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March 18, 2015

Sebastian Johansson wins at Mini-Prix 2015

The Minicars indoor track in Sweden recently hosted the Mini-Prix 2015 for 1/10th Formula cars. It was the first race in a very long time in the central parts of Sweden so most drivers had never attended a Formula race before nor had very much practice. Running the race very similar to the ETS Formula class rules made for some tight and interesting racing both for the drivers and the spectators trackside. In the A-main Sebastian Johansson came out successful in front of fellow Xray racers Mattias Trotte and Alex Hofvander.

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March 18, 2015

Kyosho Plazma LM Carbon Edition kits

Kyosho’s line of Plazma LM 1/12th scale racers sees the addition of two new kits in the form of the Carbon Edition Porsche 962C Coupe 1989 Joest-Racing and the Carbon Edition Toyota GT-One TS-020 1998. Both offer upgraded chassis compared to the standard kits with the main chassis and rear lower pod plate as well as the chassis brace being made from high-quality carbon fibre instead of black fibre glass sheets. The included motor mount is compatible with 540-size motors and the kits also include an alloy adapter plate to run smaller 380-class brushless motors. Part of the rolling chassis packages are also 9 ball races, foam tyres on scale rims and last but not least replica bodyshells including comprehensive decal sheets and moulded details.

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March 18, 2015

Schelle 22-4 & ZX6 shorty LiPo battery straps

SSchelle 22-4 & ZX6 shorty LiPo battery straps

Schelle Racing Innovations introduce new optional battery hold downs for the TLR 22-4 and the Kyosho ZX6 buggy. Starting with the part for Team Losi Racing’s 4WD buggy, the 22-4 carbon shorty battery strap is made from high-quality 2.5mm carbon fibre and allows for three possible battery positions to fine-tune balance while keeping weight to a minimum. Weighing in at 7g the part offers extra clearance for centre mounting the ESC in front of the battery and a slotted rear battery stop makes weight adjustment possible.

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March 18, 2015

110% Racing RC Blood multi-functional grease

New from 110% Racing, the brand of 1/8th Nitro Buggy World Champion Ty Tessmann and his farther Gord, comes RC Blood, a multi-functional high-performance grease. The chemical will stick to any surface without running, it provides constant lubrication, and lasts a long time, making it ideal for crown and pinion gears, greasing outdrives that go into the diff cup and crown gear and it is perfect for CVD joints. It can also be used on the ends of air filters and comes in a handy cup.

Source: 110% Racing [race110.com]

March 18, 2015

Tasos Paparegas wins at Greek offroad season opener

The Greek nitro off-road season opening race was held in Athens on a newly refurbished track and under perfect weather conditions. The TQ after the qualifiers went to Tasos Paparegas in front of Kodouzoglou and Zagorisos.

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March 17, 2015

Lorenzo Crolla continues with FX

FX have announced the contract renewal with young and talented Lorenzo Crolla for the 2015 season. The French front runner will use the FX engines during his off-road campaign that will include the EFRA Euros, the French nationals, the NEO Race and more. Lorenzo had the following to say:

I have raced the FX engines during the entire 2014 season and being satisfied with the performance and reliability there is no other consideration than to continue with FX for 2015 as well. I will race all the major nitro off-road races in France as well international races including European Championship, EFRA GPs and NEO race. I am looking forward the 2015 season with my FX engine.

Source: FX [fx-engines.com]

March 17, 2015

Xray XB4 independent servo mount set

New from Xray comes the independent servo mount set for the XB4 buggy. The floating servo mount design is a common sight in electric touring car racing as it eliminated tweak created by the steering servo and it also makes appearances in off-road racing nowadays with the Xray set allowing to mount the servo on the left or right side of the chassis. Included come black anodised 7075 aluminium servo mounting brackets and a carbon fibre brace.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 17, 2015

Niclas Nillson returns to Serpent

Serpent have announced the return of Niclas Nillson to their electric on-road team. The Swede will be racing Serpent’s Eryx 3.0 touring car and the S120-LTR 1/12th scale pan car while working closely with Serpent designer Michael Salven and the factory team of Marc Fischer, Viktor Wilck, David Ehrbar and Hupo Hönigl in terms of testing and racing.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]