Available now from Muchmore Racing is their ROAR legal higher torque Spec X-Rotor. The rotor can be used in Muchmore’s entire Fleta ZX V2 line of 10.5T, 13.5T, 17.5T, and 21.5T spec motors. The new X-Rotor provides more torque, and will now replace the company’s very popular and race proven Z-Rotor.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
Raw Speed have announced a partnership with 4-time IFMAR World Champion, Ryan Cavalieri and World Championship winning buggy designer, Kody Numedahl. After investing heavily in manufacturing technology in 2019 Raw Speed has recruited two of the most talented people in the RC world to take its products to the next level with many new 8th scale tyres slated for release along with several new bodies for both 10th and 8th scale bodies and a new generation of carpet tyres.
Source: Raw Speed [rawspeedrc.com]
Nemo Racing USA and Agama have announced that Midwest phenomenon Tyler Jones is joining the Agama factory team. Tyler will also be assisting in R&D for Nemo Racing USA’s 1/10th scale program. Tyler’s first race with his A319 nitro buggy will be at the 2020 CRCRC Midwest Nitro Championship.
Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracingusa.com]
Project RC have introduced their new D2P wireless radio communication system that makes communication between the pits and the driver at nitro races easier. The set includes a master and a remote headset, rechargeable batteries, a dual charger and carrying case. The DECT technology headsets allow between twelve to 15 hours of operation, more than enough for a full weekend of racing, with the foldable, lightweight headsets being comfortable to wear.
View a list of the features and more images here
Arrowmax have introduced their all-new pit iron set that features a high-temperature soldering iron, fully adjustable honeycomb iron stand and high silver content solder. The DC-powered soldering iron offers a temperature range of 200°C to 480°C, it features an internal structure that delivers superior heat conductivity for greater efficiency, faster heating and safer usage and due to its compact dimensions it is ideal especially for the travelling racer. The smart soldering iron stand is specially designed to ensure a secure stand of the iron during usage and storage.
View an image of the iron’s packaging here
New from Tekno are heavy duty suspension arms for the very successful ET410 1/10th 4WD competition electric truggy. They improve the durability of the truck as the arms have been modified to accept the larger HD 3.5mm hinge pins that were introduced with the EB410.2. Not only have the arms been updated to fit the HD pins, additional material has also been added around the hinge pin area for added durability. Using the arms requires the TKR6523HD HD 3.5mm hinge pins and HD 3.5mm hinge pin inserts TKR6544B.
Serpent have announced the signing of Italian on-road frontrunner, Alessio Mazzeo to their factory team. The 2016 IFMAR 1/10th 200mm vice World, EFRA European and multi-time Italian Champion returns to Serpent after a multi-year stint with Xray and he will be campaigning Serpent’s full line of nitro and electric on-road kits at both national and international events. Alessio has this to say about his return:
The heart is not controlled .. My past but now also my present and my future. Against all temptations, forecasts, I made this choice, the choice of happiness. It could not be otherwise when he is surrounded by people who respect the person before the driver. For me, the Serpent world has always been this. Friendship and respect. I am happy and I can’t wait to get excited again driving a Serpent. Thank you for asking me, thank you for reopening the doors of the house as if it were nothing. I dreamed of writing it from the first day I went away .. I’m back!
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Carten have announced the release of their new M210R Plus MTC chassis kit. The Plus edition of the popular M-class 4WD touring car includes the most sought after options as standard equipment, such as aluminium suspension mount blocks and steering rack for that sleek race styling and to keeping the car tracking straight and true. The front gear differential has been replaced with the more commonly used solid axle option. Lastly the swaybar tuning option has been included to help-fine tune the handling of the M210R.
Source: Carten [carten-rc.com]
