Viper R/C Solutions have announced that Billy Fischer will assume team manager responsibilities for Team Viper West Region. The Team Durango factory driver will be working closely with the product development team and drivers of all different levels and with his professionalism and attention to detail will definitely be a tremendous asset to the company.
Source: Viper R/C [viper-rc.com]
Last weekend the last two races of the 4-race Finnish National Championship series were held in Vantaa. Ari Heinonen (JQ/JQ) was able to secure the Championship win ahead of Teemu Leino (Xray/LRP) and Jarno Siltanen (Mugen/Ninja), by finishing 2nd in the 3rd race, and winning the final race on Sunday ahead of Teemu Leino. This means that JQ Products have won the championship 2 years in a row now, with Joseph Quagraine winning the championship last year with the pre-production car. JQ couldn’t attend this year’s race due to being in hospital with appendicitis.
Source: JQ [jq-products.com]
JConcepts have announced some updates to their range of 1/10th scale Bar Codes. The Bar Codes V1 front and rear tires are now available in Super soft green compound, while the rear Bar Codes V2 are now also available in orange compound for outdoor groove.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
After many years of waiting we have been given the word the VRC Pro is now available having just launched a few moments ago. In case you dont know VRC Pro is the complete new RC racing simulator, widely supported by RC industry leading brands, as well as by top racers like LRP factory team driver, Ronald Völker. Why? Because VRC Pro means that you can finally drive anytime, anyone, anywhere! Not only in the weekend, at your local track, with local racers. Soon you can practice and drive, and enjoy your hobby on a global scale and as much as you want. VRC Pro cars feel just like the real thing and the fun of seamless worldwide internet, multi-player racing is truly revolutionary. Everyone who loves his hobby and who wants to take his racing to the next level cannot miss out on this big happening, so subscribe today to VRC Pro.
Source: VRC Pro [vrcpro.com]
Serpent have brought out a ball-differential set for the 411. Featuring hard anodized aerospace aluminium diff shafts, this precision made diff pulley sports 14 balls for super smooth action. Soon Serpent will also bring out slipper-plates to turn this ball-diff into a slipper spool. Also for the Serpent 411 are these titanium nitrate coated pivot pins which help make the suspension parts works even smoother. Sold in a set of 2 for they are available in both front or rear versions.
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RC Racing TV have their video online from a sunny, dry and pivotal round 4 of the British National Electric TC championships from the Aldershot Circuit featuring race action, news, views and interviews.
The weekend of the 21st August saw the 2nd round of the Finnish Championships series being held at Kiiminki. Team Durango DEX410 buggies took the overall TQ spot with Janne Aspinen leading the charge closely followed by fellow Team Durango racer Harri Kervola in 2nd. The A-Main was taken by Harri Kervola as he took the opening and 3rd leg to claim the overall victory. Janne Aspinen took the 2nd spot on the podium for a Team Durango 1-2 finish with Henry Salmen in 3rd.
Source: Durango [team-durango.com]
The new DuraTrax Onyx 245 AC/DC dual charger can handle LiPo, LiFe, NiCd and NiMH batteries, with built-in balancing for each port to maximize their safety, longevity and performance. The unit’s identical twin outputs and dual charging capability make it an excellent choice for models that use two battery packs and for modelers who rotate through multiple packs at home or at the track, including competitors running in two classes who need to charge both receiver or race packs. AC/DC flexibility, an advanced LCD with backlight and simple menus and controls make the Onyx 245 easy to use anytime, anywhere & by anyone. Compact, lightweight, powerful and versatile, the DuraTrax Onyx 245 gives racers yet another advantage on race day.
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