Much More have released another 50C pack to their line of LiPo batteries, with the introduction of this new EFRA legal Impact 5600mAh pack. This high quality 7.4V battery features a hard case for impact protection and with its stick pack configuration is suitable for touring car and off road buggy.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
Czech design company Dubi Design have announced that they have come to an agreement with current European 1/10th scale 200mm Champion Dirk Wischnewski. The German factory Xray driver will contest this season, which will include defending his European title in Sweden during the summer, sporting Dubi Design airbrushed shells.
Source: Dubi Design [dubidesign.cz]
Spektrum have introduced two new surface servos, the S6040 and S6030. The S6040 combines the impressive ultra fast .08 second transit time with 167oz of torque and titanium gears. The coreless motor allows for extended motor life and a smoother operation. This performance, along with the smooth precision of its dual ball bearing output shaft and titanium gears, makes it the ultimate upgrade. The heavy-duty, metal-gear S6030 puts out an incredible 278 oz-in of torque making it the perfect servo for 1/10-scale monster trucks, buggies and truggies. And it delivers this torque with silky smooth precision thanks to its dual ball-bearing output shaft.
Source: Spektrum [spektrumrc.com]
Multiple US National Champion Josh Cyrul was in touch to introduce the new CEFX Evolution. This is a radical new approach to electric TC racing from the mind that brought you the TOP Photon. The Evolution improves traction, balance, drivability and ease of maintenance all in one simple yet very effective design. The concept has already proven it’s potential with a 3rd place podium finish at the 2010 Snowbird Nationals as well as a TQ and win at the 2010 ROAR Carpet Nationals.
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Two updates from US governing body ROAR. The first relates back to what we previously wrote about regarding the new trend of body shells that sport forward mounted cockpits, and states that amongst other things the new Pro-Line Bull Dog buggy body is not allowed to be used at this years ROAR fuel off-road Nationals (further details here). ROAR have also announced the 2010 competition classes to be contested at the 2010 ROAR Electric on-road paved national championship. This year’s class structure will include a new concept in ROAR National championship racing, the sportsman touring car class that will use a named list of ESC’s and 17.5 brushless motors to provide a fair and even playing field and the reduction in speeds ROAR members have been asking for. The traditional stock division has been replaced by the expert division and the modified division has been replaced by the open division.
A summary of other news items from around the internet in our Red RC News Round-up:
> Toby Walker TQ’s & Wins with JConcepts – Link [jconcepts.net]
> Kervola wraps up win in Finnish Winter Jumps – Link [team-durango.com]
> Riccardo Rabitti wins Italian UISP Rd1 – Link [lrp.cc]
> 1st Round Louisiana R/C Challenge Series – Link [prolineracing.com]
> DNX 408 Testing @ NEO 2010 – Link [team-durango.com]
> Balkans Open Final Round – Link [lrp.cc]
> Red RC are looking for a Web Developer – Link [redrc.net]
New for the HPI Baja, you can now change the look of your buggy with this easily installed, pre-painted body shell. Available in a sizzling red ‘tribal’ design, this fully detailed body shell is pre-cut for instant and easy installation, so it’s ready to fit on any Baja 5B, Baja SS or Baja 2.0 buggy.
Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]
A perfect Easter Sunday saw the opening round of the 2010 Irish Onroad National Championship take place at the St.Annes track in Dublin where it was to be Shepherd’s day in terms of collecting the main silverware. In the 1:10 200mm Touring class it was reigning champion Chris Steele who narrowly claimed the TQ honours with his Velox V10 over the Serpent 733 of Keith Dempsey. The early part of the race saw the Top 3 pull clear of the field but both Demspey and 3rd place qualifier Chris Lawlor were to hit trouble allowing Steele to cruise to the win. Second spot would go to Robert Boylan who produced a really impressive and solid drive at the controls of his Serpent 733. Recovering from his earlier problems and recording the fastest lap of the race Lawlor managed to get his Kyosho back up to third to claim the final step on the podium.
Continue reading the report here
