February 4, 2008

Adam Drake to run GRP Engines

Adam Drake to run GRP Engines

Losi have announced that 2007 ROAR National Champion Adam Drake will campaign Mario Rossi Tuned engines from GRP through to 2010. Drake joins Losi factory drivers Mike Truhe and Yannick Aigoin who have previously announced their commitment to running GRP Engines. With the addition of Drake to the GRP lineup, the potential of a Losi/GRP 1-2-3 finish at the IFMAR 1/8th World’s is now stronger than ever. Drake commented on the announcement:

First of all, I want to thank Trinity for their support over the past 9 years, they have been a very important part of my racing success. I’m really excited for this new opportunity to race GRP engines and joining Yannick and Mike to focus the efforts of the Losi/GRP combination toward the 2008 Worlds.

Adam added that his engines will be powered by Losi Nitrotane Performance Engineered Fuel in 2008. Nitrotane fueled numerous wins by Losi drivers in 2007, and Drake is looking forward to racing with the powerful combination of GRP Engines and Nitrotane Fuel starting at the Dirt Nitro Challenge later this month.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


February 1, 2008

GRP Engines Tooling system

GRP Engines Tooling system

GRP have released a new engine tooling line to ease all those routine operations that are essential for proper maintenance of any engine. All tools in the kit, which include a flywheel puller, bearing remover and a tool for removing the liner are made from steel and then treated and trued to guarantee maximum precision and durability. The use of these tools mean that all operations can be carried out with maximum simplicity and precision.

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January 29, 2008

GRP Engines FLS Exhaust Line

GRP FLS Exhaust Line

With GRP entering the engine market with their own brand of motor, the company that has the patent on the race proven ‘Fast Link System‘ have announced the upcoming release of its new line of exhaust systems and manifolds. The new exhausts meet the most recent EFRA regulations and have been made from a new special raw material that increases the resistance to crushing in the event of an impact, is 5% lighter than the previous material and by helping to boost the pipes resonance, it also increases engine performance. The stinger has also received attention and has been machined using a special 3D CNC machining technique, which guarantees an increase in resistance to any deformation. Available currently for .21 circuit, .21 buggy and .28 truggy motors, there is also 3 lengths of circuit manifolds to choose from.

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January 23, 2008

GRP to stop production of Ninja brand

GRP - Ninja brand is no more

GRP have been in touch to tell us that starting from the 1st of February 2008, it will cease production of the Ninja brand of engines in order to focus 100% on the production of its own GRP brand name motors, which will be officially presented at next months Nuremberg Toy Fair. This announcement does not affect production of the Boss and Falcon engine lines which will continue to be produced. Given the big quantity of Ninja engines sold on the market, GRP commits itself in making available to Mugen all Ninja spare parts for the next 2 years.

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December 29, 2007

Rick V joins JP Racing

Rick V joins JP Racing

We recently heard the unconfirmed report that top Dutch International racer and Mugen team driver Rick V has followed in the footsteps of his American counterpart Mike Swauger and joined JP Racing for the 2008 season. Although currently unconfirmed, Rick had had a difficult World Championship in Argentina when he could only manage a place in the 1/8th final, a bad result for a multiple European finalist and World semi finalist. Rick returns to the French assembled JP Racing motors, the powerplant that helped him make a name for himself before moving over to use GRP motors when they were initially released. We will let you know further details when the deal is confirmed.


December 17, 2007

GRP Engine Line-up

GRP Engine Line-up

GRP were in touch to let us know about their new GRP engine line, born from an innovative and well-advanced industrial project with the direct technical direction of Mario Rossi. GRP have established a technological and futuristic research centre, which has allowed the production of their very first projects such as the Ninja, Falcon and Boss motors, and that in the future will allow constant product development. All engines designs in the range have been studied with the most up-date and advanced mechanical simulation software to reproduce the normal working conditions of the engines and to check all components and materials for deformations at high temperature.

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November 23, 2007

GRP Gadgets trousers

GRP Gadgets trousers

The GRP clothing line up is already very complete but to finish off that branded fanboy look, you can get yourself a pair of these work trousers. Made from a hard wearing, yet comfortable material they come in a wide range of sizes and sport a large number of pockets to carry everything you may need to have on your person when at the track. Available in black, they sport orange highlighting throughout and have GRP logos on both the front and rear.

Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]


November 19, 2007

GRP Gadgets Pit Shirt

GRP Gadget Pit Shirt

Another addition to the GRP Pit Wear line up is this rather smart, and very distinctive, Pit shirt. Made from a breathable material, this lightweight shirt will keep you cool in the warmest of weather and as with other items in the GRP Gadgets range it comes in bright orange and black while the chest, arms and sleeves sport embroidered GRP logos.

Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]