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August 1, 2008

Shepherd Euro 2008 Conversion Set

Seen in our coverage from last weeks European 1/8th scale Championships in Valencia, Shepherd have now officially released their Euro 2008 Conversion Set. Containing new parts for rear end of the Velox, the distance between the lower hinge pins is smaller to increase the effective length of the lower wishbones. With this modification the Velox becomes more stable on the rear end and therefore is easier to drive. To have the same angle for the shock absorbers two carbon fibre plates are included that can be fixed at the lower wishbones.

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June 13, 2008

Team Shepherd 2008 Racewear

Shepherd Micro Racing have released their new for 2008 race wear. Consisting of classic t-shirt and a hooded sweater, both are deep navy blue, with the tee made from 100% high-quality cotton and the hoodie made of 80% cotton and 20% polyester. The front of both garments features the Shepherd name alongside a flaming Shepherd head emblem in a grungy rough look to give it that ultra modern feel. The rear sports the Shepherd head emblem once more in white and both items are available in the usual sizes, S to XXL.

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June 10, 2008

Shepherd Micro Racing precision tools

Shepherd have released a small range of Shepherd Micro Racing precision tools. Equipped with high quality blue anodized aluminium handles, they are equipped with a special anti-slip surface that also offers the possibility to be personalized if desired. Right now the company is focussing on their gas powered roots and currently only offer a flat head screw driver for carburettor adjustment, an exhaust spring remover and a 0-14mm body reamer. The tip of the screw driver has been made of hardened steel which has been ground to provide a long life and a precise carburettor set-up. The exhaust spring remover can be used for both inserting and removing the exhaust system springs as well as adjusting the camber in the rear of the Velox, while the body reamer is ideal to bore holes in lexan bodies up to 14mm and is supplied with an aluminium cap to protect the tip from being damaged. More tools will be released in the near future.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

March 28, 2008

Shepherd 1600mAh RX battery pack

Shepherd Micro Racing has released this new 1600mAh RX battery pack. The high capacity guarantees long drive time without needing to change the batteries meaning a one hour final is not a problem. With the classic 2/3A design this battery pack also fits in many other 1/8th and 1/10th scale cars while the cable, with its 2-pole JR connector, fits all popular receivers.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

February 26, 2008

Shepherd Micro Racing Velox

Shepherd Micro Racing have announced that they have finally released the Velox, 1/8th scale nitro on road chassis. Packed with innovative and high performance features, the most noticeable of which is the all-new Velox ‘Direct-V-Brake System’ (DVB-System), a system that provides durable and powerful braking through the use of rear axle mounted brake disks and a cable activated braking system. Upon applying the brake on your transmitter, the cable pulls two rear levers that clamp the brake pads against the twin, long life, ventilated disks providing strong and consistent braking performance every time. At the front of the Velox is the car’s steering servo saver that sports a quick one-step easily adjustable Ackerman setting. Using one screw, the user can loosen, easily adjust the setting and re-tighten the front part of the servo saver, enabling quick Ackerman adjustments even while on the track.

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February 20, 2008

Sabrina Lechner signs to Shepherd

Yet another Shepherd signing, this time its German lady racer Sabrina Lechner who following on from last months announcement that she will run IDM motors has agreed to run the German made Velox for this season. Alongside IDM motors, European ‘B’ Championship semi finalist Sabrina will also run the new ATS made IDM tires in this years German Nationals. As with all 3 new Shepherd signings announced yesterday, Sabrina had competed with Mugen until this season.

Source: Fun & Drive [scuderia-fun-and-drive.com]

February 19, 2008

Stephane Bouche joins Shepherd Racing

Stephane Bouche joins Shepherd

JP Racing, distributors for Shepherd in France, have announced that leading French 1/8th scale racer Stephane Bouche will race the Velox in this years French and European Championships. Similar to Eric Dankel, Stephane leaves behind a successful spell at Mugen that saw him finish as runner up in last years Nationals and Coupe de France. Joining what is fast becoming a competitive team with Ielasi, Pietsch & Dankel, Bouche is also joined at Shepherd by fellow French racer Richard Volta, a National round winner last year, he too is a former Mugen racer.

Source: JP Racing [jpracing.com]

February 19, 2008

Eric Dankel joins Shepherd Racing

Erik Dankel joins Shepherd Racing

European ‘B’ Vice Champion Eric Dankel from Germany has agreed a 2 year deal with Shepherd Micro Racing to drive their newly released Velox 1/8th scale chassis. Also a top runner in the German Championships, Eric leaves behind former Sponsor Mugen, but will continue with long term engine supplier Novarossi while for fuel and tires he will be using Runner Time and PMT.

Source: Twins Racing [twins-racing.de]