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September 17, 2007

WWS Pro 4wd 1/18th kit

We spotted this news on our partner site Kimihiko Yano, it is the WWS Pro 4wd, set to offer a whole new level of performance to the 1/18th 4wd on-road scene. With features such as a mid-mounted belt system, oil shocks and adjustability usually only found on larger scales; this platform will be sure to impress any dedicated racer. The WWS Pro 4wd was developed by WWS Racing, which is renowned in the European micro and large scale racing circuit for high quality competitive kits.

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September 17, 2007

HPI 500cc fuel bottle

HPI Racing in Japan have announced that they have started shipping this new 500cc fuel bottle for nitro car users. Made using a soft squeezable material the bottle sports a HPI skull logo printed in black while the off set fuel pipe ensures that all fuel is reached when fueling your car. The grey anodised pipe comes with a lid to stop fuel contamination and this is attached to the bottle using the attached plastic cable.

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.co.jp]

September 17, 2007

3Racing Sub C Battery Box

3Racing have announced the release of this battery box for 7.2V Sub C cells that contains 5 boxes to store 5 packs of batteries respectively. The boxes fit stick packs as well as saddle packs, as well as other arrangements, and have been made from corrugated plastic making them light water repellent and dust free. The large main box sizes up at 340mm x 180mm x 30mm while the small internal boxes are 175mm x 60mm x 30mm and all feature the printed 3Racing logo.

Source: 3Racing [3racing.com.hk]

September 17, 2007

Ruud Schuitmaker wins Rd5 of Dutch 200mm Nationals

Rd5 of Dutch 200mm Nationals

The 5th and final round of the Dutch 1/10th scale 200mm Nationals revisited the small and technical Gouda track in the center of the Netherlands this weekend gone and the racers were greeted by dry conditions and despite the low turn out the racing was close and competitive. Qualifying saw Mugen racer and round 4 winner Richard Keur take the pole position from newly crowned National Champion Maarten Van Lierop racing for Xray in 2nd. In the final a number of flame outs meant that Keur was out of contention early on and this let a fast paced Ruud Schuitmaker, racing for Serpent, up to the head of the field where despite some pressure from team mate Remy Moller could take the checkered flag in first, 11 seconds in front of Moller in 2nd with Van Lierop ending the race in 3rd.

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September 17, 2007

Academy GV2 2WD Buggy shots

We have shown you the CAD images of the new MRC Academy CV2 2wd buggy as well as showing you the first production shots from last week and today here are the studio photos of the chassis which have been floating around the internet the last few days. The car looks good, well made and strong and a capable contender at big races we’re sure.

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September 17, 2007

Job openings at NitroTek

UK based online RC shop NitroTek have contacted us to make our readers aware of 2 advertised job openings at their company headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire.

Technical support
Answering the phones, dealing with sales and technical enquiries from individual customers and shops on our products and services.
The position is full time, currently no weekends involved. Working hours will be 10:30am till 5:30pm. Monday to Friday and pay is £14000 per year with 20 days holiday plus all statuary holidays.

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September 16, 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:

> Atomic-Carbon S4 is top production car at 2007 Nationals – Link [doughtyuk.net]
> Steffen wins Rd6 of Danish 1/8th TT Nationals – Link [cenracing.com]
> Off Road Cult reviews the Cyclone D4 Buggy – Link [offroad-cult.org]
> Report from the Rd1 of the British Micro Nationals – Link [uk-microrc.co.uk]
> RC Pro Series South Africa Finals report – Link [rcprosites.com]

Just to let everyone know that we are back to full strength here at Red RC after our holidays and to thank Oisin O’Briain for covering the breaking news over the last 2 weeks. Also a special thanks to Red RC reader and racer Andy Ledgard and his wife for showing myself and my girlfriend around Lima on our recent trip.

September 16, 2007

Mickaël Pontal wins Coupe de France

Further catching up on missed news comes the results from the Coupe de France that was run for 1/10th scale 200mm cars at the Thionville track last weekend. In qualifying for the Elite class it was Mickaël Pontal that set the fastest time ahead of Basile Concialdi in 2nd, while in the National class it was Joffrey Defie that sealed the top spot in front of of S. Rasquin in 2nd. After the semi finals for all top qualifiers it was on to the main finals and in the Elite class this saw a clear win for pole man, and Kyosho racer, Mickaël Pontal who took the win ahead of Mugen racer Thomas Desmaries in 2nd and Basile Concialdi, who suffered a jump start and subsequent stop and go penalty, in 3rd. In the National class the win belonged to Kévin Rasquin who had a close race with Aurélien Gouriau in 2nd while the 3rd spot went to Jonathan Gergen, 1 lap behind the leading pair.

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