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September 3, 2016

Leino TQs opening qualifier in Austria

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Teemu Leino has TQ’d the opening round of 1:10 qualifying at Round 3 of the Euro Nitro Series in Austria. Having dominated practice yesterday, the qualifying top seed would open day 2 of the event by taking the first of the five 4-minute qualifier ahead of Dominic Greiner, the pair the only drivers to make 15-laps runs on the technical Aigen track. Behind them, Mugen’s Eric Dankel would post the third fastest time followed closely by the Capricorn of Thilo Tödtmann.

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September 3, 2016

Samix SCX10 II titanium link set

Coming from Samix is a titanium link set for the new Axial SCX10 II truck. The high-clearance front and rear link set is a direct fit on the SCX10 II with standard ball ends and it is made from high-quality titanium material. All parts are marked for easy identification and holes near the threaded portions allow for convenient assembly of the links and ball ends. Using the links allows for more clearance during rock climbing, they are more durable and add visual impact to the vehicle. Included in the 10-piece set are also front steering links.

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September 2, 2016

Business as usual for Kurzbuch at ENS Aigen

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It was business as usual for Simon Kurzbuch on the opening day of the Euro Nitro Series in Austria as the points leader topped seeding for qualifying at the third round. The Shepherd driver would set the pace from Dario Balestri although it was the Capricorn driver who would be fastest in the second of the two controlled rounds of practice getting to within 0.038 of a second of Kurzbuch’s CP1 time. Behind the former & current ENS champions, Robert Pietsch would complete the now traditional Top 3 ahead of the ARC trio Lars Hoppe, John Ermen and Round 2 podium finisher Toni Gruber.

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September 2, 2016

2016 British GP – Report

The Herts Nitro Model Club held the British GP over the August Bank Holiday. In the built-up to the event the question arose whether to oil or not to oil the surface but ultimately the club decided to prepare the surface in order to make it last and be weather proof. Saturday practice and Simon Reeves and Kevin Brunsden headed Nitro Buggy with Simon and Mitchell Booth E-Buggy and Darren Hayden-Ball heading the Truggy class. Qualifying would be dominated by Jamie Clancy closely followed by Lewis Jones, Simon Reeves and Callum Niblett in Nitro Buggy and in E-Buggy it was Jack Embling of Simon Reeves and Mitchell Booth. Darren Hayden-Ball spearheaded the Truggy class.

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September 2, 2016

Teemu tops seeding at ENS Aigen

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Teemu Leino is the top seed for 1:10 qualifying at the Austrian Euro Nitro Series encounter, the Team Infinity driver fastest in the two rounds of controlled practice at the third round of the championship in Aigen. Having set the pace in free practice, last year’s race winner was again quickest from Serpent’s Dominic Greiner, the Finn having a 3/10ths advantage over 3-laps. Behind them inaugural ENS Champion Erik Dankel made a big improvement on his free practice form to post the third fastest time ahead of Francesco Tironi and championship leader Dirk Wischnewski.

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September 2, 2016

Vigor BD7 bulkhead spacers & steering wheel pads

Vigor have introduced new fine-tune bulkhead spacers for the Yokomo BD7-2016 car as well as high-grip steering wheel pads. Staring with the spacer set, already introduced in 1.0mm and 1.5mm specification the new 0.5mm and 0.8mm set allows for finer steps of bulkhead and motor mount raising. Using the spacers improves chassis flex and roll, meaning greater traction depending on the track conditions. As for the high-grip steering wheel pads, the rings are made of a special soft plastic that is available in eight colours and that is very easy to clean despite the bright colours.

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September 2, 2016

Reds Racing Race Ready by Elliott Boots engines

Italian engine makers Reds Racing have introduced the new Reds Race Ready by Elliott Boots engines. These engines are the first of their kind and they allow racers to be able to utilise engines that have been broken in and race ready tuned by 2-times European Champion Elliott Boots. The break-in and final tuning will be made directly on the car using the best quality fuel to ensure performance and reliability with the engines being delivered ready for clutch and exhaust assembly and installation in the car. The break-in process allows to use the engine under race conditions from the get go with no additional run-in procedure necessary. The service is available on the Reds Racing R5T Team Edition and R7 Evoke engines and buyers can also choose to combine the engines in a combo kit with their own exhaust and/or Quattro clutch system that will be broken in as well.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

September 2, 2016

“Leaked” image teases Kyosho Turbo Scorpion re-release

"Leaked" image teases Kyosho Turbo Scorpion re-release

A first “leaked” teaser image of the expected Kyosho Turbo Scorpion re-release buggy has appeared on the internet. Following the re-release of the 1980’s Tomahawk, Scorpion and Beetle kits, the former top-of-the-foodchain Turbo Scorpion would be a sensible next step in the company’s re-release schedule. The somewhat blurry image shows a buggy with brushless motor and what appear to be modern 2.2″ rims and tyres, showing the release might target the growing interest in vintage racing. We bring you more information on the possible release as soon as they become available.

Source: RC Monkey [rcmonkey.jp]