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June 10, 2008

Mark Green wins BRCA 200mm Rd4

The 4th round of the 1/10th 200mm Nationals were run last weekend at the Snetterton track, and it was a GP event meaning it was run to EFRA rules and so there were bump-ups as well as a 45 minute final. As it rained all day Saturday, nobody got any practice, and so on Sunday everyone got 10 minutes free practice to find a setup. Qualifying ended with Serpent racers Mark Green and round 3 winner Kyle Branson in 1st and 2nd, with Chris Slater in 3rd and Johnathan Dobney in 4th. The final saw a good start for the front 2 drivers and within a short time they had opened a gap back to 3rd spot. Mark led for the first 8 laps until Kyle took over the lead, a position he held until the 30 minute mark when he unfortunately stripped a gear. This allowed Mark to regain the lead and Robin Hammet to move up to 2nd, while Kyle dropped back to 5th following the fitting of a replacement gear. In the end Mark Green won by a lap from Xray driver Robin Hammet, with Branson recovering to 3rd, and setting the fastest lap of the race, to take the final step on the podium.

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June 10, 2008

Hudy RC Tools Bag

Hudy have released this premium-quality tool bag with a super-modern look that features cool, stylish, full-color graphics all around the bag. The ideal size for carrying up to 30 RC tools and accessories, the super-strong stretchy Xylan strap holds everything in place. The inside walls feature a strong plastic sheet for reinforcement, ensuring that even when the bag is fully loaded with tools it will not twist or bend, while a heavy-duty lockable zipper is included, as well as a strong yet super-soft spongy handle for comfortable handling.

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June 10, 2008

Shepherd Micro Racing precision tools

Shepherd have released a small range of Shepherd Micro Racing precision tools. Equipped with high quality blue anodized aluminium handles, they are equipped with a special anti-slip surface that also offers the possibility to be personalized if desired. Right now the company is focussing on their gas powered roots and currently only offer a flat head screw driver for carburettor adjustment, an exhaust spring remover and a 0-14mm body reamer. The tip of the screw driver has been made of hardened steel which has been ground to provide a long life and a precise carburettor set-up. The exhaust spring remover can be used for both inserting and removing the exhaust system springs as well as adjusting the camber in the rear of the Velox, while the body reamer is ideal to bore holes in lexan bodies up to 14mm and is supplied with an aluminium cap to protect the tip from being damaged. More tools will be released in the near future.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

June 10, 2008

LRP Launch their new Website

Our friends at LRP in Germany have just launched an all new website to showcase their product line up and race results. Packed with information, including photos and videos, the site is available to users in both German and English and displays the company’s products in a simple to find and easy to view way, enabling you to make your choice that much quicker. Check out the new site at lrp.cc

June 10, 2008

Novak Brushless Conversion Kits available

Team Novak have finally started shipping their 10, vehicle-specific, Brushless Conversion Kits as well as their specially designed Mongoose systems, motors and speed controls. With some basic assembly, you can convert your a 1/8-scale nitro car into a leaner, cleaner, less noisy brushless car with faster acceleration and speeds comparable to nitro. Available for the Team Associated RC8, CEN Matrix C-1, Hot Bodies Lightning2 Evo Pro, Kyosho Inferno 777 series, Mugen MBX5 and MBX5R, OFNA 9.5 Series, OFNA Hyper 8 and Hyper 8.5, OFNA Hyper 7, XRAY XB8 TQ and XB8 EC and the Losi 8ight.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]

June 10, 2008

GO Engines 2009 Sponsorship offer

Our friends at the RC Pro Series have announced that GO Engines, in conjunction with Racefactor Industries, is offering an engine sponsorship to the 2008 RC Pro National Champion in Intermediate Buggy. This will be a 100% contracted sponsorship and if those Champions elect not to take the sponsorship it will be offered to the next highest placed racer in that class. GO and Race Factor also offer a contingency program for club and large events where racers using the GO Engines can win money or discounts on a new engine.

Source: RC Pro Series [rcprosites.com]

June 10, 2008

Jon Hazlewood wins BRCA Nats Rd4

The 4th round of the BRCA 1/8th scale buggy Nationals were run over the weekend at the Clanfield circuit, a very fast & technical dirt track. For the first time this year the racers in attendance had great weather all day with temperatures hitting 25 degrees. Qualifying saw Losi race Darren Bloomfield take the top qualifying spot ahead of Graham Alsop in 2nd Elliot Boots 3rd. The start of the main final saw a close battle between Alsop and Jon Hazlewood at the head of the field, with the pair pulling away from the field. After some mistakes from Alsop, Jon was able to stretch out a lead and left Alsop battle it out with Boots. A mistake by the young Associated driver meant that he would finish in 3rd, behind Alsop in 2nd, with Hazlewood taking the win on his return to Xray.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 10, 2008

Yaniv Sivan takes Israel League Rd6

The 6th round of the Israeli League took place at the Hot Wheels racing club last weekend under blisteringly hot conditions. Yaniv Sivan TQ’d the field and both 20 minute Semi finals provided some intense battles prior to the 30 minute A-Final. The final started with Yaniv Sivan opening up a gap on the rest of the field, which saw some interesting battles between Nir Sivan, Alon Maltzov, Dan Price and Yaniv Levi, all four racers battling for the runner up spot. Near the end of the race Yaniv Sivan had opened up a 20 second advantage on Nir Sivan, who was now comfortably in 2nd, but the 3rd spot had not been decided yet. The trio of Alon Maltzov, Dan Price and Yaniv Levi battled it out for the final podium spot all the way to the end and it was Dan Price that took the spot behind Nir Sivan in 2nd and Yaniv Sivan, who was for the 5th race in a row, the winner.

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