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Congratulations Mark Stiles - 2010 Micro 4WD Champion - winning on Gecko low profile tyres 

 Congratulations to Mark Stiles for becoming the first ever multiple BRCA Micro National Series Champion by retaining his title from the 2009 season - more information below.  

The new Gecko F1 tyres help Radio Race Car's Dez Chand win the F1 winter series (15th March 2010).

 Running Gecko Foams on his F109 from 3 Racing, Dez Chand, Editor of Race Car Magazine, and RC F1 fan, has been competing at tracks around the country to evaluate their performance. Using clubs running regular F1 meetings including Ardent Raceway, Stafford, Don Valley, Tamworth and Bedworth to set up and evaluate the new Gecko F1 tyres, Dez has gone on to clinch the winter series title at Tamworth, a 7 round indoors series on carpet, which has seen 4 different winners in this close competition running Mardave G2 motors as a sensible indoor formula. The Gecko tyres proved consistent and reliable, requiring minimal additive to perform, usually just a wipe on and wipe off to clean the tyre of all the pick up from the previous race.
  
But do these tyres work outdoors? Well there's only one way to find out!
Using a new set of Gecko tyres to win the last round of the Tamworth Winter series on Saturday night (13th March), next day Dez then joined in the last round of the equally popular Bedworth Winter Championships where they have an open motor rule, so anything goes. The same set of Gecko tyres were used with on the same chassis geometry, powered by the Mardave G2 Brushless system from Mtroniks, to set Pole position, win both legs of the A finals and set new race and lap records for F1 at Bedworth.
  
And the tyre wear after two full meetings, indoors and out?
Just 1mm off the rear, 0.5mm off the fronts.
How's that for performance and value?
  
Dez's Gecko Compounds were 35 shore front & 27 shore Rear. Size 52mm dia front & 54mm dia rear.
 
 
 
 
Above - A tired but happy Dez Chand with his 3 Racing's F109 clad with Gecko F1 donuts 
  
F1 donuts are now available with Rears in 27, 30, 32, 35 & 37 shore and Fronts in 32, 35, 37, 40 & 42 shore.
 
Rear donuts are 35mm ID x 57mm OD x 45mm wide
Front donuts are 35mm ID x 55mm OD x 30mm wide
 
For more information please email us on enquiries@adamsracing.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Congratulations Mark Stiles - 2010 Champion

Images: Mark Stiles Congratulations to Mark Stiles for becoming the first ever multiple BRCA Micro National Series Champion by retaining his title from the 2009 season and joining previous champions John Timberlake (2WD,2009), Craig Harris (Pro-Stock,2008) and Cris Oxley (Modified,2008).

Mark would like to thank his sponsors V-Dezign, Parma PSE, Horizon Hobby UK, Apex Models, Gecko Tyres, RC Racer and Frogger's Products for all their support this season.

 

 

Gecko tyres again dominate in the FOURTH ROUND of the BRCA UK Micro National series at TAMWORTH on 3rd JANUARY with another 1, 2, 3 & 4  (5th January 2010)

 

 

Electric Gecko tyres again dominated the latest (fourth) round of the BRCA UK Micro National series. In the major class (4WD) Keith Robertson won, Craig Harris came second (and TQ), Mark Stiles was third and Steve Davies was fourth. All four were on Electric Gecko foam rubber tyres (low profile i.e. 58mm diameter).

 

You can purchase these low profile 'Micro' tyres directly from Microtech Racing online - see their web page: 

 

 

 

http://www.microtechracing.com//product_select.asp?ID=1894&Pcat=TYRES&list_type=X&Name=MICRO

 

 

 

 

 

Keith Robertson's Tamworth National winning 4WD car with those low profile Electric Gecko tyres.

 

(Image at top and this photo are courtesy of Oople) 

 

NEW 1/10th NITRO GECKO® TYRES MAKE A GREAT START IN PORTUGAL (19th December 2009)

Ricardo Furtado has been testing the latest 1/10th Nitro Gecko tyres in Portugal in the last month with outstanding results and so he raced them for the first time at a high profile cup event (The taça cidade de torres novas) last week end (12th & 13th December). This event was used to inaugurate the great new track that will be used for the first Portugese National in 2010. The Nitro Gecko tyres were faster (and wear rates better) in qualifying compared to a major European brand he used. Ricardo went onto to finish third behind the ex Portugese National champion (joão nascimento) who was first and  bruno coelho who was second (the current Portugese National champion). 

