Calandra Racing Concepts “Advances” Cleveland
A new performance level with the Advanced Speedo, new lipo battery and the dominant Gen-XL cars.
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The 2009 version of the U.S. Indoor Championships in Cleveland, Ohio marks the 30th Annual running of this prestigious event. Thirty years ago, the race began as a 1:12th scale only event with only 2 classes offered, stock and modified. Over the years we have seen other types of cars race at the Champs, but this 30th Annual saw a return of 12th scale dominance of the event.
While the 1:12th numbers represented a good portion of the entries, the turnout was quite low when compared to previous years. Continuing a trend of lower turnouts in many of the large travel races, the Indoor Champ’s attendance was down as well. This trend seems to have the greatest effect in the on-road racing segment. Is it the economy? The speedo wars? Too many races? Too many classes? Race week too long? A big “yes” answers all those questions. As an on-road racing community, we need to stick together, enjoy the hobby and support local club racing. We also need to help and encourage new club racers and prospective r/c racers. With a little help from the economy, we can re-capture some of our lost racing friends.
The 2009 version marked the first year of the 1 cell lipo and no wintergreen based additives at the Champs. With pan cars using 1 cell lipo packs and brushless motors, road racing is certainly a bit easier now. No comm truing, no discharging trays, no re-peaking, no need to time your charge, no cycling and matching batteries, pretty easy. However, with all that cool new technology, smart engineers will find a way to extract more power from the batteries and the motors. One thing that has not changed is Calandra Racing’s ability to keep up with technology offering you the best equipment to help you achieve your best result.
The racing.…
10.5 World GT
| Buran and Hupo take 1-2 in WGT 10.5 |
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| CRC Gen-X 10 continues to dominate! |
In the expert division of World GT, CRC’s Aaron Buran was out to prove his win from the Halloween race was no fluke. Unfortunately for Buran, CRC driver Hupo Honigl wanted redemption for what should have been his in Vegas, a World GT win. Hupo took his CRC Gen-X 10 to the T.Q. spot in round 5 with a brilliant run. From poll position, Hupo led every lap and was not pressured until very late in the run when a charging Buran really started to close in. Buran worked through traffic and found himself hot on the heels of the T.Q. driver Honigl. The win continued CRC’s dominance in the World GT division that began right from the very first event in Las Vegas last year. Joining Honigl and Buran in the A-main were CRC drivers Tom Firsching, Mike Pulfer, , Mark Calandra and Canada’s own Wayne Vince. A cool 70% of the field.
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| Hupo’s CRC Generation-X 10 |
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| T.Q. and win the 2009 U.S. Indoor Champs! |
13.5 World GT
Gen-X 10 reigns supreme!
| Johnny Whopper (Firsching) nails it! |
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| T.Q. and 1st! |
The 13.5 turn World GT class was another CRC runaway with CRC’s own John Firsching (a.k.a. Johnny Whopper) taking the T.Q. and win with his CRC Gen-X 10. John had the poll position throughout qualifying and wrapped up the Championship with a solid A-main run. Joining John on the podium was the now famous “Skeeter McWhamo”. Skeeter (Myles Hyle) put his Gen-X 10 in 2nd qualifying position and finished on the podium.
1:12th scale 17.5
Advanced Black Diamond, Black Art, Gen-XL and Pro Cut tires mow down the field. New CRC lipo processed by Powerpush T.Q.’s and wins.
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Michigan Mafia drivers Andrew Knapp + James Brink.
Knapp, T.Q. + 1st with Brink 3rd. Missing was second
place finisher John Firsching. |
The 17.5 turn 1:12th scale class has always been a battle of power and efficiency. With the low power of the 17.5 limited motor, the more emphasis is placed on a quick car in the corners, a lightweight car, good grip and getting the most from batteries and motors. Andrew Knapp found all of the pieces to the winning puzzle with one stop to CRC.
The podium package from Knapp, Firsching and Brink.
Chassis – CRC Gen-XL
Body – Black Art R8C from Calandra Racing
Tires – CRC Pro Cuts
Speedo – Black Diamond LV from CRC – All chose Advanced
Battery – New 50C 3.7v Lipo pack from Powerpush/CRC
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