Schumacher Racing, the British RC car manufacturer have the following job vacancy, based in Northampton, UK. The company is requiring an engineer to join their design and development team as design, development and race engineer. The responsibilities include the building and testing of prototype cars, inputting knowledge from racing into the design process as well as the 2D and 3D design of RC racing cars.
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Tamiya soon have a new sensored brushless motor available in the form of the TBLM 02S. Coming as faster 10.5T and slightly slower 15.5T variant, both offer sensored and sensorless operation and build-in bullet type connectors. Their closed design makes them usable for on-road and off-road applications alike.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
Coming from Schumacher is this large hauler bag for transporting all your race gear to the track. The branded bag is super easy to manoeuvre with is two position, push button, lightweight aluminium handle and robust moulded wheels. The bag also incorporates a shoulder strap for more carrying options and the handle is replaceable if somehow it gets damaged. The zips on the hauler are also super tough, with upgraded fastenings for improved durability. The bag offers five corrugated boxes, one large, three medium and one small, all of which are available separately as spare parts, with moulded supports to provide even more strength. Also incorporated into the design are an upper tool tray and a side bag for that all important setup board.
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Hudy introduce their new medium-size shock and differential oil bag. Measuring roughly 19x15x12cm the reinforced and padded bag is ideal to store and transport up to 18 medium-size Hudy silicone oil bottles without having to fear they rattle and leak inside any DIY box. Flashy graphics and reinforced zippers make the bag stand out in your hauler bag and on the pit table.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Held at the Knox track in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, the 2014 Victorian State Titles was the final major race of the year in Australia and it saw over 160 entrants treated to a fast, flowing and fun natural dirt track in high temperature summer conditions. Control tyres for the event were JConcepts 3Ds in blue compound for the rear, and JConcepts Bar Codes in blue compound for the front of the 4WD vehicles. 6 national classes were on offer, with 2WD and 4WD buggy in both Modified and 17.5T, 2wD SCT and Stadium Truck. Victoria also runs 21.5T 2WD and 4WD buggy classes which this year saw many junior drivers racing against the adults.
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New from Arrowmax and made for 1/8th off-road vehicles is this new grey-colour car stand. Sporting Arrowmax’ signature honeycomb design the stand is ideal when servicing buggies and trucks and milled-out holes for the shock absorbers help when building or maintaining the dampers. Large foam pads prevent the chassis from slipping around while rubber feet make for a secure stand on the pit table.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
VBC Racing introduce their Teamwork waterproof jacket. Sporting the VBC Racing logo front and back, the breathable jacket features longer sleeves and also a longer torso for improved fit when holding the transmitter. A high neck collar and a 3-panel hood keep you warm and dry while a large front pocket helps you to store needful things.
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Top Spanish driver Sergi Franch has signed with KM Racing Spain distributor MaxiRacing for the upcoming season. Sergi, who won the final round of the Spanish National Championship, will attend the Spanish Nationals as well as the ENS Series along selected regional races in the 1/10th 200mm class.
Source: KM [km-rc.com]