Ricardo is looking forward to using the new 1/10th Nitro Gecko tyres for the Portugese National series that starts in January.

These new Nitro Gecko tyres use new compounds on both the front and the rear as well as a new stiffer rear wheel which have all helped to push the performance to a new level. 

These new tyres will be available from January 2010. For more information please contact us enquiries@adamsracing.co.uk

     

Ricardo Furtado with his third place behind the current champion, bruno coelho, who was second and ex National champion, joão nascimento, who won the cup

     

Ricardo in front in qualifying on the new Nitro Gecko tyres.             

 

 

Ivan Bugane of Bolonga (Italy) TQ'd and won the 3rd round of the AMSCI Italian Championship last month at the Fontanellatos asphalt Track and now leads the championship final standings in this 1/10th Electric (Lipo 2s or 6 cells - 10.5T motor - free 26mm foam tyres) class. This was Ivan's 3rd TQ in 3 rounds but his first well deserved win where he has been delighted with the Electric Gecko tyre performance using the 40 Shore (front and rear) standard product to leave the rest of the field trailing behind. Ivan was using product code AR10FE040 front and rear.  

 

Electric Gecko tyres (low profile) were again the dominant choice at the Hereford Micro Open on 16th August, Please see the following summary of events from BRCA Micro RC class Chairman, Cris Oxley 

    "Gecko secured all 3 places on the 4WD rostrum at the Hereford Micro Open on August 16th with Microtech Racing's Keith Robertson taking the top spot from Gecko team driver Steve Davis in 2nd place with Chris Bottle close behind in 3rd.

After 4 rounds of qualifying it was clear that foam tyres were to way to go on a track that offered nearly a lap more for those who chose foam over rubber.

With half of the 4WD A-final using Gecko foams, and all three rostrum positions taken by Gecko its clear that, with the upcoming BRCA Micro National Series starting on October 4th, Gecko is going to be a force to be reckoned with over the Winter."

Words - Cris Oxley

 

         

'Competition 53' Electric Gecko tyres are now available for purchase from Microtech Racing (UK). They now join A Mains Hobbies (California) who have been holding stock now since March this year.

Electric Gecko tyres proved their ultimate grip again recently when used as an option to improve the performance of the Tamiya TT-01 E Type Electric Touring car in Track Tests carried out for RRCI. According to the Radio Race Car International magazine (May edition) article when these tyres (37 shore front and 35 shore rear Gecko Electric Foam standard profile tyres) replaced the fastest option from a top rubber tyre brand they 'cropped a further 2 seconds off of the lap time and brought a new level of confidence and accuracy to the racing line and despite a full 20 minute run ....there was no perceivable wear...the Gecko foam rubber compound is simply amazing, offering grip whilst minimising wear...' 

The actual product codes of those tyres used are AR10FE035 and AR10FE037 with more details on the 'tyres' page of this web site.

Please download the 'Tamiya TT01...' PDF of the article at the bottom of this page (courtesy of Radio Race Car International magazine) and read how you can get the 'Gecko Foam confidence' on page 5 and 6 ('Track Tests')   

 

 

 

Ivan Bugane of Bologna (Italy) top qualified in the 1/10th Electric Sports class (10.5 T, Lipo adn) of the AMSCI Italian Championship on Gecko tyres held in Catania, Sicily last month. Ivan also led the 'A' final to the last lap where a small mistake meant finishing in second place on the podium. Ivan was using Electric Gecko tyres 37 hardness all round (Product code: AR10FE037) which gave superb results throughout the day.

Ivan also Top qualified in round 2 of the AMSCI championship held in Bologna on 31st May and was going well until a rain downpour meant he dropped to fifth - Ivan did not have any rain tyres with him!. Ivan will now have the new 1/10th Gecko Aqua foam rubber tyres ready for the next round at the Fontanellato's track (Parma) on 3rd/4th July just in case.  

 

 

Dale Hulbert wins the speed run at Calshot Velodrome with his 1/10th Electric 'Modified' sedan doing 60 mph on Gecko foam 'ultimate grip' tyres! 

 

 

Dale Hulbert won the speed run at the annual Calshot Velodrome event held Sunday 26th April held by South Hants Model Car Club. He achieved one lap in 5.363 seconds which equates to an average speed of 59.61 mph. He did this using a 'modified' 1/10th Electric Sedan with 42 hardness Electric Gecko foam rubber tyres giving amazing grip via the 100% contact patch. The Velodrome oval racing surface is a wood track coated with a 'grit' encassed in a hard resin which can be highly abrasive if you allow your tyres to slide, however, the unbelieveable grip that the Gecko tyres offers you ensures minimal slide and so minimal wear to go with the excellent grip. 

