Team Xray will not only travel to the Netherlands to collect their trophy for winning last years constructors championship, they will also throw everythign into the ring to fight for top results in all racing classes for the new season. It will be interesting to see how the team will be kind of re-structured after the Coelho departure and it will be all about Hagberg, Ronnefalk, Izsay, and Ratheisky to fly the Xray flag in Apeldoorn. Great to see their full factory team competing at ETS RD1.
On the behalf of the entire XRAY team, I can honestly say that we are really excited to return to the great Apeldoorn facilities again for the ETS! This track and club is always well worth visiting, and as always, the level of competition will be sky high! We will be putting in the maximum amount of effort to do well at this event, but most importantly, to be present to support and help our customers who are also travelling to Apeldoorn to race. We will be using our latest spec. X4’25 platform in the TC classes, our X1’25 in the F1 class, and our X4F’25 in the popular FWD class! With strong team drivers from all over Europe racing for us, we are expecting to be competitive in each category! See you in Apeldoorn! Alexander Hagberg (SE)
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ETS Apeldoorn is around the corner and it will be a first time for me attending any of the outdoor rounds of the ETS series. It feels like the series is now more competitive than ever before and it will be a fun experience with great racing! Of course I lack track time on these tracks compared to my competitors but I will try to make the very best out of it like always. A few days of practice the week before will definitely be important for me to get into the grips of the track and condition. Together with the team we will practice for a few days before the event and working together with Martin, Alex, Adam is always great. I’ll try to learn as quickly as possible to be fighting towards the top which is always the goal of course. Really looling forward to start the new season and Apeldoorn is somewhere I’ve always wanted to go as everyone only have good things to say about the facility! David Ronnefalk (SE)
I am very happy to drive again at the ETS in Apeldoorn after I had to skip the entire last season. Because of school vacation days I can also bring my Kids to drive 21.5 and F1 so it will be a lot of work for me .Normally I never have any expectations as every race is different by itself. Now, with that big number of drivers it will be a hard return for sure. But with the return of Team Xray it should be a great challange for us. Frikandel, Burgers, and Coffee will do the rest of the driver setup. Biggest problem will be to get up to race pace quickly as we can’t go to the TOS or any outdoor race before. Anyway. We are happy to come back and this is what counts! See you there! Jan Ratheisky (GER)
I’m looking forward to the start of the new ETS season in Apeldoorn. With almost every top driver on the entry list the competition will be for sure super high especially in modified I think it’s the best field in many years. I will be driving modified for the first time outdoor at the ETS, but as soon as the weather is getting better we will start testing for it together with Alex, David and Jan. Adam Izsay (HU)
Overall I´m looking forward for a great ETS saison again after my very first one last year. The main target is again to be in the a-main with our just released new X25 car. The field looks even stronger this season and like a world championship for every round. I hope I can learn from each race more and more to improve the development of the serpent touring car. I think the very small team did a great job in just one year and our new X25 is really a huge improvement compared to the X24. Also the results from last year shows that the car is now on the level from the other brands with some innovative solutions and design. See you all in Apeldoorn. Dominic Greiner (GER)
I’m really looking forward to the start of the ETS season and especially to the race in Apeldoorn. After an intensive preparation period, we are in a good position as a team – we have tested a lot and worked on the car to take a step forward in all areas. The starting field for this race is extremely strong, which of course increases the challenge. But that’s exactly what motivates us. I’m expecting close battles and hope that we can get our performance spot on to fight for a good position. The team is working extremely well together and the car feels really good – especially in the last tests we saw that our development package is having an effect. In Apeldoorn, I will be driving a prototype of our next development stage of the Iris One. I’m particularly looking forward to Apeldoorn because the track is technically demanding and the atmosphere is always great. It’s the perfect place to start the season. We are ready and highly motivated – our aim is to deliver consistently, to continue to grow as a team and to be right up there at the front as the season progresses. Dominik Schimid (GER) IRIS
Enrico Jung
I’m really motivated for my first full season with Team ARC. Just two weeks ago, I drove the A1025 on asphalt for the first time, and my first impression was absolutely amazing! I definitely hope to fight for the Top 5 again, and my clear goal for this season is to take my first Pro Stock victory. It’s also great to see how the ARC team continues to grow both nationally and internationally… that gives me a lot of confidence. Enrico Jung (GER)
Ryan Maker returns to Europe after 15 years – “a lot has changed since then”!
