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September 26, 2011

Serpent S120-LT chassis

Serpent have announced details on the new version of their 1/12 scale platform, the S120. The S120-Link Tube version chassis is now fully developed for LiPo use and combines the Links with the Tube system. This creates a very agile, fast and easy to set-up racing chassis. All carbon parts are new, a new top-deck is added, but front and rear pod, alu shaft and main shock remain the same as before. We are also told that a conversion set for S120-L to LT will be offered too. We can expect more info later in the week, while the kits should be ready to ship from the 1st week of October.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

September 26, 2011

Xray RX8 upper suspension holders

New from Xray for the RX8 are these aluminium upper suspension holders. CNC-machined from the highest-grade Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, the composite front upper suspension eccentric bushings are included. Ultra-strong construction for increased durability.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 26, 2011

Spec-R Universal swing shaft

A new release from Spec-R who have introduced this new version 2 CV universal swing shaft. Newly designed with safety ring to keep the cross pin securely fastened and very smooth. Made from high quality spring steel and hard coated for a very durable result. Available for Tamiya 417 and Yokomo BD5 touring cars and next month for the Xray T3.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]

September 26, 2011

German 4WD off-road nationals report

The German 4WD off-road nationals took place on the weekend of the 10th and 11th of September at the demanding high-grip astroturf track of the Neuffen club near Stuttgart. 74 drivers attended and it was Team Durango’s Jörn Neumann who TQ’ed the Modified class with his DEX410 buggy after five rounds of qualifying followed by Markus Metsch (Team Durango DEX410) and Christopher Krapp (Kyosho Lazer ZX5 FS2). The finals saw Jörn pulling away in each of the three A mains securing him another national title with Markus in 2nd and Christopher in third position overall.

Click here to view the top 10 of the Modified class

September 25, 2011

Claus Ryeskov wins Danish 200mm title

Even after one of the worst summers in Danish history, all 5 race weekends of the 2011 Danish National 200mm Championships in Vejle, Næstved, Greve, Hillerød and Odense were run in dry weather. The last race of the championship, on a great track for 1:10 cars, was held in Odense with Claus Ryeskov top qualifier, even though Martin NO set the fastest lap time of the qualifying rounds. So the stage was set for an exciting feature race but unfortunately it did not materialise as Martin NO had motor problems within the first 8 minutes of the race. As a result of this, Claus Ryeskov ran a comfortable race with his Novarossi powered Xray and led from start to finish, while 2nd place went to Heinrich Weizer with some nice driving with a borrowed Xray from Claus. Claus Ryeskov won 4 out of the 5 championship rounds and took the title from Martin N.O Hansen driving a Serpent with and Xray driver Daniel Michaelsen in 3rd.

Thanks to Claus Ryeskov for the report.

September 24, 2011

CS Electronic Magnetic Pro2 motor

CS Electronic have introduced their new Magnetic Pro2 motor. Based on their World championship winning technology this updated motor has more power, better power delivery and improved durability. Available in versions from 3.5T to 21.5T, the updated power units come in a newly designed packaging.

Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]

September 24, 2011

Piotr Okonski takes 2wd & 4wd Polish titles

The final race of the Polish Off-Road championships took place in Tarnow recently. In the modified Electric Buggy 2WD class the championship title went to Piotr Okonski (Tamiya TRF 201) with second place going to Michal Orlowski (Tamiya TRF 201) and Lukasz Sabat in 3rd (Team Associated B4). In the modified Electric Buggy 4WD class the 2011 title again went to Piotr Okonski (Tamiya TRF 511), second place to Łukasz Sabat (Team Associated B44) and Damian Zalewski in 3rd (Tamiya TRF 511).

View the 4wd podium here

September 24, 2011

2011 Tamiya EuroCup Finals result

The 2011 Tamiya EuroCup Finals were held in Basel Switzerland last weekend. The event saw 110 drivers from 8 countries compete for European Champion honors in 6 categories; Top Stock, M-chassis, Buggy, Gentlemen, F1, and Euro GT (mod). Swiss, German, and Hungarian drivers topped the tables. Geng Bence of Hungary Crowned Top stock Champion, Swiss Roman Pichler and Marco Siegenthaler F1 and GT Champions respectively. Mathias Reber of Germany made the podium twice with 2nd in both M.chassis and F1.

View the different class winners here