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Branson takes victory at EWS RD2

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12. December 2022

The second round of the 2022/23 Essex Winter Series saw another strong turnout with 107 entries in 4 classes. All racers had four rounds of qualifying to achieve their best possible results, followed by one single final to crown the winners.
In the LRP Modified class, it was Kyle Branson (Xray) who was able to start from the TQ spot into the final run. Kyle showed strong nerves and took the win with a small gap of 0,3 seconds ahead of Alex Thurston. Harley Eldridge (Xray) was another 0,3 behind in a great A-Main final and took third overall.

Top 3 of all classes

LRP Modified
1. Kyle Branson 2. Alex Thurston 3. Harley Eldridge

Rush Stock Touring
1. Zak Finley 2. Billy Fletcher 3. Tony Broad

RIDE/MB Front Wheel Drive
1. Shane Chipolina 2. Paul Hill 3. Martin Southall

EWS Junior-E
1. James Snashall 2. Frankie Fletcher 3. Chloe Snashall

Source: Oli Meggitt (EWS)

Blitz CAL 1:10 Tourig Car bodyshell

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Patrick Beck

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10. December 2022

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Bodyshell manufacturer BLITZ (Team Titan) presented their latest 1:10 scale touring car bodyshell (190mm) this week. The design of the body is following the actual trend. A fundamental feature of the CLA design is the air channel that’s designed to direct airflow along the center of the body – from the roof to the rear trunk. This helps to increase stability especially when traveling through high-speed sections of the track. However, in lower-speed corners, it allows the body not to bog down and thereby increasing corner speed.
In addition, the CLA’s rear wing tower moves the location more outside to align with the body tower, it will reinforce the rear wing mount and minimize flex in this critical area, especially on the light version of this body.
The CAL body design complies with IFMAR GBS rules. It has also been homologated by EFRA with the approval number EFRA 4087.
The Blitz CLA body is available in both standard 0.7mm and light weight 0.5mm versions and comes with a light decal, window mask and wing mounting screw set.

Part Numbers:
60231-07 CLA Bodyshell 0.7mm-Standard
60231-05 CLA Bodyshell 0.5mm-light

Source: Team Titan

T-Work`s option parts for Xray XB2-2023

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Patrick Beck

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9. December 2022

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Asian based company, and ETS partner T-Work`s has added some tuning parts for the Xray XB2C-2023 and XB2D-2023 to their range of products. Customers can beef up their Xray 2WD buggy with titanium ball studs and turnbuckles, and they can replace bearings with a complete set from T-Works if needed. For a great look, titanium and steel screws (gold plated) are available as well.

T-Work`s part numbers

XB2C-2023

BBS-XB2C’23 Precision Ball Bearing Set (for Xray XB2C’23 ) 20pcs.

GSS-XB2C’23 Gold Plated Steel Screw Set (for Xray XB2C’23) 126pcs.

TSSU-XB2C’23 64 Titanium Screw set ( UFO Head ) 126pcs.(for Xray XB2C’23)

TB-249 64 Titanium Turnbuckle Set (for Xray XB2’21/XB2C’23/XB2D’23)

TP-171 64 Titanium Ball End set (for Xray XB2C’23) 14 pcs.

XB2D-2023

BBS-XB2D’23 Precision Ball Bearing Set (for Xray XB2D’23) 22pcs.

GSS-XB2D’23 Gold Plated Steel Screw Set (for Xray XB2D’23) 121pcs.

TSSU-XB2D’23 64 Titanium Screw set (UFO Head) 121pcs. (for Xray XB2D’23)

TB-249 64 Titanium Turnbuckle Set (for Xray XB2’21/XB2C’23/XB2D’23)

TP-172 64 Titanium Ball End set (for Xray XB2D’23 )14pcs.

Source:T-Works (rc-tworks.com/)

RC Maker 3D Pro Carbon Tool Stands

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Patrick Beck

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8. December 2022

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Coming from the land down under are the new RC Maker 3D Pro Carbon Tool Stands. The tool stands are built on the latest FDM 3D printing technology, while the multi-color plastic print provides strength and durability together with anincredible look. The coloured plastic inserts are interchangeable, allowing customers to change colours from time to time.

Another great feature of the inserts (sold seperateley) is the fact, that they are available for MIP tools on one side, and other toole (Arrowmax, Hudy, MR33…) on the other side. The product features an engraved RC MAKER insert, made from real carbon fiber and has non-slip rubber feet on the bottom to ensure it stays in the box!

RC MAKER 3D PRO CARBON TOOL STANDS ARE AVAILABLE HERE

MR33 FDR Checker

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Patrick Beck

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8. December 2022

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The brand of multiple IFMAR world champion Marc Rheinard, MR33, released a great new product to check the final drive ratio (FDR) of brushless powered RC cars. The FDR Checker will be a very helpful tool for all technical inspections at club races and bigger racing series. The ETS will use the MR33 FDR Checker in the future as well.
The FDR Checker is made from high quality materials and components and will be a reliable tool for many, many years. The device comes in a hardcase bag and includes a motor sensor cable, a magnetic USB power cable, and quick reference manual. The MR33 FDR Checker is available at ToniSport!

GET YOUR MR33 FDR CHECKER HERE!

