MESKER DOMINATES SHORT COURSE AT BERGSCHENHOEK MVB

[jimmy]

X Factory’s Stefan Mesker drove his SCX – 60 to a smashing win at the first Short Course Shoot-out on Sept 24th. The race, at Bergschenhoek MVB, was the largest short course race ever held in The Netherlands with over 60 entries, and Stefan won every qualifier and all three A mains.

The track was fast, with a bit of dust on it, but as the day went along it became faster and faster, ending up almost blue groove. Mesker’s original SCX – 60 was dialed. Stefan said, “The spectators kept asking me about the car; it was so stable, had so much raw speed, and so much grip.” In each A main event, Mesker’s fast lap was a mid-23; nobody else had a fast lap lower than 24.5. Stefan won A-1 & A-2 with the only 15-lap runs, and A-3 by 12 seconds!

Mesker continued, “Driving the SCX – 60 was like cheating, and the SCX – 60CF, made entirely of carbon fiber, will be even better. The mid-motor concept works even better in short course than in buggy. I can’t wait to get my prototype of the new carbon fiber truck! They look so cool.”

[chuckie stella]

Cooler than a tattooed, pierced, drunk, blond scandenavian bird!!!
Keep up the good work, Buzz!

[Origineelreclamebord]

I had the chance to go there last weekend, but didn't really have the time. Now I see this though I really start to regret my decision. Awesome story about the car!

I found these videos of the event (Link to Youtube, in the uploaded list of the user), and these pictures, if people are interested.

[bzb]

i was the yellow white car blocking Stefan

[YoungChazz]

Doesn't look like you would block him for long! LOL

[Chrislong]

Originally Posted by bzb

i was the yellow white car blocking Stefan

Door wide open! (4+ fingers?)

Where can we see body off pictures? What motor, tyres and other gear was he using?

[jayst]

theres some pics on redrc on the short course section

[Cooper]

Stefan, vrachtwagenheld!

Originally Posted by Chrislong

Door wide open! (4+ fingers?)

Where can we see body off pictures? What motor, tyres and other gear was he using?

tires are Proline caliber

[Carno]

Originally Posted by bzb

i was the yellow white car blocking Stefan

You shouldn't be blocking when you get lapped mate

[sparrow.2]

Somebody must have told him there were going to be frikandels instead of trophies at the end

[Fernandez]

Originally Posted by jimmy

Mesker continued, “Driving the SCX – 60 was like cheating, .”

ehhhh, what was that sticky fluid like stuff mister mesker? that stuff you where rubbing on your tires?

[dreamworld]

Originally Posted by Fernandez

ehhhh, what was that sticky fluid like stuff mister mesker? that stuff you where rubbing on your tires?

A small can of sticky Fernandez!!

@chris, i wil post an pic tomorrow

[V-Rossi]

Originally Posted by sparrow.2

Somebody must have told him there were going to be frikandels instead of trophies at the end

[styleone]

Anybody seen images of this proposed full carbon fibre chgassis version? Been away from short course this year but would be potentially tempted back by this beast....especially as my x6 squared has gone now...I'd get my xfactory fix with a sc truck

[Darren Boyle]

Originally Posted by styleone

Anybody seen images of this proposed full carbon fibre chgassis version? Been away from short course this year but would be potentially tempted back by this beast....especially as my x6 squared has gone now...I'd get my xfactory fix with a sc truck

You mean like these pictures (courtesy of Shortcourse EU)....

http://www.shortcourse.eu/2011/09/fi...-60/#more-3313

[styleone]

Originally Posted by Darren Boyle

You mean like these pictures (courtesy of Shortcourse EU)....

http://www.shortcourse.eu/2011/09/fi...-60/#more-3313

Brilliant!! thanks Darren, I want it....I mean really want it...what's the eta on this beast please?

[SpeedyDad]

The preproduction units are in production now. Once those are built and manuals, boxes, etc are finalized, it will go in to full production. Soon, but hopefully Chazz will chime in with a more firm timetable.

[styleone]

I wonder how much the full cf version conversion will retail for? Looks wonderful

[Somerwil]

I really like the track! Awesome stuff!!

Stefan used Calibers on the Shoot Out on all wheels. Yesterday, on a practice day, he mounted a set Prolines Snipers and the ribbed front tyres. Condition were similar to Shoot Out-day. These tyres were even better! Not particularly quicker but they gave the car a more consistent feel.

I drove his car for a few laps and I must admit it felt very, very good and way better than the Asso SC10 I've owned.

[qwerty]

Here are the finals!


2WD A1

2WD A2

2WD A3