February 1, 2013

DE Borrego SC wheel for Durango trucks

DE Racing have introduced a Borrego SC wheel for use on both the Team Durango DESC210 and DESC410 short course trucks. Modeled after their 1/10 buggy line, these wheels feature the realistic scale appearance of a beadlock wheel with mud cover, and can be used with their optional sticker disks to give a new level of color customizing. They have been offset +2.5mm from a stock Durango wheel and this added 5mm track width and modified steering scrub radius make the car more predictable and easy to drive. Available in black, silver, white & yellow.

Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]


February 1, 2013

Adrian Berntsen re-signs to Xray for 2013

Adrian Berntsen re-signs to Xray for 2013

Xray have announced that the European Junior champion Adrian Berntsen will race the 2013 season with the Xray team. Adrian has started the 2013 season with a big style with TQ and win at the DHI Cup. He had this to say about the deal:

I’m really happy to re-sign my contract with Xray and continue to use Xray high-quality products throughout the next seasons. After coming back to Xray, I’ve achieved my best international results ever, by ending 5th at ETS Germany 2012, 3rd at Charity Race 2012 and taking my first ever international win at DHI-Cup 2013. I can’t wait to continue cooperate with the best R&D team throughout the next seasons and hopefully achieve many more nice results.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


January 31, 2013

Muchmore to power Marc Rheinard through 2014

Muchmore to power Marc Rheinard through 2014

Three time ISTC World Champion Marc Rheinard has re-signed with Muchmore Racing for the 2013-2014 season. In addition to using the company’ chargers, tire warmers and other accessories, Marc will now also use their new line of Fleta 4 ESC and ZX motors. Marc Rheinard had this to say:

First of all I must thank Speedpassion and especially Wilson for the great support over the last 5 years.  We had an amazing time winning many races, the highlight being able to win 2 IFMAR World Championship titles back to back. The support and quality of their products was always perfect. Now however it is time for a change. Having been supported by Muchmore Racing, using their chargers, tyre warmers and other accessories for many years, I am really excited about racing with their new Fleta 4 ESC and Fleta ZX Motors.  Muchmore Racing have always produced high quality products and since getting my first sponsorship from Muchmore Racing I have build up a really good friendship with their president Mr. Jang.  I have already had an opportunity to run the new Fleta 4 ESC and Fleta ZX Motors and was impressed by their performance so I am really looking forward to this new partnership and to the prospects of achieving good results together over the coming seasons.

Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]


January 31, 2013

C.Andy’s AHA race management system

C.Andy's AHA race management system

C.Andy’s have produced this AHA race management system for clubs and event/series organisers. The system places a small circuit board between the LiPo and the ESC which limits the electricity delivered to the ESC. The amount can be easily programmed by the organiser and easily checked through the use of LEDs. If the racer uses too much power the system will blink red and the driver wont pass post race scrutiny. The idea is to equalise the power from different ESCs, batteries and motors for example if you are using too much timing, you will use more power.

Source: C.Andy’s [rccarprototypes.de]


January 30, 2013

Novarossi Keep-Off .21-4 & .21-7XL

Novarossi Keep-Off .21-4 & .21-7XL

Along with releasing their new Virtus Power .21 on road engine, Novarossi have also introduced two new offroad .21 engines, the Keep-Off .21-4 and the Keep-Off .21-7XL. Similar to the Keep-On engine released last year the Keep-Off motors sport the patented new main ball bearing which reduces rotating inertia and increases the engines scavenging. The new bearing features a narrower centre bearing ring than the outer ring, the result of which is increased throttle response and a higher top speed. Both motors, a 4-port and a 7-port comes with ceramic/steel ball bearings but are also available with all ceramic bearings.

View the .21-4 engine here


January 30, 2013

Giuseppe D’Angelo tire additive

Giuseppe D'Angelo tire additive

Top Italian on road racer Giuseppe D’Angelo has released his own line of additive, the result of numerous laboratory tests and track testing. The main characteristics of this additive are increased grip & traction while at the same time remarkable smoothness, an important quality to obtain excellent results. One of its best features is its remarkable ability to penetrate the foam thus guaranteeing grip at all stages of the race.

Source: D’Angelo Addytive


January 30, 2013

Martin Bayer re-signs for Xray

Bayer Xray

Xray have announced that multiple-Czech champion and European championship finalist Martin Bayer will continue to race with Xray in 2013. Martin has been an important member of the R&D team participating in the development and testing of the XB9 & XB4. Martin had this to say:

2012 was my first year with Team Xray. I have expected that after changing a team it will be like to start from beginning and it will be difficult but at the end it was one of my most successful years. Juraj is extremely dedicated and passionate about his work and inspires everyone in the team to work hard and harder and to reach at least 120%. We have been as team working closely together which is very positive for me and we have made big improvements on the car and still many to come. Working with the Xray Factory team is a pleasure and I am happy to re-sign for 2013. I hope our result will be even better and I will do all for it.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


January 30, 2013

Novarossi launches Virtus Power engine line

Novarossi launches Virtus Power engine line

Novarossi has unveiled their all-new generation of high-end engine today. The unveiling of the new Model family goes by the name of ‘Virtus Power’ also marks the launch of series production of the new units. The new engine line features a different position of the carburetor, which is now offset from the centre line of the engine. This new position offers a better mixture flow through the crankcase’s intake and crankshaft, with new engineering guaranteeing a better balance with improved fuel efficiency and a better power curve. Other changes include the use of 6 screws on the cooling-head instead of 4 to ensure a better sealing between sleeve, bottom head and the crankcase. The first engine to be released using this new technology is the Virtus.21 long stroke 9 port on road engine.

View more images of the new engine here


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