RC Maker 3D Pro Carbon Tire Balancer

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Patrick Beck

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8. December 2022

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Australian RC company RC Maker introduced a very interesting product some days ago. The new 3D Pro Carbon Tire Balancer is a perfect tool for all 1:10 Onroad and Offroad racers who want to extract everything from their racing tires. The Tire Balancer is very compact and racers can transport it in their bags very easy. Read the RC Maker product description here:

Introducing our brand new 3D Pro Carbon Tire Balancer! With a multi-material construction of 7075 aluminum, 5mm carbon fiber with a 3D printed base, we have managed to achieve a lightweight, precise and smooth looking tire balancer! Tire balancing is essential for smooth car handling, even the slightest imbalance at high RPM can cause extreme vibrations throughout the car.
The super-free, ball bearing axle provides minimal rotational resistance, so the heaviest part of the tire dips downward, which should be compensated for by placing weight at the top. We recommend using plain blue tape, as the centrifugal force of the spinning wheel will easily hold it in place, and it can be removed or modified as needed. The base can be removed for easier packing and has a small tray for storing small parts at the track. This balancer can be used with 1:10 Onroad, 1:10 Offroad and No Prep Drag wheels with a 12mm hex.
RC Maker, Australia

CLICK AND BUY YOUR RC MAKER 3D PRO CARBON TIRE BALANCER NOW

Finished – successful first test phase of RC-Manager completed!

RC-Manager

Oliver Storm

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7. December 2022

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Finished – successful first test phase of RC-Manager completed!

As some of you may have noticed in Hann.Münden, we are currently working on a new RC online game – the RC-Manager.

We used the race in Hann.Münden for the first test phase with an internal team to test programs, analyze and adjust data. This all worked out well so far, so that now the analyzed data has a public and final status.

But to cut a long story short: RD6 in Daun will be a public test. The game itself officially starts with round 1 of season #16. More information about this and also, what the RC-Manager is at all, what the rules are, how to play along, will be available in further posts from now on. Be curious.

If you already have questions, wishes or suggestions, just write us an email to: mediateam@ets.racing

T-Work`s Wheel Hubs for Xray X4-2023

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Patrick Beck

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7. December 2022

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New from T-Work`s are three different wheel hubs for the current Xray touring car X4-2023. Version A features the normal track width of the car while customers can make the car more narrow or wide with version B (-0,5mm) and version C (+0,5mm).

TE-231-X423-A 7075-T6 6mm Bearing Wheel Hub Axle (for Xray X4 2023) 2pcs.
(This product is shared with the original # 305356)

TE-231-X423-B 7075-T6 6mm Bearing Wheel Hub Axle -0.5mm (for Xray X4 2023) 2pcs.
(This product is shared with the original # 305354)

TE-231-X423-C 7075-T6 6mm Bearing Wheel Hub Axle +0.5mm (for Xray X4 2023) 2pcs.
(This product is shared with the original # 305359)

Source:T-Works (rc-tworks.com/)

Orlowski doubles in Cleveland

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Patrick Beck

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7. December 2022

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Schumacher factory driver Michal Orlowski took the win in the 2WD and 4WD Buggy class at the US Carpet Offroad Championships in Cleveland last weekend. He took the win in both classes after starting from pole position and brought his 3-weeks US race trip to a successful end! Read his Facebook statement about the race:

Double TQ & WIN at the US Carpet Off Road Championships. What a way to finish off my 3 week US trip. Today I was able to take victory in the first two finals in both 2WD and 4WD to seal both victories early with my Schumacher R/C Racing buggies equipped with Hobbywing Technology/ Sunpadow RC, Power HD, Whitz Racing Products and MR33 Racing. Big thank you to everyone here, I have made many new friends, to Scotty Ernst for having me here and the amazing hospitality, the whole crew for putting on such a great show, to Trish and my dad for the help on the phone and Andy for the help at the track, Thomas and his father for their help and good laughs and all the guys pitting with us in the corner. All of these people have made this a very special weekend for me and I’m looking forward to coming back here. Now, I can’t express how excited I am to go back home after very exhausting 3 weeks of racing. Thank you US and until next time!
Michal Orlowski (PL) Schumacher, Hobbywing

Source: Michal Orlowski (Facebook)

Special Awards at ETS RD5 in Hann. Münden, GER

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Patrick Beck

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30. November 2022

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Special Awards at ETS RD5 in Hann. Münden, GER

It is not new anymore, but since the start of ETS Season #15 2022/23, we are giving some “special” awards to persons and drivers who have attracted attention during our races. This is a way to highlight them, and to show everybody what the ETS is all about. It is not only a highly competitive racing series, but also a family which is enjoying their events together. A lot of talents have grown up in the Euro Touring Series and have made their way up to the top level of our sport. Here are our special award winners from ETS RD5 in Hann. Münden:

“ONE TO WATCH” and “YOUNGEST RACER”

The award for the “Youngest Racer” and the “One to Watch” award went to one and the same young boy as he impressed us in many ways. Gian Pinelli from Switzerland is only 10 years old and he drove brilliant in the Hobbywing Frontwheel class withhis Xray X4F car. He was in hann. Münden with his father and they had a great time on, and off the track.

When watching Gian driving, it was really amazing to see his skills as he showed a goodline on track, he drove with overview and patience, and he made some great moves on other cars in front of him. In the end, Gian Pinelli finished in P50 out of 70 drivers and was really surprised when he received his trophies from Uwe Rheinard during the price giving ceremony. We hope to see Gian more often at the ETS and we wich him and his family a great christmas time and a good start into 2023.

“SPIRIT OF THE EVENT”

The “SPITIR OF THE EVENT” award was given away to the whole crew of the Trans World Hotel Auefeld in Hann. Münden. All ETS racers really enjoyed their stay in the complex, and this was also a merit of the staff in the hotel. The whole ETS family felt very welcome and everyting was prepared perfectly. From the rooms to the breakfast, the hall in which we raced in, and the dinner in the evening. Uwe Rheinard gave the award to the hands of Mrs. Annica Schumacher. She was caring about the whole event with her colleague, and took also great care of our media team. We really hope that we can come back to this great place in the future!