February 21, 2013

Xray XB9’13 1/8th scale buggy

Xray XB9'13 1/8th scale buggy

Xray have released full details on the 2013 XB9, the next evolution of the Xray off-road concept, featuring innovative Xray Multi-Flex adjustment, superior weight balance and weight distribution, easy chassis flexes setting for traction and stability adjustment and more forgiving and easy-to-control handling. Long-term tested by factory racing team and regular drivers in all conditions, the innovative design focuses all the way down to the smallest details to increase performance, handling, and reliability.

View more details & images here


February 20, 2013

Xray T4 rear anti-roll bars

Xray T4 rear anti-roll bars

Xray have introduced these all-new T4 rear anti-roll bars for narrowed front bulkheads in 0.1mm increments for super-fine tuning. For easy recognition the anti-roll bars have laser-engraved stripes for easy and instant recognition. The anti-roll bars are mounted using the included composite holders on the bulkheads, and to the integrated anti-roll bar mounts on the suspension arms. Available in 1.0, 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6mm versions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 20, 2013

Jernej Vuga re-signs with Xray

Jernej Vuga re-signs with Xray

Xray announce that former European champion and recent Slovenian Champion Jernej Vuga has extended his contract with the Slovakian manufacturer for 2013. This is what Jernej has to say about the deal:

I am very excited to continue with Xray also for the 2013 season and I would like to thank them for giving me this opportunity. Xray’s knowledge is huge and this is very important for a driver as it is also the team work and development – Xray incorporates all of these factors. In 2012 my professional and personal time schedule did not allow me to participate at international races but I achieved some good results gaining the National and Alpe Adria Cup 2012 titles. For the 2013 season my goals are to race again at some main European races and to achieve the best possible results.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 18, 2013

Xray XB9 70mm spring steel turnbuckles

Xray XB9 70mm spring steel turnbuckles

New for the XB9 Xray have produced these adjustable left & right M5 turnbuckles manufactured from special Hudy spring steel material, resulting in stronger turnbuckles with a tougher core. Additionally heat treated for maximum strength, reliability, and long life they come in a length of 70mm, and are suggested to be used for the optional aluminium c-hubs and uprights when the outer roll center positions are used and longer linkages are required. Sold in a set of 2.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 11, 2013

Ralph Burch renews with Xray

Ralph Burch renews with Xray

Xray announce that 200mm Nitro World Champion Ralph Burch will stay with the Slovakian manufacturer trough 2013 and that the US super star will participate in all on-road classes this year. Additionally he will race electric off-road races with the new XB4. Ralph says:

I have been racing with Xray team since the very beginning since I have started to race the very first T1 more than 12 years ago. Over the years we have built a very effective team work & cooperation which has resulted into some of my best achievements in my racing career including the World Champion title. I am very proud to represent this finest company and I am very happy that our cooperation will continue and I hope some more great results will come either for me or for anyone at the Xray team. I have been available to any Xray drivers with any their questions or comments and I am looking forward to see you all during the 2013 at the races.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 8, 2013

Taylor Petersen joins Xray Factory Team

Talor Petersen joins Xray Factory Team

Xray announce the signing of top US off-road racer and World Championship A main finalist Taylor Petersen. He will race in all the off-road categories using Xray’s XB9, XT8, 808E and the new XB4. Taylor says:

I would like to thank Xray & RC America for the opportunity to better my racing career. I look forward to getting to the track and start racing with the team. It is the start of what i hope will be a great relationship together. I’m super excited about the new opportunities they have asked me to pursue with 1/10. The quality of the product was apparent on my first kit build. Can’t wait to hit the track.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 6, 2013

Dirk Wischnewski continues with Xray

Dirk Wischnewski continues with Xray

More driver news from Xray who have announced that multiple European Champion Dirk Wischnewski will continue to race for Xray in 2013. Dirk will focus on the 1/10 nitro racing and the further development of the NT1 in 2013 and will participate at all major nitro touring races. Dirk had this to say:

After 5 successful years with Team Xray I’m happy that we will continue our partnership in the future. In 2013 I will concentrate mainly on 1/10 nitro touring class, here the biggest race will be the European Championship in Austria. But I will also do some electric touring car races especially during winter time. I like to thank Juraj, Martin, Mario and everyone at Xray for the great support over the last years. I’m looking forward to great and successful future.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 4, 2013

Paul Lemieux re-signs for Xray

Paul Lemieux re-signs for Xray

Another re-signing from Xray who have announced that one of the world’s best on-road drivers and long time Xray team driver, multiple US champion in various classes, Paul Lemieux has re-signed to stay with the team for 2013. Paul will will also get into the off-road racing scene to race with the new XB4. In 2013 Paul race all regional, national and international races with Xray T4, NT1, X12, RX8 and XB4 and the busy calendar will include all US electric and nitro on-road nationals, Snowbirds and major off-road races. Paul had this to say:

I am excited about the continued partnership between myself and the Team Xray. I am especially excited to continue on with all of individuals that make up the Xray family as i know it. To me the “work hard but have fun” atmosphere which we have achieved at events around the globe has been the driving force in what keeps me racing. 2012 was possibly the best year of racing that I have had to date, the achievements of winning Snowbirds, 3 national titles in 3 classes and winning the Worlds warm-up definitely have given me confidence that all my sponsors commitment to racing and quality is second to none.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]