Race Report: Hitec Trophy Chase 2014 Results

Posted on June 23, 2014 by hitec

Hitec Trophy Chase 2014 Results

Event: Hitec Trophy Chase 2014
Date: January 25 – June 8, 2014
Location: Heritage RC Park – Chula Vista, CA
Team Hitec Attendees: Billy Tompkins

By: Billy Tompkins
Supporting local tracks and the radio control racing community is integral to growing this great hobby and one of the reasons we at Hitec started the Hitec Trophy Chase Racing Series. Years back while racing with friends and colleagues, the question was raised, “What happened to the good old days of club racing?” Everyone missed it – the camaraderie, the friendly competition and best of all, an excuse to get out there and drive! And so was born the Hitec Off-Road Trophy Chase! Our location was and continues to be the Heritage RC Park, located in Chula Vista, CA which combines local convenience with exceptionally maintained facilities. The series consists of 6 races in which local racers battle over the coveted title of Trophy Chase Champion! To ensure there is something for everyone, 9 classes of racing are available from 1/5th-scale down to 1/10th-scale short course. When the dust settles from all the 6 races, the top 3 in each class are bestowed trophies and local street cred honors! This year’s series was a great success with the following top winners:

1/5th Scale 2WD Winners (L to R): 2nd – Dennis Christy, 1st – Kyle Christy, 3rd – Jim Cooper

1/5th Scale 4WD Winners (L to R): 2nd – Fangs Cpo, 1st – Chris Bentz, 3rd – Patrick Brown

Sportsman 1/8th Buggy Winners (L to R): 2nd – Jose Castelan, 1st – Victor Orollana, 3rd – Mark Linder

Intermediate 1/8th Buggy Winners (L to R): 2nd – John Brown, 1st – Jaime Boquiren, 3rd – Kevin King

Expert 1/8th Buggy Winners (L to R): 2nd – Don Vinkemolder, 1st – Brandon Aymar, 3rd – Josh Bertrand

Sportsman 1/8th Truggy Winners (L to R): 2nd – Federico Gamboa, 1st – Vince Briel, 3rd – Ed Paguia

Expert 1/8th Truggy Winners (L to R): 2nd – Josh Bertrand, 1st – Matt Wolter (Not Shown), 3rd – Adam Schick

1/8th Scale e-Buggy Winners (L to R): 2nd – Miguel Perez, 1st – David Sandate, 3rd – Jim Cooper

Congratulations to the 2014 champs! Gear up for next year, friends, the Hitec Trophy Chase Series is fast becoming the local racing wild ride!!

Race Report: AMS 5.0

Posted on June 11, 2014 by hitec

Adam Drake Dominates AMS 5.0

Event: Alabama Manufacturers Shootout 5.0
Date: June 5-7, 2014
Location: Cullman County Agricultral Center – Cullman, AL
Team Hitec Attendees: Billy Tompkins, Adam Drake, Matt Sistrunk

By: Billy Tompkins
The Alabama Manufacturers Shootout is a 1/8th scale Nitro Off-road Racing event that is held in the quaint, small town of Cullman, Alabama. Also known as the AMS, it has become one of the largest races in the U.S. with 600 entries this year alone. In its 5th year and second in attendance to the Nitro Challenge, the AMS has become a well-oiled machine. With race directors Jimmy Babcock and Canyon Thompson and track operators Drew and Chris Cassidy, this event is one of the smoothest yet challenging operations around. Its three sections of track, designed with peristyles reminiscent of the L.A. Coliseum, off-camber sections and step-on and step-off jumps make this one of the trickiest track layouts in AMS history.

As the name implies, The Alabama Manufacturer Shootout brings all the Industry Manufacturers together to show off their products and allow their top drivers to compete for the coveted title of AMS Champion. Hitec’s own Adam Drake was in attendance racing the Pro 1/8th scale Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truggy, and Electric Buggy classes. In Qualifying, Adam would prove to be the “man to beat” as he became the Top Qualifier in all 3 classes that he entered.

Being the top qualifier going into the Main Events, Adam would be sitting in Pole Position, sitting #1 on the starting grid for all 3 classes. At the start of the Truggy Main Event, Adam got off to an early lead and never looked back! Going wire to wire and in convincing fashion, Adam Drake took the win in the 1/8th scale Truggy class! At the start of the Electric Buggy Main Event, Adam experienced an electrical problem rendering him immobile. This would eliminate his chance at a win in the E-Buggy class as it was a Double A Main Format. Moving into the most notable class of the weekend, the Pro Buggy Class, Adam started 1st on the grid. At the onset of the race, Adam was being challenged by one of the youngest drivers in the Pro Class, Derek Weatherholt. Adam lost the lead to young Derek early on but his determination and experience would prove to be the stronger asset. He passed Derek in the remaining couple of laps. Once back in the lead, Adam went on to take the win in the 45-minute Main Event.

