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Main Photo: Wednesday Round Up!
7/17/2013
By Mike Garrison
LiveRC.com
 
Don't have time to check the R/C world for news every day? Check in on Wednesdays to see highlights of the biggest product releases, news stories, and race results from the past 7 days! 
 
This past week has been full of new products, news, and race results pouring in from around the world! Click "[ read more ]" after each story to read the full article. 
  
NEWS:
  
Ronald Volker and Marc Rheinard get set to do battle for the 2013 ETS title
The Yokomo Euro Touring Series makes its first visit to Slovakia this week (July 18-21) with the Hudy Racing Arena playing host to the season finale where two of electric touring car’s greatest rivals Ronald Volker and Marc Rheinard are set for a showdown that will decide which driver becomes the champion of the sixth season of the World famous championship. [ read more ]
  
 
 
NEW PRODUCTS:
 
Serpent releases new lineup of t-shirts and hoodies
Serpent has just released a fresh lineup of t-shirts and hoodies. Made of high quality cotton and available in orange and black ranging from Small to XXXL sizes. [ read more ]
 
 
XRAY releases new aluminum T4 layshaft bulkhead
XRAY has just released their new CNC machined layshaft bulkhead, made of premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum. The new layshaft bulkhead allows removal of the front, rear, or both screws which connect the top deck to the layshaft bulkheads to give more chassis flex. Recommended for low or very-high traction tracks. [ read more ]
 
Trinity releases new motor, battery, and rotor case
Trinity has just released their all-new motor and battery case. The composite case with inner foam liner allows you to carry up to five 1S, 2S, or short style batteries in addition to six of your favorite 540 size motors and four additional rotors. The new case is available now. [ read more ]
 
 
Reedy releases Sonic 540 Mach 2 replacement stators
Reedy has just released Sonic 540 Mach 2 replacement stators. Replacement stators allow users to replace damaged stators instead of purchasing an entirely new motor. [ read more ]

HPI Racing releases the new Ken Block 2013 GRC Micro RS4
HPI is proud to introduce their second officially licensed Ken Block replica, the Ken Block 2013 GRC Micro RS4 With Ford Fiesta H.F.H.V. Body! This exact scale replica is a 1/18th scale version of Ken's latest car that he's been demonstrating and driving for 2013, and looks exactly the same as his full-size car! [ read more ]

Schumacher releases new GT12 SupaStox Type F pan car body
Schumacher Racing has just released their new GT12 SupaStox Type F pan car body. The new new body features a stylish design and includes overspray film, window masks, wing, and wing mounting hardware. For easy mounting the body also features pre-formed dimples to quickly and easily mount on a SupaStox. The new body is BRCA GT12 approved, and is available now. [ read more ]

Novak releases new ball bearing "Speed Lube"
Novak has just released their new Speed Lube. The new bearing oil is designed for lubricating and maintaining ball bearings, such as those used in brushless motors, for maximum lifespan and performance. [ read more ]
 

AVID releases new adjustable battery bulkhead for the TLR 22
AVID R/C has just released their new TLR 22 battery bulkhead. This unique design replaces the stock plastic battery bulkhead and allows for easy and precise adjustment of battery placement on the chassis. [ read more ]
 
 
Exotek Racing releases new +8mm carbon fiber DEX210 chassis kit
Exotek Racing has just released their new heavy duty performance carbon fiber chassis for the Team Durango DEX210 buggy. The new chassis is extra lightweight and designed to provide a more nimble response with slightly more flex for increased grip! [ read more ]
 

Team Associated releases new Robby Woods replica SC10RS
The SC10RS is a Ready-To-Run RC short-course truck, similar to the truck raced by Robby Woods in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. It features some major upgrades not normally found in RTRs, including the water-resistant high-power XP Brushless Speed Control, Reedy 3300kV Brushless Motor, and a water-resistant enclosed receiver box! [ read more ]
  
 
RACE RESULTS:
 
Cody King wins at Round 4 of the JBRL Nitro Series
Cody King and REDS Racing new team driver, Cody Smith, went 1st and 3rd in the buggy class putting REDS Racing on the podium! [ read more ]
 
 
Ryan Maifield wins four at the JConcepts Summer Indoor Nationals
Ryan Maifield showed why he is one of the world’s elite drivers. Maifield went on to top qualify and win all four of the classes he competed in –Mod 2WD Buggy, Mod 4WD Buggy, Mod Stadium Truck and Mod 2WD Short Course. [ read more ]
  
