought home the TQ and victory with his B4.2 Factory Team and B44.2 Factory Team, both were Reedy/LRP equipped vehicles. Joining him in the winner’s circle was Scott Brown and his SC10 4×4 Factory Team, again equipped with Reedy/LRP electronics.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]

April 10, 2013

Lee Martin joins A-Main Hobbies & Protek RC team

Lee Martin joins A Main Hobbies & Protek RC team

A Main Hobbies is excited to announce that multiple National and European Champion Lee Martin has joined the A Main Hobbies and ProTek RC racing team. Martin is not only one of Europe’s top racers, but he is also one of the most-respected. Martin’s decorated resume includes 6 national championships, 4 European Championships and 4 IFMAR World Championship finals. You’ll be able to catch Martin racing with his new ProTek RC gear and A Main Hobbies threads at the BRCA National series as well as the Worlds, Euros and other major international events.

I’m excited at the prospect of joining the most powerful and largest RC shop in the world! The guys at A Main and ProTek RC are always aiming to be the best at what they do and their enthusiasm definitely rubs off onto their drivers. I’m looking forward to taking full advantage of their great products and support for the big up and coming races in 2013.

Source: A-Main Hobbies [amainhobbies.com]

April 10, 2013

2013 JConcepts Spring Indoor Nats – Announcement

2013 JConcepts Spring Indoor Nats - Announcement

The 2013 JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals is quickly approaching (19th – 21st April). The first of its kind, the Indoor National Series sponsored by JConcepts will converge in Carrollton, TX, for the 2nd leg of the popular series. For the 2nd year in a row, Mike’s Hobby Shop will host the Spring event and with entries expected to reach a peak capacity, Steven Hartson will look to defend his 2012 titles against some of the nation’s best drivers. Winter round 1 TQ and champion Ryan Maifield, fresh off his Cactus Classic success, will attend the Texas event for the very first time looking to take on last year’s champion Steven Hartson, as well as Team Associated teammate Brent Thielke and challengers from TLR include Dustin Evans, JR Mitch and Taylor Larsen. Red RC will be in attendance bringing you live coverage throughout the event. Signups are available at www.rccarcal.com

April 10, 2013

Nick Gibson RC Pro North Rd1

This past weekend, HobbyTown USA Hobbyplex in Omaha, NE hosted the first round of the RC Pro Series North Division. With a good number of entries to start the series, Team Associated’s Nick Gibson qualified his Team Associated RC8.2 in the number 2 spot behind Jared Tebo. Settling in to second place and overcoming adversity with a bent servo horn, Nick was able to solidify a gap over third place Associated teammate Chad Parks. At the 33-minute mark and with just over 10 minutes to go, leader Tebo flamed out. Gibson capitalized on Tebo’s misfortune, taking the lead and holding off a late race charge by Parks and Tebo, taking the win with just a 5-second margin.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]