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August 2, 2008

Volker on target with Rd 3 victory

Ronald Volker

Reigning European Champion Ronald Volker has ensured himself a front row start for the A Mains here tomorrow in Vila Real after topping the time sheets for a second time in qualifying. The Hot Bodies/LRP driver won the opening heat of Day 3 of the Championships with the fastest run we have seen yet and with the best two of the five heats to count the German will at worst start from No. 2 on grid. The only thing that can rob him of the pole is if Viktor Wilck can produce another win in a faster time than the current best of 17 laps in 05:04.574 or one of his rivals should dominant the final two qualifiers.

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August 2, 2008

Upgrade Tribal Skull radio skin

Upgrade RC have once more been in contact to inform us about their latest radio skin design, tribal skull. Suitable for a wide range of modern transmitters, including the Futaba 4PK, this skin can be custom coloured and can also include 2 of your sponsors logos as well as your PT number and name.

Source: Upgrade RC [upgradercshop.com]

August 2, 2008

Venom Pliers & Temperature Monitor

Venom have released a number of new products, including a new line of high-quality pliers and a temperature monitor. The new tools have been made from high-quality tool steel and feature non-slip, soft grip handles molded in Venom green and black. With a wide range of uses and applications, they make it easy to work on any R/C Vehicle. Also new is the Venom Micro Temp Monitor, which is now available in black and as with the previously available green version, the new version records the highest temperature your engine has reached, with easy recall at the touch of a button. Featuring One Button High Temp Technology, the Venom Temperature Monitor takes all the guesswork from tuning your high performance engine and gets you in the winner’s circle.

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August 1, 2008

Wilck takes Round 2 win in Spain

Viktor Wilck

He came close in Round 1 but with the demise of the first round Top Qualifier, Ronald Volker, Tamiya hotshot Viktor Wilck won the second qualifier from Andy Moore. Wilck made the most of the cooler track conditions to knock over 2 seconds off the fastest time set by Volker in Round 1 but it was a close run thing. While the Swede was much happier with the handling of his TRF416 he struggled with run time as his cars power dropped off 2 laps from the end. Running a new prototype motor, which he and team-mate Jilles Groskamp have found to give a better power delivery, Wilck may revert to the current production Speed Passion unit to try give him that little bit extra time at the end.

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August 1, 2008

Ronald Volker TQ’s EC Round 1

Heat 15 grid

He’s the defending champion and he has shown every intention of trying to retain his European crown by TQ’ing the first qualifier for the 2008 Championships. Ronald Volker’s Hot Bodies stopped the clocks at 17 laps in 05:08.819 to top the round by a little over 6/10th from Pre World race win Vicktor Wilck. Volker said his run was pretty trouble free although he did struggle with seeing his car on occasions due to the strong glare from the midday sun. The German said the car was perfect and he will leave the set-up the same for the second of today’s qualifiers.

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August 1, 2008

Losi RE10 Exhaust System

Losi have announced the release of this new RE10 exhaust system, complete with forward pointing pressure nipple, this new exhaust system provides extra clearance to keep the pressure line out of harm’s way. Providing immediately gratifying explosive power, the system includes all necessary mounting equipment, while the attractive reinforced exit pipe helps prevent damage, with the unique finish setting the pipe apart.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

August 1, 2008

Champion tops final practice at Euros

Ronald Volker

Practice for the 2008 EFRA European Championship for Electric Touring Cars is over and it is defending Champion Ronald Volker who is officially the fastest man around the Nitro 15 track as we get ready for the first of five qualifying heats. The Hot Bodies/LRP team driver produced 17 laps in 05:06.832 in the last of the 6 practice runs the drivers have had to prepare for the event. The German was again at the controls of his newer Cyclone TC for the run switching only to a Jaad 3.5 degree rear mount and has now nominated this chassis for the big event. Although it doesn’t count for much Volker said it felt good to top the practice.

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August 1, 2008

Leino ups the pace in Vila Real

Leino ups the pace

Xray’s lead driver Teemu Leino took advantage of cooler track conditions in the first of today’s controlled practice runs to up the pace here in Spain. The Finn knocked 1.5 seconds of the previous fastest five minute run, set yesterday evening by Marc Rheinard, after reverting to the set-up he used in the second practice of the event. Leino was pretty pleased with his run and the handling of his T2 008 which he plans to leave the same for the final practice. The TITC Champion said it is difficult to change set up due to the big temperature differences for each run with as much as a 20 degree increase between the coolest and hottest heats.

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