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| Teemu Leino TQs & wins at US World Nitro Cup Posted: 09 Dec 2019 07:39 AM PST The 2019 US World Nitro Cup was held at Homestead RC Raceway in Homestead, Florida over the weekend. In the 1/10th 200mm Nitro Sedan class it was Teemu Leino with the overall TQ from Uriah Murnan on the runner-up spot. The two would also make up the top 2 after the 45-minute A-main event with Teemo taking the win some seven laps in front of Uriah. 12th place qualifier, Jonathan Nunez would lay down a great drive to snatch the final podium spot in front of Dorian Tisdale in 4th. Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net] The post Teemu Leino TQs & wins at US World Nitro Cup appeared first on Red RC. |
| Xray T4F 2.0mm aluminium main chassis plate Posted: 09 Dec 2019 06:58 AM PST Xray have announced the release of their new 2.0mm aluminium chassis for the T4F FWD touring car kit. Machined from 2mm 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised, the chassis will limit the overall chassis flex compared to using the standard carbon fibre chassis, making the car easier to drive in medium to high-bite traction conditions. The increased overall stability will ensure better car control while also adding cool looks thanks to laser-etched Xray logos. Source: Xray [teamxray.com] The post Xray T4F 2.0mm aluminium main chassis plate appeared first on Red RC. |
| Shepherd Team Edition v2 clutch Posted: 09 Dec 2019 06:51 AM PST Team Shepherd have introduced an update for their well known Team Edition clutch in form of the tuning clutch Team Edition v2 which is suitable for the Velox V8.2 and other 1/8 nitro on-road cars. This updated clutch set is meant to offer excellent performance without any compromises by using Shepherd’s famous extra hard clutch spring as well as a coated aluminium clutch bell. Furthermore it is featuring a black anodised 7075-T6 aluminium flywheel, a shiny aluminium pressure plate, special compound fly weights and a yellow PTFE clutch shoe. This clutch will deliver consistent engagement and a powerful acceleration out of the corner. To complete the set high quality bearings and the needed fastening materials and shims are included as well. Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com] The post Shepherd Team Edition v2 clutch appeared first on Red RC. |
| Gonzales & Ashmore win at Top Gun Shootout Posted: 09 Dec 2019 05:46 AM PST SDRC Raceway of San Diego, California held the 2019 Top Gun Shootout this past weekend, attracting nearly 270 entries. In the 13.5T Wheeler class it was Matthew Gonzales with the overall TQ and he also came out on top after the A-main, leaving behind Antonio Counsil in 2nd, some 9.4 seconds behind. Nolan Whitley would round out the top 3 some 2.7 seconds back. In 17.5T Expert 2WD Buggy Antonio Counsil took the overall TQ but it was 2nd place qualifier, Tanner Ashmore with the win in the 10-minute A-main event from Shane Borden in 2nd, some 1.8 seconds behind. Nolan Whitley came in 3rd to complete the podium result a lap behind. Images: Nolan Whitley The post Gonzales & Ashmore win at Top Gun Shootout appeared first on Red RC. |
| Melo & Figueiredo win weather-affected Portuguese Cup Posted: 09 Dec 2019 05:05 AM PST The Portuguese Cup was held in Torres Vedras this past weekend, attracting some of the country’s fastest 1/8th off-road racers. In 1/8th Nitro Buggy qualifying it was TLR’s Goncalo Melo with the overall TQ in front of Kyosho’s Joao Figueiredo in 2nd with former EFRA 1/8th Buggy European Champion, Miguel Matias (Mugen) rounding out the top 3. Unfortunately the weather made it impossible to run the main final due to safety reasons and thus the qualifying result would also be the overall result for the day with Goncalo taking the win from Joao and Miguel. Over in E-Buggy it was Joao Figueiredo with the overall win from Goncalo Melo in 2nd and Ricardo Monteiro in 3rd. Images: Joao Figueiredo The post Melo & Figueiredo win weather-affected Portuguese Cup appeared first on Red RC. |
| Louth RCCC Schumacher Winter Series Rd3 – Report Posted: 09 Dec 2019 04:47 AM PST The third round of the 2019/20 Schumacher Winter Series presented by the Louth Radio Control Car Club took place this past weekend. Joseph Cocking would set the initial pace with his Xray in the Touring 13.5 class. However it was Mitch Fiddling who is best known for his off-road exploits who would take top with his Schumacher Mi7. Joseph Cocking would place his Yokomo BD9 Medius into 2nd ahead of Chris Lovely with the new Xray T4’20, Alex Brocklebank and his Schumacher and the Xrays of Callum Chapman and Jason Lovely the 2018 17.5 champion. In the single final headed final Mitch would check out early on after a fiesty first corner incident involving the field. The battle for second would continue all race with four cars in the hunt. Alex Brocklebank would hold that until two laps from the end, allow Chris through to second, Nathan Winyard from the 5th place up to 3rd, Joseph would bring home 4th ahead of the recovering Alex. Callum Chapman and Jason Lovely would round out the final order. Touring 13.5 final results: In the 17.5 Open class Peter Covell would top the timing sheets with his mid motor Xray. Harvey Greenfield would push him hard but have to settle for 2nd, Chris Chapman would secure a strong 3rd. Dave Greenfield would join his son in