USA Nationals gas-onroad 2011: Michael Salven is at the USA nationals to support the Serpent drivers in 1/10 and 1/8 scale onroad. The race in Chaplin is badly affected by rain and forecast is bad too. Let hope it will turn for the better, so racing can get underway soon. liverc.com will do live-timing when qualifying starts.
For Serpent Scott Kimbrow and Paolo Morganti are the ace drivers, in both classes. Many other top-drivers around, so will be a super race.
Team Serpent America
Great race for Serpent at the USa Timezone GP.
In 1/8 scale a strong field with Morganti, Burch and Schwauger all racing.
Morganti TQ-ed with Serpent 966-TE and won the final as well.
Team Serpent
You know the old saying, "you never get a second chance to make a first impression"...... well let me tell you, the Serpent S411 made a big first impression!
I got the car on Thursday, and wanted to go run it on Saturday night at Ripon Speedway but wasn't sure I could get the car built and ready to run that quickly. The car was an awesome build. every part had a perfect finish, no reaming or dremeling anything! It went together so quickly and easily, I even had time to paint 2 bodies on Saturday before heading to the track!
Fastest laptimes in Controlled Practice
15,813 – Andrea Christiani (I/Serpent)
15,887 – Robert Pietsch (D/Mugen)
15,912 – Dario Balestri (I/Capricorn)
15,919 – Josh Cyrul (USA/Shepherd)
15,963 – Rick Vrielijnck (NL/Mugen)
15,973 – Franceso Romagnoli (I/Shepherd)
15,984 – Mike Swauger (USA/Xray)
15,993 – Daniele Ielasi (I/Shepherd)
16,073 – Michael Salven (Serpent)
16,128 – Patrick Schäfer (Shepherd)
16,413 – Eric Dankel (Xray)
16,488 – Sabrina Lechner (Serpent)
16,581 – Uwe Baldes (Mugen)
16,606 – Toni Gruber (Serpent)
Top 10 Practice :
Based on 3 censequtive fast laps
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The Serpent 966 has excelled in competitions worldwide and drivers are very happy with the easy handling and very-fast chassis.
The developments of the 2010 season have now been incorporated in the Serpent 966-EVO:
- Serpent Flex Control rear end
- delrin bushings to capture the rear anti-roll bar bearings
- delrin bushings to capture the 2-speed shaft bearings
- ventilated, lightweight mono-disk brake now standard
- 3mm rear anti-roll bar wire type standard
The Michael Salven designed rear end of the Serpent 966 has caught the attention of other brands, and is becoming a popular...
Nova Challenge Update
Paolo Morganti TQs Touring with Serpent 733 and DJ Apolaro TQs 1/8th Scale with Serpent 966.
WC 2011 track, Florida, USA
Team Serpent America
Hi Racers,
This year was the 4th Annual Mugen Challenge Cup at Speedworld Raceway, and even though the track is less than 30 minutes from home, it’s the first time I have had the chance to participate in the race since I didn’t run nitro touring car in the past. With the 1/10 Worlds now completed, I am really happy about our performance there and am looking to race the Serpent 733 even more!
Friday was a full practice day, but due to work, I was unable to get there for any practice. I was hoping it wouldn’t be an issue since there would be practice on Saturday until 12pm. When myself and Rich...
Dear Racers,
After the quarter finals we have 2 more drivers in the semi finals.
Dear Racers,
A update about what is going on on the Gulf Coast Raceway in Houston.
Dear Racers,
A small report after the first 2 rounds at the World championships at the Gulf Coast Raceway in Houston.