Adam Drake uses the Hitec HSB-9370TH as the throttle servo in both Truggy and Buggy, as well as the steering servo in both his Electric Buggy and Nitro Buggy. In his Truggy, he uses the HSB-9380TH for steering. Adam had this to say; “The precision and holding torque of my HSB-9000 series servos make it easy for me to put my cars where I want them, when I want them, anywhere on the track. Not to mention, the efficiency of the servos make me rest easy that I will not run out of battery during the long 45-minute main events.” Hitec congratulates Adam Drake on his Triple TQ and Double Victory at the AMS 5.0!

Press Release: ePowerbox 50A Power Supply

Posted on February 28, 2014 by hitec

ePowerbox 50A: 50-amp Switching Power Supply

To complement our growing set of DC/DC chargers, Hitec is proud to introduce the ePowerBox 50A power supply. It provides 50 amps of current with an input voltage range from 100VAC to 240VAC and an adjustable output of 15-30 VDC. Whether you are a demanding racer or pilot, the ePowerBox 50A delivers the power you need whenever you need it. Its easy-to-read backlit LCD screen displays voltage and amperage output clearly and conveniently.

Features:

1200 Watt, 50-Amp AC/DC Power Supply
Adjustable DC Output Voltage 15 ~ 30V
AC Input Voltage 100 ~ 240V
One 50-Amp and Three 10-Amp Output Ports (with On/Off Switch)
Two 5V USB Output Ports
89% Power Effi ciency
Active Power Factor Correction (PFC)
Dual Smart Fan Cooling
Dimensions : 12.0 x 6.7 x 3.3 in (305 x 170 x 85 mm)
Net Weight: 6.8lbs. (3.08kg)

Hitec Trophy Chase 2014 Starts This Weekend

Posted on January 25, 2014 by hitec

Ready, Set, RACE!!

The 2nd annual Hitec Trophy Race is BACK at the rockin’ Chula Vista RC Racing Club! This six-race series begins this weekend on Saturday, January 25th with classes including SC2 & SC4, Nitro Buggy & Truggy, Electric Buggy & Truggy and 1/5th Scale Buggy, 2WD & 4WD Truck.

Gates open at 7am and racing begins at 10am with the top three speed demons being awarded trophies and stellar prizes! Check out www.cvrcracingclub.com for further details and a calendar of additional races. Rev your engines and tear up the track with Hitec and CVRC Racing Club!

2014 Hitec Trophy Chase Schedule
Race 1: January 25, 2014
Race 2: February 15, 2014
Race 3: March 1, 2014
Race 4: March 22, 2014
Race 5: April 26, 2014
Race 6: May 24, 2014 (Double Points)

In association with:

Chula Vista Racing Club
Website: http://www.cvrcraceclub.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cvrc.raceclub.9

Hitec Among Top Sponsors for 2014 JBRL Electric/Nitro Series

Posted on January 23, 2014 by hitec

Worth Its Weight in GOLD!

Hitec is excited and proud to once again be a GOLD LEVEL Sponsor of the renowned Jimmy Babcock Racing Series! Started by Jimmy Babcock himself, this series has provided on and off road electric and nitro drivers challenging and exhilarating race competitions and events since 2004. Being a professional RC racer and factory pilot for years, Jimmy decided to establish a series for RC car enthusiasts that encompassed the passion and excitement he had experienced in his worldwide RC travels. And so the JBRL was born. With 9 electric off-road and 7 nitro off-road races this year, the series continues to gain popular acclaim and exceptional attendance, averaging over 200 entries per race. Check your calendars and if you are in the southern California area, join the hottest races in the country.

Hitec & JBRL – Pure RC GOLD!
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2014 SCHEDULE

JBRL Electric Series
Round 1: March 8, 2014 > JERC Raceway – San Bernardino, CA
Round 2: April 19, 2014 > Coyote Hobbies – Victorville, CA
Round 3: May 3, 2014 > Rainmans Hobby & Raceway – Bakersfield, CA
Round 4: May 17, 2014 > OC/RC Raceway – Huntington Beach, CA
Round 5: June 14, 2014 > Controlled Chaos Raceway – Palmdale, CA
Round 6: July 12, 2014 > Pegasus Hobbies – Montclair, CA
Round 7: August 9, 2014 > SDRC Raceway – San Diego, CA
Round 8: September 13, 2014 > Air Dawg R/C Raceway – Lancaster, CA
Round 9: October 18, 2014 > Hot Rod Hobbies – Saugus, CA
Full Electric Schedule: http://www.jimmybabcock.com/Electric_Schedule.htm

