Long-time Reedy factory driver Peter Pinisch has signed a contract extension and will continue to use Reedy motors, batteries, ESCs, and accessories in his 2015 racing campaign. Pinisch, a former European champion, 3-time World Championship finalist, and regular EOS finalist, will concentrate on the EOS Series, European Championships, Austrian Nationals, and IFMAR World Championships as well as smaller regional events.
Source: Reedy [reedypower.com]
Reedy’s 6500mAh 65C 14.8V competition LiPo battery is all-new for the 2015 racing season. Competition-tested and developed by the racing team, this battery features high capacity for maximum duration on large 1/8th scale tracks, with a 65C rating for maximum power output. Designed specifically for competition 1/8th electric buggies and truggies, the battery fits a variety of chassis brands. The moulded hard case protects against crash damage and a T-plug connector minimises resistance and increases power output.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Reedy have new merchandise available in the form of the R-Power T-shirt and the W15 hooded sweatshirt. The T-shirt is 100 percent cotton emblazoned with the up-and-coming R-Power logo up front and with the traditional Reedy Powered logo out back. The W15 hoodie features a 50/50 cotton and polyester blend to cut the chill and the sweatshirt sports the iconic Reedy Powered logo across the front, making it perfectly suitable for the track or daily wear. Both are available in adult S to XXXL sizes.
Reedy has announced that JJ Wang has signed a contract extension and will continue to use Reedy’s wide range of power products in 2015. Fresh off a 5th place finish at the 200mm Nitro TC Worlds and a top-20 result at the 1:10 ISTC Worlds, JJ looks to build upon his impressive international results in 2015. Based in China, JJ will compete in various AOC events as well as the Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions, ROAR Touring Car Nationals, and a variety of other events time permitting.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Reedy’s all-new SC800-BL Brushless ESC is splash-proof for maximum durability and features a compact footprint that allows for easy installation in most 1/10th scale vehicles. The SC800-BL is standard equipment in Team Associated’s ProSC 4×4 and is the perfect replacement for RTR speed controllers thanks to its ease of setup and simple forward/brake/reverse operation. When paired with Reedy brushless motors, a potent combination of power and efficiency is created, resulting in quick acceleration, high top speeds, generous run times, and more fun.
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Team Associated and Reedy have announced the signing of 2014 IFMAR 1:8 World Championship podium finisher Carson Wernimont to a multi-year deal. The former Mugen/Schumacher driver brings with him not just driving talent, but the experience in both 1:10 and 1:8 off-road to develop products. Having represented Reedy since his first major win in 2012 at the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions in the 2WD Open class, Wernimont has had experience working with the staff at Team Associated and is excited about “finding a home” within the industry. Carson will continue to use the full line of Reedy products, including speed controls, batteries, motors, and other accessories. When asked about signing Wernimont, Team Manager Brent Thielke said, “Having shown that he can already compete with the best in the world, all of us are excited about Carson joining the team. His calm, but fierce focus on and off the track translates into quality finishes and useful input that helps to develop our products. He will be a great addition to our team.” Wernimont agreed, saying,
I’m super excited to be a part of Team Associated and Reedy. They’ve always had a great racing program and I’m looking forward to working with them in 2015 and beyond. I would like to thank Brent Thielke and Cliff Lett for the awesome opportunity and am looking forward to a successful year!
Look for Carson to split his time between both gas and electric off-road. As the year goes on, Carson will mostly focus on regional, national and international gas events campaigning for the new Team Associated 1:8 line of vehicles.
Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]
Team Associated and Reedy have announced that they have signed 2014 break-out star Spencer Rivkin to a multi-year agreement that will keep him with the team for years to come. Rivkin has been on an upward trend since his first major win at the Cactus Classic back in 2013. The now 16-year-old Arizona driver has racked up two ROAR Stock National Championships, a 4WD Open title at the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions, and countless podiums at Nationals-level events. When asked about signing Rivkin, Team Manager Brent Thielke said:
Spencer has the raw speed and dedication required to go far in this sport. All of us at Team Associated and Reedy look forward to working with him for many years to come.
Rivkin will be representing the full line of Team Associated and Reedy products and will be concentrating on 1:10 and 1:8 off-road. With an assortment of events scheduled, look for Rivkin’s purple and blue cars at a race track near you.
Source: Associated [associated.com]
The long-anticipated Reedy Blackbox 410R electronic brushless speed controller is now available to racers worldwide. Extensive track testing by Reedy’s engineers and racing team has resulted in a high performance and high quality ESC suitable for all levels of competition. A focus on throttle and brake feel, precision adjustability, and robust hardware make the Blackbox 410R suitable for a wide range of racing applications. With the optional Blackbox PROgrammer, the full potential of the ESC can be exploited. In addition to working as a programming device to fine-tune the eight pre-installed profiles, the device operates as a data logger, battery monitor, and USB firmware update device.
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