The start of ETS Season #18 will be a special race for the RC MAKER team as company owner and car designer Ryan Maker will make the trip to the Netherlands. Ryan has not been in Europe since many many years and it will be his first ETS race in the role of a team manager and mechanic for his team.
With the RC MAKER SP1 and SP1-F platforms being around for over half a year now, it will be the first outing for the team at an ETS race on asphalt. With many fast drivers in the team, RC MAKER will aim to push the car and the brand to score some good results on the fast track of AMCA Apeldoorn.
For me personally, it’s been 15 years since I last visited Europe. Of course so much has changed since then, and the support for RC MAKER all throughout Europe has been overwhelming since the beginning. I’m really looking forward to meeting new people, catching up with old friends, and sharing my passion for this amazing hobby! I’m really excited to begin our outdoor campaign at ETS for the first time ever, with our SP1 and SP1-F. Our team and I have been working hard on development with our drivers and listening to the feedback of our customers to keep improving the platform in many ways. Our team is rapidly growing in Europe, and it’s great to see the progress we are making. We are lucky to have many of our best drivers attending the race, and I hope that we will be fighting close to the front! Realistically, we can’t have ultra high expectations being such a young manufacturer against these very well established brands, but since winning is what we are here to do, if you go there with any other mindset you have already lost! The event is going to be a spectacle, basically a European World Championship. It’s absolutely amazing to see the health of the hobby, and all of the great things the ETS team are doing to make these events possible. The level of competition in all classes will probably be the highest ever seen at ETS, and we are proud to be a sponsor of this prestigious racing series for many years to come. Safe travels to all competitors, see you all very soon! Ryan Maker (AU)
I’m super excited about the event as the field will be extremely strong. For sure the strongest since a long time. I can’t wait to run the SP1 platform as it will be our first ETS asphalt race. We get data run after running and it seems we have a competitive car on asphalt, so I can’t wait to hit the track. It’s great to see the team growing up so fast with many good people. Antoine Brunet (FR)
I am looking forward to kick off the eighteenth season of the ETS – crazy how time flies by. Overall, I am hoping for a nice weekend with good weather as we expect everybody to be there. The competition will be crazy high and I hope we will be strong as a team. Our SP1 feels way better on asphalt compared to carpet and with the direct support from the boss Ryan Maker as a mechanic we have the best possible asset on our side during the race. I will give everything to put the car into the A-Main. It will not be an easy job but I know that I can do it when everything will work the way I like! Yannic Prümper (GER)
I am super excited to return to Apledoorn for the ETS! This will be my 3rd time at the beautiful Apledoorn track and the second time for an ETS! The ETS is such an awesome event, the depth of field is crazy. But for me the best part is the people, everyone has always been so welcoming and friendly. Fierce battles on track with smiles and laughs in the pits! This time i will competing with my new team – RC Maker! I am really excited joining Ryan and his project, his passion and enthusiasm is very contagious! Working with some big names like Prümper, Brunet and Hara can only help my ambitions for a good result. I can’t wait to return and say hello to all my European friends! Jeff Hamon (AUS)
Last year, I was joined ETS in apeldoorn after that long long time 10 years break for ETS. I am very happy to be going to Apeldoorn again this year to joining in the opening round of the new ETS season as Team Cayote. This track is one of my favorites and I love the friendly local people as well as the signature layout. Team Cayote started last year and product, setup, also team have become much stronger then last year. My job to help Team Cayote to perform best in this year. I will be race with Ryan Makar that owner of rc maker SP1 following TITC. I can’t wait to meet the ETS family again as well. See you all at Apeldoorn! Atsushi Hara (JP)
Apeldoorn is special for me as it has become one of my „local“ Clubs during the Covid times in 2020 when driving in Germany wasn‘t allowed in that times. In Apeldoorn I did my first ETS pole position and double A-Main, also with my „own Iris convention “ car. This year will be even better because I will see Ryan again after more than a decade and I am hoping to archive a great result with his car for him. Tim Benson (GER)
Awesomatix has announced a new evolution of their well-known and successful A800R touring car kits. They have just added another “R” to the name of the cars and the A800RR will be available with a carbon (A800RRC) or aluminum (A800RRA) chassis in the kit. Read the official Awesomatix product description here:
The A800RR builds on the success of the A800R platform and focuses on refining the revolution brought by the A800R.
