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October 4, 2014

Protoform Strakka-12 1/12th body shell

Protoform is taking aim at 1:12 Stock and SuperStock classes with their new 1:12 race body, the Strakka-12. Modelled after an all-new racecar contending in the WEC series, the Strakka-12 is a reduced downforce alternative to the ultra-successful AMR-12. This race body will help your car slip around the track efficiently without scrubbing too much all-important corner speed. Modified racers looking for a less downforce on super high grip tracks can also use the Strakka-12, attaching the add-on Gurney Flap marked out in the back of the body. The Strakka-12 fits all EFRA, IFMAR, BRCA, ROAR and JMRCA body specs. Available in both light weight .020” lexan for experts and regular weight .030” for novices, it comes with protective film and includes window masks and a decal sheet.

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October 3, 2014

Spanish EP on-road national federations Rd2 – Report

Spanish electric on-road nationals Rd2 – Report

The 2nd and final round of the Spanish national federations series was held under changing weather conditions which caused some headache for the pilots of the three classes of Touring Car Modified, Stock and Formula 1. In the Modified class Gonzalo Garcia (Yokomo) took the day’s win from CSO driver Sergio Gomez in 2nd and David Bustos (TOP) in 3rd place. In the overall championship Gonzalo Garcia grabbed the title from runner-up David Bustos (TOP) and David Lara (TOP) in 3rd place.

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October 3, 2014

Alexander Naumov wins Russian 200mm nationals

This year’s Russian nitro on-road championships took place at the Zarechny track near Penza. Alexander Naumov took the TQ in the 200mm class after the qualifiers and in the final at first it was Vladislav Glebov who took the lead but a few laps later Alexander was able to overtake Vladislav to get into 1st place. Around halftime Alexander had extended his lead to 3 laps and with 10 minutes to go he slowed his pace to save on tyres on the very abrasive track. Despite running out of rubber in the closing stages Alexander Naumov took the win and the championship some 2 laps in front of Vladislav Glebov. Sergei Piskunov completed the podium in 3rd place.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 3, 2014

Xpert WR series waterproof servos

Xpert RC’s new WR series of waterproof servos is designed to work with everything from a 1/10th scale crawler to a 1/5th scale monster and they have been designed to function completely submerged in water. Available are three servos, the standard voltage WR-4401-LV (0.077s/280oz-in) and two high voltage compatible offerings, the WR6601-HV (0.118s/360oz-in) and the WR-7701-HV (0.126s/485oz-in). All offer IP67 rated protection, specially hardened metal gears, advanced firmware for no buzzing sound and high ampere and high temperature protection features.

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October 3, 2014

Alessio Menicucci wins Italian Indoor National Champs

The 2014 Amsci Indoor National Championship was held at the indoor asphalt track of the Romagnoli Arena. The race started on Saturday afternoon with controlled practice with the four qualifying rounds and the finals would be held on Sunday. The qualifying went to Xray’s Alessio Menicucci who was followed by track owner Michele Romagnoli and Francesco Martini.

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October 2, 2014

HPI announce HB Pro 5 electric touring car

In the build-up of the 2014 IFMAR Electric Onroad World Championships HPI Racing today announced the soon release of the Hot Bodies Pro 5 touring car kit. No exact details are known yet but HPI promise “a complete re-think of the standard TC design” that was needed due to the massive increase of speed and power available from today’s brushless motors and LiPo batteries. HPI states: “The Team then further refined this concept to achieve the ultimate goal of supreme “stability” and “flow” in a no holds barred next level top competition chassis. The resulting Pro 5 chassis affords the driver with the ultimate stability at speed coupled with the edge in being able to smoothly flow in the transition areas.” We bring you more information on the kit as soon as they become available.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

October 2, 2014

Serpent S411 motor fan mount

Serpent introduce a motor fan mount for the S411 Eryx electric touring car. The machined aluminium mount is designed to attach to the chassis using an existing hole in the plate and its slightly angled design optimised the cooling effect of optional fan units. Being super small and light of weight at less than a gram the mount does not disturb weight distribution. Included comes suitable mounting hardware for the mount and fan.

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October 2, 2014

Shepherd Velox V10 Pro aluminium radio plate mount

Shepherd Velox V10 Pro aluminium radio plate mount
New from Shepherd comes an aluminium radio plate mount for the Velox V10 Pro. The latest option part is not only a visible improvement but also allows for a more solid radio plate mounting which results in increased stiffness, strength and less wear of the radio plate. CNC-machined from high quality 7075-T6 material the mounts come blue anodised to match with the remainder of the car’s alloy parts.