[BentM]

To clarify exactly what the federation has done:
We have adopted the new EFRA Rules immediately. This means the approved list of batteries is not allowed for racing in Norway. EFRA made new rules, which will ban nearly all approved batteries that are on the lists today. The dimensions are changing (length and diameter.)
Ole C explained very well what happened. This was reported to me, Monday morning. I then read it just after arriving from the EFRA AGMs where it was several countries who wanted the rule changes for batteries immediately.
Because EFRA do not have any race before 1st April, their rule changes takes effect from that date. In April all drivers anyway has to change batteries, maybe we can do it asap and only once this season?
We are investigating and really do hope to find some easy solution to start racing at club level as soon as possible. We have cancelled only one round of national races because of the unsure circumstances. We are getting help from our Government to investigate the batteries that exploded to check if they are made after rules for such products.
I have also asked distributors if they can recommend us to use some of their products. The answer was: We recommend you to wait for the new “generation” of batteries. So, we do that with the racing in Norway.
Next weekend we have our AGM-meeting and will discuss the matter with the clubs. I really do hope we find temporarely solution with their agreements.
You can read a press release sent to EFRA, all members of EFRA and several other interests here: http://www.rczone.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=834
And please, allow me to not have Ole Cs skills in English language. But with help from mr. Bill Gates I do hope its understanding.
Best Regards
Bent Magnussen
President Division Radio Controlled Motorsport
Norwegian Motorsport Federation