VP Racing have introduced these team series VP-Pro 1/8 Buggy Racing Tires. Available in 3 different patterns, they are supplied with the molded foam insert and have been extensively tested to bring the tire quality and performance up to the same standards as other top brands on the market. VP-Pro also aim to release similar tires for truggies in the near future.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Kyosho was in contact to tell us that their Factory Driver Ryan Lutz and a number of other Kyosho drivers attended the final race of the season for the popular Southern California JBRL (Jimmy Babcock Racing League) Series. Lutz went into the final race of the series having already clinched the Truggy title, but if there were any question why the championship was already locked up, Lutz and the ST-RR made it abundantly clear. Lutz jumped out to an early lead over TQ Levi Jackson, also driving an ST-RR with a short chassis, and didn’t look back. His Sirio CL7B-powered ST-RR was very fast and agile, stretching out nearly a two-lap lead at the end of 15 minutes. Kyosho drivers Levi Jackson and Jimmy Wright finished second and third respectively making it an all-Kyosho podium. Jackson also took third overall for the series, giving Kyosho two of the three podium positions for the series. Cody King and Ryan Lutz also finished second and third for the series with their Sirio-powered Inferno 777 WC cars.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
German firm Ansmann have released this simple parts tray for aiding you during the disassembly of your model car, motor or engine. This lightweight green anodised aluminium tray features the Ansmann Racing logo and is supplied with a magnetic tray that can both fit in the tray or be removed to double the amount of small parts space available.
Source: Ansmann [ansmann.de]
Japanese company ABC Hobby have released the latest addition to their product range with the release of the EXDS, Expert Discharger. With the ability to discharge from 4 to 12 cells, this microprocessor controlled system has a maximum discharge rate of 10A while a linear discharge rate helps stabilize the cells. The unit sports a 2-line LCD screen that shows real time voltage levels, while on top is a fan cooled platform for placing your batteries during discharge. A sensor in the unit can also detect whether the cells are getting abnormally hot and if so will stop the discharge.
Source: ABC Hobby [abchobby.com]
Current British 4wd electric buggy Champion and World and European finalist Lee Martin has signed to use Sirio engines. Lee will make his debut with the Sirio 21 CL7B-STI in Florida next month when he will run it in his Associated RC8 1/8th scale buggy. Lee had this to say about the deal:
I loved the Sirio 21 CL7B-STI! It felt instant and smooth! Gave me a greatly increased confidence with engines and can’t wait to use this at the next meeting I attend. I think the EP guys will prefer this pipe S21.200123 (EFRA 2057 high torque with smooth mid range power) on clay or dirt surfaces. I would like thank Sirio & Kyosho UK for their support.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com]
Xray have a report from team driver Ben Cosgrove on the recent 2nd round of the British Indoor Winter Series that was held on the rubber surface Don Valley track. Qualifying saw Ben Cosgrove take the pole position, after a quick run in round 2, in front of new Xray team mate Sam Smith with Hot Bodies racer Elliot Harper in 3rd. The finals were held over 2 races with the fastest final time taking the overall win on the day and both finals saw a very close battle between Ben and Elliott finishing less than a second apart in both legs. Ben eventually took the win from Harper in 2nd and Phil Chambers in 3rd.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
LRP have announced the release of their all new Speed Master 2 tires, created to help make the company’s Shark-18 perform on tarmac and other road surfaces. This tire is suitable for the Shark-18 Race Monster Truck, Nitro Monster or ATV and has been developed to meet the needs of on road enthusiasts by providing high-levels of grip, easy handling and high traction in both wet and dry conditions. Extra soft inserts included.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
The Xray NT1 seems to be the ‘After market parts’ manufacturer’s car of choice at the moment with almost all parts of the 200mm available in different variations of aluminium and carbon. Japanese company Rony, who have released a number of NT1 parts previously, have now released even more new additions to their range starting off with this aluminium front anti-roll bar lever set. Also new is a lightweight titanium middle shaft, a machined 18T aluminium pulley, aluminium servo saver set with adjustble ackermann, lightweight upper engine mounts and finally an aluminium chassis stiffener.
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