  
"Paulie B" wins with Byron Fuels at Blue Diamond Raceway
Paolo Paulie B Becattini didn't waste any time locking in a win after recently choosing Byron Fuels has his power source. His Byron powered Novarossi 2013 Virtus installed in his Serpent Viper 977 proved to be an unbeatable combination in the 1/8th Open A-Main at Blue Diamond Raceway's Points Race this past weekend. [ read more ]
 
 
Paul Ciccarello wins with Tekin at the LCRC 1:8 Electric Nats Warm-Up
Paul Ciccarello would take the overall win in E-Buggy with his Tekin Rx8 Gen2 esc 1900 T8 powered Serpent. Joining Paul on the podium is Tekin powered John Michael McGinty taking 4th overall. [ read more ]
 
 
David Ronnefalk is crowned the 2013 1:8 European Championship
Ronnefalk shows his speed in practice, qualified on top the field, and finished in the top spot with AKA in Reims! [ read more ]
 
 
Curtis Door wins with Tekno at the JConcepts Summer Indoor Nationals
Curtis was the Top Qualifier and pulled out a strong win for the Tekno team. In the main event, Curtis had a hard battle for the lead swapping positions with MIP's Matt Olson 4 times throughout the race. [ read more ]
 
 
Tekin cleans house at the 2013 ROAR Region 11 1:10 Offroad Championships
Nick Buechler, Jeremy Potter, and Shane Preugschat steal the show with Tekin! [ read more ]
 
 
Monti Panzica wins with PROTOform at the Indy R/C Summer Shootout
Oval racing ace, Monti Panzica, put on his road racing gloves on took to the track for some onroad racing in the popular USGT class. Using the new PROTOform Chevy Camaro ZL1 body, Monti would drive his way to TQ and the overall win in Indy! [ read more ]
 
 
Alain Sarafyan wins Round 2 of the 2013 Buggyvolt Series (with videos)
Team Losi Turkey driver, Alain Sarafyan, won round two of the 2013 Buggyvolt Series against Serpent Turkey driver, Deniz Aksut [ read more ]
 
 
Ronald Volker and Keven Hebert win "down under" at the Asian Onroad Championship Rd.2
Volker wins the Mod Touring Car, while Hebert sweeps Mod 1:12 scale with PROTOform! [ read more ]
 
 
Adam Drake takes TLR to the top at the inaugural "The Dirt Rio"
Adam Drake TQ's and wins both nitro buggy and truggy with TLR! [ read more ]

Tekno takes two at the San Diego R/C Raceway 2013 Top Gun Shootout
Tekno RC had a great weekend of racing in the 200+ entry Top Gun Shootout at San Diego RC Raceway. Being Tekno RC's home track, Tekno vehicles came out in force. Throughout the 2 day event, it was evident that the 4wd Short Course and 1/8th Scale E-Buggy classes were dominated by Tekno cars! [ read more ]
 
 
Matt Olson leads MIP to victory at the 2nd Annual Top Gun Shootout
When the triple a-mains got under way, spectators gathered and enjoyed some of the most epic battles that has ever been witnessed, and as the 2 front-runners pulled away from the rest of the pack, it was a race literally separated by inches from lap to lap. When the dust settled, Matt was able to make some crucial passes for the needed 2 a-main wins, and a trip to the podium to sit out the final main. [ read more ]
 
 
Video: JConcepts AMS 4.0 Highlights and Race Report
Ryan Maifield continues his success at AMS 4.0 with another victory taking his career total to 6 wins with JConcepts! [ read more ]
 
 
Patrick Hofer doubles up at the 2013 Austrian Summerchamps
Pro-Line’s Patrick Hofer wins both 2wd and 4wd buggy at the Summerchamps 2013 in Hohenems, Austria, July 6th and 7th! [ read more ]
 
 
Munck and Saarinen go 1-2 for Mugen at the Finnish Nitro Onroad Championship Rd.3
Saarinen looked to be the driver to beat, but after a mistake Munck would take over the lead taking Mugen Seiki to victory! [ read more ]
 
 
Dellinger, Whitenton, and Glancy win at the Thornhill Racing Circuit grand opening race
After months of anticipation, Thornhill Racing Circuit's gates opened for the first time on July 4th as racers from USA, Mexico, and Brazil gathered to run the first competitive laps at the new facility for the Grand Opening presented by FTW, Avid, RC America, XRAY, Hudy, Hobby Pro USA, Beta, and VP Powermaster. [ read more ] 
 
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