S-Workz have obtained the services of front running Spanish racer Dani Bernabe for 2012, who joins their European factory team. Dani said “I’m really glad to be driving S-Workz. I tested this buggy and in the first few laps the car felt fast right away. This buggy has exceptional balance and I’m anxious to begin the 2012 season.”
Source: S-Workz [sworkz.com]
The follow up to the Motonica P8C, 2009 UISP Italian Champion, the P8C 2 Extreme is designed for the highest level of competition. Updates include a new ‘Multi Frame’ chassis with PHS bending control system and a new ‘Hi-Torque’ front suspension plate with 4 adjustment points. A new suspension plate rotating on spherical supports instead of elastomer discs gives the benefit of having more precise movements. Other improvements include new fixing clamps for the body mount that soften the hopping of the car in the curves and new stronger versions of the front and rear hub mounts. Finally the 20T and 48T kevlar pulleys are now included in the kit.
View more images of the new car here
Nemo Racing have announced the signing of Renaud Monin to their French national team. He completes the team composed of the Sartel family and Jean Marie Lemoine and his addition will give what they believe, is one of the best teams in France. After a few seasons and a national title on Touring 1/10 scale, Renaud decided to switch and drive in the 1/8 buggy class a few years ago. The Beginning was not easy for him, but his fighting spirit allow him to improve his level quickly, culminating last year with a really good season where he obtained two A final appearances in the French nationals. For 2012 Renaud will run the Agama A8 Evo FR as well as Bullitt engines.
Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]
These new pocket sized Centro rotating ride height gauges are a must have for any racers pit box. Manufactured from Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium these small, simple compact designed gauges range from 15-20mm and 20-30mm increasing in 1mm increments by twisting the can counter-clockwise over the cleverly designed internal ball. It’s small design will allow you to measure the ride height of your chassis perfectly every time, anywhere under your chassis. If you are looking for more scope for your gauge and optional 5mm aluminium foot is also available that can be used in conjunction with the gauge.
Venom adds another member to its family of exceptional chargers and charger accessories with the PS350 Dual Output Power Supply. The PS350 is capable of up to 350 watts of output between two power ports, allowing you to run two different chargers at once. Twin cooling fans dissipate any heat build up and the all aluminum case is designed to take years of daily use. The PS350 features an input voltage selector switch for both 110v and 220v, allowing greater flexibility.
Source: Venom [venom-group.com]
The Duratrax DXR8-E makes an impressive statement as it blasts onto the 1/8 scale racing scene. Designed for intermediate to expert off-road drivers, the DXR8-E has the perfect platform for climbing the podium, including features like an indexed motor mount cam, ball bearing sway bars, easy access diffs and more. How many other pro-level race rollers include race-winning high-performance super-soft compound racing tires and a Stress-Tech™ free parts replacement guarantee? Designed specifically for 1/8 electric racing this 1/8 scale 4WD rolling chassis come factory-assembled. Supplied with DuraTrax Posse C3 super-soft compound racing tires, it includes clear body, molded white rear wing and decals.
More TLR news with Team Losi Racing announcing the signing of Ronda Drake for 2012. Ronda will be racing both nitro and electric for TLR and will also be using Nitrotane fuel. Ronda is very excited to be back with TLR as she was a team driver for them many years ago and had this to say:
I would like to thank Kris Moore and Robbie Collins from Mugen as well as Bobbi Jo Clausen from Byron’s for the great support over the past seven years. I’m really looking forward to being back with TLR and running the same vehicles as my husband. The team of people and products from TLR are amazing See you at the races!
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
Team Losi Racing have announced the signing of Miguel Matias for the 2012 racing season. Miguel is an 8x Portuguese National Champion, former European Champion and multiple European and World Championship podium finisher. The former JQ Products driver will be racing both nitro and electric for TLR and will also be using the Spektrum DX3R Pro Radio. Miguel will attend local races, as well as major races worldwide, concentrating on the Nitro and Electric Euro’s and the IFMAR 1/8th World Championship in 2012.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
