New from Team Orion comes the Neon 8 brushless system containing the waterproof Vortex R8 WP 130A controller and the Neon 8 2100kv waterproof motor. The ESC offers a 6V/3A BEC system, selectable drive modes and is useable with motors of up to 6000kv while the Neon 8 4-pole motor is of a sensorless design making it ideal for bashers and racers alike. The set is also available with a standard non-waterproof Neon 8 2000kv motor.
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Hot Bodies introduce the D812 1/8th nitro competition buggy. This buggy embodies the latest refinements and improvements that have come directly from the HB racing team for the 2012-2013 racing season. Starting with the basis of the World Champion D8 buggy, and improving even on the Vice World Champion Hara Edition, the D812 improves the D8 in every way. Monocoque suspension arms allow to tune the suspension setup for extra flex, more stiffness or even added weights for a completely new feel to your driving. For faster acceleration and quicker in-air pitch control, the drivetrain gears are lighter. New CVD boots retain grease and keep out dirt that can sandblast your drive axles. Aluminium drive axles, caster blocks and rear hubs improve on the durability of the D8. A one-piece radio tray makes maintenance easy and quick, and the one-piece engine mount helps even more by allowing you to remove and re-insert the engine without having to re-set the gear mesh time after time.
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Capricorn introduce new option parts for their 1/10th 200mm on-road chassis in the form of updated wheel axles and CVD driveshafts. Starting with the front and rear CVD wheel axles they are now available as bi-compound items made from hard-coated ergal and titanium. They weight only one third of the original part. Also new are rear titanium wheel shafts for dogbone driveshafts. They come with a special hard-coated treatment for less wear and longer life. The third new part are front and rear CVD driveshafts made from titanium. All parts have been tested by Capricorn team drivers during the recent World Championships and are designed to reduce the rotating mass of the drivetrain for quicker spool-up and better efficiency.
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The Greek National Cup took place at the Fanatix racing track near Athens. The one day event attracted many drivers from Greece and also JQ Products’ Joseph Quagraine but due to being a foreign guest driver he was not counted for the final result. The TQ was set by Kyosho/Orion driver Papanikolaou who has won not less then 13 races on the Fanatix track. In the A final Papanikolaou was leading in front of Tasos Paparegas and JQ in third place but mid-race Papanikolaou was halted by engine issues handing Tasos the lead. The latter was now in a battle with JQ who chased the Xray driver hard. The following minutes saw many lead changes between the two and they ended the race separated only by a second with Tasos Paparegas taking the win in front of John Paparegas and Zagorisos completing the top 3 as JQ was not counting for the final result.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Exotek Racing introduce the 14mm locking hex adapters for the Team Durango DEX210 and DEX410. A special design uses a set screw to lock the wheel axle pin. The construction prevents the pin from falling out while having the wheels removed. CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium the adapters come gold anodised to match the other Exotek option parts.
Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]
The HNMC Winter series again saw challenging weather conditions with a flooded track early in the week and chilly temperatures come race day. In the buggy class Simon Reeves took TQ chased hard by Karl Jackson and Jon Hazelwood. The truggy TQ went to Harry Phillips. The buggy A final saw an epic battle between Reeves, Jackson and Hazlewood until the final minutes of the race when Jon and Karl slipped back a bit. This meant the day’s win for Simon Reeves followed by Karl Jackson and Jack Embling. In the truggy class Richard Cousins took the win with Harry Philips and Rob Adams in tow.
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T.O.P. Racing introduce new optional front and rear drive belts for the Photon EX touring car. The softer material reduces transmission drag for better overall efficiency without harming power transfer capabilities. Also new is a white colour belt made from an even softer material that is especially designed for racing with stock motors.
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The U.S. Indoor Championships is one of the longest-running and most prestigious events on the on-road racing circuit. Traditionally held over Thanksgiving weekend in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, the 2012 running was shortened to three days, which allowed participants to spend Thanksgiving Day with their families. Practice was scheduled for Friday with three rounds of qualifying on Saturday, followed by the final round of qualifying and the main events on Sunday. In 1/12 Modified Reedy factory driver Keven Hébert has been the man to beat lately and he continued his domination of the class with a qualifying run 14 seconds faster than the second place driver. The main event saw Keven drive his 12R5.2 away from the field early and cross the finish line first with a two-lap advantage over second place. A Reedy 6800mAh LiPo battery powered Keven to victory in a class which relies heavily on battery performance.
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