Dale also found the time to finish 3rd in the Stock (13.5/27 Turn) A final (also on Gecko tyres) in this excellent annual Oval racing event. (Photo courtesy of South Hants Model Car Club). 

  

 

A Main Hobbies (a major retailer of RC cars & accessories in North America) are now selling the Gecko tyre range from their Chico, California base. Please go to the Gecko tyres page on the A Main Hobbies web site for further product information:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/index.php/manufacturers_id/359


                               

Gecko now have a range of 1/12th foam rubber donuts available very soon ahead of their planned launch of a 1/12th glued and trued 1/12th circuit tyre later this year. Please see the 'tyres' page of this web site for further deatils.

With RC drivers needing to watch what they spend more than ever there is no better time than now to see the great value for money the  Electric Gecko® tyres offer you - you really do get the highest performance for more races.

Drivers around the world are increasingly commenting on the great value for money the Electric Gecko tyres offer. These tyres offer unbeatable performance at always competitive prices. The highest grip, often with excellent wear rates and with good chunk resistance this means a much longer life tyre for your money . Those drivers who once moved over to the lower grip/more expensive rubber tyres because the old foam 'sheet' tyres use to wear out quickly and unevenly, if not chunk on the first lap, are now finding the unique Electric Gecko rubber with its 'constant contact patch' offers them something not seen before - the best grip of any foam with good and even wear rates and all at an excellent price. You now can have the 'more fun' that foam offers and make it last. 

If you are a club in the UK and are interested is using Gecko tyres as a club tyre please contact Microtech Racing directly who have some excellent discounts available, please email support@microtechracing.com and enquire into the Gecko 'Club Tyre Deal' .

Stephen Davies wins final round of UK BRCA Micro National Series at Hereford on Gecko Tyres

Steve Davies won the final round of the UK BRCA Micro National Series at Hereford on 1st March 2009 (4WD). Steve also narrowly missed out on winning the whole series eventually finishing third. Steve used Gecko tyres in the series mainly with 35 Shore hardness fronts together with 30 Shore hardness rears.                     

Steve Davies won another 1/18th UK BRCA Micro National at Bury last week end (February 1st) he did this using Electric Gecko (low profile) tyres with 35 on the front and 32 hardness on the rear going to 30 on the rear by the end of the day. Steve is going into the last round at Hereford next month with hopes of finsihing the series on a high on his own track he one of a few drivers who are competeting for the BRCA Micro National series winner spot.

 

 

Gecko Tyres had a great start to 2009 winning both Stock and Sport categories at a major 1/10th Electric TC race event in Florence on Sunday

1/10th Electric Gecko tyres helped Matteo Berlincioni win the Stock (13.5 motor) category at a major 1/10th Electric TC (Sedan) racing event on carpet in Florence, Italy on the 4th January. The Electric Gecko tyres were even more outstanding in the Sport (10.5 motor) category where Fabrizio Batisti won with Massimo Fabiani (2nd), Andrea Simari (3rd) and Alesslo Menicucci (4th and TQ) all using Electric Gecko tyres. Around 80 of the best Electric TC racers in Italy attended the event with premium US and Italian based foam tyre competition all in evidence but struggling to keep up with the standard Electric Gecko tyre product. For more information on Gecko tyres in Italy please see www.speedrc.it or email info@speedrc.it

 

Matteo Berlincioni wins Stock on Gecko tyres

Fabrizio, Massimo & Andrea make it a 1, 2 & 3 on Gecko tyres in the Sport class 

 

 Tony Bishop TQ's & wins A final on Gecko tyres at Macclefield Micro National (Round 4 of the BRCA series)

                                      

Tony Bishop used Electric Gecko foam tyres (35 hardness all round) to help him gain TQ and win the A final of last week end's Macclesfield Micro National (Round 4 of the BRCA series run on 7th December). Tony was also joined by Danny Conway (2nd) and Alec Springer (3rd) on the podium who were also using Electric Gecko foam tyres. In fact it is known that at least 7 of the 10 A finalists were using Gecko tyres which is adding further proof that the Gecko foam tyre is the preferred choice of the top drivers at most Micro (1/18th scale) Natioanals. 

The above information came courtesy of the UK Micro RC forum please see www.uk-microrc.co.uk for further information. 

