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January 6, 2009

JConcepts 2009 Merchandising

JConcepts have unveiled their 2009 Merchandising line-up with the release of a new tee and hoodie as well as a new decal sheet. The tee uses a combination of blue stone color and familiar splatter JConcepts bull horn logo, which makes looking good easy. The hoodie makes a great new addition for the cold days at the race track, and features the same front logo as the tee but on a grey speckle background. A front pocket and hood drawstring makes a cold day feel a bit warmer. Both are made from a 50/50 cotton polyester mix and are available in sizes from M – XXXL. Finally, the new decal sheet features a number of standard JConcepts logos combined with the different event logos that the company organizes.

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January 6, 2009

East Civic bodyshell Carbon look

East Civic Carbon look shell

EAST have announced the upcoming release of a carbon look version of their popular Civic 1/10th touring car bodyshell. Sold in carbon fibre finish, the windows unfortunately aren’t see through, but the shell is supplied with the light and grill decals as seen in the photos. Same body, different look – perfect for racers with good eyesight who really like carbon fibre.

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January 6, 2009

Kawahara Ultra cool brake disk

Japanese company Kawahara have released this new ultra cool 1/8th scale on road brake disk. Suitable for use inside Mugen, Kyosho and Serpent chassis’, the disk has been made from special steel and due to the many holes in the surface, has great heat dissipation and is super lightweight.

Source: Kawahara [kawahara-racing.co.jp]

January 6, 2009

Chris Grainger joins Schumacher Racing

Schumacher have confirmed that the current BRCA National TC Champion Chris Grainger has joined the team here at Schumacher Racing. The former Yokomo racer has dominated the UK Touring car scene for many years winning the title for the last four seasons. He will add even more strength to an already talented line up that now includes, Chris, Lee Woodhams, Chris Ashton, Matt White, Colin Price and Russ Williams for the modified class. Chris will use the new Mi3.5 and continue with GM products which are also distributed by Schumacher in the UK. When contacted for comment, Chris had the following to say:

I would like to take this opportunity to Thank very much Team Yokomo Japan and CML Distribution in the UK, I have had some great years with both, and could not of wished for nicer people to work with,special thanks to Tom, Masami, Umino Zapper, and Robert, at Yokomo and Jason, Mark, and Dave, at CML.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 6, 2009

Spektrum SR3520 DSM2 micro receiver

Spektrum have released the new SR3520 DSM2 3-channel micro receiver, which combines small size and low weight with the advanced speed of DSM2 technology. Featuring a very small footprint, now Micro and mini vehicle enthusiasts can benefit from the low latency and high resolution offered by DSM2.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

January 6, 2009

Daniele Ielasi to use H6 Starter box

Daniele Ielasi to use H6 Starter

H.A.R.D. Racing have announced that 1/10 200mm IFMAR World Champion Daniele Ielasi will use their H6 starter box during the 2009 season. This compact on road starter box has been designed with improved performance, user friendly features and advanced circuitry which helps produce better torque when starting your 1/10th of 1/8th scale on road engines.

Source: H.A.R.D. [hard-racing.com]

January 5, 2009

Yannick Aigoin to use Novarossi engines

It has been confirmed that former European Champion and Losi team driver Yannick Aigoin has done a deal with Novarossi for 2009. Coming onboard, not only as a front running driver, Yannick will help with the development and promotion of the engines as Novarossi tries to regain its leading position in the buggy market. Yannick once more will team up with Bernard Durand at Racing Experience, having both worked together previously at RB Products. Aigoin Racing, the French driver’s company, is the National distributor for GRP engines and tires but it is unclear now if this will continue.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]

January 5, 2009

Lee Woodhams joins Schumacher

Schumacher have announced the signing of top UK touring car racer Lee Woodhams to their team. Lee will pilot the new Mi3.5 and additional Schumacher distributed items for 2009 in the Modified class. Not only a ‘Mr Nice Guy’, Lee has competed at the top level for many years and made all the UK National A finals last year, was an impressive 6th at the KO GP and 3rd in the competitive Carpet Wars Championship.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]