August 5, 2014

KO Propo Esprit IV stick radio system

KO Propo Esprit IV stick radio system

Seen for the first time back in May, KO Propo now have more information n their soon-to-be-released Esprit IV stick radio system available. The long awaited follow-up model of the Esprit 3 offers a redesigned case with a larger screen and relocated buttons to make for improved handling and easier adjustment. The stick elements are adjustable in their angle to allow the driver to fine-tune the radio to personal preferences. An optional LiPo transmitter battery makes for an operation time of up to 12 hours without recharging. The integrated screen is of the same size as the one used on KO Propo’s EX-1 KIY pistol grip radio while six buttons and a jog dial make adjusting the several software features easy. As for the settings, beside class-standard features such as several mixes, a stop watch, trim and exponential functions the radio also offers a new “feel” setting for the throttle and brake that allows to adjust the “feeling” of the steering and throttle response. Included with the transmitter, that will become available this Summer, is a KR-413FH 2.4GHz receiver.

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August 4, 2014

East German regionals Rd5 – Report

East German regionals Rd5 – Report

The 5th round of the East German regionals was held at the AMC Muehlau track in 1/8th Expert and Hobby classes. In the Expert class final the race was very close until 5 minutes from the end when Daniel Sieber (Shepherd) flamed out and Torsten Müller (Xray) lost a front wheel. This made way for Michael Kammer (Shepherd) who then cruised to the win in front of Daniel and Torsten.

Source: Xray [team-xray.com]


August 4, 2014

Darren Bloomfield takes BRCA 2WD buggy title

Darren Bloomfield takes BRCA 2WD title

This weekend was the 5th round of the BRCA Off Road National Series, held at Stotfold Model Car Club. Going into the 2WD event Schumacher’s Darren Bloomfield had a chance to wrap up the 2WD title, whilst Tom Cockerill had an outside chance to take it to the final round with a good result. But it was the Schumacher KF of Simon Moss that led the way in qualifying, taking the opening 2 qualifying rounds to secure TQ.

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August 4, 2014

Gunther van Staey wins Belgian GP

Gunther van Staey wins Belgian GP

The Belgian Grand Prix was held at the Model Race Genk track this past weekend. Repeating his top performance from the Dutch 1/8th national round, ran four weeks ago at the same place, Gunther Van Staey outclassed his Belgian fellow drivers by taking both the pole and the win. German Mugen driver Tobias Hepp was the only driver who was able to stay in touch with Gunter but at around halfway into the final Tobias’ engine failed. This allowed Serpent driver Nico Vanwynckel, coming from 3rd, to move up to 2nd. Tim Vogels, 4th after the qualification, completed the podium in 3rd.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


August 4, 2014

Josh Adams takes HNMC Summer Series Rd5

Josh Adams takes HNMC Summer Series Rd5

The 5th round of this year’s HNMC Summer Series was held this past weekend. Team Losi Racing locked out the top 3 spots in the nitro buggy class with up and coming Josh Adams taking the win from Simon Reeves in 2nd and Karl Jackson who finished 3rd overall.

Source: HNMC [hertsnitromodelclub.co.uk]


August 4, 2014

2014 ROAR paved on-road nationals – Report

2014 ROAR paved on-road nationals – Report

The 2014 ROAR paved on-road nationals were held last weekend at the Full Throttle RC Raceway in Kissimmee, Florida, home of this year’s IFMAR electric on-road World Championships. In the Touring Car Modified class it was Rick Hohwart who took the overall TQ from JJ Wang and Andrew Hardman. TC 13.5T non-timing had Scotty Gray securing the TQ spot from Josh Cyrul and Kyle Bergstrom.

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