Well done Tony, Danny & Alec and thanks for using our tyres - from all at Gecko HQ

 

 

   Steve Davies TQ's at Wycombe Micro National on Gecko foams

Steve Davies used a Blaze ST with Electric Gecko tyres to TQ at round 3 of the BRCA Micro National at Wycombe on November 2nd. Steve also won the 'A' final second leg. Gecko tyres also seemed one of the preferred tyre choices for many of the top racers at the event. The Electric Gecko Foam rubber tyres are now available at 58mm diameter ,glued and trued. They should also be a rewarding choice for any driver entering the upcoming Round 4 BRCA Micro National at Macclesfield later this month. For availability of the the 58mm diameter Electric Gecko tyres please go to the following link at the Microtech Racing Limited web site.

     http://www.microtechracing.com//product_select.asp?ID=10016&Pcat=&list_type=X&Name=GECKO 

 

 

    

Above - At the City of Florence Touring Car Indoor carpet race on 8th/9th November in Italy, a major event, Alessio Menicucci took the pole and Mauro Fabiani finished 3rd in the 1/10th Sedan 10.5 sport class using Electric Gecko tyres for the first time. See also their cars in more detail clad with the Gecko Electric tyres that helped produce the top results. Both drivers will soon be racing the Electric Gecko tyres again at the UISP Italian Championship at Scandiano on the 30th November. 

     

Above - Ivan Bugane made the 'A' main in the fourth Italian UISP National for 1/10th Touring Electric Sport class - August 2008. Also above is another of Ivan's Gecko clad touring cars used in the National series

 

 

New Electric Gecko Tyres

Gecko® Electric tyres are now being increasingly used throughout the UK in 1/10th Electric Touring cars as Drivers are finding they beat all other foam and rubber tyres for grip, with no additives required and excellent wear & chunk resistance. For more information on Electric Gecko tyres please email us at enquiries@adamsracing.co.uk

Adams Racing Limited have also started development on a new 1/10th Sedan Electric Gecko tyre with the Gecko rubber mounted on a new 53mm Sedan wheel - this new tyre is initially targeted at the North American indoor carpet racing market and should be available by the end of the year.

Adams Racing Limited have also started development on a new 1/12th Electric Gecko tyre with the Gecko rubber mounted on a new 1/12th wheel. The wheel design has utilsed the experience of some of the very best 1/12th drivers in the world. Watch out for news of the availability of this tyre in 2009.

Prototypes of both the above developments have given outstanding results with both grip and wear showing a significant improvement over the best of the competition. 

 

 

New Nitro Gecko Tyres

The new 1/10th Touring car Gecko® Nitro tyres (October 2008) are being evaluated by a quickly increasing number of distributors from around the world. These new Nitro Gecko tyres are now available on white Gecko wheels (26mm width fronts & 30mm width rears) and in new packaging that is still based on air tight PE bags which maintains optimum properties.

We look forward to the Gecko® Nitro tyres making a similar impact in 1/10th Touring Car IC as the Electric Gecko® tyres have already made in other Electric RC car sections.

Any new distributor (or dealer) interested in trying out some free sets of Nitro Gecko tyres please email us at enquiries@adamsracing.co.uk 

Micro Forums - see Gecko tyres

                       

See the top Micro RC Forum for all the latest and best on the Micro RC car scene go to www.uk-microrc.co.uk

RECENT GECKO NEWSLETTERS - see PDF files attached below:

Dale Hulbert won the speed run at the annual Calshot Velodrome event last Sunday 26th April held by South Hants Model Car Club. He achieved one lap in 5.363 seconds which equates to an average speed of 59.61 mph. He did this using a 'modified' 1/10th Electric Sedan with 42 hardness Electric Gecko foam rubber tyres giving great grip via the 100% contact patch so minimal slip. Dale also found the time to finish 3rd in the Stock (13.5/27 Turn) A final (also on Gecko tyres) in this excellent annual Oval racing event. (Photo courtesy of South Hants Model Car Club).  

Dale Hulbert won the speed run at the annual Calshot Velodrome event last Sunday 26th April held by South Hants Model Car Club. He achieved one lap in 5.363 seconds which equates to an average speed of 59.61 mph. He did this using a 'modified' 1/10th Electric Sedan with 42 hardness Electric Gecko foam rubber tyres giving great grip via the 100% contact patch so minimal slip. Dale also found the time to finish 3rd in the Stock (13.5/27 Turn) A final (also on Gecko tyres) in this excellent annual Oval racing event. (Photo courtesy of South Hants Model Car Club).  

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