JBRL Nitro Series
Round 1: April 5, 2014 > Thunder Alley R/C Raceway – Beaumont, CA
Round 2: May 10, 2014 > Palm Desert R/C Raceway – Palm Desert, CA
Round 3: June 28, 2014 > Pro-Line Raceway – Banning, CA
Round 4: July 26, 2014 > Chula Vista R/C Race Club– Chula Vista, CA
Round 5: August 16, 2014 > Pro-Line Raceway – Banning, CA
Round 6: October 11, 2014 > Revelation Raceway – Ontario, CA
Round 7: November 1, 2014 > Thunder Alley R/C Raceway – Beaumont, CA
Full Nitro Schedule: http://www.jimmybabcock.com/Nitro_Schedule.htm

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Website: http://www.jimmybabcock.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/JBRL-Jimmy-Babcock-Racing-League/109535049100670

Press Release: X4 Micro AC/DC 1-Cell LiPo Charger

Posted on December 11, 2013 by hitec

X4 Micro AC/DC 1-Cell LiPo Charger:
Mini Package … Maximum Performer

Looking for a dependable portable charger for all your micro flyers? Look no further. Hitec has done it again with our latest, the X4 Micro Charger. This affordable charger features a built-in AC/DC power supply and four independent charge ports, each with the four most common battery connectors to cover all your needs. The individual LED displays show current, capacity and charge status, keeping you informed. This recent addition to our impressive charger line fits the bill without taking too many from your wallet. Backed by Hitec, the X4 Micro may be compact, but it is big on performance.

Features:

AC/DC Dual Power Input
Four Independent Charge Ports
Each Port Features Four Popular Battery Connectors and an Independent LED Display
Audible Alarm Indicating Process Termination
Adjustable Charge Current: 0.1~1 amp
Comprehensive Safety Features Including Short Circuit, Over Current, Battery Reverse Polarity and DC Input Voltage Protection

Specifications:

AC Input: 100-240 volts
DC Input: 11-15 volts
Charge Circuit Power: 4 x 4W
Charge Current Range: 0.1~1.0 amp
Net weight: 10 ouncesDimensions: 5.2 x 3.9 x 2.0 inches

Click here to learn more about the X4 Micro Charger.

Press Release: Battery Buzzer

Posted on October 30, 2013 by hitec

Battery Buzzer: Low Voltage Battery Alarm

We are pleased to introduce Hitec’s Battery Buzzer, our compact, convenient, low battery voltage alarm. No longer do you need to wonder about your flight pack condition. Our Battery Buzzer warns you when you are getting close to the end of your flight and it is time to land. With a programmable voltage threshold, you decide how much advance warning you want when the alarm sounds. Not only does it protect your model from unexpected off-field landings, the Battery Buzzer also protects your battery from over-discharge, maximizing your investment. Both inexpensive and light weight, the Hitec Battery Buzzer is a must-have accessory for all your electric models.

Features:

High Pitch Warning Sound
Input Voltage: 7.4 ~ 16.8 volts
Battery Type: 2 ~ 4S LiPo
LED Status Indicator
Voltage Select: 3.2V/3.3V/3.4V/3.5V ±0.05V
Net Weight: 11g
Dimension: 1.97 x 1.10 x .49 in.

Click here to learn more about the Battery Buzzer.

Press Release: Maxima 6 & 9

Posted on October 30, 2013 by hitec

Maxima 6 & 9: 6-Channel and 9-Channel Micro Receivers

We are pleased to introduce our new, high response, low latency micro receivers, the 6-channel Maxima 6 and the 9-channel Maxima 9. Designed to work with all Hitec Generation 2 Adaptive Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Technology radios and our digital servo line, these additions to our receiver family deliver the ultimate in high resolution response and reliability. Their full range capability combined with lightning fast 7ms refresh frame rates and secure hold and fail-safe functions make them the perfect micro receivers for both intermediate and advanced pilots who require bullet-proof performance. The Maxima 9 has a dual diversity standard antenna (non-BODA) while the Maxima 6 is engineered with the dual diversity mini-boosted omnidirectional antenna (M-BODA). Pair these with Hitec’s Aurora 9X, Flash 8 and/or Flash 7 (Hitec Flash transmitters due in early 2014) radio systems for the ultimate in radio control technology.

Maxima 6 Specifications:

Wide Operating Voltage: 3.7~9.0 volts
Dimensions: 1.30 x 0.82 x 0.42 in
Weight: 0.23 oz

Click here to learn more about the Maxima 6.

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Maxima 9 Specifications:

Wide Operating Voltage: 3.7~9.0 volts
Dimensions: 1.46 x 0.96 x 0.57 in
Weight: 0.29 oz

Click here to learn more about the Maxima 9.

