EDS has released a new graphite set-up board for 1/10 and 1/12 on-road cars. The board is 290 x 425 x 10mm and claims to be the lightest on the market weighing less than 330 grams. The board features a protective coating on the edges and comes supplied with a protective carrying case.
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Hiro Seiko have released a new range precision 4mm wheel nuts. Flanged and serrated for locking security they feature a lightweight design which sees them weigh in a 0.42 grams each. Each nut is 100% CNC machined and the serrated faces bite into the wheel ensuring it will not loosen easily. Available in a multitude of anodised colours.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
With 407 entries, the Spektrum Off Road Challenge has grown in popularity like wildfire over the past two years. With Scotty Ernst at the helm and a great Trackside facility, it’s no wonder people flock to the event. Teams and racers came from all over the country to compete. Team Associated sent 2011 World Champion Ryan Cavalieri, Team Manager Brent Thielke, Kody Numedahl, Chad Due, and Reedy’s Sean Cochran for support. As qualifying started it was clear that Chad Due was comfortable on his home track and would compete for the top steps of the podium. Taking top qualifying honors in 2WD Modified in round 1, Due set the pace that challenged the field. In typical Cavalieri form, the World Champion put his head down and set TQ in the next three rounds with his B4.1 to start on pole with Team Associated teammates Due starting second and Numedahl fourth.
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Viper RC have announced a new firmware release for the Viper VTX10 and VTX 10R speed controllers. The latest new firmware A30 will have some new performance benchmark for drivers who demand the maximum performance on the tracks. The updates on the version A30 from current factory firmware A19 are a new radio calibration process, smart brake system, additional brake PWM frequency options and optimized boost performance.
CML have announced that 8 Times BRCA National Champion David Crompton has joined Team Associated bringing with him 35 years of racing experience. Not only is David fired up for the 2012 season and excited about racing competitively again but his pit man and proud father ‘Stan The Man’ is back out of retirement and will be riding shot gun all the way. David has also made the switch to Reedy Engines, bringing with him a vast amount of knowledge in the engine department. David is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to engines and for him to make the leap shows just how much confidence he has in the products. David has already been racking up the wins and podium finishes. He’s off to a flying start.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
ROAR have announced that after considerable deliberation, LCRC (Lost Creek RC) Raceway in Oakland Mills, PA has been selected as host for the ROAR 2012 Fuel Off-Road Nationals. Scheduled for June 21-24, the facility in rural Pennsylvania is expected to bring some East Coast flavor to the most popular ROAR National event on the calendar. Located in central Pennsylvania on the grounds of Lost Creek Cycles, the LCRC facility has emerged as one of the best tracks in the area, serving as host to a number of larger fuel off-road events, including the ROAR Region 2 Championship. As the most northeast location ever to host a modern fuel off-road nats, 2012 promises to be a big challenge to the world’s best drivers that are mostly located on the West Coast.
Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]
Sonic Nitro Engines have released details on their V.12T 2.1cc touring car engine. All components have been made from the finest materials to ensure high durability and reliability. Equipped with a 3 ports sleeve with ‘teardrop’ work and a CNC machined flat piston, the engine provides great power over the entire RPM range while having a very efficient fuel consumption. The 12mm turbo crankshaft is filled with a silicone insert to reduce the inertia and improve the fuel flow while the special back plate, the optimized crankcase and the the ‘knife edged’ aerodynamic connecting rod help even more to reduce turbulence inside the engine. A special turbo combustion chamber with a cooling fin and the super lightweight cooling head ensure best heat dispersion to keep the engine temperature at a moderate level. High quality Swiss ball bearings, a modern composite valve carburetor and a 5,4mm aluminium venturi complete this new high competition engine. All Sonic engines will be available from next week on.
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New from Serpent for the S411 is this 2mm carbon fibre top-deck, which features a new design to allow for more flex on the tracks where this is needed. This new top deck is in addition to the already available 2.5mm and 2.0mm standard configuration top decks as well as the 2.5mm, 2.25mm and 2.0mm chassis plates, allowing you to extensively experiment with chassis torsion.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