Retaining the key features of the A800R – shortened chassis plate for minimal overhang and chassis rub and improved damping characteristics over the MMX platform – the A800RR incorporates several key quality-of-life upgrades. These include the newly designed D4 dampers, which allow for seamless external switching between linear, semi-progressive and progressive damping modes without requiring a full damper rebuild. Additionally, a new spool assembly reduces rotating mass and enables the use of identical pulleys for both the differential and spool, streamlining maintenance and performance.
Previously available only as optional upgrades, the SPR23-R shock pointers, AM180EVO2 steering bell crank, and AM23-1 rear steering arms now come standard in the kit further enhancing quality of life, durability and overall performance.
The recently released C01B-RAF Flex Alloy chassis plate is now included as standard in the aluminum version of the kit (A800RRA), increasing its versatility and making it suitable for carpet and high grip asphalt tracks alike.
Introduced with the SCC Steel Chassis Conversion Set, the newly designed AM278-EVO bulkheads come standard in the kit making the A800RR “steel-conversion-ready” for racers willing to upgrade in the future.
The new suspension geometry introduced with the A800R platform remains unchanged; however, when combined with the newly designed D4 dampers offers unmatched adjustability with minimal wrenching.
A800RRC features:
C01B-RC 2.2mm Carbon chassis plate
C127 Top decks
SPR01 Springs
Newly designed D4 dampers offering the ability to switch damping action between linear and progressive without the need of a damper rebuild.
Newly designed AM278-EVO bulkheads, enabling steel chassis/spaced up dampers installation
Newly designed AM24-25 servo mount shifted 3.3mm forward for improved weight distribution.
Newly designed AT119R ride height screw holders offering a wider range of spring settings
Newly designed AT03R spool shaft offering significant weight saving and now accepting P138A pulley (identical to rear differential)
New P03X Arm ball Caps for more precise and slop free lower arm installation.
AM180EVO2 steering bell crank featuring beefier bearing arrangement
AM23-1 rear steering arms widely preferred by team drivers on all surfaces
SPR23-R shock pointers making spring adjustments more precise
A800RRA features:
C01B-RAF Flex Alloy chassis plate
C127S Top decks
SPR01S Springs
Newly designed D4 dampers offering the ability to switch damping action between linear and progressive without the need of a damper rebuild.
Newly designed AM278-EVO bulkheads, enabling steel chassis/spaced up dampers installation
Newly designed AM24-25 servo mount shifted 3.3mm forward for improved weight distribution.
Newly designed AT119R ride height screw holders offering a wider range of spring settings
Newly designed AT03R spool shaft offering significant weight saving and now accepting P138A pulley (identical to rear differential)
New P03X Arm ball Caps for more precise and slop free lower arm installation.
AM180EVO2 steering bell crank featuring beefier bearing arrangement
AM23-1 rear steering arms widely preferred by team drivers on all surfaces
SPR23-R shock pointers making spring adjustments more precise
New from RC Maker are several titanium option parts for their current SP1 touring car, and the SP1-F FWD chassis. A complete set of titanium turnbuckles is available, as well as double packs of titanium turnbuckles for the front or rear only. In addition to that, RC Maker is offering titanium camber setting screws for the upper arms and shock rocker sleeves.
