Red RC

May 5, 2009

Thomaes & Vekemans win Belgian Nats Rd2

After the first round held on a technical indoor track, the 2nd round was hosted by the MRCZ outdoor track. Again, the track was very technical and demanding for the drivers, but weather was not on the drivers side at the beginning of the day as Q1 had to be run on a wet/drying track. Around 11.30 am, the sun started to shine and stayed for the rest of the day. In the EFRA class Benoit Thomaes took the TQ spot, 4 seconds ahead of Olivier Buyltink and Nick Joossens, while in the Superstock class it was again G.Vekemans who took the first spot. Benoit Thomaes went on to take the EFRA class win, controlling the race ahead of Buyltink and Joossens, while in the Superstock class G.Vekemans took the win in front of N.Logie and Stephane Roufosse.

Thanks to Benoit Thomaes for the report.

May 5, 2009

Mike Truhe wins Astra Nitro Cross

Just after signing his contract with Team Orion, American super star Mike Truhe has won the first race using the CRF US Spec engine. Taking part at the Astra Nitro Cross race in the Slovkov/Czech Republic, he won in front of Losi team mates Adam Drake and Martin Bayer.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

May 5, 2009

2009 CanAm Challenge & Midwest Series Rd1

Celebrating its 40 year anniversary, the Midwest Series is the oldest on road racing series in the world. To start their 2009 season, the first event was held in Toledo, Ohio (USA) host to this year’s ROAR US Open Nationals in September. With over 80 entries and picture perfect weather, the One Eighth Racers of Toledo hosted an outstanding event. Consisting of 8th open, 8th Masters, 1/10th Touring, and GT classes the Top qualifiers were Bobby Flack (Xray) in 1/10th Touring, Mike Cooper (Kyosho) in GT, Eli Ezrow (Shepherd) in 1/8th Masters and Josh Cyrul (Shepherd) in 1/8th Open.

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May 5, 2009

Yeah Racing Aluminium Suspension set

Yeah Racing, who have released a number of new options for the Tamiya F103 chassis have released another rear end suspension solution following up from their floating solution released last month. The new 2mm FRP Suspension set works with the F103RM and adds a very precise pivoting connection between the t-bar and single piece rear motor mount. The system is connected by bearings so the up and down action is now very precise and doesn’t effect the twist of the t-bar. Sold in a set, it includes everything in the picture above.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

May 5, 2009

Darmadi wins Indonesian Regionals Rd3

Last Sunday saw the 3rd round of the Indonesian regionals take place at the huge WTC RC track in Jakarta. The final saw Kyosho driver John Agus start on pole, but problems for him later in the race meant he wouldn’t finish. At this point it was Jammin driver Darmadi who was leading and he eventually managed to pull out a laps advantage, over a minute, by the end of the race on eventual 2nd placed finisher Wijaya H driving a Kyosho, with Indra L rounding out the top 3, a lap further back.

Source: HongNor [hongnor.com.tw]

May 5, 2009

Merlin Depta wins German Nats Warm-up

Last weekend saw the warm-up race for the German nationals take place in Hildesheim. With 24 drivers and dry, almost warm weather conditions, everyone was looking forward to a nice race. Jens Stark TQ’d the event with is Max powered 966 in front of Stefan Hanauer, Steven Cuypers and his father Jürgen Stark. After the qualification Serpent driver Merlin Depta was in 6th, starting from position 1 in his semi-final. After finishing 1st, he was also able to help his friend Thomas Plöger in the pit, who finished 3rd and would also take part in the main final too, also with a 966. After 30 minutes Merlin finished the race two laps ahead of Tobias Hepp and Jens Stark, completing the all Serpent podium.

Thanks to Merlin Depta for the report.

May 5, 2009

Team Epic Duo 2 BL Motor & 5000mAh LiPo

Team Epic have announced their new Duo 2 ROAR spec brushless motor. Conforming to spec class requirements, this new motor is designed for serious car and buggy racing applications and is sensored and sensor less speed control compatible. Sporting Neo 2 magnets and heavy duty ball bearings, it comes available in 10.5, 13.5, 17.5 and 21.5 turn versions. Also new from Team Epic is their new hard cased 5000mAh competition LiPo pack with a 40C rating.

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May 4, 2009

Team Associated SC10 Ready-to-run

Team Associated have announced that their SC10, 1/10 scale electric 2WD off road authentic short course race-truck is now available as a ready-to-run. The SC10 comes ready-to-run with a factory finished short course race-truck body, short course style wheels and aggressive tread multi-terrain tires, all which have been designed to look just like the full-size race trucks that run in short course off-road series around the country. It is fitted with the XP2 radio system and metal gear steering servo as well as the XP SC200 digital electronic forward/reverse speed controller with optional LiPo low voltage cutoff and optional reverse lockout.

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