January 12, 2015

Gahan named Horizon Hobby Surface Team manager

Kevin Gahan named Horizon Hobby Surface Team manager

Horizon Hobby have announced that Kevin Gahan has accepted the position of Horizon Hobby Surface Team manager. Kevin’s new role will include responsibility for the TLR/Horizon Hobby/Spektrum Surface Racing teams. In his new role, Kevin will manage team communications, team development as well as help support hundreds of drivers around the world. For over six years Kevin has been an important ambassador for Team Losi Racing within the RC racing community and now he will broaden his responsibilities to cover all surface racing at Horizon Hobby.

I am very excited to once again be a part of the TLR/Horizon team moving forward,” Gahan says. “We have a strong group of drivers that I am looking forward to working closely with the team throughout the racing season and for years to come.” – Kevin Gahan, TLR/Horizon Hobby Team Manager

Kevin will be instrumental in driving the race team into the future while being a great liaison with the R&D/Product Development group at Team Losi Racing and Spektrum. As the race team continues to grow and progress, Kevin will be the individual ensuring its success.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

January 12, 2015

Xray X12 orange eccentric aluminium bushings

Xray X12 orange eccentric aluminium bushings

From Xray and made for the X12 and X10 pan cars are orange anodised eccentric aluminium bushings. Coming as pairs and in 0.5mm and 1.0mm configuration the parts are designed to fine-tune the front end track width and they complement the standard 0mm parts.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 12, 2015

Capricorn sign Thilo Tödtmann

Capricorn sign Thilo Tödtmann

German driver Thilo Tödtmann has joined the Capricorn factory team to run the Italian company’s full line of 1/10th cars, fuel and tyres for the 2015 season. The EFRA EC-B winner, EC-A finalist and regular ENS A-Main participant was already using the Lab C03 and Lab TE02 car since last year with good results. Thilo will attend all major 1/10th nitro races and he has the following to say about the deal:

I’m very excited to be joining Capricorn. I’m looking forward being part of the team and working with them throughout the next races. I’d like to thank Patrizio Rossi at Capricorn who is granting me that opportunity which I take grateful.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

January 12, 2015

Carsten Keller & Christian Hahlen join SWorkz

Carsten Keller & Christian Hahlen join SWorkz

German frontrunners Carsten Keller, European Championship A-finalist, and Christian Hahlen have joined SWorkz with Carsten also being supported by MW RC Cars. Carsten has the following to say about the deal:

At initial testing the quality of parts and car both convinced me. I’m looking forward to a great collaboration and a successful 2015.

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January 12, 2015

Peter Pinisch teams up with Schumacher

Peter Pinisch teams up with Schumacher

Schumacher have announced that top Austrian racer Peter Pinisch will be racing the company’s 1/10th line of off-road buggies in 2015 and 2016. Peter is a former EFRA 4WD European Champion, and 3-time IFMAR Worlds A-finalist. He is also a regular EOS A-finalist and has achieved an amazing 20 EFRA Euros A-finals. He is a very fast and experienced racer and will be a big asset to Schumacher’’s growing European off road team. Peter had this to say:

First of all I would like to thank all Team Associated especially Brent Thielke and Craig Drescher for their help and support the last 12 years. After some many years of racing it is time for a change and I`m really happy to announce that Team Schumacher give me the opportunity to run their products for the next years. I am really excited to race with the new cars at major international races EOS, Euros and Worlds.’

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 12, 2015

Black colour RB winter hat

Black colour RB winter hat

Keep yourself warm and cosy while showing your passion to everything RB with the French company’s new winter hat. Made from black fabric and coming with an embroidered RB logo the hat keeps your head warm on and off the track.

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January 12, 2015

BMT 984 clutch housing, swaybars & servosaver axle

BMT 984 clutch housing, swaybars & servosaver axle

New from BMT and made for the 984 on-road car are several option parts to enhance the performance and durability. First up is an aluminium clutch housing with a special hard-coat surface to make for less wear and improved durability. Also new is a hardened steel servo saver axle, again made to improve reliability and durability. Last but not least are two new rear anti-roll bar wires in 2.6mm and 2.8mm diameter that help to fine-tune the roll characteristics of the car.

Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]

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