January 10, 2014

Team C TM2 V2 mid motor buggy

Team C TM2 V2 mid motor buggy

Team C Racing introduce the V2 version of their popular 2WD mid motor buggy. The latest incarnation of the buggy, that is purpose-designed for high bite surfaces, features a new rear end that made a first appearance on the TM4 4WD buggy. New aluminium suspension mounts with eccentric plastic inserts make for swift and easy anti-squat and toe-in angle changes and they replace the standard “solid” brackets. All other features such as the 14mm big bore shocks with bleeder caps, the gear differential, rear stabiliser and front aluminium suspension mounts remain unchanged from its predecessor. There is no exact release date yet but it is understood that the kit will hit the stores “very soon”.

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January 10, 2014

Kyosho Ultima 2WD gear differential set

Kyosho Ultima 2WD gear differential set

Originally designed for the Ultima SC and DB line of 2WD off-road vehicles, Kyosho’s 2WD gear differential set also fits the RB6 and RT6 as well as the SC-R competition kits. The set includes all needed parts to equip ball differential gearboxes with a gear diff in order to maximize traction on high bite surfaces such as astro turf, carpet and sugared clay.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]


January 9, 2014

XRD sign ROAR National Champion Apolaro

XRD sign ROAR National Champion Apolaro

XRD Engines have bagged themselves another big name with the signing of current ROAR National Champion DJ Apolaro to a 2 year deal. The Capricorn driver moves to his new sponsor having run 6 years for Novarossi previously. DJ gave the following statement:

I would like to thank all the people at Novarossi World for the 6 great years of support, especially Laura and Mrs Grazia. As I embark on this new venture, I look forward to making a great relationship with the XRD staff. Patrizio and Lorenzo have been very welcoming and we are going to work very hard to provide the best products for the future of XRD. I had a chance to test motors recently with both classes .12 & .21 and know that XRD has what it takes to keep me in the winner circle. Thanks again and see everyone at the track soon with my new XRD power package.

Source: XRD [xrdtech.com]


January 9, 2014

Max Flurer joins Team Serpent

Max Flurer joins Serpent

Front running US driver Max Flurer has joined Team Serpent USA. The former Associated driver joins the company’s offroad team to race and support the expanding Serpent car line-up. Max joins the recently announced Mike Truhe, Matt Schreffler and the car’s designer Billy Easton to make a pretty solid team.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


January 9, 2014

Shepherd Premium Ball Bearing Oil

Shepherd Premium Ball Bearing Oil

Shepherd introduce their Premium ball bearing oil which completes their new range of Premium Oils announced a few weeks ago. Together with a leading German oil manufacturer they have developed a completely new formula especially for the higher temperatures in an nitro rc car getting the perfect viscosity on the track. Reducing the friction in the drivetrain it decreases wear and improves the performance and lifetime of the ball bearings.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]


January 9, 2014

JJ Wang joins HB/HPI Factory team

JJ Wang joins HB/HPI Factory team

More Team HB / HPI announcements with JJ Wang set to again race for Team HB in Electric 1/10th Touring Car in 2014. JJ has previously represented HB / HPI competing with the TCXX in Europe, America and Asia on behalf of HPI China but he has now joined the ranks of their World Championship winning HB Factory team. JJ had this to say:

Electric racing is something I want to excel at, and to be part of the HB Factory Team gives me the performance, support, and confidence I need.  I am really excited to be part of this team! Thank you Mr. Tatsuro Watanabe and Hiroyuki Kasuya for giving me this opportunity.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]


January 9, 2014

Serpent confirm Mike Truhe signing

Serpent confirm Mike Truhe signing

Confirming what we already knew, Serpent have confirmed that top US driver Mike Truhe is joining Team Serpent. Mike is a highly respected and experienced rc driver with a long list of race victories including 3 ROAR National titles and will be helping support the growing line of Serpent cars. Mike will be mainly running the offroad cars in 1/10 and 1/8, EP and GP, and the planned 4wd 1/10 buggies and SCT as well and even mentions that he will try some gas onroad.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


January 9, 2014

Yannick Aigoin to run Ultimate & Pro-Line

Yannick Aigoin to run Ultimate engines & Pro-Line tires

Former European Champion and French Championship front runner Yannick Aigoin has announced that he has made the switch to Ultimate engines and Pro-Line tires for 2014. The Associated team driver who previously ran with nVision engines and Pro Circuit tires made the announcement from IBR Padova, where he is competing this weekend at the annual Italian Job race. Yannick had this to say:

I’m really happy with my new package and cannot wait to race with it … Off course, I need time to learn this but I’m very confident this will give me the best chance to achieve my goals in 2014. I’d like to thank everybody who made this possible!

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