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January 25, 2016

Hobbywing XR10 Pro brushless speed controller

Coming soon is Hobbywing’s all-new XR10 Pro brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale applications. Developed in co-operation with Hobbywing North America the ESC was on show during last weekend’s Reedy Race of Champions and it was designed with both modified and stock racing in mind. It features a redesigned all-alloy can, a new processor and it is meant to be better in all aspects as it offers an even wider adjustment range, better and more adjustable brakes, and improved throttle response for both modified and stock racing. New to the XR10 Pro are also special modified racing throttle profiles. The XR10 Pro will become available this Spring.

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January 25, 2016

MIP Bi-metal differential outdrives

Seen at last weekend’s Reedy Race of Champions for the first time are MIP’s new Bi-metal differential outdrives. They consist of a two-piece design, revolving around a 7075 hard anodised aluminium disk that is ambidextrous to both the female and male steel outdrives that couple to the aluminium disks. These new bi-metal outdrives will work with MIP’s Roller Pucks along with the standard orange plastic puck. The new diff components will be available soon for both current Team Associated and TLR vehicles and they are perfect for modified racers looking for a bit more punch out of the corners but also stock short course and stadium truck can achieve a lighter drivetrain while getting the optimum wear characteristics that the roller pucks offer over the plastic pucks.

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January 25, 2016

Danish electric on-road nationals Rd3 – Report

Round 3 of the Danish electric on-road national was held at the Brondby Racing Club and in the four classes of Touring Super Stock, Touring Stock, 1/12th scale and Formula. In the 13.5T Super Stock class Mike Gosvig made a clean sweep in the qualifiers to take the overall TQ from Frederik Brolos and Gustav Pind. In the opening A-main Mike would take it easy and he won with a margin on around 2 seconds in front of Frederik and Gustav in second and third respectively. A2 and it was again Mike who came out fastest in front of Frederik while in third it was Michael Johnsen who took profit of a coming together between Gustav and Patrick. In the third A-main it was again Mike who was the man to beat although he struggled a bit due to some setup testing. Frederik again came in second, cementing his runner-up spot, but the fight was on between Patrick and Gustav for the final podium spot. Ultimately Gustav held the upper hand with the better tie-break that handed him the third place overall.

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January 25, 2016

Kaja Novotny doubles at Czech XWS Rd4

Round four of the Czech Xray Winter Series was held this past weekend in Kolin, Czech Republic. Just like the previous rounds the event saw both on-road and off-road racing with the buggies being required to run Sweep slick tyres to not harm the carpet surface. Young Kaja Novotny (Xray) would take the TQ in both the 2WD and 4WD Buggy classes and he continue to dominate the 2WD class by taking win in A1 and A2 to grab the overall win early. Martin Korinek (Xray) and Milan Mudra (Xray) rounded out the top 3 result. The 4WD class was a different affair though as Kaja messed up the second A-main due to a different tyre preparation. Nevertheless, wins in A1 and A3 secured him his second victory of the weekend from Milan Mudra (Xray) in second and Jiri Vysin (Xray) in third. In the Touring Modified class Jiri Vysin grabbed the day’s win from a hard charging Dominic Sulc while in the Touring Stock class it was Vitezslav Hola who ended the day on the top spot.

View the 4WD Buggy podium here

January 25, 2016

SHRCCC & TORCH Summer Series – Announcement

The UK clubs Surrey & Hants and TORCH have announced that the club’s Summer series are going to be combined. There will be six rounds in total – three at each club and four out of the six to count towards the overall results. All drivers will get four rounds of qualifying and three rounds of finals in the 2WD, 4WD and Junior classes while there is also a buddy race championship throughout the series for a little bit of more relaxed racing fun. More information and all dates can be found on the SHRCCC’s Facebook page here.

January 25, 2016

Marvin Fritschler wins at Messe Cup

The annual Messe Cup was held last weekend during a hobby fair in Bad Salzuflen, Germany. In the 1/8th E-Buggy class it was SOAR/Graupner driver Marvin Fritschler, reigning German national 1/8th Nitro and E-Buggy champion, who took the day’s win from Dutch racer Bart Mullink (Agama). Young Burak Kilic (Agama/Graupner) snatched the final podium spot from Sebastian Winterstein (Mugen). Agama/Graupner teammates Berkan Kilic and Yanic Grieger rounded out the top 5 result.

Thanks to Abdullah Kilic for the report.

January 25, 2016

Ronald Völker & Jan Ratheisky win at GP3F

The annual Grand Prix des 3 Frontieres was held this past weekend in Longwy, France, with the usual mix of national talent and international pro drivers in attendance. In the Touring Modified class, with a total of 33 entries, Germany’s Ronald Völker soon made his intentions clear to bring home the win as he dominated the field from the first practice session on. The Yokomo driver would then sweep the qualifiers to grab the overall TQ from Viljami Kutvonen (Awesomatix) and Lucas Urbain (VBC Racing) who ended the qualifiers in second and third respectively.

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January 25, 2016

Jason Nugroho wins at 6th annual MRCC Challenge

The 6th annual MRCC Challenge was held at the MRCC track in Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia with almost 60 drivers from Taiwan, Malaysia, Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Batam, Bali, Palembang, Aceh and Medan in attendance. In the 60 minute main final Jason Nugroho (Xray/Novarossi) took the win, coming from the 2 spot on the grid. At first Jason tried to maintain the second spot but about 20 minutes into the race he was able to pass the leader and he never looked back from that moment on. Behind Jason, Adrian Wicaksono (Mugen/Reds Racing) ultimately grabbed the runner-up spot from third placed John Agus (Kyosho/O.S.).

View the A-main result here