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February 14, 2008

Nitrotane Racing Fuel

We first wrote about Nitrotane fuel over a year ago and today Team Losi have announced that they have started selling this model car fuel in gallon cans, and in a boxes of 4. Developed and tested with expert guidance from VP Racing Fuels, the premier nitro methane manufacturer for top fuel and funny car drag racing, Nitrotane and Nitrotane Race Formula is said to offer unmatched power and internal engine protection. The premium ingredients in Nitrotane Race Formula offer a lower acidity level than most other nitro fuels on the market, ensuring that your engine will be fully protected against internal corrosion. Available in 20% and 30% nitro levels it is sold in normal and race blends.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

February 13, 2008

Daily News Round-up

A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:

> Team CRC takes the 2008 Snowbirds – Link [teamcrc.com]
> Schumacher Mi3 dominates WBMCC Schumacher ITCC – Link [racing-cars.com]
> Ronnie Gardner wins 13th Annual Rumble in the Rockies – Link [teamorion.com]
> Mark Burgess takes BRCA Seniors Championship win – Link [racing-cars.com]
> Announcing the 2008 GRP Irish Challenge – Link [mirageracing.com]

February 13, 2008

Atsushi Hara Twister 2.3 ESC

Atsushi Hara Racing Products have released the latest version of their Twister Speed controller, the 2.3. Suitable for use only with brushed motors, this KO Propo made ESC features new programming software that allows the user to very accurately tune the throttle delivery as well as easily set drag brake. Other features include low voltage shut down to protect your cells from damage, while a FET ensures smooth braking.

Source: Mirage Japan [miragejapan.co.jp]

February 13, 2008

Team Magic E4JS EP Sedan

Team Magic have announced the new E4JS, a stripped down version of the the E4 190mm EP touring car that is targeted at a racer who is interested in getting into racing but is conscious of his or her budget. The car sports a lot of plastic in place of the carbon fibre used on the pro version of this kit, but apart from that and a few other changes it is still a fully fledged racer and comes with new shocks, widened belts and thickened flying wing suspension arms.

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February 13, 2008

K-Factory Alu Hex Wheel Hubs

K Factory have released a new range of aluminium, clamp style, hex wheel hubs for Team Magic & Kyosho 200mm racers who want to widen or narrow the track width of their vehicle by as much as 3mm outward or 1.5mm inward. Made from the same high strength aluminium as the standard wheel hubs the only difference is the thickness, and they are now available in sets of 4 in -0.75mm, +0.75mm and +1.50mm thickness’s.

Source: K Factory [kfactoryracing.com]

February 12, 2008

Daily News Round-up

A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:

> Graham Alsop wins Rd5 of CML Winter Series – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> Riccardo Cavicchi wins Pistoia 1/8 buggy GP – Link [teammagic.com.tw]
> Skelding wins BRCA N.E. Indoor Regional Champs – Link [mirageracing.com]
> Report from the DMS Winter/Summer series – Link [horizonhobby.co.uk]
> Stiles shows what the M18 Pro can do – Link [mirageracing.com]
> Bloomfield & Niall take Rd4 of Panther Cup – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]

February 12, 2008

LRP Nexxt 4X & Vector Micro

We showed you these new items from LRP last week when we were taken around their stand at the toy fair, but we now have more information on the Nexxt 4X and Vector Micro brushless motor. The revolutionary LRP software in the Nexxt 4X, super lightweight sensorless brushless and brushed speedo, provides sensored driveability even without hall sensors. Providing 8 power profiles for the finest adjustment to all classes and motors, this waterproof speedo sets new benchmarks in driveability and reliability. The handwound Vector Micro brushless 370 size motor is sensorless and sports a slotless design as well as featuring sintered neodymium magnets and oversized ball bearings.

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February 12, 2008

AR Racing Electronics matched cells

AR Racing Electronics from Denmark have been in contact to promote their new line of tested and matched cells. Sold in matched packs of 4, 5 and 6 cells, the company has been set up by an electrical technician who has been racing EP competition touring cars for many years. The company have just released their first cells made from the all new Team Orion 4200 SHO EU2008. AR Racing Electronics are currently looking for European agents, so if you are interested then contact them at the link below.

Source: AR Racing [arracing.dk]