Press Release: HS-40 & HS-53

Posted on October 15, 2013 by hitec

HS-40: Economical, Nano, Nylon Gear Analog Servo

Our research department and engineers work tirelessly at developing economical servo technology that outperforms the competition and the new HS-40 nano analog servo delivers just that. With a three-pole cored motor and resilient nylon gears, this affordable servo is a dream come true for micro aircraft, sailplane and helicopter pilots. Slightly larger than the popular HS-35HD with an operating range of 4.8 to 6.0 volts, the HS-40 is a solid performer that is easy on your wallet!

Features:

Nylon Gears
Three-Pole Motor
4.8 & 6.0V Operation
Economically Priced

Click here to learn more about the HS-40.

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HS-53: Super-Economy Feather, Nylon Gear Analog Servo

Features:

Durable Nylon Gears
Three-Pole Cored Motor
Feather-Weight
Economically Priced

Click here to learn more about the HS-53.

Race Report: 4th Annual Southern Nationals

Posted on October 9, 2013 by hitec

Event: 4th Annual Southern Nationals – 1/8th Scale Indoor Offroad
Date: Oct. 4-6, 2013
Location: Ike Hamilton Expo Center – West Monroe, Louisiana
Team Hitec Attendees: Billy Tompkins, Adam Drake, Matt Sistrunk, Paul Coleman

By: Billy Tompkins
The Southern Nationals is a 1/8th Scale Indoor Offroad racing event that takes place in the small town of West Monroe, Louisiana. The race is held in the arena of the Ike Hamilton Expo Center, which is normally used for Horse Exhibitions. The facility is very large, with arena seating on one side that allows all of the spectators to have great viewing of the racing excitement. This was the 4^th year that this event has been put on at the Ike Hamilton Center and I am sure there will be more to follow as this is a fantastic venue for such an event.

The 2013 Southern Nationals saw the largest attendance in its 4 years of existence, with the best racers from all over the South, as well as racers from the East and West Coast. With almost 350 race entries, this year boasted one of the largest racing events in the South. News coverage of the event was done by Jeremy Flint of RC Insider.com, and live racing coverage of the event was handled by LiveRC.com. The race announcing was done by Top Notch Racing Series announcer Notch Johnson. The Southern Nationals is such a large event that it couldn’t be put on by just one person. The team of individuals that helped create this event are very talented, and hardworking and take great pride in being involved in such an event. Jeff Gray and Jason Correro lead the way for this awesome team.

Since the start of this event in 2010, Hitec has had the pleasure of being a sponsor. This year, we stepped up our sponsor level to be one of the Headlining sponsors of the event, along with TLR, Proline Racing, and Extreme Klean RC product

Hitec’s number one driver, Adam Drake was able to make the event, and raced three different classes this year. Adam entered the Pro Nitro Buggy, Pro Nitro Truggy, and Pro E-Buggy classes. After qualifying, Adam was able to take the Top Qualifying position in Pro Nitro Buggy and Truggy, and the second starting position in E-Buggy. At the start of the Pro Nitro Buggy class, Adam got off to a rough start dropping him down a few positions. At about the 10 minute mark of the 45 minute main event, Adam regained the lead and never looked back, taking the win in the Pro Buggy class. In the Pro Nitro Truggy class, it was pretty much the “Adam Drake Show” as he led almost the entire race taking the win in the end. The Pro E-Buggy Class turned out to be the nail biter, as it was a Triple A main format. Adam would take 2^nd place in A1, and 1^st place in A2, thus leaving it to A3 to decide the winner. In A3, early on in the race Adam would fall behind the hard charging Ryan Lutz. A bobble by Ryan later in the race would allow Adam to catch up and latch on to his coattails. With only a few laps left in the race, Ryan would struggle over the triple leading to the straight away, Adam nailed the triple perfect giving him a ton of acceleration allowing him to pass Ryan down the straight. At that point, Adam held his ground and took the win in A3 giving him the overall victory for the Pro E-Buggy class.

Adam said his HSB-9000 series servos worked flawlessly all weekend. Adam runs the HSB-9370TH for steering in his E-buggy, the HSB-9380TH for steering and HSB-9370TH for throttle in his Truggy, and HSB-9370TH for both steering and throttle in his buggy.

The 2013 Southern Nationals is an event that is growing every year. The event organizers have managed to make each year better than the year before. This year will be a tough year to beat, but I am sure the Southern Nationals crew is more than up for the task. With that being said, we look forward to working with the Southern Nationals team next year to help promote this fantastic hobby and bring an even better event for the racers.

More Event Coverage:

RC Insider
Podium Shots – http://rcinsider.com/?p=54396
Hitec Coverage – http://rcinsider.com/?p=54363
Team Hitec Racing Footage (video) – http://rcinsider.com/?p=54355