P-S-R have expanded their line of bearing sets with the release of this bearing set for the all new TLR 8ight 3.0 1/8th buggy. The 26 piece bearing set is made in Germany and benefits from maximum velocity, less friction, more durability, less maintenance and optimal value for money.
Source: Power-Save-Racing [power-save-racing.de]
The NRS team got in contact to announce the Nitro Northern Regional series 2013. the NRS13 will run over 6 rounds (4 to count) at some of the best off-road tracks in the North or England beginning on the NNRC track on the 28th of April and ending at Storm Valley on the 6th October. Entries are now open for the first round and you can find more information here.
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LRP have announced that top Polish racer Piotr Okonski has joined their international race team. The 6-time Polish National Champion will run the complete line of LRP electronics including the Flow Works Team ESC, X20 Motors and Competition line of batteries in both his onroad an offroad cars. Piotr will compete this season in the National series as well as the majority of the ETS series and other major races.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
The 2013 Top Notch Series just finished up this past weekend. The series would hit 7 different tracks over the past couple months to test Southern California’s best drivers. The championship for each class would be decided by using each drivers 4 best finishes out of 7. Kyosho Team Drivers Lucas Sanford and Josh Mitchell would attend each round of this series and together take home 4 Modified Championships. Lucas Sanford would go onto win the 2wd Modified Buggy and 1/8 Electric Buggy Championships, while Josh Mitchell would win the 4wd Modified Buggy and Modified Truck Championships.
Multiple European offroad champion Hupo Honigl has announced that he will use Hot Fire – Racing Experience fuel for 2013. Chosen to power his new engine package, which will be announced in the coming days, the Austrian said that “after extensive testing I chose Hot Fire Fuel, which gave me the most power in combination with the best fuel consumption.”
Source: Racing-Experience [racing-experience.fr]
Team Associated and Reedy are very happy to announce that Keven Hébert has signed a multi-year contract extension and will continue to race Team Associated’s TC6.1 Worlds, 12R5.2, and 10R5.1. Keven will now be using Reedy Sonic Mach 2 motors in all his vehicles and will continue using Reedy LiPo batteries and LRP Flow Works Team ESCs. Reedy department manager Rick Hohwart was happy to hear the news of the extension, saying, “Keven is one of the fastest drivers in the world and his input is highly valuable when it comes to developing new products. Not only is a he a great racer, but he is always willing to help fellow racers with questions and feedback regarding setups, gearing, etc.” Keven was excited about the signing, saying,
I am looking forward to continuing my racing career with AE/Reedy and working closely with the R&D department in the development of new and exciting products. I appreciate the opportunity and look forward to the remainder of 2013 and beyond.
Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]
RB’s new LiPo pack is ultra compact (50 x 28x 18mm) and really light (<59 grams) to deliver 7.4V and 1500mAh capacity, all you need to complete your main. Designed to perfectly fit in your RB One and RB One Racing it’s also compatible with many other racing cars for drivers who want to save weight and place.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
The 2013 1/10th IC National series kicked off at the Mendip Model Racing Club over the weekend of the 30th and 31st of March. The weather for the weekend was dry on both days, with outbreaks of sunshine but chilling breezes. Numbers for each class were as follows, 24 200mm and 20 Sports GT. Mark Green was back once again to start his title defence with Peter Hastings sitting out this racing season meaning that a new Sports GT champion will be crowned. On the Saturday Glyn Beal would lead the way setting a blistering pace with returning Richard Draycott and Adam Crossland following suit. In 200mm it was much tighter at the top with Mark Green, Alex Thurston and Joe Kerry all setting quick lap times.
Continue reading the report here
