Protoform MazdaSpeed 6 190mm

Protoform have released the revised version of their Mazda Speed 6 190mm, one of their most successful bodies ever. The new version apparently features ‘better handling balance, increased traction and added driver-feel comfort’, all brought about through subtle changes in the bodies lines plus…

The new body features 2 lower trim lines: one for the slightly taller BRCA rules. All specifications are within the “Global Body Spec” requirements (including those specs of ROAR, EFRA, FEMCA, FAMAR and IFMAR) The add-on wing has clearly marked “slats” that when cut out will increase the wing efficiency. As usual it comes with wing hardware, window masks, decal sheet and protective film.

Source: Protoform [prolineracing.com/protoform]

Thursday, November 16, 2006

ROAR offer clarification on LiPo cells

We reported earlier this week about the decision by ROAR (US governing body) to ban all LiPo cells outright. They now offer some clarification on that decision and whilst their ruling on banning LiPo’s powering electric motors is final, they are still investigating whether or not to ban LiPo receiver cells or not on the grounds of safety.

For 2007 Lithium Polymer batteries are not permitted to compete with NiCad or NiMh batteries in electric class racing because the voltages are not equivalent nor do the pack dimensions match those currently observed by ROAR and IFMAR. This rule does not currently affect receiver packs at this time, however ROAR is concerned with the overall safety of these cells when located near or around flammable/combustible materials. ROAR will investigate this further.

So you can, for the moment, continue to use LiPo receiver cells at ROAR sanctioned events. We will keep you posted on any further developments.

Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Pro-Line Crime Fighter MTR

More news from Pro-Line, this time they have announced their Crime Fighter tire, suitable for truggies and monster trucks. Extensively tested by their team riders, these new tires resist expansion thanks to inner ribbing and are more responsive thanks to a less pronounced sidewall but we’ll let Pro-Line tell you more…

Pro-Line is happy to report that the new MTR version of tire is more responsive due to its less pronounced sidewall and has an inner ribbing on the inner diameter of the tire and an inner ribbing on the sidewall of the tire; thus reducing the amount of tire expansion under acceleration and reducing the amount of sidewall flex while cornering.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Pro-Line release the Crowd Pleazer. Crowd is pleazed

Pro Line makes some sweet products and the new Crowd Pleazer bodies are no exception. Two versions of this body have been released with the first (above) designed for the buggy of the moment, the Team Losi 8ight. There is a big write up on their site about all its features and specs, but lets face it looks good and thats pretty much all that matters, plus you know Pro-Line have your back regards performance so its all good. The second Crowd Pleazer body is for the Team Associated GT2, why it has the same name i don’t know because they look completely different but there you have it. Looks good too and i’m sure handles pretty good too.

Check out more images here… (more…)

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Tony Truman wins Rd3 of the AstroTurf Masters

Last weekend saw the 3rd round of the AstroTurf Masters held on the all weather track at Kidderminster. The event was all about Tony Truman who, driving his Losi XX4 buggy, took the TQ and and a convincing win finishing 9 seconds ahead of 2nd place Paul Robinson with Simon Reeves a further 3 seconds back in 3rd place.

Despite strong competition and struggling a little in the first two rounds of qualifying, young Tony Truman showed that he was the class of the field by comfortably taking the last two rounds to put himself in pole position for the final.

You can read the full report here.

Source: Helger Racing [helgerracing.com]

Thursday, November 16, 2006

2006 Japanese EP Nationals, Expert

This weekend sees the running of the 2006 Japanese EP Nationals for Expert class. The event is being held at the world famous Yatabe Arena indoor circuit and should play host to some titanic battles over the weekend. The level of racing in Japan is insanely good, combine that with a number of international racers as well as a large number of local manufacturers fighting for top honours and we should have a good event. Red RC ‘hope’ to bring you daily coverage but i can only rely on what information is being posted online so it may be sketchy at best.

Image: Much More Japan [much-more.co.jp]

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Il Memorial “A. Schepis”, Messina

Last weekend at Messina in Italy the Il Memorial “A. Schepis” event was held. This fun race involved 1/10th scale 200mm, Rally Game, 1/8th off road on tarmac circuit and of course 1/8th scale circuit. In the 1/8th scale circuit class top international racer Marco Vanni was there and took the win in what turned out to be an easy event for him, outclassing the field to eventually finish 7 laps ahead of Stefanizzi Davide who finished in second.

You can read the full report (Italian), final results from all classes as well as look at the gallery event here.

Source: Unoadieci [unoadieci.net]

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Corally RDXΦ, the beast has a name

A while back we brought you shots of the new RDX electric touring car prototype from Dutch manufacturer Corally. The car did very well at the Team Orion Speed Weekend and finished first and second at the recent Team Orion Cup in France (see pic above). Well it seems that the new car doesn’t like being called plain old prototype so it looked into the dictionary for a while and named itself……the RDXΦ. About as universally difficult to say as when Prince called himself symbol, the new Φ is actually pronounced ‘Phi’, so really rolls of the tongue then. The official slant on the name is “RDX-PHI :: THE INFINITE #1″, whether it keeps this name when it hits production we dont know but one thing is sure that whatever its going to be called its going to be pretty hard to beat never mind pronounce.

Thanks to syndr0me for the heads up.

Source: Corally [corally.com]

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

RC Pro Final full results now online

OK, this is the last report from last weekends RC Pro Finals off road race that took place in Illinois, i promise. Just a quick post to say that the complete results have bee posted on the official Pro Series site so go check them out. Also check out the track in the image above, amazing setting.

Source: RC Pro Series [rcprosites.com]

Wednesday, November 15, 2006