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August 8, 2011

Schumacher BTCC series Rd4 report

The penultimate round of the Schumacher BTCC series took place over this last weekend at Aldershot MCC. Once again another cracking entry of 140 drivers in this hugely popular series. With the focus on good fun and great competition for the drivers they keep coming back to each race. Most of the highest level national competitors were in attendance as the race is just before the BRCA National in two weeks time. With the drivers hoping to get some good running on the Sorex 32RY control tyre which has made the series once again very easy.

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August 8, 2011

Fantom Facts Machine 2

Fantom introduce the new Facts Machine 2 electric brushless motor tester. The multi-function motor tester has the ability to accurately test brushless motors and rotors with parameters like magnetic field strength and stator resistance. The compact unit is self-contained and requires no additional power source.

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August 8, 2011

Dutch 1/8 scale nationals Rd5

Last weekend it was only a week ago when we came from the European Championship in Luxembourg but this weekend it was time for the 5th Dutch National at the beautiful track in Apeldoorn. After three rounds of qualifying Rick Vrielijnck secured himself the pole position chased by Steven Cuypers and John Ermen only 0.3 and 0.6 seconds behind on their best 7 minutes run.

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August 8, 2011

Xray RX8 aluminium front anti-roll bar mounts

The aluminium front anti-roll bar mounts for the Xray RX8 allow you to adjust the anti-roll bar independently from down stop setting, so that both settings do not interfere. The new parts also allow for wheelbase adjustments as the anti-roll bar mounts move together with the front arms, and wheelbase adjustment shims that can be added either in front of the anti-roll bar, to shorten the wheelbase, or behind the arm, to lengthen the wheelbase. The parts are CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium.

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August 8, 2011

Arrowmax RX8 front universal joint set

Arrowmax release a front universal joint set for the Xray RX8. Machined from extremely durable spring steel, the light and durable parts enhance the performance of the car by avoiding the often feared chatter of the front wheels during cornering.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]

August 8, 2011

2nd Annual Tri-State Shootout

The 2nd Annual Tri-State Shootout was held this weekend in New York at Floyd Bennett Raceway in Brooklyn. The track has been improved all year by Ralph Fortunato and friends. Fresh paint, news boards, improved layout and driver’s stand give all New York city area RC drivers a great place to race. First off was touring. Starting from pole position was Jamie Corrado but the race started with a lot of action and as a result three to four different drivers where fighting for the lead. Local hot shot and bump-up man Diatta Collimore was leading at the 12 minute mark when it started to rain. The race was going to be continued and run again later but more rain forced the results to be called using the qualifying order.

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August 7, 2011

Team Grid RC8 suspension race geometry kit

Team Grid got in touch to tell us about their new race geometry suspension kit for Team Associated’s RC8 buggy. The kit converts all existing RC8 nitro or electric buggy into a super handling race machine for rough track conditions and slippery hard clay surfaces. The specially designed shock adaptors bring the shock rod ends deep into the stock arms, and the new front and rear shock towers also position the shock more upright. This new geometry enables full progressive action of the suspension arms as it navigates rough track surfaces. The shock towers offer a five position mount to tune the front and rear suspension even further. The shock towers and adaptors are CNC machined from 5mm thick aluminium and fit Team Grid’s already available suspension arms.

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August 7, 2011

Video – Pro-Line Short Course 2.0 tyres

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In this video, made by Pro-Line, Scott Hughes talks about Pro-Line’s new wider 2.0 Short Course tyres. The US company has the Caliber SC, Hole Shot SC and Suburbs SC in the wider-than-normal 2.0 treads.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]