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There were eight drivers and twelve cars in this competition. There are two classes: Modified (meant for 1/10 scale cars) and Unlimited (meant for 1/8 cars)

Modified:

Samu Sarka with his little bug called Zazuki Looser. Here Samu is in the first stage hunting 350 points, which are maximum from one stage. Samu is using brand new Pro Line Slingshot tires, which didn’t show too good grip in this competition.

Today Samu had a good day, except few stages. Those tires ain’t working, as the driver said. Maybe just an explanation? Anyway, second position, not good, not bad.

Saku Sarka and Predator. Car is a new one in this sport. In the morning while Saku were testing, he loses a front wheel drive. So he, was driving the race with only 2WD. In that course number two he was the only one of the whole competition, who was able to drive up that stage. Nice performance, especially with only 2WD.

Saku had really good fight with Samu and Zazuki Looser in modified class. Today Saku took the longer stick. Victory is Predators.

Unlimited:

Samu Sarka with whole new car 7up. Here in first stage something did brake from the steering and the mechanics were unable to fix. Samu quit after this first stage. Samu ended up to eleventh place.

Mikko Nieminen and Savage X. This car is with combustion engine, and problem is that the clutch is sliding when speed slows down. Mikko is just getting into this sport and because of that, position number ten.

Toni Juvakka was driving with loan car from Mikko Nieminen, Savage X. Couple Toni and Mikko was having a good fight, but today Toni was better. Good race and some excellent performances with Savage X. Toni ends up to nineth position.

Saku Sarka and Dark Crusher. Dark Crusher is one of the biggest legends in rc formula offroad. So many victories and champions. Today it wasn’t DS’s day. Saku dropped to eighth place.

One driver can drive with as many cars as he wants. Saku Sarka drove also with Helltoy. Helltoy was having some good performances, but today those bad ones did have the upper hand of those performances. Helltoy did end up to seventh place.

Lauri Lahti with his another car Apophis. It is an original length Kyosho Twin force, so he has to fight from top 5 places. Batteries didn’t run properly in the last stage so Lauri with Apophis did end up in position number six.

Arto “artsi” Leinonen with his combustion car Sandslinger. Arto is a beginner to this sport too. He does have skills to challenge top 5, but it will be very hard to get higher. Today Arto did have a nice competition, without any dumb mistakes and he really can be happy with the result. Fifth place belongs to Sandslinger.

Lassi-Jussi Väänänen and Heli. Lassi-Jussi is a beginner also in this sport. He is driving with a very capable combustion engine car, HPI Hellfire. Lassi was having very good day, and he was so close to the podium. Fourth place today and next time Lassi will be hunting top 3 positions, for certain.

Samu Sarka with Tipsy. Tipsy is Samu’s main car. Samu had a really good day. In this course number four Tipsy was able to get over the hump, which wasn’t so easy.

This picture is from last stage’s vertical section. Tipsy did get maximum points that you can get, without staying on the hill. Result was that Tipsy rolled down the whole hill and broke it’s drive shaft. Tipsy got the third place today.

Timo Nikkilä and Gas Devil. Gas Devil is huge 1/6 scale car with gas engine. Timo drived absolutely fantastic race knowing the size of that car.

Today Timo ends up in second place, and by doing that he is second in the cup too. Guys were thinking that Gas Devil weight has a positive effect for the driving. Who knows?

Lauri Lahti and Nightfall. Nightfall was ultimate today. There weren’t too many mistakes from Lauri.

Car is so stable, that verticals are so easy for this car. Nightfall has won all the races which it has competed in. Just an unbelievable car. Driver is good also.

So Nightfall took the victory today, but will it be able to get it in next weekend?

Results

(Driver, car, team)

Modified class:

1. Saku Sarka – Predator – Ruutanan FoffRoad Team
2. Samu Sarka – Zazuki Looser – Ruutanan FoffRaod Team

Unlimited class:

1. Lauri Lahti – Nightfall – Ruutanan FoffRoad Team
2. Timo Nikkilä – Gas Devil – Pirkanmaan RC-Autoilijat
3. Samu Sarka – Tipsy – Ruutanan FoffRoad Team
4. Lassi Väänänen – Heli – Pirkanmaan RC-Autoilijat
5. Arto Leinonen – Sandslinger – Pirkanmaan RC-Autoilijat
6. Lauri Lahti – Apophis – Ruutanan FoffRoad Team
7. Saku Sarka – Helltoy – Ruutanan FoffRoad Team
8. Saku Sarka – Dark Crusher – Ruutanan FoffRoad Team
9. Toni Juvakka – Savage X – Pirkanmaan RC-Autoilijat
10. Mikko Nieminen – Savage X – Pirkanmaan RC-Autoilijat
11. Samu Sarka – 7up – Ruutanan FoffRoad Team

