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March 17, 2011

Tobias Hepp confirms move to Xray

Xray Germany have announced the signing of young German star Tobias Hepp to race for their on road team in 2011. The former Serpent driver will race the brand new Xray RX8 with Orcan GT7MH-Power, Orcan fuel 25+ and ATS-Tires. Tobias will race the Nitro-West Masters and the West German Championships, Luxembourg EFRA GP and the European Championship in Hildesheim, Germany (200mm) and Luxembourg (1/8th). He had this to say:

After 3 successful years with Serpent I’m happy for the new partnership with the Xray-Gemany/Orcan Team in 2011/2012. I’m looking forward to successful future.

Source: SMI [smi-motorsport.de]

March 17, 2011

Surikarn Chaidajsuriya re-signs to Xray

Xray have announced the re-signing of 2002 ISTC World Champion Surikarn Chaidajsuriya. The Thai driver is a great all round driver taking wins in both on road and offroad and will run the Slovakian company’s T3’11, NT1 and 808 cars this season. Surikarn had this to say:

I’m very happy that I have extended my contract with Xray. I will continue to race and test with Team Xray in the 2011 season, as well as continue using great Hudy products. I would like to thank Xray Slovakia and Asia Model Company (Xray and Hudy Thailand Distributor) for their great support. We had some very good results in 2010, and I will try to get even better results in the 2011 season.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 13, 2011

Xray News Round-up

Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on. This weeks round up includes the following stories.

– XB808 Dominates Winter Europe Paradise, Canary Island
– XB808’11 Wins 2011 Portuguese Open
– T3’11 Triple Win at Finnish Nationals R2
– XB808 2011 Wins MRCC Buggy Challenge 2011, Indonesia
– T3’11 Double Win at Swiss Nationals R1
– T3 2011 & XII Win the 2011 Mid West Grand Slam

Click here to view the round-up

March 6, 2011

Arrowmax NT1 pinion gears

Arrowmax released a new range of clutch pinion gears for the Xray NT1. Made from the highest quality 7075-T6 aluminium and then hard coated, they are lightweight, very durability and mesh perfectly with the car’s spur gears. Available in 16T, 17T, 18T, 19T, 20T & 21T teeth versions.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]

March 4, 2011

Xray Composite shock parts with rebound hole

New from Xray is this frame containing composite parts, except pistons, for two short Xray shock absorbers. These new shock parts feature the upper shock cap with a hole which allows for faster, easier and more comfortable shocks rebound adjustment. Fits all Xray electric and nitro touring shocks.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 2, 2011

Dirk Wischnewski re-signs with team Xray

Xray is proud to announce that former European Champion Dirk Wischnewski re-joins team Xray for 2011. The German driver had this to say about the new deal:

After 3 successful years with Team Xray I’m happy that we continue our partnership in the future. In the upcoming season I will race not only the 1/10 nitro touring with the Xray NT1 but also I will compete in the German 1/8 On-road Championship with the brand new Xray RX8. My main goal for the upcoming 1/10 nitro touring racing session is to win the European Championship title again, this time in my home country. I like to thank my mechanic Bertram Kessler (German Xray distributor) 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 23, 2011

Xray re-sign Eric Dankel for 2 more years

Xray have announced the re-signing of German driver Eric Dankel. A three-time German National Champion, Eric is a very versatile all round driver, winning those titles in both electric and gas sedan. Eric had this to say:

I am proud to race another two years for Xray. People at Xray working really hard and I am looking forward to another great and succesful two years. I would like to thank Xray and also SMI for their trust and support.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 23, 2011

Xray XB808 2.3 & 2.5mm rear ARB wires

Adding to the list of rear anti-roll bar wires of different thickness already available for fine-tuning the setup of your XB808, Xray have released a 2.3mm and 2.5mm version. These anti-roll bars are manually manufactured in-house from premium heat-treated spring steel wire using precision bending machines that ensure equal side angles. Manually measured, selected, and straightened to eliminate all tweak.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]