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January 25, 2008

Ryan Lutz wins Midwest Nitro Champs

Kyosho have been in touch to tell us that their team driver Ryan Lutz drove his Sirio-powered Inferno 777 WC buggy and Inferno ST-RR truck to wins in their respective classes during the 13th Annual Midwest Nitro Champs at the popular CRCRC facility last weekend. Lutz TQ’ed the truggy class and, even with two lengthy pit stops to repair some body damage, led the last 60 laps of the main to take a decisive victory. In the 1:8 buggy class, Lutz qualified sixth which meant he had a tough task ahead if he hoped to sweep both 1:8 classes, however a superior driving performance allowed Lutz to pull to the front of the pack. An unfortunate flameout in the latter stages of race erased a comfortable half-lap lead and put Lutz nearly a full lap down to Mayfield. Once back on the track, Lutz bumped his pace to more than a full second a lap faster over the next 30 laps, closing an entire lap on Mayfield and making the inevitable pass to take the victory, completing the sweep of both classes.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

January 24, 2008

LRP Vector X11 BL 3.0T & 8.5T motors

Following on from yesterday’s announcement from Nosram about 2 new winds in their Storm Brushless motor range, comes the same release from sister brand LRP. The all-new Vector X11 Brushless Modified motor is now available in 3.0 & 8.5 turns for touring cars and 2wd off road racing respectively. The LRP R&D Team has put its entire experience gained from years of testing LRP brushless motors at top competition level into the development of the Vector X11 motors and they have won many national and international titles.

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January 24, 2008

Losi Micro Car Stand/Parts Tray

Losi have released this Micro Car Stand, which doubles up as a parts tray. Suitable for working on any Losi, or other brand, micro vehicle, the top tray can be rotated 360 degrees allowing the user to work on either side without have to remove the vehicle. In addition, a molded parts tray base helps keep all those Micro parts in one plac.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

January 24, 2008

Core RC UDC20 & UDC10 Chargers

Core-RC have released information about these two new, soon to be released, chargers. Both feature durable black anodised aluminium cases with backlit displays and are suitable for many different uses including NiCad/NiMh and Lipo. The UDC20 (above) is also an integrated balance Lipo charger, while the UDC10 is also a low amp discharger. Both chargers come with a multitude of connecting leads that are suitable for almost any charging application.

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January 24, 2008

XVS matched SHO & EP4200 cells

Out of their temperature controlled bunker seen by only Schumacher’s highly trained staff come these two new XVS cells. The EP4200 combines excellent runtime with low internal resistance to provide a pack with fantastic power, while the all new Orion SHO ‘EFRA’ Spec cell (above) is designed to meet the new 2008 EFRA regulations concerning size of the cell. These cells are one of the safest on the market and can handle the treatment thrown at them by modern racing conditions. Both cells are available in packs of 4, 5 and 6.

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January 23, 2008

Team Titan LW Buggy Wheel

Team Titan Light Weight Buggy Wheel

Team Titan have released these light weight dished off road wheels for use on 1/8th scale buggies. Made from a hard formula plastic they weigh in at 39.5 grams each and are currently only available in white. Sold in a pack of 4.

Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]

January 23, 2008

Schumacher Mi3 Euro 2008 chassis

Schumacher Mi3 Euro 2008 option

As seen on the car of Jimmy Maddison at the DHI Cup, this new Mi3 2008 chassis and top deck have been designed specifically for 5 cell rules in Europe. The new cell layout of the chassis moves the cells weight a further 7mm forward for better on power steering and traction. Also new is the top deck which helps increase flex in critical areas while 2 carbon fibre inserts have also been released to enable the simple mounting of a LiPo pack.

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January 23, 2008

LRP Shark-18 Race MT Non-RTR

LRP is have released the 2008 specification of their Non RTR Shark-18 Race Monster Truck. The 08 Spec has many enhancements in detail like the impressively painted bodyshell in an all new airbrush design with metallic and chrome effect. The shining chrome spoiler and chrome v-spoke rims complete the unique and awesome look. In addition, it has all the high-tech features which combine the agility of a 1/18 Buggy with the fun of a genuine Monster Truck such as 4WD shaft all-wheel drive, pivot ball front suspension, 4-spider differential, fully equipped with low-friction ball bearings and much more.

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