After 2 months break for the event, ROCS resumed last weekend at Raceworks Hobbies in Bottle Tree Park Singapore. The weekend went really well for Team XRAY-ORCA-BLITZ as they have taken the top spot for the Raceworks Modified and ORCA Super Stock 17.5T class and leading the overall series.
Top contenders in the Raceworks Modified Class would see Nicholas Lee and P.Y.Tang competing for top spot right till the last round, with the class running a Reedy format, taking points 4 rounds out of 6. E.C.Wee ran a respectable race after a long break completed in the podium spot. P.Y.Tang packaged a new speedo ORCA VX and ORCA RX2 6.5T in his XRAY T3'12 along with the new BLITZ WRX racing bodyshell. P.Y.Tang stated that the ORCA VX/RX2 was very smooth to run and the most advantageous feature is the amazing braking system the speedo has, out-braking most of the modified cars in the event. Prior testing on the BLITZ XFR and WRX, P.Y.Tang choses the WRX based on the traction level on race day as it gave a better rear end stability and a milder steering compared to the XFR which would be perfect at a higher traction level. The choice proved to be wise as the fastest laptime posted at 14.1sec, was faster by at least 0.2sec to everyone else. Added by P.Y.Tang, the new tire warming treatment using a combination of Acorn Racing Tyre Essence, Nasa Mighty Gripper V2 and Paragon FXII was suitable for the track, giving a more consistent laptime over a few runs on the Huge RC 36R controlled tires. After winning the first 2 rounds by P.Y.Tang, Nicholas Lee came back strong to take Round 3 and 4. With multiple lead change in Round 5, P.Y.Tang kept his cool in the final minute to hold on for the win. A decisive Round 6, again saw multiple lead change in the first 3-minute, by with a more stable and faster car, P.Y.Tang remained calm and cruised in for the win.
Top 6 Final Standings (Raceworks Modified Class):
1. P.Y.Tang - XRAY T3'12 - ORCA VX/RX2/INFINITE - BLITZ WRX - (1, 1, 4, 2, 1, 1)
2. Nicholas Lee - Tamiya TRF417X - Hobbywing - (6, 2, 1, 1, 2, 2)
3. E.C.Wee - XRAY T3'12 - ORCA VTC MK2/RX2/INFINITE - (2, 3, 2, 3, 3, 4)
4. Chee Lip Keong - Tamiya TRF417X - Hobbywing - ORCA INFINITE - (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5)
5. Hasron - Yokomo BD5 - ORCA INFINITE - (3, 5, 3, 4, 4, 6)
6. Kevin Wong - TOP Photon EX - (5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 3)
In the ORCA Super Stock Class, the drivers to watch was points leader Leonard Sim and top contender Daryl Thong coming on strong after switching to the ORCA VX from ORCA VTC MK2. Daryl Thong desccribed his XRAY T3'12 was very easy to drive after using the BLITZ XFR-LW providing a balance of stability and good overall steering. He added that the ORCA VX speedo was very powerful and good braking feel giving him a smoother run, and clocking the fastest lap at 14.6sec andjust missing a 25 lapper by 0.5sec, giving him the TQ spot for the first time in ROCS 2012. Daryk Thong took the Final A1 easily, while Leonard Sim DNF with electronic issues, and Kevin Wong finishing 2nd. Final A2 saw a great start from Daryl Thong, but mistakes costs him falling to 3rd, while Kevin Wong to the chance to hold on for the win over Leonard Sim. In the Final A3, it would see Daryl Thong to cruise in for the win but was forced to retire from a spur gear failure, which left Leonard Sim and Kevin Wong fighting for the win. As Daryl Thong anxiously watching the race below the driver's stand, Leonard Sim took the lead and won Final A3, giving top 3 at tied-points. Daryl Thong with the best overall timing was claimed champion for the ROCS Round 4.
Top 3 Qualifying Standings (ORCA Super Stock 17.5T):
1. Daryl Thong - XRAY T3'12 - ORCA VX/RX2/INFINITE - BLITZ XFR LW - 24 laps 6:00
2. Leonard Sim - Tamiya TRF417X - Hobbywing - 24 laps 6:05
3. Kevin Wong - TOP Photon EX - 24 laps
Top 3 Final Standings (ORCA Super Stock 17.5T):
1. Daryl Thong - XRAY T3'12 - ORCA VX/RX2/INFINITE - BLITZ XFR LW - 3pts
2. Kevin Wong - TOP Photon EX - Hobbywing - 3pts
3. Leonard Sim - Tamiya TRF417X - Hobbywing - 3pts
In the ORCA Spec Class 17.5T, Alan Cher emerged victory in his Tamiya TRF417X and BLITZ XFR over rivals Kevin Leiw and Chua joo Kiah. Alan Cher also won the Spirit Of Racing award for being the most improved drivers since ROCS Round 3. ORCA Spec Class is sponsored by ORCAQ Spark ESC and ORCA RX2 17.5T.
Top 3 Final Standings (ORCA Spec Class 17.5T)
1. Alan Cher - Tamiya TRF417X - BLITZ XFR
2. Kevin Leiw -XRAY T3'12 - ORCA INFINITE
3. Chua Joo Kiah - Tamiya TRF417X
P.Y.Tang's Xray T3'12 was powered by ORCA Vritra VX ESC, ORCA RX2 6.5T Professional Brushless Racing Motor, ORCA Infinite 6500 60C 7.4V LiPo, ORCA 16V Capacitor Plate, BLITZ WRX bodyshell, Litemodz CVS EVO2, Huge RC Ceramic Bearings, H-Energy 2500 5C 7.4V LiPo for Sanwa M11X Transmitter, and Acorn Racing Pinion, Spur and Tyre Essence with Nasa Mighty Gripper V2.
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