Team Losi have released another piece of merchandising, following on from their hooded sweater which was introduced a few weeks ago. This white cotton t-shirt sports the latest Losi logo large on the front while on the rear the same large logo is accompanied by the www.losi.com URL in black. Available now in the usual range of sizes.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
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.
Neo Buggy are reporting that Finland’s most famous offroad driver Joseph Quagraine has announced his departure from long time sponsors HoBao. After 5 years together, JQ has developed into one of the most exciting and fast drivers in the current crop of top class European drivers. He had this to say about the announcement:
I would like to thank HoBao for their great support during the last five years. HoBao was my very first sponsor back in 2003, and they helped me make a name for myself on the international racing scene. I will never forget that! But now the time is right for me to move on, and I wish them all the best for the future. As for me, I am now looking forward to a new challenge.
Source: Neo Buggy [neobuggy.net]
Active Hobby have released images of the production version of their A210SS touring car chassis. As we showed you before this car has been designed with sports racing in mind and is essentially a reduced size 190mm touring car with dual belts, front C-hub system, front and rear ball diffs as well as front and rear CVD’s. The car is still a true racing machine with a low centre of gravity, stiff chassis, adjustable settings such as toe and roll centres and has lightweight carbon fibre used throughout.
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Losi have announced 2 new compounds in their 1/8th scale XBT buggy tire range with the release of a red and silver compound. Sold complete with foam inserts they should be available soon.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
After being present at the 2004 & 2006 events, top RC video producer Ray Wood will be travelling from Sydney to Florida to capture the World famous Florida Winternats race in Febuary 2008. This has only been made possible thanks to Richard Siriano of Brooklyn Hobbies, the DVD’s main sponsor. This track is a real car killer and everyone who races there knows there is no absolutely no room for error with spectacular racing from many top International drivers. Expect the DVD to be released around mid March 2008 in supporting hobby shops or online at www.raywoodrcvideos.com
Source: Ray Woods [raywoodrcvideos.com]
Team Losi have released a number of branded promotional decal sheets for body shell, as well as for general use. Sold in 3 seperate sheets, 2 of them contain Team Losi branding with one for bodies while the second is for on your pit box. The 3rd sheet sports the Nitrotane fuel brand name and is suitable for use on body shells.
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More new products from K-Factory with the release of a number of new items for the Team Magic G4. Starting with the release of a full set of new belts for the front, rear and side of the G4, these ZF belts are super low friction and use a unique construction method to form the teeth, so the belt won’t break easily and lasts longer. Also new for the G4 are a set of 3 aluminium Ackermann plates that not only give you extra adjustment options but also increase the strength around pivot ball mount in the event of an impact.
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