Standings in RC-Foff Finland Cup 2007

(Driver, car, team, points)

Modified class:

1. Saku Sarka – Predator – Ruutanan FoffRoad Team – 20p
2. Samu Sarka – Zazuki Looser – Ruutanan FoffRaod Team – 17p

Unlimited class:

1. Lauri Lahti – Nightfall – Ruutanan FoffRoad Team – 20p
2. Timo Nikkilä – Gas Devil – Pirkanmaan RC-Autoilijat – 17p
3. Samu Sarka – Tipsy – Ruutanan FoffRoad Team – 15p
4. Lassi Väänänen – Heli – Pirkanmaan RC-Autoilijat – 12p
5. Arto Leinonen – Sandslinger – Pirkanmaan RC-Autoilijat – 10p
6. Lauri Lahti – Apophis – Ruutanan FoffRoad Team – 8p
7. Saku Sarka – Helltoy – Ruutanan FoffRoad Team – 6p
8. Saku Sarka – Dark Crusher – Ruutanan FoffRoad Team – 5p
9. Toni Juvakka – Savage X – Pirkanmaan RC-Autoilijat – 4p
10. Mikko Nieminen – Savage X – Pirkanmaan RC-Autoilijat – 3p
11. Samu Sarka – 7up – Ruutanan FoffRoad Team – 2p

Thanks to organizers and competitors for the great and sunny day!

Samu Sarka
www.rc-foff.net

Nitro fuel air filter cleaner

Josh Neighbors ? Flagstaff, AZ

To clean your air filter at the track, just pour some fuel into a bowl and soak the filter. Rinse out the filter to release the fuel and dirt; it should be clean. The filter will not dry completely because of the lube in the fuel, but it will be ready for relubing shortly after you’ve cleaned it. Only use this tip outdoors, and do not leave the fuel unattended.

Universal starter box

Terrence Webster ? Oceanside, CA

You can make a universal starter box by attaching a thin ?L? bracket to one side of the starter-wheel opening on the starter-box platform. The bracket will fit through the fly-wheel opening in the chassis and lock onto the vehicle. No need for starter-box pegs!

Perfect fit throttle trigger

Steve Allan ? Escondido, CA

Install a 1-inch length of fuel tubing on your radio’s throttle trigger to provide a tighter fit with your finger.

Reach out and touch your pit man

Emilio Navarro ? Escondido, CA

Instead of using a walkie-talkie to communicate with your pit man, use a cell phone and a hands-free device. Most cell-phone plans give you free minutes on weekends, so you could talk as long as you want. Downside: your girlfriend may call during the race.

Dirt-repelling lube

Sam Gilbert ? Saugus, CA

Many drivers spray WD-40 on their suspension components to clean up the parts and make them look like new. There’s actually a better product that does the same thing and makes cleaning up your rig after a race much easier. Pick up some SC-1 spray lubricant (available at most dirt-bike shops) and spray a light coating over your suspension components before a race. Dirt and dust will be easy to blow off with a compressor, and your parts will look like new.

TOPTIP

Rechargeable Micro-T charger

Nathan Michaels ? Palm Springs, CA

Install rechargeable batteries instead of alkalines in your Micro-T’s portable battery charger; 2000mAh AA batteries will provide more than a dozen charges, and when they’ve dumped, you can recharge them over and over again. This tip works on the battery charger for the Mini-Z Lit as well.

Magnetic pit towel

Danny Egger ? Imperial Beach, CA

Place a magnet under your pit towel to prevent body clips, small screws and other fasteners from falling off your pit table.

Cheap wrench tip replacement

Chuck Leslie ? San Marcos, CA

If you have hex wrenches with replaceable tips and you happen to break one of the tips, you can modify a cheap L-wrench and install it in the handle. Just cut the wrench at the bend so that it’s straight, and install it in the handle. The new tip will work until you get a proper replacement.

Switch harness battery adapter

Roger Tomlinson ? North Las Vegas, NV

The switch harnesses on many RTR vehicles have 2-wire female plugs, and most optional receiver batteries are wired with Futaba, JR, or Airtronics 3-wire male connectors, and that causes compatibility issues. Instead of trying to modify the 3-wire male plug to fit inside the 2-wire female connector, make an adapter by joining a 2-wire male connector with a 3-wire female connector, as shown.

Longer-lasting tire glue

Tim Scacco ? Eureka, CA

Store your CA glue in the freezer with the cap on tight, and it will never dry out. The glue will not freeze and will be ready to use the moment you remove it from the freezer.

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