JConcepts, together with many fine sponsors and race tracks, have organized a first of its kind, a true Indoor National Series. The first 2 years combined attracted over 2000 entries. 2013 is scheduled as a 5 race series across the United States, drivers now have the opportunity to showcase their abilities on a national and regional level. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall nationals make up the seasonal events at fixed locations while the finals will serve as the end of the year bash for the awards and series championship. The series will be awarded based on points participation in 3…
…quickly using VRC Pro, or as Mike put it: ‘ track time is track time, on a real track or on a virtual track’. Dealers can register at: www.vrcworld.com/dealers Replay System VRC Pro now features a replay system which lets you record your own runs and replay them, but also import replay files from other racers to view their racing lines or even race against in ‘ghost’ mode. You can even race against the other car with collision enabled, so when you are in the way of the ghost car it will take you out! Replay files are also ideal…
…the season, in an attempt to take the title from defending champion, Paul Pinkney. There are very few rule changes for the second season of the championship, reflecting the success of the series and support of the drivers. The season takes place over six 1-day rounds, starting in October 2012 and running through to March 2013. Classes are for 1/10th Electric Touring cars, with 13.5 and 21.5 turn motors, speeds ideally suited to the carpet circuit. Entries will open very soon at www.centralbooking.org, where full rules, all dates and further information can be found. For more details, please contact Oli…
The fifth round of the Short Course Showdown Nationwide Tour stopped at Hobby Town USA, Hobbyplex a massive facility that houses two full-sized RC race tracks. The tour once again brought a bevy of pro drivers and factory representatives to America’s heartland. Pro drivers like Brian Kinwald, and Billy Fischer arrived and were ready to do battle. Taylor Timmerman dropped in fresh from the Byron’s race, with the fastest youngsters in the Midwest: Cole Tollard, and Jason Hills adding to the pace of the race. Factory Fast JConcepts Guru Dave Duncan, Spektrum’s Sonny Brown, www.liverc.com and factory fast Mike Garrison,…
Like the new LRP Flow speedo but prefer red then try the Nosram Comet. Following two years of hard work and designed from scratch, the new Comet speedos are based on a completely new platform replacing the three popular Pearl Evo Version 2 speedos. Racers can use the Comet speedos for modified and stock racing, offering a multitude of setup options. Optimised cooling, extremely high power output over the entire RPM range and simple but flexible adjustability are only some of the highlights that make the new Nosram Comet speedos stand out. The unique software, a heavy copper 8-layer powerboard…
…out. The unique software, a heavy copper 8-layer powerboard and the compact 2- piece machined aluminium housing have been never seen in a brushless competition speed control before. Its construction from thermo-conductive aluminium makes the case highly efficient for cooling. Features: – Modified and Stock Racing; All purpose onroad and offroad software for modified and stock classes, incl. boost – Multi-mode profile adjustment; 7 fully adjustable parameters for stock and modified: auto brake, feel, torque timing, boost timing, boost angle, boost turbo, cutoff voltage – HD full aluminium case; For lowest core temperature and tough race design – Bulletproof 6V/3A…
…Patrick took the last podium place but he had to fight for it with Ruud Knoester and Andy Muijres. The final result: 1. Danny Leewis – 126L 30:08.436 2. Marc Meijer – 125L 30:13.687 3. Patrick Vannieuwenhuyse – 121L 30:02.686 4. Ruud Knoester – 121L 30:11.428 5. Andy Muijres – 120L 30:07.514 6. Stanley Bauer – 113L 30:05.802 7. John Lenaers – 110L 30:00.078 8. Mark Hellenbrand – 109L 30:06.293 9. Ad Vissenberg – 25L 06:02.339 10.Ingeborg Gommers – 9L 02:18.188 The next race will be in 4 weeks at the Raco2000 track. Thanks to Roelof Tooms for the report….
After 8 years of not having an r/c track in the area, the radio control racers went back to their roots with the reopening of the r/c track at Toa Baja, Puerto Rico under the administration of Pit Lane Hobby and their staff. With all the drivers registered in the different classes, they were able to race for the first time in years, Electric and Nitro sedan classes in the same event. With two qualifiers of 7 minutes each and Mains up to 30 minutes they started the event under a clear sky and full of enthusiastic racers. In the…
