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February 20, 2015

Spanish National Series – Announcement

The Spanish National Series is a new electric on-road race series for all drivers who seek fun racing with easy rules. Run in a Modified Touring, 10.5T Stock Touring and a 21.5T Formula class with control tyres, handout tyre additive, cleaner as well as rental motors for the Stock classes the 4-race series starts on March 1st at the RB36 Arena in Barcelona and concludes on September 12th in Puerto de Santa Maria, Cardiz. All information, rules and sign up can be found on the series’ website by clicking here.

February 20, 2015

Team Associated Factory Team shock shaft pliers

Team Associated’s new Factory Team shock shaft pliers make it easy to grip shock shafts while screwing on the shock ends, leaving the shaft clear of scratches in the process. The pliers’ large clamping surface and long handle provide plenty of leverage for gripping 30mm to 4.0mm shafts with minimal effort while holes in the end of the handle allow for shock shaft size measurement. The compact design makes storage easy while the blue anodised and laser-etched billet aluminium construction offers strength and durability.

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February 20, 2015

Tebo is Truggy Top Qualifier at DNC

Kysho’s Jared Tebo is the overall Top Qualifier for Truggy at the Dirt Nitro Challenge taking pole position for Saturday’s 45-minute Main on a tie break from defending champion Ty Tessmann. Having TQ’d the second round of qualifying, the battle looked set to be between Tebo and David Ronnefalk who topped the opening qualifier. Initially Ronnefalk again set the pace just like in Q2, only this time it was a mistake of his own and not traffic, the Swede would give up the lead as the run entered the second half. Losing over 3-seconds, this would leave Tebo and Tessmann to battle it out with the pair finishing up separated by just 0.015 of a second thanks to a blistering fastest final lap of 35.545 from Tessmann who fired his HB truggy across the finishing loop. In the end though it was Tebo’s Q2 pace that gave him the tie break for his first Truggy TQ at the Fear Farm, his last TQ of the class coming in 2011 when he did the DNC double when the race was held at the Nitro Pit.

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February 20, 2015

Alexander Hagberg continues with Hot Race Tyres

IFMAR World Champion Alexander will continue to run Hot Race tyres for the upcoming season, the Swede announced. Using the tyres to grab the 2014 1/12th Euros title and the 2015 Snowbird Nationals Alex will use the Italian rubber in the 2015 season that will include appearances in 1/8th, 1/10th and 1/12th scale classes. Alex has the following to say about the deal:

After some success with Hot Race tires over the last year, where I managed to win the 2014 European Championships, as well as the 2015 Snowbird Nationals, among many other titles, I have decided to continue to run exclusively Hot Race tires in 1/10, 1/12 and 1/8 categories. I will do my best to push for good results also in the future events, as well as give my input into development of their foam- and rubber tire lines. Many thanks to Nicola Marrone for the continued support.

February 20, 2015

HB D815 Ty Tessman Edition 1/8th nitro buggy

HPI Racing introduce the latest incarnation of HB’s World Championship winning D8 series buggy, the D815. Building on the buggy that won the 2014 IFMAR Worlds the the D815 features an array of new or redesigned parts such as a tougher, simpler and lighter drivetrain with a new 43/13 gear ratio, it comes with upgraded centre driveshafts with CVD boots and a split centre bulkhead for easier maintenance and tuning. Also new are steel brake discs combined with sintered brake pads, as well as several updated suspension parts such as new aluminium steering blocks with carbon steering arms, new carbon rear hub carrier arms, new rear uprights and a one-piece radio tray that fits most LiPo battery packs. Overall the changes are meant to lead to an improved balance with more rear end grip and a better high-speed feel. Included with the kit, that will hit the stores in April, is also a genuine Pro-Line Trifecta lightweight lexan rear wing. The D815 makes a first appearance at this week’s Dirt Nitro Challenge and you can find more detailed images in our New in the Pits feature by clicking here.

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February 20, 2015

Capricorn TE03 hard foam bumper

Capricorn have a new hard foam bumper available for the TE03 touring car. The alternative to the standard soft foam offers improved body support at high speeds and it can also offer improved protection when the going gets tough.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

February 20, 2015

GRP Evolution V11 2015 touring car tyres

New from GRP come the Evolution V11 2015 touring car rubber tyres. Available pre-mounted on white disc rims the 2015 spec tyre features a new carbon composite belt and they are available in two carpet and two asphalt-specific compounds. The carpet C28 and C32 tyres are built using a lightweight insert while the A32 and A36 asphalt variants use a medium moulded insert. Markings on the outside of the wheel help with easy identification and the tyres are available in sets of four.

Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]

February 20, 2015

New Kyosho silicone shock oil coming soon

Kyosho soon has a new range of high-quality silicone shock oil in eight different viscosities available. Available as 300 to 650 variant the pure silicone fluids are made in Japan and they come in colour-coded 80cc bottles.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]