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April 19, 2007

Zack Barry wins Back to Back US 1/18 National Championships

Zack Barry wins Back to Back

Xray have announced that their team driver Zack Barry has just claimed back to back US National titles in 1/18th scale, when he competed last weekend at RC Madness in Enfield Ct. The event attracted over 230 entrants and Zack competed in 4 classes all of which he was highly competitve in.

In 4wd brushless class, Zack qualified in 4th, in what turned out to be the fastest and most competitive class of the whole weekend. The race began with Zack quickly moving up to second position, where he followed for several laps. The leader had a bobble allowing Zack to pass where he ran in 1st for almost the rest of the race…

Read the full report here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 18, 2007

HongNor X1CR Shock Towers

HongNor have released some new upgraded shock towers for the X1CR Buggy which are CNC machined from 5mm aircraft grade 7075 T6 aluminium. Both new towers have been hard-coated with special material for wear and durability and the front tower now has multiple half holes at the top and 3 mounting holes at the bottom. The rear towers have half holes at the top and an extra row on the bottom inside which gives more setup options for different track conditions.

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April 18, 2007

Axe Rossi respond to Gomez

Following the statement made yesterday by Ricardo Gomez, father of Richi, in relation to the disagreement between his son and engine manufacturer Axe Rossi, the Italian company has responded with their own statement. In it they claim that the products that Richi received were up to scratch and even allowed Richi win his first National race that he took part in with the engine and they are of the opinion that the only reason he has left Axe Rossi was because he was offered a better offer from a different manufacturer. The saga continues.

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April 18, 2007

Himoto Racing tool set

Himoto Racing have announced the release of their new range of tools, and tool set, comprising of 17 different tools, including hex drivers, philips head, flat heads, nut spinners and other various items. Featuring read anodised knurled handles, the tools are basically the same as whats currently on the market with the exception of the nut spinnners which look like nice single piece tools with both handle and shaft anodised red. Expect a mid May release.

Source: Buggy Sport [buggy-sport.info]

April 18, 2007

Spektrums new DX3R 3CH Surface Radio

Spektrum DX3R 3CH Surface Radio

Horizon Hobby have announced the release of the new eye catching Spektrum DX3R 3 Channel 2.4GHz transmitter. In addition to unparalleled freedom and interference protection, DSM2 has a faster response time than any other spread spectrum or PPM system. With it, you will be able to hold the â€œlineâ€ around a track with a level of precision and control unlike anything you have experienced before. And because DSM2 uses direct sequence spread spectrum technology, youâ€™ll maintain this superior response rate no matter how â€œnoisyâ€ the 2.4GHz environment gets.

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April 18, 2007

Robin D’hondt wins Rd1 of Belgian 1/8th Nationals

Robin D'hondt

Serpent are reporting on their latest success at the opening round of the Belgian 1/8th scale Nationals that took place last weekend at the Houthalen track. In qualifying it was Serpent Team driver Steven Cuypers who secured the TQ spot from D’hondt for a Serpent 960 1-2 with Gunther van Staey in 3rd. In the half hour final it was D’hondt who came out on top as Cuypers hit trouble to take the victory by 2 laps from Gunther van Staey with Eric Vandereyt in 3rd a lap back on van Staey.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

April 18, 2007

Hudy Adapter for 1/18 Xray M18 Pro

Hudy, the Slovakian sister company to Xray, have released this new CNC-machined alu wheel adapter to mount hex-drive micro wheels, such as those found on the Xray M18 Pro. The wheel adaptor fits onto the Hudy Micro tire truer and thus makes it possible to true down these type of wheels.

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April 18, 2007

Slapmaster Brush Cavity Tool “Two”

Slapmaster Brush Cavity Tool

Slapmaster, a company run by Brian Bodine who has 22 years of on road racing experience, have announced the release of the Brush Cavity Tool “Two”.Â If you like to use a hole in the center of a brush to further tune your motor, this might just be the easiest tool to use on the market. It will work with upright, laydown and Checkpoint brushes, and the tool comes with a 1.5mm and a 1.85mm drill bit to work with, the bits being finger operated so no power tools are required. Simply lay the brush in the slot, hold it down with your thumb, select the bit size, insert it into the hole & twist away for a perfectly centered hole in the end of your brush.

Source: Slapmaster [slapmastertools.com]