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December 12, 2008

Kyosho Birel 1/5-scale Racing kart

Kyosho have released the Birel R31-SE, a third generation kart that sets a new standard for scale appearance and performance. This 1/5th scale chassis is a scale replica of the popular R31-SE kart used in international FIA competition, where many Formula 1 drivers got their start in racing. Featuring scale bodywork and graphics identical to that of the full-size racing kart. Its factory assembled, so with some minor prep work, the R31 is ready to go in a very short time.

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December 9, 2008

WRC GT Due Classic Chassis

As the 2wd 1/8th scale Classic chassis class grows, so do the number of manufacturers making cars and the quality of the production of these cars improves, formerly a back yard shed construction. The new GT Due from WRC in Italy is the latest entrant into this class and its a pretty solid looking car. As is standard in the class it is rear belt driven, it has a full adjustable front end and the rear of the car features adjustable camber and toe. The chassis and radio tray are both made of aluminium and the steering servo is in the laydown position, something not common in this class.

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December 9, 2008

McPappy Racing 1/10th scale Dart

We don’t cover much oval racing, but this new car from McPappy Racing is pretty sweet looking. The ‘Dart’ has been designed with many new innovations and has the left-most weight, lowest rear roll centre, lowest centre of gravity, roomiest rear motor pod and is the lightest floating T-plate kit available today. The chassis was also designed and tested for just the right amount of chassis flex, while the floating T-plate design not only offers centerline position, but also offers an offset position. The kit is made with 2.5mm quasi-isotropic carbon fibre throughout and the rear pod is topless and can be moved farther to the left than anything else available. Without extending the wheelbase, the spacious pod allows you to fit a 124 spur with a 65T pinion.

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December 6, 2008

Motonica P81 1/8th scale chassis

Motonica has announced the arrival of the new P81, the follow up to the P8.0, and the result of constant development. The car will offer racers totally new adjustments, which have been tested by top Italian driver Stefano Solaroli, who was able to combine his own knowledge and experience with that gained within the Motonica Team in these last years. Motonica also mentioned that in order to reward the loyalty of their drivers, a specific promotion will be created which will offer the possibility to Motonica pilots to easily change from the P8.0 to the P81. Expect full details when the car is launched at the International Toy Fair Nürnberg in February.

Source: Motonica [fastom.com]

December 5, 2008

Full Throttle Racing FTR10

Seen at the Indoor Championships in Cleveland last week was the FTR10, the new World GT class chassis from Full Throttle Racing. These are the first closeup photos of this new prototype chassis which was spotted on the FTR workbench, but we expect to receive official photos and more information soon.

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December 5, 2008

LRP S8 TX Premium RTR Truggy

LRP have announced the release of the S8 TX Premium RTR Truggy. The included components are specially designed for maximum driving pleasure with the “RTR-Spec” exhaust system specifically developed for the included engine to give great bottom end power and blistering top speed. To handle the power output of the engine-pipe combo the specially designed 3-shoe clutch is hardened for heavy duty action. The car is also supplied with heavy duty blue anodised 4mm front and rear aluminium shock towers for best performance and durability and the patented braking system based on real automobile brake design for great stopping power. The car is also supplied with VTEC Kamikaze tyres in RTR compound on low-profile rims provide long-lasting traction and lowest tyre wear and are ideal for any surface.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

December 4, 2008

Xray T2R Pro touring car

Xray have announced the release of the all-new T2R Pro touring car, which represents the latest evolution of the super-successful Raycer concept – luxury at an affordable price. This new kit is based on the award-winning T2 electric touring car platform, a car that has ‘raised the bar in engineering, design, and performance and has won the hearts of racers worldwide along with an exceptional amount of titles and awards’. Expect a pre Christmas release.

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December 2, 2008

HPI Racing Cyber 10B buggy

We showed you some photos of the new Cyber 10B over a week ago and we said we would find out more information on the car, well we have. HPI Japan have replied and told us that the car will be released under the HPI brand, not the Hot Bodies brand, and is aimed slightly lower down the competition scale than the Yokomo B-Max, designed for use by beginners and intermediate racers. The car accepts a stick pack, which means the batteries can be shared also with a 2wd chassis for example and the 10B is very simple to work on, with minimum adjustments. However they do say that there will be option parts released to increase its performance and setting possibilities. The car is due for release in February 2009.

Image: Hobby Media [hobbymedia.it]