the A-final and Richard Howells returning to the touring scene along with Trevor Welbourn who would round put the a final listing. In the A-final Peter wouldn’t have the greatest of starts and would to the back of the field. Harvey would seize the lead and never relinquished it to the chequered flag. Peter would come back through the field. Chris Chapman would be comfortable for 3rd, Richard would move forward to 4th, Trevor a strong fifth and Dave wouldn’t have the luck in 6th. Touring 17.5 Open final results: In the GT12/MTC and Tamiya class, it would be the GT12 cars that would reign supreme. Last season’s champion Matt Cook would make a return to racing and he would set the tone for qualifying taking all rounds. Chris Whiteside isn’t use to second best but would have to settle for that on this occasion. Gary Williamson would edge out Craig Illingworth on this occasion with Paul Vincent making it a GT12 full final. In the single final Matt would check out early and set the pace for this final. It would be a comfortable flag to flag victory. Chris would settle for 2nd. The battle for 3rd was a close affair between Craig and Gary. Craig would jump Gary mid race and take him the final podium place demoting Gary to 4th. Paul Vincent would have a lonely race and round out this final. GT12/MTC final results: A depleted number for the Tamiya Euro Trucks at this round. Callum Chapman would dominate round from one of the series and continue on with that form. He would take a commanding top qualifier spot, Adam Jessop who showed pace to take 2nd, Richard Howells would be denoted to 3rd in this occasion, with Simon Babb and Ian Taylor dicing for order. Matt Dutfield and Young Charlie Jessop would round our the qualifying proceedings. Callum would show pace as he has done all series long and get the hammer down early and checkout form the field. Setting the fastest laps along the way, the battle for 2nd was close between Simon and Adam, but Adam would up his pace and make his moves during the race to secure the podium spot along side Simon. It was a lovely race Charlie and sadly Matt dropped out of contention early. Tamiya Euro Truck final results: The next event is on the 12th of January for round four of this tightly contested championship. All information can be found on the club’s social media page and website. Thanks to Chris Lovely for the report. The post Louth RCCC Schumacher Winter Series Rd3 – Report appeared first on Red RC. |
| Baird & Whelan win at NNN Winter Series Rd5 Posted: 09 Dec 2019 04:05 AM PST Round 5 of the Navan Nitro Nuts Winter Series was held held in Navan, Ireland this past weekend. Everyone got a great day of racing despite the threat of bad weather which never arrived. Racing was at a high level with battles throughout the field in both E-Buggy and Nitro and the latter saw Team Associated driver, Bradley Baird taking thew win from HB Racing’s William White in 2nd and Agama’s Derek Mc Closkey in 3rd. E-Buggy saw Colin Whelan taking the day’s win from Alan Thompson in 2nd and Conor O’Donavan in 3rd. Source: Navan Nitro Nuts [facebook.com] The post Baird & Whelan win at NNN Winter Series Rd5 appeared first on Red RC. |
| Bowie Ginting wins at Twister Year End series Posted: 09 Dec 2019 03:48 AM PST The ARMI Twister Year End Race was held at the SDC off-road track, in Tangerang, Indonesia. The race consisted of 4WD and 2WD off-road racing in a Reedy Race format with both categories running a total of six mains. It was Bowie Ginting who sealed the overall win in 4WD class, a single point ahead of Rama Danindro who secured 2nd. Jason Nugroho would take the final podium spot from Ray Timothy while Adrian Wicaksono completed the top 5. 4WD Buggy top 5 result: Dimaz Arianto would take the 2WD win ahead of Rama Danindro and Eric Kristianto. 2WD Buggy top 5 result: Thanks to Bowie Ginting for the update. The post Bowie Ginting wins at Twister Year End series appeared first on Red RC. |
| Riccardo Berton successful at Baciccia race Posted: 09 Dec 2019 03:30 AM PST The RC Off-road Rapallo track in Rapallo, Italy hosted the Baciccia race this past weekend, attracting some of the country’s fastest 1/8th off-road drivers. In Nitro Buggy it was Kyosho’s 2019 EFRA European Champion, Riccardo Berton with the overall win in the main final, a lap in front of SWorkz driver, Leonardo Valente. IFMAR World Champion Davide Ongaro (Team Associated) came in 3rd to round out the podium some eleven seconds behind Leonardo. Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com] The post Riccardo Berton successful at Baciccia race appeared first on Red RC. |
| Yokomo YZ-114 Plus AC/DC charger Posted: 09 Dec 2019 03:04 AM PST Coming soon from Yokomo is their new YZ-114 Plus AC/DC charger. With its 100W charge circuitry the device is good for charge currents of up to 12A while being compact in size, taking only a small amount of pit space. The charger offers several charge modes including balance, fast and storage charging, it incorporates a 5V/2.1A USB output and is future-ready thanks to an LiHV charge mode for the latest generation of LiPo cells. Monitoring the battery’s vital signs is made easy thanks to the back-lit display. Specifications: Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com] The post Yokomo YZ-114 Plus AC/DC charger appeared first on Red RC. |
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