Thursday, December 4, 2008
Xray T2R Pro touring car Categories - Cars, Electric On Road, Products, Xray - 1 comment so far
Xray have announced the release of the all-new T2R Pro touring car, which represents the latest evolution of the super-successful Raycer concept - luxury at an affordable price. This new kit is based on the award-winning T2 electric touring car platform, a car that has ‘raised the bar in engineering, design, and performance and has won the hearts of racers worldwide along with an exceptional amount of titles and awards’. Expect a pre Christmas release.
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Hot Bodies, under the Moorespeed label, have released this new 908 bodyshell, which has been designed for 1/12th scale circuit racing. This totally new design was developed from the ground up to be the ideal bodyshell for a wide range of racers and tracks. The air rushing over the bodyshell starts at the ground-level splitter and is forced over the front wheels and around the closed cockpit by sculpted flow channels. Ridges over the front wheels disrupt the air just enough to break it loose over the wheel arches until it flows back down slightly over the middle section of the body. The closed cockpit area helps stabilize the air as it rushes over the midsection, which hugs the battery and electronics area of the car chassis as closely as possible. As the air meets the rear wheels, further ducting and vertical supports direct the air over the rear spoiler, where a huge amount of downforce is created. Molded from crystal clear polycarbonate, it features clear overspray film, a pre-cut vinyl window mask sheet, and a decal sheet with headlights and Hot Bodies logos. Also available in lightweight version.
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Associated have released a new pair of spur gears for the B4 and T4 2wd off roaders. Available in 72T and 75T, the new smaller 48 pitch design is for gear ratios used with 17.5, 13.5 and 10.5 brushless stock motors. This allows the use of smaller sized pinion gears, while also moves the motor forward for better balance and more predictable handling. Also compatible with the Losi XXX and XXX-T, with the addition of a separate slipper pad and outer slipper hubs.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
JConcepts signs JR Mitch for 2009 Categories - Drivers, JConcepts, Off Road, Racing - add a comment
Multi-time US National A main driver and Multi-time Worlds Qualifier JR Mitch has switched to JConcepts for the 2009 racing season. In a statement from the company, JConcepts welcomed JR’s wealth of ability, skill, and knowledge to the team with open arms and they feel that JR will make a great addition to the growing lineup of World level drivers, and will promote their product effectively on and off the track. JR had this to say about the move:
I would like to take this opportunity to announce my departure from Pro-Line. I’ve worked together with Pro-Line promoting and running their products for just over 10 years. It’s a difficult move but I’m looking forward to my new venture with JConcepts. Thank you to Todd, Scott and Jessica for their support over the years. I greatly appreciate all that you have done.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Reedy Logo Racing team T-Shirt Categories - Merchandising, Products, Reedy - add a comment
Reedy have released some new racing team t-shirts. Featuring a fresh new logo screen printed on classic black or white 100% cotton T-shirt ‘exemplifies the brand’s no nonsense, pure performance philosophy’. The front features a large version of the logo across the chest, while the back has a smaller more subtle logo just below the neck.
Source: Reedy [rc10.com]
Scotty Gray moves to Shepherd for 09 Categories - Drivers, On Road, Racing, Shepherd - 2 comments
Another day and another signing, this time its the announcement that fast US gas racer Scotty Gray has joined TeamXSpower and Shepherd Micro Racing for the 2009 season. Scotty, a former Winternats winner and Serpent team driver, will run an IDM powered Shepherd Velox next season at regional and National level.
Source: Team XS Power [teamxspower.com]
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Michele Romagnoli signs for Novarossi Categories - Drivers, Novarossi, On Road, Racing - add a comment
Front running Italian racer Michele Romagnoli has been confirmed as moving to Novarossi engines for 2009. The Serpent racer, and 2007 Italian EP National Champion, up until recently raced for Max Power, with some decent results in previous years in both 1/8th and 1/10th scale. With Max Power and Serpent importer Sprint RC working closely together in Italy its still to be seen if Romagnoli will also continue to drive Serpent range of cars?
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.com]
RC Racing - Series 3 Episode 2 Categories - Products, Racing, Video - add a comment
The producers of the great RC TV show RC Racing were once again in contact to inform us of the upcoming Episode 2 of Series 3, which premiers this Wednesday on European cable channel Motors TV.
This month we take an in depth look at the latest Electric racing class - World GT. We also have action from the IIC in Vegas which held the inaugural event for this exciting new category! We also have the story of the British Teams effort at the Baja Endurance finals in Spain. A challenge that was helped (hindered?) by the presence of a Mr Nick Daman behind the Sticks, we also have all the news views interviews and analysis that has helped make RC Racing the No1 rated show on Motors TV!
The show premiers at 21.30pm on Motors TV this Wednesday and will receive several more showings across the month. Please check Motors TV site for further details.
Source: RC Racing TV [rcracing.tv]
