Sunpadow have announced the signing of Portugal’s Bruno Coelho to their factory team. The IFMAR World Champion will be using Sunpadow LiPo batteries to power his Xray cars and buggies from now on with his campaign including all major national and international events.
Source: Sunpadow [arc-chn.com]
Following his departure from long-time body shell sponsors Protoform, Xray’s Alexander Hagberg will be using Mon-Tech Racing bodies from now on. The former World and European Champion will be using Mon-Tech product in all classes he attends while also helping with the development of future products. Mon-Tech Racing’s Alberto Montecchi says: We are extremely happy to have Alex [as] part of our Family and good luck for the incoming season.
Source: Mon-Tech Racing [mon-techracing.net]
Ielasi Tuned have announced the signing of Portuguese 1/8th off-road frontrunner Joao Figueiredo to their team for the 2018 season and beyond. The Kyosho driver will use Ielasi Tuned nitro engines at all major national and international races and he has the following to say about the deal:
I’m super happy to be part of Ielasi Tuned family! I have to thank Daniele Ielasi for giving me this opportunity of driving his powerful and smooth engines for the next years. We will work together to improve even more the products and to do our best wherever we go. Feel free to ask me anything about the engine or other products from Ielasi Tuned. See you all at the tracks!
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
Coming from Redcat Racing is the Team Redcat TR-SC10E 1/10th scale 4WD electric short course truck. The intermediate-level SC truck is loaded with features such as machined aluminium parts, hex hardware, quality electronics and it comes factory assembled. The 4WD drivetrain is equipped with three fluid-filled differentials and a machined aluminium chassis acts as a sturdy base for the transmission and the durable suspension components that feature oil-filled shock absorbers for a smooth ride. The truck comes fitted with Hexfly electronics such as an 80A 3S-compatible brushless sped controller, and a 4300kv 4-pole brushless motor that ensures smooth acceleration and control. The machined aluminium, adjustable motor mounts holds the motor in place and hardened universal driveshafts provide precision power supply with less flex than regular grade driveshafts. The truck is rounded out by a moulded polycarbonate body shell that comes pre-painted and pre-decorated and grippy tyres on black multi-spoke rims ensure reliable traction and side bite.
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Shepherd have announced the signing of top Australian racer Ric Bartolozzi to their team. Ric is one of Australia’s most successful drivers, winning several 1/8th national titles, State Championships in both 1/8th and 1/10th scale classes, and he also is a triple World Championship semi-finalist. Ric joins a very strong and growing Shepherd Australia team, which will see him compete at most major events in 2018.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Mikimodel have introduced the X-Grip tools and accessories bag. Measuring 22x8x28cm the bag features a sturdy zipper and a heavy duty handle, making it ideal to store and carry tools, accessories and electrics. It is rounded out by an X-Grip logo on the upper lid and it is available now.
Made for their recently introduced CTXWP tyre warmer unit is Muchmore’s new 4200mAh 11.1V LiPo battery pack. The softcase battery is a direct fit and it allows to use the tyre warmer without mains power, something that is helpful if drivers opt to heat their car’s tyres outside of their pit space. The battery come pre-wired and it can be charged within the CTXWP main unit and without detaching the pack.
Coming from Bezerk RC and made for the Tamiya M07 FWD mini are lowered carbon fibre shock towers. The standard towers are great for the intended 60D tyres but testing has found they were not ideal for smaller 55mm diameter rubber. Bezerk’s towers will give more ride-height to play with whilst still allowing enough up-travel. The towers come as set and are both made from glossy 3.0mm carbon fibre.
Source: Bezerk RC [bezerk.com.au]
