The organisers of the 2009 Luxembourg EFRA GP for electric touring car, the official Euros Warmup race, have been in contact to promote the event. Taking place on the 26th to 28th of June, 2 weeks after the previously mentioned International race, the event will be run as per EFRA rules. You will have the possibility by prior reservation to get ‘EC’ tyres at the track, but as there will only be a limited quantity, please use the registration form to make the reservation. Also note that due to paddock limitations the number of drivers for the GP is limited to 100 and drivers with an international EFRA license take precedence over non-EFRA licensed drivers at EFRA Grand Prix in event of over subscription.

For full information visit the event site here.

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Luxembourg EFRA GP / Euros Warm-up race

PSM Racing have announced the release of these new CVD axles for the GS Racing CLX buggy. Made from high grade 7075 aluminium, these lightweight axles are suitable for use in the front and rear of the car. Coming in natural silver and are a direct replacement for the stock part and come supplied as a pair.

Source: PSM Racing [psm-racing.com]

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PSM Racing CLX CVD axles

After the first round held on a technical indoor track, the 2nd round was hosted by the MRCZ outdoor track. Again, the track was very technical and demanding for the drivers, but weather was not on the drivers side at the beginning of the day as Q1 had to be run on a wet/drying track. Around 11.30 am, the sun started to shine and stayed for the rest of the day. In the EFRA class Benoit Thomaes took the TQ spot, 4 seconds ahead of Olivier Buyltink and Nick Joossens, while in the Superstock class it was again G.Vekemans who took the first spot. Benoit Thomaes went on to take the EFRA class win, controlling the race ahead of Buyltink and Joossens, while in the Superstock class G.Vekemans took the win in front of N.Logie and Stephane Roufosse.

Thanks to Benoit Thomaes for the report.

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Thomaes & Vekemans win Belgian Nats Rd2

Just after signing his contract with Team Orion, American super star Mike Truhe has won the first race using the CRF US Spec engine. Taking part at the Astra Nitro Cross race in the Slovkov/Czech Republic, he won in front of Losi team mates Adam Drake and Martin Bayer.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

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Mike Truhe wins Astra Nitro Cross

Celebrating its 40 year anniversary, the Midwest Series is the oldest on road racing series in the world. To start their 2009 season, the first event was held in Toledo, Ohio (USA) host to this year’s ROAR US Open Nationals in September. With over 80 entries and picture perfect weather, the One Eighth Racers of Toledo hosted an outstanding event. Consisting of 8th open, 8th Masters, 1/10th Touring, and GT classes the Top qualifiers were Bobby Flack (Xray) in 1/10th Touring, Mike Cooper (Kyosho) in GT, Eli Ezrow (Shepherd) in 1/8th Masters and Josh Cyrul (Shepherd) in 1/8th Open.

During the mains, 1/10th Touring car saw Bobby Flack lead the way early on until a technical issue ended his chance at a win. Andy Power (Kyosho) grabbed the lead and headed home for the win with 2nd place went to Rick Vessell and 3rd went to Andrew Ellis. In the GT class, Mike Cooper was driving the latest Kyosho car and had it working flawlessly and took a lead that no one was able to match up to. Second place finisher was Gary Waldhelm and 3rd place completed the podium with Karl Ennulat. In the 1/8th scale the Masters class and Open guys are all run together with the Masters being scoring series points separate from the open guys. In the 1/8th final, pole sitter Josh Cyrul (Shepherd) led with Paul Ciccarello following closely behind. When the chequered flag fell, Josh won by 4 seconds over Paul with Brian Berry completed the top three. Eli Ezrow (Shepherd) grabbed 5th overall in 1/8th open but was the highest Masters racer and took the Masters win at the first event of the season.

The next race for the Midwest Series is set for May 30-31 in Racine, Wisconsin. For the latest news about the Midwest Series, visit www.midwestseries.com.

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2009 CanAm Challenge & Midwest Series Rd1

Yeah Racing, who have released a number of new options for the Tamiya F103 chassis have released another rear end suspension solution following up from their floating solution released last month. The new 2mm FRP Suspension set works with the F103RM and adds a very precise pivoting connection between the t-bar and single piece rear motor mount. The system is connected by bearings so the up and down action is now very precise and doesn’t effect the twist of the t-bar. Sold in a set, it includes everything in the picture above.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

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Yeah Racing Aluminium Suspension set