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June 21, 2007

Juho Levanen wins Fintrack Nationals Rd6

Fintrack Nationals Rd6

Last weekend in Finland at the outdoor Tattarilla track saw the 6th round of the Fintrack series run for Electric touring cars on Saturday, with the 200mm gas cars being run on Sunday. Saturdays electric race was held in dry conditions and it was Juho Levanen, winner of the first 5 rounds of this series, that took the top qualifying spot with his Associated TC5. In the race it was Levanen all the way taking 2 final wins to claim the overall ahead of Sebastian Trzaska who got a win and a 2nd place to get 2nd overall, while Viljami Kutvonen edged out Teemu Leino for 3rd.

Much More LiPo receiver pack

Much More have released more products today, starting off with this 7.4V 300MAh LiPo receiver pack that comes complete with switch and plugs. As with all Much More LiPo’s these are equipped with high and low voltage protector circuit and you can charge them with any type of charger. Also announced today was the release of the version 3.2 of their Motor Master Platinum as well as the first information of the new tire balancer that we showed you some time back.

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June 21, 2007

Serpent are Hiring

If you have ever wanted a job working in the RC Industry, helping to shape the image of one of the industries leading model car brands, then look no further.

Due to our expansion into different racing classes, as well as maintaining a leading position in our current markets, Serpent are looking for a 2nd Graphic Designer to come work in our marketing team at our headquarters near Amsterdam, in the Netherlands.If you are interested in working in a friendly and casual work environment, that is always open to new ideas, and you meet the requirements as laid out in our full job description then please don’t hesitate to apply.

You can read the full job description here.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

June 21, 2007

Associated RC18R Niteline RTR

Last weekend we told you about the Niteline RC18R from Team Associated, and now they have released a large action shot of the car as well as a studio picture to give a better look at this cartoon style Nissan Skyline body. The Niteline is the latest addition to a large range of RC18 chassis’, following on from the multi terrain rally versions and the previous buggy, stadium truck and monster truck versions.

Just like its cousins the 18T, 18B and 18MT, everything is included-the car, transmitter, motor, battery and charger are all in the box at no extra cost. All you’ll need to do is charge the included race pack and add eight double A batteries and you are racing!

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June 21, 2007

The Border – Fuel Gun Special Offer

The Border - Fuel Gun Special Offer

Our site sponsors, The Border have done it again with yet another great deal for all our readers, or at least those that race cars with an engine. This 3rd generation fuel gun is the latest version from KM Racing, that promises a faster and easier refuelling performance than previous versions. With its 170cc capacity and easy to hold handle, the transparent body makes it easy to see the amount of fuel left in the gun and whether all your fuel went into the cars tank. This gun normally retails at EUR 49.98 but if you purchase it now and use the promotional code ‘REDRC-FUEL-GUN‘ you will receive a huge discount of EUR 10.00, meaning you will get the gun for just below EUR 40.00. Act now as stock is limited, click here to go to the product page.

Dont forget the other current offers available from The Border for Red RC readers, including a 25% discount on all Traxxas Revo parts and the large discount on the high end JP Racing REX .12 motor.

June 21, 2007

Can-Am Challenge / RC-Pro Series Rd1

We were contacted by our partners at the RC Pro Series with a report from the first round of the Great Lakes Division, held in Ontario, Canada at the end of May at the Hamilton track. Here is the full report from that event.

With RC-Pro making its first venture into the Canada this was surely going to be a good race. The Can-Am Challenge has grown on its own merit in the three years the Ontario 1/8 On-Road Racing Club has been in existence. Some big names from the Midwest Series crossed the border for their first trip to the challenging layout in Hamilton. This was surely more of a Can-Am Challenge than in the previous year’s races.

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June 21, 2007

Futaba Nitro Challenge – Race Announcement

Futaba Nitro Challenge

The organisers of this years Futaba Nitro Challenge were in touch to let everyone know that the dates for this great event have been finalised, with the race set to take place on the 19th – 23rd of September. As with last years event, this years Nitro Challenge will be run on the HX Raceway in Bossier City, Louisiana and is expected to draw a large crowd, all hoping to get a piece of the action that saw Taylor James walk away last year with $2000 in prize money.

Go to the official event site to find out more information and get the entry form.

June 20, 2007

Daily News Round-up

Red RC - Daily Round-up

A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:

> 3rd round of the Swiss 1/8th buggy Nationals – Link [bclc.ch]
> Fioroni adjustable rear toe-in/antisquat plate for Mugen MBX-5 – Link [buggy-sport.info]
> CML report on the TC5 performance at Rd3 of 19T BRCA Nats – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> JP Racing have their report online from the Kyosho Masters – Link [jpracing.com]
> Mirage have a report from last weekends Halifax National – Link [mirageracing.com]