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February 25, 2015

Marco Kaufmann continues with Xray

Xray has announced that Marco Kaufmann has re-signed with the Slovakian team to race the company’s T4 and NT1 in the 2015 season. Marco is a young and talented driver and he has been a main driving force of the Xray team in Germany. Marco will participate at all major national and international races and he has the following to say about the deal:

I am very happy to re-sign with Xray. I have been racing with Xray since I have started to drive RC cars and I am very proud to represent this finest company and to be part of the Xray R&D team. In 2015 I plane to start nitro racing and will race with the NT1 at as many races as possible. I am sure with the World Championship winning model and the experience and help from Hartmut Rose, Bertram Kessler and my father we can achieve great results. Looking forward to a great and successful future.

Click here to view Marco’s Xray profile video

February 23, 2015

Malin Karlsen continues with Xray

Xray has announced that young and talented Malin Karlsen will continue to be part of the factory junior team, Xray’s melting pot of uprising RC talents. The 8 year old girl from Norway has so far shown an exceptional talent and she will continue to race Xray’s XB8, XB8E, XB4 and XB2 in her 2015 campaign that will include appearances at the 1/8t and 1/10th EFRA Euros, the EOS, the Nordic Championships and the Swedish National Championship and the Swedish Cup Series. Malin has the following to say:

I love RC cars and Xray was my first car and I have a lot of passion for this car and like everyone on the team. I am very proud that I was chosen by Xray to be part of the junior factory team and I am very happy to be given this opportunity. This year I will continue to participate at as many races as possible around the globe to learn as much as possible and to gain new experiences to improve my skills and results. I am looking forward to meet you all again.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 23, 2015

EX Lab T4’15 floating steering servo holder

EX Lab T4'15 floating steering servo holder

EX Lab has released a first rendering of what appears to be a floating steering and servo holder for the Xray T4. Making use of a redesigned upper servo holder plate that takes the steering bellcrank posts the part removes the steering assembly from the lower chassis plate to minimise the influence of the twisting chassis on the steering angle during hard cornering. The chassis will also flex more with the steering posts removed from the lower plate which can be beneficial in certain conditions while an additional post allows to connect the servo holder plate with the top deck in case a stiffer front end is required. The set, that from what is understood is designed to work with the T4’s standard inner and out aluminium servo mounts, will become available in mid-March.

Source: EX Lab [excelllab.com]

February 18, 2015

Josh Wheeler extends Xray deal

Xray has announced that the US top off-road racer Josh Wheeler will continue to race with the Slovakian team in 2015. The multiple World Championship finalist will race Xray’s 1/8th and 1/10th 4WD vehicles and he has the following to say:

I am pleased to announce that I will continue with Xray for the 2015 race season. Xray has been a great partner that has continually strived to produce the best cars in the world and never cease to improve. The entire Hudy family has been a great support and continue to allow me to follow my dream. I look forward to another great race season and all the exciting things to come.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 18, 2015

Xray XB4 4-hole aluminium steering link

New from Xray and made for the XB4 line of 1/10th buggies is a 4-hole aluminium steering link. Made from Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and laser-etched the part offers additional steering Ackermann positions for a wider range of steering angle settings while being of a higher rigidity at the same time. The sturdy construction also makes for improved steering precision and a more predictable handling especially on high-bite surfaces.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 16, 2015

Alessio Menicucci renews with Xray

Xray has announced the contract renewal with Italy’s Alessio Menicucci for the 2015 season. Alessio is a multiple Italian champion and has been the main force together with Xray’s Francesco Martini in Italy. Alessio will race the Xray T4 at all the major regional, national and international races and he has the following to say about the deal:

It is an honour for me to continue the work started in 2015 with the Xray Factory Team. I am very happy with the work done so far and to have achieved significant progress. This is the result of an important teamwork and a continuous development directed to improve our performances race after race. I want to thank once again the Hudy family for giving me this opportunity, especially Juraj and Martin for the passion that they convey us on the track. This means to be part of a Champions team, what ask more than this?

Click here to view Alessio’s Xray profile video

February 13, 2015

Lorenzo Crolla re-signs with Xray

Xray has announced the contract renewal with talented French driver Lorenzo Crolla for the 2015 season. The dedicated off-road racer will attend all French championship races, the French cup, the EOS series and the European Championship and he is always happy to help with technical support and service at the races. Lorenzo says:

I’m very glad to renew with Xray for the 2015 season. I’m very satisfied about the performance of both Xray 1/8 and 1/10 off-road platforms, taking big pleasure running with the XB8, XB4 and the upcoming XB2. I will be available at all French races to provide technical support and service to Xray customers so do not hesitate to contact me at any time.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 12, 2015

Mike Swauger renews with Xray

Xray has announced the contract renewal with World and multiple US National Champion Mike Swauger. Mike is a dedicated nitro on-road racer and he will be using Xray’s 1/10th and 1/8th nitro kits at all major races in 2015 such as the World Championships, the Florida Winter Nationals and the ROAR Nationals. Mike says:

I would like to thank Ralph Burch and everyone at RC America and Xray for the past years of racing. I’m excited to have signed with team again for the 2015 season and looking forward to having a great year of racing with the Xray team. I will travel to all major USA nitro races and I will be more than happy to assist anyone with any questions or comments.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]