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September 4, 2009

Pro-Line E-Revo Slipstream & Tires

Pro-Line Racing have released a number of new items for the Traxxas E-Revo VXL. First off is the new Slipstream body shell, a dedicated body designed to maximize performance and airflow to keep your 1:16 Revo running fast and cool. Sporting an extremely high flow air intake directed straight at the endbell of the motor, with an in-and-out airflow design, it is extremely low profile making high speed passes a breeze. Also new for the car is the Dirt Hawg and Road Rage mounted on Titus 2.2” wheels. The Dirt Hawg’s bring the element of control, agility and overall performance to the car with Pro-Line proprietary all-terrain design and high performance M2 rubber compound, while the Road Rage has an aggressive street v-tread made to carve through dust and water while holding dry surfaces with ease.

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September 3, 2009

CRC Generation-XL 1/12th scale chassis

Calandra Racing Concepts have released their new 1:12th scale Generation-XL, which they claim raises the bar for 1:12th scale racing. In the new version, the ‘XL’ represents the original Gen-X specifically built for LiPo with other performance enhancing features. The car sports the company’s new Encore shock absorber, accepts single cell LiPos with the ability to adjust the mounting position plus a host of other small changes that make up this new car. Coming as a kit it is also available as an upgrade set for current Gen-X owners.

Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]

September 3, 2009

KM Racing MBX-6 option parts

More new items from KM Racing, this time for the European Championship winning Mugen MBX-6. First up is this aluminium centre diff housing which has been hard treated and helps increase rigidity as well as allowing the smooth and efficient movement of the differenial. Next up is a new 1.8mm thick lightweight brake disc, that claims to enhance the braking force. Finally there are 2 new hard anodized aluminium rear hubs that are super stable, and come in 0 and 1 degree versions.

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September 3, 2009

Xray Asia Nitro Challenge 2009

The first Xray Challenge in the nitro class where only NT1 cars were allowed to start was held in the Hong Kong. The race was held on August 15-16, 2009 at the big track situated approximately 60km from Honk Kong City. Drivers from Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Macau, China, Indonesia, Philippines, United Kingdom, and Slovakia participated in this race whose main purpose was to have fun and enjoy racing. Juraj and Martin Hudy attended the race to provide support to all Xray NT1 owners at the race. In total, the race was attended by almost 120 NT1 drivers. This number was fantastic mainly because all drivers used only one brand of car. The race was organized by Honk Kong distributor World Model.

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September 3, 2009

Venom LiPower LiPo Hard Case Race packs

Adding to Venoms LiPo line are 6 new battery packs ranging from a Sub C Style Stick Pack to 6300mah Hard Case Saddle Pack. Designed to handle the high-current demands of today’s R/C Power Systems, Venom Li-Power Lithium batteries feature fully enclosed hard cases to protect cells from the elements. All batteries in this series are equipped with Deans® connectors and feature up to 40C continuous bursts, 3C charge rates and Heavy-duty 12AWG wire leads with integrated balance connector plugs.

Source: Venom [venom-group.com]

September 3, 2009

2009 TCS North American Finals

The 2009 TCS North American Finals are over and Tamiya have 3 new champions going to Japan. They are Timmy Valles of the GT-1 class, Lee Passehl of the GT-2 class and Michael Monaghan of the Mini class. Timmy Valles was able to clinch his title in the first 2 in the best of 3 A-Main races as was Lee Passehl, though it wasn’t easy. Timmy had to contend with Joe Glover and James Arluck as both of them were in the hunt to challenge Timmy. In the case of Lee Passehl it was Oliver Clipper and Orlando Sherman that brought their best A-Game to date. Both had cars and great setups to stay close enough to Passehl to give him good scare. In the end it was Lee that kept a cool head and can now be nicknamed the ICEMAN. In Michael Monighans’ case, it came to the third Final A-Main to decide his fate. His nerves in the first main caused him to drive a little erratic and he finished second in the first main.

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September 3, 2009

Paul Bradby joins Team Nosram

Nosram have signed top UK and international offroad racer Paul Bradby to their international racing team. Paul is one of UK´s leading electric offroad racers for the last couple of years in both 2wd and 4wd class. Paul´s recent international success includes multiple European Championship A-mains with vice-European Champion title in 2wd last year in Italy as well as finishing in the A-main in the 4wd class at IFMAR Electric Offroad World Championship last year in Japan. Paul made his debut with Nosram at last month’s European Championship in Bilbao, Spain where he made the prestigious A-main in the 4wd class and finished in 6th place. This is what Paul had to say about the switch:

I’m really pleased to be joining Nosram. I know they have a good history of success and hope to add to that in the future. I’ve been really impressed with the performance of the Pure motors and Pearl Speed Controls. They’re extremely tuneable which helps ensure you can find the perfect setting for any track condition.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

September 2, 2009

CSO Serpent 966 pulley set

New from CSO is this range of pulleys for the Serpent 966 1/8th scale. Available for all pullies in the car, with the exception of the rear axle pulley, they are hard coated for extra durability and to help reduce dirt build up. Sold in a set of all 5 pieces (above), they are all also available seperately.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]