October 13, 2017
…online competitions and will have a long lasting effect for the VRC Pro platform. VRC plan to run a few test events in October and to have it fully implemented and ready to be used for the 2017 VRC Worlds for the first time. The traditional 2017 VRC Worlds are just 6 weeks away, time to start preparing for the annual grand finale. The 2017 VRC Worlds will start on November 18th and will finish on December 31st. All WC events will be using the bump-up event mode with one Super Final for the best ten racers. The Spec classes…
September 12, 2017
…Kim says: I am very happy to join the Xray factory Team. During preparing 2016 World race cup, I could test various brand vehicles with the best quality Xray. I could also participate in 2016/17 seasons in Korea with the best quality Xray and made a good performance. I would like to give many thanks to Xray team that gave me a good race experience in Korea and also to Team James Racing in Korea who gave me a lot of help. I will make my best effort for the remaining 2017 season and coming 2018 season. Source: Xray [teamxray.com]…
September 8, 2017
…and allow them to flourish. ARC Three strong, if somewhat under-rated drivers, head the ARC line-up for the Worlds. Silvio Hachler, close friend of current champion Kurzbuch, is often overshadowed by his more decorated countryman. However, the likeable OS-supported driver has speed and being out of the limelight may well play to his advantage when it comes to the pressure of the big event. John Ermen was one of the first adopters of the pit-to-driver radio communications, which will be allowed fully for the first time at this year’s World Championships. It may not sound like much, but having the…
September 7, 2017
…and forth a couple of times, but when coming out of the sand trap on the last lap, Ty hit a hole that he knew was there but he couldn’t see his car well due to the dust from the sand trap. Tessmann took a tumble and Maifield got by to TQ the final round. However Tessmann was able to take the overall TQ with Maifield qualifying 2nd overall. The mains would be triple 15 minute legs ran back to back with 5 minutes in between. For every 15 minute main the organisers used the heads up gate start and…
September 2, 2017
…of weeks and I decided Scorpion Power System is the way to go for me. As George van Gansen offer me to work in the RD and testing/developments. So I am really happy that from 01.09.2017 until 31.08.2020 I sign with Scorpion Power System and want to thank George van Gansen and the whole Scorpion Team for the opportunity for their team. First official Race will be ETS Round 1 in October, so I am really looking forward for the first Indoor event and for sure with the new system. Thank you very much George. Source: Scorpion Power System [scorpionsystem.com]…
August 7, 2017
Coming from LRP is the all-new USB Bridge V3 that allows to change firmware versions on the FlowX speed controller. The device comes including an USB cable, 200mm sensor wire as well as a manual and along with the V3 version of the USB Bridge, LRP also have the updated v2.2 firmware tool available for download to support the FlowX series speed controller. In addition to the FlowX the USB interface also supports the original Flow speedo as well as the iX8 and Spin controllers. Source: LRP [lrp.cc]…
July 21, 2017
Muchmore Racing have announced the addition of Portuguese frontrunner, Fabio Ramos to their international team. Fabio will use Muchmore electronics to power his rides in 2017 and beyond and he has the following to say about the deal: After test the Muchmore electronics, my choice was clear! Products with top quality! Since child when I started on RC cars, I saw drivers winning the major races around the world with their products, and today after more than 10 years I am part of the team! I am very proud and thankful for this opportunity! Thank you to sir Ji-Hyun Jang…
July 11, 2017
The fourth round of the Swiss Nitro On-road Championship recently took place in Langenthal. Already on Friday the drivers took the chance to test engines and bodies but unfortunately it was drizzling on Saturday from time to time but it was never really wet and the qualifying could be held in good track conditions. In the 1/8th class once again Simon Kurzbuch stamped his authority on his home track. He shocked his rivals with lap times under 12 seconds and was the only one to pull 25 laps in qualifying which meant he easily took the pole position for the…
