A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:
> Filipe Costa wins Portuguese Nats Rd2 – Link [teamxray.com]
> Billy Easton Column, Florida State Series – Link [serpent.com]
> Olly Jefferies continue’s where he left off – Link [mirageracing.com]
> 2008 Motonica Grand Prix USA report – Link [team-titan.com]
> Upgrade RC V4 Custom Name Decals – Link [upgrade-rc.com]
> Report from Rd2 French EP Buggy Nats – Link [gaz-on.net]
We wrote about the new DB10R from BMI Racing in detail when it was first announced and now the company has been in touch to announce that they has started shipping their new 200mm 1/10th Scale Pan Chassis Kit. Designed for racing in the emerging “World GT” Class, they hope to have more information about this new class, and the major racing events that will be running World GT classes, shortly.
Source: BMI Racing [bmiracing.com]
We reported yesterday on the Belgian 200mm T2 class results and now we have the T1 results from the same day at the Rumst Track. Race day saw the qualifying take place under dry conditions and it was Jonathan Sanza that took the pole position from Jerome Renaux in 2nd and Maarten Kempeneers in 3rd. In the start of the race, the clouds started to darken but it continued to be dry until about 15 minutes in when it finally started to rain. As everyone went into the pits for a tire change, this left Kempeneers in the lead as he had decided to stay out a little longer to avoid the chaos in the pitlane. A quick pit stop later and the Kyosho driver was back on the track and could regain the lead and carry on to take the win as the wet conditions took their toll on the other racers. Jerome Reaux ended the race in 2nd, a lap back on the winner, with Manuel Henriet in 3rd, 2 laps further back.
Source: Kem Power [users.telenet.be/kempower2000]
The Belgian 235mm National Championships got underway recently at the small and technical Houthalen circuit, where drivers spent Saturday testing on a dry track only to arrive on race day to find a wet circuit. With the rain having stopped, the track was completely dry for start of the final but on the very first lap it started to rain lightly and everyone pitted to change tyres, then 5 minutes later the heavens opened up and another tyre stop was required. With the cars running around more like submarines, and drivers struggling to keep their engines running it was Leo Heremans, who took the win after 30 minutes of racing being the only driver to complete the full race distance. Willy Wuyts took second despite being unable to get his engine restarted in the dying minutes of the race with Luc Steylaerts claiming third for an all Serpent 835 podium.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Vita Tuning have announced the impending release of this Stationary Wheel Balancer, which will be made available under the Reckward Tuning brand. Suitable for all off road wheels with a 17mm wheel axle, this system sees the wheel rotate itself to the heavier point, making identification of unequal weight distribution easier. Through the use of plastescine the user can then balance up the wheels and easily re-check them.
Source: Vita Tuning [vita-tuning.de]
Mugen Seiki have released this set of 4 optional wheel nuts for use with their entire current range of buggies and truggies. Also suitable for other cars with a 17mm hex hub, these hard coated nuts are designed with a special locking groove that prevents them from coming loose.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
K Factory have released their HiFL Off-Road Dual Intake Air Filter, developed to be the most efficient and easy-to-maintain off road air filter available. The Dual Intake design dramatically reduces air turbulence within the filter and allows air to flow smoothly and unrestricted, which means your engine breathes better and as a result operates at maximum power without stalling. The dual stage foam filter traps dust and debris that could ruin your motor, yet allows the free flow of air to keep your engine running smoothly, while the lightweight design eliminates drag and helps reduce overall vehicle weight.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
Hitec have released the new HS-7985MG High Torque Digital Servo which has the added benefit of the company’s new G2 second generation programmable digital circuit. This circuit has twice the resolution of their original circuit while adding programmable overload protection. The technology doesn’t stop at the circuit board, with the servo featuring a high performance coreless motor, dual ball bearing supported output shaft, bushing supported gear shafts and a heavy duty metal gear train.
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