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February 24, 2010

Exotek Racing 416XL chassis

Exotek Racing have introduced the Exotek 416XL, a high performance multi adjustment LiPo chassis that represents uncompromised balanced LiPo performance. With the unique CNC manufactured stainless steel weights your LiPo battery can be positioned to have equal left and right balance within grams without the need to add lead weight and without raising the battery up higher. The 2mm thick 416XL chassis is designed and tested to equalize lateral flex. No more inconsistent flex problems caused by 6 large battery cut outs like in the stock chassis. The net result is much more predictable handling. A special included 3mm thick servo mount wing securely mounts your servo. Its raised design maintains the narrow chassis profile to prevent chassis scrub in corners.

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February 24, 2010

IB 5400mAh 35C LiPo pack

Team Epic have released the IB 5400mAh 14.8V 35C LiPo pack with Deans connector. This ROAR approved pack has the same specs and performance as the TRI20291 IB pack, which only fits Team Losi, but its shorter length allows it to fit in all 1/8th scale buggies and truggies.

Source: Team Epic [teamepiconline.com]

February 23, 2010

Adrian Bernsten claims Norwegian title

The 2010 Norwegian championship took place last weekend in Spydeberg and classes included 1:12 scale, 1:10 modified and 1:10 Pro Stock, with eighty drivers signed up, however only 65 showed up. There was free practice on Friday to get a better grip on the only 1 race old 600m2 carpet, while on Saturday there were 4 rounds of qualifying with a 5th on Sunday as well as driving finals at the end of the day. Adrian Bernsten won all 5 qualifying rounds which meant he took the TQ spot in front of Helge Johannesen in 2nd and Petter Berntsen in 3rd.

Continue reading the report here

February 23, 2010

Graham Alsop to run Schumacher tires

Schumacher have announced the signing of top British 1/8th Buggy racer Graham Alsop to run their 1/8th tires on grass and astro for 2010. Schumacher are keen to improve all aspect of their tire program and have been working hard with Graham to gain valuable experience in the 1/8th market. Schumacher are expected to release further details about their 1/8th scale buggy tire project in the next few days.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

February 23, 2010

Miguel Matias confirmed at Team Losi

Team Losi have announced that the hugely experienced and widely respected Portuguese driver Miguel Matias is joining their team with immediate effect and will contest the Losi 8ight EU in all competitions in 2010. Adding his considerable depth of talent to an already impressive European driver line up that includes Yannick Aigoin, Martin Bayer and Darren Bloomfield, former European champion and World runner-up Miguel is sure to be installed as one of the pre-race favourites for the up-coming European Championships later this year.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

February 23, 2010

LRP X12 sintered rotors

LRP have released two new sintered tuning rotors as an extra option for everyone who uses the successful X12 modified or X12 Stock Spec brushless motor. Available in 12.5mm and 13.0mm, a precision balanced rotor with new special black shaft and titan coated magnet will boost the efficiency and power performance of your brushless motor to a completely new level.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

February 23, 2010

Kyosho Evolva M3 Evo conversion set

Kyosho have announced that the Evolva M3 Evo conversion set, based on the Lamberto Callari winning car of 2009, is now available. The Kyosho Evolva Series is now the three-time consecutive IFMAR 1/8 I.C. On-Road World Champion and the new M3 Evo claims to be simply the best race car with added benefits such as increased durability, more adjustability and improved performance. The set includes all parts required to upgrade your standard Evolva M3 to the M3 Evo spec, including new chassis pate, front & rear bulkheads, rear wishbones, 2-speed gearbox, rear anti-roll bar and more.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

February 23, 2010

Shepherd Cup Race Series Malaysia

On behalf of Niko Sales & Services Centre & NRC racing circuit, we have been asked to invite racers to compete in the 1st Malaysia Shepherd Cup Race Series. A total of 5 pre-rounds and a big final event will determine the champions in 1/8th scale on-road and 1/10th scale touring car. The cup is open to all brands of cars, for Shepherd drivers there will be an extra ranking with special prices like car kits and free air tickets. The series will kick off at the nice track in Johor in the south of the country on the weekend of 22/23rd March and already over 130 racers from Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei have signed up. Additionally racers from Taiwan, Thailand and Indonesia are expected to attend this event. For more informations please contact Mr. Niko Cheng at this address: nikoas03@gmail.com