March 18, 2015

David Perez re-signs with Xray

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Xray have announced the re-signing with young and talented David Perez. The multiple Spanish national champion will continue to be part of the Xray team in 2015 and he will focus on electric touring racing. David will compete at the ETS, the EFRA Euros, the Spanish and Canary national championship and he had the following to say:

I have been racing with Xray cars as a private driver for several years and thanks to the best performance of the T4 and the support I got I was able to win plenty of races including several national titles. To be part of the Xray team is a great honor for me and my motivation to continue to improve my skills and result is the highest ever. I will participate at as many international races as possible to learn more from the factory team including Martin, Alex, Bruno and all the great people in the team but at the same time I will continue to race all the national series in Spain so anyone looking for a good set-up or help please do not hesitate to contact me.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


March 18, 2015

Shepherd Velox E8 carbon fibre chassis

Shepherd Velox E8 carbon fibre chassis

Shepherd introduce a carbon fibre main chassis plate, one of the first option parts especially developed for the Velox E8 1/8 electric on-road kit. Made from premium carbon material the chassis plate is nearly 50 percent lighter than the standard aluminium part and it creates a small raise of the centre of gravity combined with a different flex characteristic which leads to improved site bite. This results in better handling and agility of the car while the acceleration is improved at the same time because of the reduced weight overall weight. A direct replacement for the aluminium chassis the extra stiff carbon chassis is also a true eye catcher and available from now on.

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March 18, 2015

Bruno Coelho wins at Portuguese Indoor Series

Brubo Coelho wins at Portuguese Indoor Series

The final round of the Portuguese Indoor Series was held in Barreiro last weekend. Bruno Coelho dominated the qualifying and finals, taking a strong TQ position and finishing all three A-mains more than 3 laps ahead of the runner-up spot. Behind Bruno Goncalo Alves came in 2nd and while Joao Martinho rounded out the top 3 result.

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March 18, 2015

Asuka Create on-road spring storage box

Asuka Create on-road spring storage box

Japanese company Asuka Create introduce a dedicated storage box for on-road shock springs. Measuring 213x118x47mm the semitransparent box features a carbon fibre insert with transparent bolts that take up to 24 1/8th or 1/10th on-road springs of up to 35mm length. The design makes for secure storage and transportation without having to worry the springs are mixing up.

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March 18, 2015

LMR 1/10th Off-Road Car Protection Bag

LMR 1/10th Off-Road Car Protection Bag

New from Lee Martin’s LMR brand comes a car protection bag for 1/10th off-road buggies. The bag is made from black fabric, it sports the proud LMR logo and it not only protects the buggy from dirt and grime when stored away on the track but it also keeps the trunk of your road car clean as the bag is also ideal to transport dirt soaked vehicles in.

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March 18, 2015

Sebastian Johansson wins at Mini-Prix 2015

Sebastian Johansson wins at Mini-Prix 2015

The Minicars indoor track in Sweden recently hosted the Mini-Prix 2015 for 1/10th Formula cars. It was the first race in a very long time in the central parts of Sweden so most drivers had never attended a Formula race before nor had very much practice. Running the race very similar to the ETS Formula class rules made for some tight and interesting racing both for the drivers and the spectators trackside. In the A-main Sebastian Johansson came out successful in front of fellow Xray racers Mattias Trotte and Alex Hofvander.

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March 18, 2015

Kyosho Plazma LM Carbon Edition kits

Kyosho Plazma LM Carbon Edition kits

Kyosho’s line of Plazma LM 1/12th scale racers sees the addition of two new kits in the form of the Carbon Edition Porsche 962C Coupe 1989 Joest-Racing  and the Carbon Edition Toyota GT-One TS-020 1998. Both offer upgraded chassis compared to the standard kits with the main chassis and rear lower pod plate as well as the chassis brace being made from high-quality carbon fibre instead of black fibre glass sheets. The included motor mount is compatible with 540-size motors and the kits also include an alloy adapter plate to run smaller 380-class brushless motors. Part of the rolling chassis packages are also 9 ball races, foam tyres on scale rims and last but not least replica bodyshells including comprehensive decal sheets and moulded details.

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March 18, 2015

110% Racing RC Blood multi-functional grease

110% Racing RC Blood multi-functional grease

New from 110% Racing, the brand of 1/8th Nitro Buggy World Champion Ty Tessmann and his farther Gord, comes RC Blood, a multi-functional high-performance grease. The chemical will stick to any surface without running, it provides constant lubrication, and lasts a long time, making it ideal for crown and pinion gears, greasing outdrives that go into the diff cup and crown gear and it is perfect for CVD joints. It can also be used on the ends of air filters and comes in a handy cup.

Source: 110% Racing [race110.com]