April 24, 2012
Vesa Yli has claimed the Finnish National 1/12th scale title after last weekend’s fourth round nationals. The current Nordic Champion dominated the first 2 rounds of the nationals by taking TQ and the win in both rounds and finished 3rd in the following round before the season ending race. This meant that Vesa kept the top spot in the championship battle from the first race thru the season, just like Janne Valtanen did in the 10.5t blinky spec class, both driving V-Dezign Carpet Ripper V. Current Euro champ Simo Ahoniemi finished 2nd followed by team mate Teemu Saarinen. Panu Vehniäinen…
February 28, 2012
…was Vesa Yli who took his 3rd TQ spot in a row at the nationals starting with the 4th round of last year series. Teemu Saarinen got in to 2nd place followed closely by Panu Vehniainen. Miko Teponoja backed-up the Ripper crew with a 4th place. In the spec class Janne Valtanen TQ’d, with Miika Laurila in 2nd place, followed by Janne Aspinen, another Ripper driver. Antti ‘Mr. Snowbirds multiple final winner’ Luoto started from 5th place- Come the finals it was Vesa who took the overall win after the second A main and secured full points from the race…
February 6, 2012
…top with V-Dezign drivers Vesa Yli and Panu Vehniainen driving the new Carpet Ripper V as well as current Euro champ Simo Ahoniemi and many others, very high level action was to be seen. After 4 rounds of qualifying it was Team V-Dezign’s Vesa Yli who took the TQ by dominating every round of the qualifying session. In stock class team mate Janne Valtanen took the TQ ahead of another Carpet Ripper V driver Janne Aspinen, who just did his first ever 12th scale race! Janne is well known and fast guy from electric offroad. In modified A mains Vesa…
July 31, 2011
New from European Champion 1/12th scale manufacturer V-Dezign is their latest release in the Carpet Ripper series, the V. Based on continuous development combined with fresh thinking this is the first complete kit from the Finnish manufacturer. The new car features optimized and improved rear-end geometry introduced in CR 4.0 for 1S LiPO from low to high traction as well as the narrowest 1/12th scale chassis on the market for smoother running, only 109mm wide. The wheelbase has been extended further for better stability. As well as a high quality finish and CRC Pro Strut front end, the car comes…
May 23, 2011
Fastrax and CML Distribution are supporting the SHRCCC with the inaugural Fastrax 1/10th Off Road GP that takes place on the 19th of June. A throwback to more traditional, fun off-road experience, the Surrey and Hants Radio Control Car Club’s new grass venue track is perfect for a days no hassle off road racing. Fastrax have teamed up to include a set of their Turf Ripper tyres within the event fee, for an incredibly good value for money day for all concerned. If you are frustrated at being unable to keep up with drivers with local knowledge of permanent astro…
November 24, 2010
…bumps around the track so people were destroying their cars due to sudden take offs at such a high speed circuit. Luckily the organizers reacted fast and got the track fixed to suit better for on road racing after the practice was done and also during Saturday. After first practice it was Vesa Yli with his Carpet Ripper 4.0 leading the pack. In the second round Vesa wasn’t able to make the run at all as he hit a terrible bump in the middle of the straight and broke the car after 2 corners with 10 meters jump.! So back…
November 10, 2010
…A-Finalist Matthew Varah will join the team for the remainder of the season. This will further bolster the already strong UK team of Carpet Ripper drivers who made up more than 30% of the A final places at the Crewe event! Spec A 1. Elliott Harper – CRC 2. Chris Kerswell – Serpent 3. Vesa Yli – V-Dezign 4. Andy Griffiths – V-Dezign 5. Mark Jewitt – V-Dezign 6. Mark Stiles – V-Dezign 7. Matthew Varah – Associated 8. Mick Farrell – CRC 9. Nigel Hale – Associated 10.Sam Clifton – V-Dezign Sports Mod A 1. Mick Farrell – CRC…
August 21, 2010
Fastrax have launched their new Turf Ripper 1/10th scale off-road buggy tire. Ideal for astroturf or grass racing, this latest addition to Fastrax’s growing range are suitable for all popular racing 2wd and 4wd buggies. Moulded in Fastrax’s T1 compound and featuring a lightweight carcass and firm spike design for all round speed and handling performance. Sold as a pair without inserts. Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]…
