Much More Spain have announced the signing of multiple Spanish National Champion Javier Hidalgo to run their products in 2011. As a new challenge the 3-time 200mm Champion will this year take part in the Spanish EP TC Nationals as well as selected ETS races and will use the full range of Much More products including the Cell Master Legend, Power Master Legend, CTXW tire warmers Impact LiPos and more.
Source: Model Spain [modelspain.com]
Charging batteries is now safer than ever with Venom’s updated battery safety charge sack. Not only have they included high temperature fireproof thread, but Venom has also added snaps to the existing Velcro closure flap to contain fire and debris in case of a catastrophic failure. Made of flame resistant material, this sack will help protect you and surrounding areas from possible fire damage. Use the safety sack while charging, storing or transporting your battery packs. Available in 2 sizes to fit a wide range of battery packs.
Source: Venom [venom-group.com]
Bittydesign have released a complete line of fully customizable clear polycarbonate mud-guards. Unlike others on the market, these guards can be painted to match the body shell, which follows the Italian company’s philosophy of giving all drivers the possibility to bring more style to their model. Of course BD will also offer a special package price for people who take a painted body along with a painted mud-guard. The mud guards are available for the Losi 8ight 2.0 / 2.0EU, Hot Bodies D8, Mugen MBX-6 and Serpent Cobra, with the Kyosho MP9 TKI2 coming soon.
View the different mud guards here
Xray have announced the re-signing of front running US racer Josh Wheeler. Josh, who was the highest placed Xray at the World Championship in Pattaya, qualifying in 16th place, had this to say about the deal:
I look forward to another great year with Xray! I am constantly impressed by the knowledge and desire to win by everyone involved. I am privileged to be a part of their program and look forward to representing them at the races. I would like to thank the whole Hudy family for all the support and giving me a chance to race another season with Xray.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The RB R&D department together with team drivers have developed a brand new EFRA legal (#2087) buggy exhaust. Having covered this before in our toy fair report, this pipe provides very smooth and manageable power, improving the torque of your engine. A big improvement has been gained on the runtime, thanks to its specific internal design. Driving on a slippery track becomes easier thanks to the very manageable power the RB EFRA 2087 provides. The pipe comes polished with shifted pressurization, 3 springs and the new long life exhaust gasket. Can be combined with RB compact manifolds 192mm, 198mm and 204mm.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
Lucky 7 RC have released a line of replacement air filters for the JQ Products THE Car. Available in packs of 4, 9 and 16, they come either dry or pre oiled. These latest foam filters add to their already available line which includes Losi/Serpent, MBX6, Proline, OS/Ofna/Mugen & RB/Xray.
Source: Lucky 7 RC [lucky7rc.com]
Pro-Line have announced the return of top US driver Taylor James to their team for 2011. The Team Durango driver is back after a year away and had this to say about his new deal:
I’m very excited to be returning back to the Pro-Line team. It will be nice to be back to tires that I know very well considering I ran Pro-Line for a number of years before last year. Pro-Line has a great team from the accomplished drivers to the very professional staff behind the scenes. I look forward to having a very successful 2011 back with old friends.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Italian company Capricorn have announced the soon to be released LAB.21 Europa, a high performance 3.5cc buggy engine. Featuring a lightened over sized cooling head and an optimally balanced crankshaft using weights, this turbo 3 port engine provides plenty of torque, bottom end power as well as good fuel economy.
Click here to view the internals
