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February 7, 2013

Daniel Reckward extends RB deal

Former World champion, triple European champion and multiple German nationals winner Daniel Reckward continues his sponsorship deal RB Products. He will use the RB engines, fuel, tires and also the brand-new RB One R 1/8th off-road buggy. RB Products is delighted to have Daniel on board and welcomes this experienced driver to the team. He and his brother Matthias will play an active role in enhancing the RB One R and will be involved in the testing and development process. This is what Daniel has to say about the deal:

I am excited to start racing with the new RB One R and firmly believe that RB Products have created a car that is capable of winning from the off. The move to RB Products and the RB One R completes the picture, as I have been using their hugely successful engines and fuel for many years and will now be using one of their cars too. Being part of this exciting project and in the ongoing development of the RB One R along with my brother, Matthias, is something I am very proud of. Looking ahead, I am really excited to be taking on this new challenge and to start racing. It is my firm goal to get the new RB buggy on track for the podium with the help of my brother.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

February 7, 2013

Capricorn TE01 & C801 option parts

Capricorn introduce new option parts for the TE01 and C801 cars. Starting with the TE01, available for the electric touring car are new steering parts. The rail-type assembly makes for an increased steering reaction and improves the handling of the car. Made for the C801 are front and rear aluminium bearing inserts. They replace the standard parts for better bearing fitment and also help to dissipate heat from the ball races better. Last but not least comes an updated flywheel nut for Capricorn’s 1/8th and 1/10th clutch. Included are a new nut, insert and washers to make for a more efficient clutch action and improved acceleration.

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February 7, 2013

Brian Wynn wins World GT @ ’13 Snowbirds

At the 2013 Snowbird Nationals, the World GT class was well attended with a large number of competitors and teams entering the event. Going into the final round, CRC’s own Brian Wynn would find himself at the bottom of the A-main and needing a good run in the final round to stay in the show. In that final round, a good run would be an understatement as Wynn took his very stock Gen-X 10LE to the top of the A-main with a TQ run, from zero to hero in just 5 minutes. Brian was joined in the A-main by early TQ Frank Calandra, last years defending champ, Max Kuenning and Timezone Champ Randy Grosse. Brian took the lead early and never looked back with smooth lines and won his class using a Slider Pod converted CRC Gen-X10 LE car.

Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]

January 28, 2013

Reds M7WC .21 on-road engine

Reds Racing introduce the M7 WorldCup .21 engine for 1/8th on-road racing. The new engine offers the most advanced technologies to ensure the best performance and reliability and features a new extra long stroke engine geometry, a back-plate with low friction coating, hybrid ceramic rear ball bearing, balanced crankshaft, all new timing and special tuning by Mario Rossi. The result is an engine with more low and mid range power and high fuel economy.

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January 28, 2013

Ellis Stafford joins Vampire Racing

Vampire Racing is proud to announce the signing of two-times 1/10 scale 4WD EFRA European and multiple British Champion Ellis Stafford to run Vampire Racing batteries, brushless motors and controllers in 2013 and 2014. Ellis will also use the upcoming Vampire Racing high performance servos that will be released very soon. This is what Ellis has to say about the deal.

Having nearly joined Vampire 2 years ago when they were very new to the racing scene I had kept a keen eye on the products and remained in touch with Sven over that time as well. The eagerness that Sven and Vampire have to provide top quality products to all levels and the speed at which they have levelled to the well established companies go to show the drive within the company, I’m really looking forward to the coming years with helping produce the best products and also showing just want Vampire products can do on track.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

January 28, 2013

Reno Savoya resigns with Xray

Xray announce that multiple European Champion Reno Savoya has extended the contract with the Slovakian team for 2013. Reno has been very valuable member of R&D team and works closely with Juraj Hudy on the further development of the XB9. This is what Reno has to say:

I started to work with the Xray team back in September ’11. I can’t be more happy and proud of all the hard work we’ve put together in order to develop and increase the performances of the Xray line. For a long time I was looking for a serious R&D implication and improvement of the products I was working on. It’s unbelievable the capability, both human and technologic, this company enjoy everyday in order to produce the best quality and performance products. At every level, professional driver or basher, we can feel the spirit of racing is in the DNA of the house! I had a wonderful year, with many big achievements, and I’m really looking forward to 2013 to carry on our trustful relationship and push my results up to another level! Like usual, never hesitate to walk around my pit area for a chat, it’s always a pleasure to share set-ups, knowledge and experiences! I would like to take the most of this words to thank everyone at Xray factory and team for their support!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 28, 2013

Vega DEX210 rear camber link mount

Team Xtreme introduce the Vega rear camber link mount for the Team Durango DEX210 buggy. The plate machined from aerospace-quality 6085-T6 aluminium allows for vertical ball stud adjustment and offers three inner ball stud positions. It comes clear anodised and with two M3x12 screws.

Link: Team Xtreme [teamxtreme.co.uk]

January 26, 2013

Serpent Spyder SRX-2 teaser

Serpent have released first renderings of their upcoming Spyder SRX-2 2WD electric off-road buggy. Detailed information on the buggy are not available at the moment but looking at the drawings several class typical elements such as big bore shock absorbers, angled front wishbones and a cab forward design body shell are visible. Along with the SRX-2 Serpent will introduce more 1/10th off-road vehicles such as a 4WD buggy, 2WD short course and stadium truck as well as a 4WD SC truck. Further details will be available when the car is revealed during next week’s Nuremberg Toy Fair.

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