Just before the start of the new season, we have made a small update on the software for our FWD class. Therefore we ask all FWD drivers to update their Hobbywing Xerun XR10 Justock G3S speed controllers to the new and correct software version with the name ETS-FWD18-4.4.05. The software is already available in the Hobbywing App and you can update your G3S speedo via OTA or the LCD programmer!
What have we changed?
We have just added a new blink code to the correct 17.500 RPM limiter and removed all other RPM limiter values (except unlimited). When you set the correct 17.500 rpm limiter now, the ESC will blink red-green-red-green-red-green…. This will allow us to check the settings properly and fast in the technical inspection.
Beside that, we have removed the functions where you could read out the motor RPM, battery voltage, and temperatures. Why? Because it only caused people to think about these numbers which are not noticeable on track in 99% of all the cases.
Update your stuff ahead of the race
The rest is still the same and all FWD drivers can rely on the well-proven feeling and driveability of teh ESC on track. If you are signed up for ETS Rd1 in Apeldoorn – UPDATE your ESC as it is your responsibility to race legal. If you have questions or need help, contact the Hobbywing tech support desk with the one and only Michal Milanowicz being in charge at the AMCA Apeldpoorb facility.
After leaving his long time electronic sponsor ORCA some weeks ago, Tim Wahl has now joined Hobbywing. The Chinese based company Hobbywing announced the signing of Tim Wahl with the following statement:
We are thrilled to announce that German driver Tim Wahl has officially joined Team HOBBYWING. As one of Europe’s top electric touring car drivers, Tim has stood on the podium at ETS and claimed the Open Brushless class champion at TITC 2023.
He is also a highly respected mechanic, having selflessly supported his teammates Simon Lauter in securing world championship title in 2024. His professional expertise, extensive knowledge, and outstanding character make him the ideal member Team HOBBYWING seeks, and we take immense pride in his decision to join us. We look forward to achieving even greater milestones together with Tim in the future
New from Hudy are these aluminum pliers, suitable for short 1:10 touring car damper piston rods of the latest generation.
With the help of these aluminum pliers, piston rods can be held firmly without scratching. Thanks to the practical length specifications, the shock absorbers can be perfectly adjusted to the desired length.
The pliers are particularly suitable for the XRAY XLP2 shocks, but also fit other 1/10 touring car shocks with a similar length (7.0-9.0mm distance between shock body and ball socket).
even before the first race of the new season gets on track in Apeldoorn, we have some important information for our ETS family concerning the second round of the campaign in Aigen-Schlägl, Austria. As you all have seen how quickly the entries had been filling up for the season opener in Apeldoorn, we expect the same scenario for the race in Aigen-Schlägl!
Therefore we like to inform you today (and far ahead of time) that we will open the registration for the race in Aigen-Schlägl on
TUESDAY, 6th of May 2025 at 20:00 CET.
We have been in intense and very close talks with the MAV Aigen-Schlägl about the maximum capacity of people we can accet for ETS RD2. The club has once again improved their facility and we will re-structure some things allowing us to host up to 260 racers in the pits.
We will fix a limit in MyRCM for the entries to reach approximateley 260 persons. This is never easy to calculate in advance as we always have in between 10% and 20% of our racers doing double starts increasing the number of entires while not increasing the number of persons at the same time.
If you have not raced in Aigen until now, here are the most important facts for you: RaceDate: 24.07. – 27.07.2025 Entries: We open the entries on MyRCM on Tuesday, 06.05.2025 at 20:00 MEZ Location: MAV Aigen Schlägl, Krenbrücke 15, 4160 Schlägl, Austria Track: Asphalt (new surface 2017) Track length 243m Driving direction: Anti-clockwise Pit area: Covered pit area and additional tents Camping requests: martin_mayrhofer@gmx.net Catering: MAV Bistro trackside
Before placing your entries make sure you follow the diagram below if you plan to attend in more than one class.
If you still have no idea about the MAV Aigen-Schlägl and the amazing racetrack, just re-watch the Track Walk video with Oli Meggitt and Patrick Beck from ETS Season #15. You will get a great impression of the track and you will understand why you like to travel to Austria with your RC equipment in July.
