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April 15, 2015

Yannick Aigoin signs for Team Xray

Xray have announced that European Champion Yannick Aigoin has returned back to Xray. Yannick, who announced his departure from Team Associated last week, returns back to the team that brought him his European Champion title with the Xray XB8. Xray are happy to have the 7 time French National Champion back in the team for 2015. Yannick had this to say:

To be back at Xray is the feeling like when you come back home. I am very happy to have the chance and opportunity to work again with Juraj and the Hudy family. I always remember the great days when I was racing for Xray which was the period that brought me my best achievements including European Champion title and it was also time when I was very close to win the Worlds in Jakarta. As I know how professional and highly dedicated Xray is and adding this to our friendship we had since that time makes me just supper happy to be home again. I will be travelling to all French races to support the Xray drivers in France as well will attend the major international races. I am looking forward.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 15, 2015

Francesco Tironi renews with Matrix

Matrix have announced the contract renewal with Italy’s Francesco Tironi. Backed by a long list of accomplishments such as five Italian National titles and European/World Championships podium finishes Francesco is a great asset for the Factory Team and in the 2015 season he will be racing his XRD-powered Shepherd cars at the Italian Nationals, the European Championships, the 1/8th Worlds in Brazil and the whole ENS series, again in the 1/8th scale class.

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

April 15, 2015

Tamiya TRF211XM 1/10th 2WD buggy – Coming soon

Tamiyablog have revealed that Tamiya is currently working on the successor of the TRF201XM 2WD off-road buggy that won the iconic manufacturer the runner-up spot at the 2013 IFMAR Worlds. With this year’s event being held on home soil Tamiya clearly focusses on bringing home the title. No information or images of the TRF211XM are available as of now but the buggy will make a (first) public appearance at the forthcoming Shizuoka Hobby Show that will be held from the 14th to 17th of May. We bring you more information as soon as they become available.

Source: Tamiyablog [tamiyablog.com]

April 14, 2015

Taylor Petersen joins Xray

Xray have announced the signing of talented US off-road racer Taylor Petersen to their team. The multiple US Nationals and World Championship finalist will attend at various races across the USA and he had the following to say about the deal:

I would like to Thank Xray/RC America for the opportunity to race for them again, as I feel they have the best platform for me to succeed with. Xray has made leaps and bounds the last few years and I know they will never stop improving, and I will do my best to show the public how good this car really is. I Look forward to seeing everyone at the races!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 14, 2015

Team Associated RC8B3 Team Kit 1/8th nitro buggy

Following a first teaser Team Associated have released the full details in their all-new RC8B3 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. Completely designed from the ground up the buggy builds on a hard-anodised 7075-T6 aluminium chassis designed for optimum weight distribution, ground clearance, and better overall handling. As a result, the buggy is meant to change directions faster, and to be more compliant and stable in rough terrain. The RC8B3 has also received an updated suspension that features a pillow-ball front upright for maximum steering and durability. Refined 16mm Big Bore hard-anodised aluminium threaded shocks and 3.5mm alloy shock shafts provide plush suspension travel. The RC8B3 features precision universal drive shafts front and rear to keep suspension travel free through the entire stroke. The kit comes including a Pro-Line RC8B3 clear body and Team Associated moulded wing.

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April 14, 2015

JConcepts Dirt-Tech steering wheel foam grip

New from JConcepts comes the Dirt-Tech steering wheel foam grip. The durable, gray coloured material made famous as tyre inserts has now reached the all important steering wheel for radios. Specifically designed for the Sanwa/Airtronics M12, the Dirt-Tech steering grip has a convenient size which allows for use on multiple radios including Futaba, KO and Spektrum. The outer diameter has a neutral size which gives drivers great control regardless of hand gripping size. Justified toward the outside section, revolved cuts identify the wheel as being Dirt-Tech but also provide an additional feel. Orientate the grip in the opposite direction to place the revolved cuts just under the finger tips.

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April 14, 2015

Shepherd Velox V10 Pro 1-piece engine mount

Shepherd introduce a new option part for the Velox V10 Pro 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. The 1-piece engine mount with various flex options will stiffen up the rear end of the chassis for more constant rear traction especially in fast corners on high-grip tracks. Fixed with the four screws of the standard engine mounts the rear end is just a little bit stiffer while still allowing for longitudinal flex. To increase the stiffness even more the engine mount can be fixed with another three screws, two under the radio plate and one under the gear shaft. The option part is available from now on and fits all Velox V10 Pro 2015 or older spec models equipped with the team edition chassis plate.

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April 14, 2015

Max Mört joins Alphaform Reds JQRacing Team

Alphaform Reds JQRacing havoc announced the signing of young and talented Max Mört from Finland to their factory team. Max will now be running Reds Racing engines, LRP electronics, AKA tyres, Savöx servos, GHEA Accessories and Maugrafix stickers. Max has been a part of the JQRacing team for quite a few years and he will now be getting a full factory ride.

Source: JQRacing [jq-products.com]