March 16, 2012

Bliss RC F3 Touring .12 engine

Italian brand Bliss RC have introduced their new .12 engine called F3 Touring. The motor features a 3 port hard chromed liner, CNC machined billet piston, 12mm turbo crankshaft, knife edged aerodynamic connecting rod and a new separate turbo combustion chamber insert. Inside there is a 12mm Swiss quality main bearing while a super lightweight cooling head and composite slide carburetor with 5.4mm insert completes the package.

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March 16, 2012

2012 Reedy International TC Race of Champions

What started out many years ago as Mike Reedy’s vision to showcase the top drivers in the world in a format unlike any other ever used in RC racing, has grown to be one of the most anticipated and prestigious RC races anywhere in the world. Reedy and Team Associated are proud to announce that the 2012 Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions will return to Norcal Hobbies in Union City, CA from May 24th to 27th. In addition to the Invitational class, three Open classes will be offered – Modified,13.5 non-ramping, and 17.5 non-ramping. Each Open class driver is limited to a maximum of two classes. More details can be found here.


March 16, 2012

Exotek S411 ultra narrow LiPo chassis

Exotek Racing have released this ultra narrow LiPo chassis for the Serpent S411. This extra soft chassis is aggressively shaped for extra flex over the stock S411 chassis and uses US made bi-directional layup carbon fiber for maximum flex traits. The rear section has added cut outs for greater flex at the motor mount for increased rear end stability allowing you to drive into corners harder and power out faster. Great chassis to have to extend tire wear and generate maximum grip for controlled tire races. Also new is a steering crank brace for the S411 which stabilizes the steering cranks without stiffening the top plate to maintain natural grip and consistent steering.

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March 16, 2012

KM H-K1 Evo 2 aluminium middle shaft

New from KM Racing for the H-K1 Evo 2 is this aluminium middle shaft. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium and then hard coated it is super light weight for improved transmission efficiency. The shaft features the same design as the V2 titanium version and is therefore suitable to use with pin type & set screw type pulleys.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]


March 16, 2012

Xray RX8 ventilated brake disc

Xray have introduced this lightweight, heat-treated and precision-ground ventilated brake disc for the RX8. CNC-machined brake disc is balanced for vibration-free operation. Strategically-placed holes allow for ultra-cool operation without overheating, ensuring consistent and efficient braking to minimize brake wear and disc glazing.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


March 15, 2012

Oscar Cabezas renews Enneti Tyres deal

Former multiple Spanish national Champion Oscar Cabezas has announced that he has renewed his contract with Enneti Tyres for the 2012 season. Oscar will run the company’s tires on his factory Motonica/Novarossi throughout this season’s National and International campaign.

Source: Enneti [enneti-tyres.it]


March 15, 2012

Xtreme Racing TLR22T carbon options

Xtreme Racing continues to expand its carbon fiber lineup with new option parts for the TLR22T. For the front of the truck Xtreme offers a new front shock tower and for the rear of the car there is a shock tower brace and rear mud guards.

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March 15, 2012

Law & Borkowicz dominate SF Winter Series Rd2

The biggest FL racing Series, SFL Winter Series Rd2, descended on Basher RC Raceway in Palm Beach Garden, FL last weekend and once again with the help of Mike Applegate & track owner Brain Buckley, this event was a success with a total of 160+ racers attended the event. In Mod Buggy, the battle between Felix Law & Diamon Borkowicz in qualifying was intense. Diamon was able to put a perfect run in the 2nd qualifier to take the TQ Position. In the A main, Diamon Borkowicz continue the lead, but Felix Law was able keep the pressure on. About 3 laps later, Diamon made a small mistake allowing Felix Law to take over the lead. From that point on, Felix Law never looked back & won the race while Diamon Borkowicz finished 2nd & Aaron Niznik finished 3rd.

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