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March 17, 2009

Associated Official R/C Car of Lucas Oil Off Road Series

Team Associated have announced that an agreement has been reached with Lucas Oil Products Inc. to make Team Associated the official R/C Car of the Lucas Oil Off Road Series. Cliff Lett, Vice President of Associated has the following to say about the deal:

This is a very exciting time for everyone at Team Associated. We are honored to be named the official R/C car company of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. Our goal in joining forces with Team Lucas is to partner with a premium racing organization that shares our uncompromising commitment to the highest level of excellence. With this partnership we look forward to not only increasing the brand awareness of Team Associated, but to expose the R/C hobby to the vast group of off-road racing fans. After all, we are passionate racing fans ourselves, and working with Team Lucas is a natural fit.

Source: Lucas Oil ORS [lucasoiloffroad.com]

March 17, 2009

Much More 777mAh HPC+ AAA batteries

Much More have released these new 777mAh HPC+ AAA NiMh batteries. Having superior power, delivery and performance compared to their previous 900HPC model, they work great with your Kyosho Min-Z, transmitter, bundled receiver pack, micro car and even your portable entertainment. NiMH technology virtually eliminates cell memory effect and provides long life for any application requiring AAA batteries.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

March 17, 2009

JConcepts Hyper 9 & X2 Hi-Flow shells

JConcepts have released 2 new bodyshells for the Jammin X2 and the Hobao Hyper 9 buggies. The Hyper 9 is new and unique and demands a body which is just the same and JConcepts has responded with the latest Illuzion body specifically designed for the Hyper. The Illuzion “Hi-Flow” styling presents a smooth yet detailed design while incorporating many of the features from the original Hi-Flow body. Special consideration has been made for the Hyper 9 considering the air filter, side guards, battery box and extra clearance around the throttle and break linkage. The Hi-Flow body for the Jammin X2 buggy is a fresh hit and provides confidence inspiring looks to the driver. In addition, JConcepts has taken the frustration out of the stock body design and has eliminated the front nose piece for extra durability and functionality around the front body mount.

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March 16, 2009

Team Azarashi Womoog B-Max4 shell

Team Azarashi, the off road body specialists have shown photos of their Womoog prototype shell for the European and Japanese Championship winning Yokomo B-Max4 EP buggy. The body offers high levels of stability and a cool new look and the photos here show the almost final version, with only small modifications needing to be made before the body’s release in the near future.

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March 16, 2009

TOP Racing Photon Touring Car concept

Designed by Josh Cyrul, the all new TOP Racing chassis will be called the Photon. Designed to be suitable for both asphalt and carpet racing, the car has a super low centre of gravity thanks to the fact that most structural components lay on the main chassis, which minimizes material volume and mass above the main chassis. The shock towers are also mounted directly to the bulkhead without the use of a bulkhead cover, eliminating unnecessary parts and lowering the cars CofG.

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March 16, 2009

Core RC LiPo safe charge pouch

Core RC have released a new addition to their range of LiPo safe charge pouches. This new version is a larger size of 30 x 23cm, compared to the previously available 18 x 22cm, and are suitable for the larger sized range of batteries. The safe charge pouch should always be used to charge or store your LiPo batteries at all times.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

March 16, 2009

Sabrina Lechner to race Serpent 966

Top German female racer Sabrina Lechner has confirmed her move to Serpent for the 2009 season. Previously racing the Shepherd Velox, she will now run the new 966 1/8th scale in races this year, and has confirmed that she will continue with the Picco made IDM engines, as well as ATS tires. Sabrina will be running a busy racing schedule this year, competing in the European B Championships, German Nationals, EFRA GPs, World Championships in Lostallo as well as running 1/10th scale too.

Source: Fun & Drive [scuderia-fun-and-drive.com]

March 16, 2009

FTR 10 World GT chassis

Full Throttle Motorsport, makers of the FTR 12 1/12th scale chassis, have released the first production shots of their new World GT chassis, the FTR 10. Based heavily on their previous car, this T-bar chassis is designed around the use of brushless motors, with a centered pod and optimized battery location. The chassis has been made from 2.5mm thick carbon fibre with well positioned flex points for better traction on low bite tracks and it shares its rear pod with the FTR 10. Expect the car to be released after this weeks ROAR Nationals.

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