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March 18, 2008

European Touring Series – Round 3

ETS Series

For the 3rd round of the Much More backed European Touring Series, the action moves to the Netherlands and the MACH track in Heemstede, just outside Amsterdam. Taking place from the 11th – 13th of April, this will be a great opportunity to race against World class racers on this amazing World famous track. Following on from the successful running of the 2nd round last weekend in Vejle, Denmark, the series organisers are looking forward to the first outdoor race of the season and this round will once again be open to both Modified and Pro Stock classes. Pro Stock racers will receive the Team Checkpoint Money 19T Spec Motor included in their entry fee as well as 1 set of Much More control tires and a t-shirt, while Modified racers will also get the t-shirt as well as 2 sets of control tires. Entry closes on the 31st of March and as a bonus for those that pay their entry fees prior to the 1st of April they will receive a great goodie bag containing lots of freebies from the event sponsors. As always the legendary Scotty Ernst will be doing the commentary, BBK will be handling the timing and Red RC will be reporting live from the event.

Heemstede, The Netherlands

For more information about the event and where it takes place go to the Series page on our site here.

Racers can enter round 3 of the ETS by going to rcracecontrol.com.

March 18, 2008

Square made Tamiya TRF416 options

Japanese company Square have recently released some new option parts for the Tamiya TRF416. Starting with this pair of C-hubs, they have been made from blue anodised machined aluminium thus adding stiffness to this area without adding much weight. Also for the front of the car is a pair of machined aluminium steering blocks, which like the C-hub parts, makes this area very stiff without adding much weight while giving the user the choice of a 3rd steering rod mounting point.

Source: Square [rc-square.com]

March 18, 2008

Niclas Nilsson wins SSIC title

Serpent are reporting on the final, and title deciding round, of the South Swedish Indoor Championship (SSIC) that took place at the Malmö indoor track last weekend where the Serpent S400 of Team Serpent Sweden driver Niclas Nilsson enjoyed victory to become the overall Champion in Modified EP Touring. On the large but tight high traction track Nilsson was able to take TQ as well as setting some of the fastest lap times ever run on the Malmö track en route to the overall victory. Daniel Carlsson finished runner up with Rasmus Thulin completing the podium.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 18, 2008

RB Products Pit Box

We showed you the second generation RB Pit Box back in February when it was first shown at the Toy Fair and it has just now been released. The ultimate tool for serious gas racers, it has a spot for a fuel gun, fuel bottle, wrenches, starter box and anything else you need to bring with you into the pit area. Thanks to its stiffer design, and its use of lightweight material it is 25% lighter than the original pit box from RB and this new version supplied with a smart looking orange bag making it really easy to carry when disassembled.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]

March 18, 2008

Hiro Seiko release Tool range

Hiro Seiko Tool set

Taiwanese company Hiro Seiko have announced the release of their new range of Professional R/C tools. Featuring handles that have been machined from 20mm diameter aluminium, they are easy to grip thanks to the knurling and cannot roll of your work bench because of machined flat sides. Available with a wide range of tips, including a range of nut spinners, they are sold with various coloured handles that each sport the Hiro Seiko logo embossed on a plate, as well as engraving on the handle which includes the tip size.

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March 18, 2008

LeMieux & Dumas take US Carpet titles

ROAR TC Mod podium

The weekend gone saw the best on road electric racers in America get together at the Hobby Town, Hobby Plex in Omaha, Nebraska for the ROAR Carpet Nationals. The blue ribboned classes were the TC and 1/12th mod classes but there was many more classes supported at the this event in both scales. In Touring Mod, it was Xray racers Paul LeMieux and Barry Baker that were the men to beat throughout the event, qualifying 1 and 2 and then going on to take the top steps of the podium with Paul winning from Barry and Mike Dumas finishing in 3rd spot. In the 1/12th scale it was another great race for Mike Dumas, the Speed Merchant racer was top qualifier and managed to win 2 of the 3 A-mains to take the win in front of Paul Ciccarello in 2nd with Josh Cyrul rounding out the top 3.

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March 18, 2008

RC TV Live – Show 716

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You can now view the latest video from RC TV Live in the player above. Watch Nascar Tony Stewart racing Nitro Sprint cars, see a review of the Losi Drift R, watch coverage of the US Open Wheel Champs, model Jessica makes an appearence and some great tech tips and gossip with Jeff and Mike.

Source: RC TV Live [rctvlive.com]

March 17, 2008

Exotek EXO3 Micro RS4 Conversion

Exotek Racing have made a limited release conversion for the HPI Micro RS4, the car that is said to have started the whole micro craze. This is the next step in the evolving EXO chassis, released thanks to HPI starting up the HPI Challenge races again in 2008. Cleaner and lighter layout for a more efficient performing chassis, it has been designed for use with LiPo cells and Mamba/Tekin brushless motor systems and is available in 140mm or 150mm wheel base. The EXO3 also has the most advanced and smoothest rear suspension to date on the MRS4 thanks to the VCS oil shock and 5 link swiveling rear pod.

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