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May 22, 2014

Thunder Innovation multi-function switch

Thunder Innovation introduce this multi-function push button on/off switch. The design makes for added security as the IP65 dust and water protection will keep the switch working even in severe track conditions while the low-voltage protection prevents the receiver pack from becoming overly discharged. The switch, that is available in different colours including orange, black and blue, is housed in an anti-interference aluminium case and is usable with LiXX and NiXX battery packs.

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May 22, 2014

Tanner Stees joins Team HB/HPI Racing for 2014

Team HB/HPI Racing welcome 16 year old Tanner Stees from Chandler, Arizona to their family. Tanner has been racing 1/8th scale nitro off-road for nearly 10 years and has continually improved his performances at the National level. Additionally Tanner also competes in the 1/8th scale E-Buggy, Modified Electric 4WD and 2WD 1/10th scale Buggy classes. For the 2014 season Tanner will be using HB/HPI Racing’s line of competition off-road kits and he is looking forward to a great 2014 race season and plans to improve upon his excellent results from 2013.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

May 22, 2014

Mibosport Cup Summer 2014 – Announcement

Mibosport will hold a number of races during the Summer in the form of an on-road series, off-road “club” meetings and a single off-road event. Starting with the on-road races, this year’s Mibosport Cup will see the running of only 2 races but they are held on what are considered the best tracks in the Czech Republic. The series opener takes place on the 14th of June in Brno and resumes on the 2nd of August in Blansko. Both events see the running of Touring Car Modified, Stock LRP, Formula and Yokomo GT classes. The technical regulations are the same as used on the popular Mibosport Winter Cup.

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May 22, 2014

Coelho & Carvalho win at Portuguese champs Rd2

Last weekend the 2nd round of the Portuguese national touring car championship was run at the Maia track near Porto. In the modified class Bruno Coelho took the and the win from Joao Malverio and Jose Pequito. Helder Silva and Pedro Moura completed the top 5 result.

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May 22, 2014

WRC Racing setup board

WRC Racing from Italy have a new setup board available. Measuring 42x33cm the board weights in at only 1050g and it is meant to be extremely plain thanks to a special manufacturing process. Various markings help during suspension setup while company logos let you show your passion to everything WRC.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

May 22, 2014

Endurance Championship Austria – Announcement

Endurance Championship Austria - Announcement

The 5th running of the Endurance Championship Austria will take place on the 21st of June at the Tirol Ring in Kematen, Austria. The 10h race, organised by the MRC Zillertal club, will be run with Tamiya TT01 chassis equipped with control electrics in the form of a Speed Passion Citrix Stock Club speedo and MMM 13.5T motors using a 55/26 gear ratio. Ride 36R tyres and Tamiya GT bodies such as the Mercedes SLS, Audi R8 or Porsche GT3 are mandatory for all cars as are front and rear LED lights. The race will start at 1 p.m. with a special top qualifying to determine the starting grid taking place before. Entries for the race are still availably by clicking here.

May 22, 2014

Leo Arnold joins Team Magic & HRC Distribution

HRC Distribution announce the signing of French ace Leo Arnold to their team. The successful nitro racer will now also attend at electric touring car events such as the French Championships and the ETS using Team Magic’s latest E4RS II Evo kit.

Source: HRC [hrcdistribution.com]

May 22, 2014

The Italian Job Race – Announcement

The 2014 Italian Job Race will be held from the 12th to 14th of September at the IBR Padova indoor track. The race is run on a completely redesigned track that will be build just for this race to make for equal chances for all competitors. With only one week to go before the IFMAR Worlds in Italy the event may develop to something of an unofficial worlds warm-up and therefore many top drivers are expected to make their entry. The race will offer Pro and Sport buggy classes with the latter being run in control Sweep tyres and also offering the chance to grab a 1-year full sponsoring from Team Orion and Sweep. Detailed information and sign-up are available by clicking here.