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New Zealand: 966 track test and race (19/04/2009)

By:: Reporter
Linked to:: Serpent 966 1/8 scale 4WD EVO, Serpent 966 -TE 1/8 scale 4WD, Serpent 966 -TE v2 1/8 scale 4WD

Report from our New Zealand friends:

We ran the 966 for the first time yesterday at our local track, I TQ'd in fact I was only driver to post 14 laps.

I am very pleased with handling of the 966 car particularly on our low to medium grip track. The car is so balanced & predictable it is relatively easy for average driver like myself to be very competitive. I believe this is a strong selling point because it enables average driver to move up a level in qualifying. No doubt top drivers will also record faster times with the 966 but I am certain average drivers will gain the most from the new 966 chassis particularly in low grip situations.

You can see a satellite image of our international spec track at club web site:
www.crccc.co.nz
The back straight is 71m long excluding entry & exit corners so is hard on engines!

Team Serpent New Zealand

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