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March 1, 2010

Acorn Racing seeking team drivers

Acorn Racing is currently looking for both club and International drivers to strengthen their team in USA after confirming Speedworld RC, Mr. Billy Bowerman as their official USA distributor for the year 2010. Given Billy’s experience and devotion in the RC community for over 25 years with a list of accomplishments to promoting Nitro and Electric races, we are sure that this new relationship will be a successful one. If you think you will like to represent Acorn Racing Team USA in EP/GP classes for on-road and off-road racing and contemplating to join and represent the team in the USA be sure to contact ‘enquiries@acorninnovations.asia’ or ‘billy.bowerman@acorninnovations.asia’ along with a detailed R/C racing resume. This will be a 100% contracted sponsorship for National Racers and a partial sponsorship for club drivers. There will also be a program for racers using Acorn Racing Products to win money or discounts vouchers.

Source: Acorn Racing [acornracing.com]

March 1, 2010

J-Tech confirm Andrea Pirani for 2010

Italian company Marchetti Model Service, makers of the J-Tech brand of tires, have announced that top Italian driver Andrea Pirani will continue with their tires for the 2010 season. The former European Championship finalist, who will also continue with other sponsors Mugen, Novarossi and MLC fuel, will be using these tires again at this years Italian Nationals as well as the 1/8th scale European Championships that takes place this year in his home country, in Locorotondo.

Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssrc.com]

February 28, 2010

Losi 8ight Titanium parts & Great grease

Team Losi have introduced a number of optional titanium parts for their range of 8ight buggies and truggies. For the 8ight buggy their is this turnbuckle set (above), while there is a similar set for the truggy, both of which consist of 6 pieces and because of their new material, are super strong yet lightweight. For both cars there is also a set of 4 x 21mm hinge pins and also a set of 4 shock stand offs, also made from titanium. Losi have also released their simply named ‘Great Grease’. This is a high grade synthetic grease that stands up to both heat and cold as well as wet and dry with exceptional adhesion qualities. Ideal for spiral gears, CVDs and areas where you want the grease to adhere to moving parts it is supplied in an 8cc tube.

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February 27, 2010

Kyosho Inferno GT2 2-speed transmission

Kyosho have released a new shoe type 2-speed transmission for the Inferno GT2 touring car series that will soon be available. It replaces the old pin type clutch system that is found currently in all GT2 cars. A dramatic increase in bottom end acceleration is achieved by using a shoe type clutch system, this will greatly benefit all Inferno GT2 owners. The first gear combination features 15T/46T gears for strong acceleration. Second gear features a 19T/43T gear combination, which results in more top speed. So, you have the best of both worlds, strong acceleration and awesome top speed.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

February 27, 2010

Max Power 2078 1/8th circuit pipe

New for 2010, Max Power have introduced their latest 1/8th on road high performance pipe. After a long time with the EFRA 2018 pipe, Max has been able to improve speed and torque on the new EFRA 2078, thanks to a completely new shape of the cones and a new material that improves resonance and overall engine performance. Available in March.

Source: Max Power [rcmaxpower.com]

February 27, 2010

Much More FLETA 3.0 Brushless ESC

Much More Racing have released the FLETA 3.0 Brushless ESC that features ‘Green Power’ for consistent power and longer run times to get racers into the winners circle. The FLETA features 11 adjustable functions in its Smart ESC Program Unit, an 8 mode Advanced Multi Timing system (A.M.T.S.) and 9 modes in a Digital Racing Response System (D.R.R.S).

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February 27, 2010

Venom Group International are hiring

Venom Group International have been in contact to tell us that they are seeking out the next superstar talents in the R/C industry to join their growing company. In a time when a lot of other companies are down sizing Venom are bucking the trend and seeking R/C Product Designers, Engineers, CAD Professionals and Project Managers to join them in America’s Pacific Northwest. If you are interested then read on.

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February 27, 2010

Mugen MRX-5 CAD images

Having already covered the new Mugen MRX-5 1/8th scale chassis in our Nuremberg toy fair coverage, the Japanese company have released better quality CAD images than those on display which we had photographed. According to Mugen, the release date is not yet fixed but they expect to announce more information about this in the near future. In the meantime check out the images.

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