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May 6, 2009

Venom Micro Battery line

Venom has announced new additions to their battery line, designed to compliment the Traxxas 1/16th E Revo Brushless VXL and 1/16th Slash Brushless VXL. Available in 1600mAh 7.2v for added run times or double your voltage using the Traxxas Series Connector to 14.4v with two batteries. Also available are new 2000mAh 7.4v and our 1300mAh 11.1v LiPo batteries. Unleash all the potential of your Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo or Slash with Venom’s batteries. Also compatible with other 1/16th – 1/18th vehicles.

Click here to see the other battery packs

May 6, 2009

Rick V wins Dutch 1/8th NK Rd2

Last weekend saw the 2nd round of the Dutch championship run, this time it was on the very bumpy track of REAL80 in the far north of Holland, in Groningen. The first laps of training on Friday showed high wear on the tires but during the weekend a layer of rubber was put down which helped reduce the wear. The weather forecast was not looking good, with rain predicted n finals day and so people had to take care with the possibility of rain. On Sunday the first 2 rounds of qualification were in good weather conditions but after wards it started to rain but during the sub finals the rain stopped and during the first main final of the day the track was drying up. In the NK class it was round 1 winner Rick V taking the pole with a stunning 22 laps in 5:16.456 followed by Jordy Block, Rik Veenma and Daniel vd Drift. In the final which took place on a dry track, it was again RickV taking the lead until the finish of the race finishing 2 laps ahead of Rik Veenma while on 3rd spot was Arie Manten.

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May 6, 2009

Martin Christensen joins Capricorn team

Martin Christensen, former European and Nordic Champion as well as multiple Danish Champion, has been announced as a new addition to Team Capricorn. Eagerly looking forward to racing the company’s new engines and fuel, Martin’s credentials, personality, and drive to win made him an obvious choice to bring Capricorn the wins at nitro tracks around the world. Martin used Sirio engines in previous seasons.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

May 5, 2009

Luxembourg EFRA GP / Euros Warm-up race

The organisers of the 2009 Luxembourg EFRA GP for electric touring car, the official Euros Warmup race, have been in contact to promote the event. Taking place on the 26th to 28th of June, 2 weeks after the previously mentioned International race, the event will be run as per EFRA rules. You will have the possibility by prior reservation to get ‘EC’ tyres at the track, but as there will only be a limited quantity, please use the registration form to make the reservation. Also note that due to paddock limitations the number of drivers for the GP is limited to 100 and drivers with an international EFRA license take precedence over non-EFRA licensed drivers at EFRA Grand Prix in event of over subscription.

For full information visit the event site here.

May 5, 2009

PSM Racing CLX CVD axles

PSM Racing have announced the release of these new CVD axles for the GS Racing CLX buggy. Made from high grade 7075 aluminium, these lightweight axles are suitable for use in the front and rear of the car. Coming in natural silver and are a direct replacement for the stock part and come supplied as a pair.

Source: PSM Racing [psm-racing.com]

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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