March 5, 2013
Serpent have released the new 811 Cobra EP buggy 2.0, a new development realized following a full year of racing across the globe, listening to feedback from many drivers and dedicated testing on many different surfaces. The feedback from the drivers on the Cobra E-Buggy in general was very good but according to some drivers the car could benefit from a more responsive rear end, combined with a bit more steering, which would bring the Cobra to the highest performance level. The 2.0 features new wider rear end, differently positioned new rear shock towers along with other small changes to…
February 18, 2013
…winner of the previous round of the series, topped the opening round of qualifying, ahead of defending champion Paul Pinkney and October winner Tony Broad. Olly Jefferies put his round 1 troubles behind him to go fastest in the second round, with James second and Tony again third. Round 3 and 4 both saw James top the timesheets ahead of Olly, with Ashley Wiffen third in round 3 and Paul in round 4. This secured James the pole position, and he used the final round to test some possible changes. These clearly didn’t work well for him as he initially…
February 11, 2013
Paolo Morganti put the new Serpent Viper 977 on top of the podium at the FSS Race in Florida this past weekend. The race was used as a test for the upcoming Winternats that will take place at the Fort Meyers based track this February. The FSS Race also saw the growing group of 1/8 GT racers run their cars, and Desoto was able to win the race with Serpent Cobra GT, followed by his team-mate in 2nd. Source: Serpent [serpent.com]…
January 31, 2013
EFRA have been in contact to help them in their search for a handout tire supplier for this year’s 1/8th onroad European A & B Championships. A new rule that has been introduced to combat the use of additive, EFRA have outlined all the details in relation to the supply of tires below. If you run a tire company and are interested you can contact EFRA directly. Tyre supplier for 2013 ECs 1/8th Dear sport friends, we would like to give all interested, potential tyre supplier/s (in and outside Europe) the chance to sent quotes for the 1/8th IC class…
January 31, 2013
…third with 14 / laps 4:52. With round one in the books driver’s went right back to the pits for some more serious wrenching. Round two Felix Law laid down the Law with a run of 15 laps / 5:06 taking the TQ away from Wynn. Ruona would take the second fastest run with 15 laps / 5:14. Wynn took the third place spot with 15 laps / 5:14 Unfortunately Mother Nature made her presence known once again cancelling the A-main event. Finishing order was as follows: 1. Felix Law 2. Jason Ruona 3. Paul Wynn 4. Bob Husted 5….
January 30, 2013
…EP there was close to 100 entries spread over F1, 1/12th scale, 21.5, 17.5 and modified. The Friday practice day this year was met with a record breaking heat wave, by 9am the air temperature was around 35C and by around mid day the temp gun was reading 48-50C in the shade! The heat kept most away, and those who stayed were limited to very short runs to avoid electronics damage. The heat and wind made for very low traction and the cars were very difficult to drive. Most just used the day to re-learn the track, knowing the conditions…
January 22, 2013
…KM & PRC to drive the H-K1 as well as the upcoming K8 1/8th scale. The Thai driver had this to say: I would like to thank KM Kenny & PRC Charlie for giving me a good opportunity, more experience and new challenge. I will do my best to test and help for the new upgrade improvement of H-K1, and also I will be very excited to challenge the 1/8 GP on road category with the coming KM racing new car K8. For 2013-2014 I hope to grow up and win again with KM Racing & PRC! Source: KM [km-rc.com]…
January 18, 2013
Normally we start our coverage from an ETS event with an update on early practice but as anyone who has been on Facebook over the past 24 hours will know the big news from the second round of the Yokomo Euro Touring Series is the navigational challenges presented to many of the record entry as they tried yesterday to get to Hrotovice. While the Dakar Rally which is currently underway in South America is designed to present drivers with the greatest motorsport navigation test in the World the closure yesterday of Vienna Airport due to snow presented ETS drivers with…
