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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]

September 2, 2009

Sweep Racing EXP-36E 1/10 tires

Sweep Racing have released their new high traction type EXP-36E 1/10 on road rubber racing tire, which feature superior traction levels compared to the company’s successful Sweep ‘R’ and ‘QTS’ series tires. Using a new rubber compound to gain maximum traction, the diameter is in between the ‘R’ (65.5mm) and the ‘QTS’ (63.5mm), which is 64.5mm to work well on both carpet and asphalt surfaces. These tires, the first in their new EXP series, are designed for best use in track temperatures starting from 33 degrees celcius.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

September 2, 2009

HoBao Hyper Sprint RTR Nitro Stock car

New from Hobao, this 1/8th scale sprint car is based on the 4-wheel drive Hyper 8.5 chassis and has extremely realistic and true to scale features. With the large adjustable wing, you can drift around your favorite dirt or paved oval track. The added bonus of 4WD makes for quick acceleration from corner to corner with complete control and confidence. It is amazing how much more fun oval racing can be when you have to turn right to go left.

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September 2, 2009

KM Racing Flywheel remover & Exhaust spray

KM Racing have released 2 new handy products for gas racers. First up is this handy red anodised flywheel removal tool, that like other versions on the market allows for the safe and easy removal of the flywheel from the engines crankshaft. The other new product from KM is this pipe protector spray that you use to coat your exhaust system and which helps prevent the build up dirt on the pipe to make for easy cleaning.

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September 1, 2009

ABEC35 Engine & Thrust bearings

Ball bearing company ABEC35 have released version 2 of their 7x19x6mm engine bearing. This new type features redefined radial play and inner diameter and each bearing comes with 2 contact rubber shields (1 black & 1 blue) and is greased. Suitable for off road conditions and if using them in on road simply take the blue shield away. Another new product is their thrust bearings (F5-10M 4.8/5.0) for Kyosho push type clutches. Comparing to the previous clutch bearings (F5-10M 5.0/5.2) they have over size balls, 9pcs x 2.0mm, for extended life.

Source: ABEC35 [abec35.com]

September 1, 2009

X-Factory X-6 Squared Plastic Flex chassis

X-Factory have announced the release of this new ‘plastic’ chassis for the National Champion X-6 Squared buggy. The first ones were ready just two weeks ago and were rushed to the Team for testing and Tom Cockerill used one to take a convincing win at the Blythe UK National. The new chassis is made of the same material as the original ‘graphite’ version, except that the carton fibres are replaced by fiberglass giving it a bit more flex. X-6 Squared kits will continue to be supplied with a graphite chassis, and the plastic ones will be available as an option.

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