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March 19, 2008

LRP TCM Updated Battery rules

The organisers of the 11th annual LRP Touring Car Masters, thats taking place in the Rhein-Neckar-Hall in Eppelheim near Heidelberg from 28th to 30th March have updated their rules regarding the batteries for the Masters class.

Because of multiple requests by drivers the batteries on the 2008 EFRA list are also allowed in the Masters class. The 2008 Efra list is actually effective for races from 1st April 2008 but many drivers already bought these new batteries so we decided to allow them. Go to the LRP site in the link below to find the 2007 and 2008 Efra lists as PDFs. Batteries you can not find on these lists or batteries with other heat shrinks are not allowed in the Masters class.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

March 18, 2008

Daily News Round-up

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

> Billy Easton reports on last weekends ROAR Nats – Link [serpent.com]
> NT1 on Podium at French Championship Rd1 – Link [teamxray.com]
> LeMieux reports from ROAR Carpet Nationals – Link [teamtrinity.com]
> Great start to Irish season for Doran – Link [mirageracing.com]
> Teemu Leino reports on the TITC – Link [much-more.co.kr]
> Review of French prototype Mini XXX – Link [gaz-on.net]
> CML driver John Pape reports on the TITC – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> Korea XRAY Challenge Results – Link [pitwork.co.kr]

Entry is open for ETS Rd3 in The Netherlands, April 11th-13th

March 18, 2008

Merlin Fuel is Official 08 Worlds supplier

Merlin Fuel Official supplier for 08 Worlds

With the IFMAR 1/10th 200mm World Championships Warm up race being run this weekend at the Monsanto track in Lisbon, Portugal, the timing is perfect for the announcement that Spanish made Merlin Fuel has been selected as the official fuel of this years World Championships that takes place August 7th to 17th. Chosen from among many other high quality fuel brands to be the official supplier, Merlin are understandably excited about this and it will be a great platform to showcase their product.

Source: Merlin [merlinfuel.com]

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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