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April 2, 2015

New Tesla exhaust sets & accessories

Capricorn introduce new exhaust sets for 1/8th and 1/10th scale nitro on-road cars as well as general accessories such as glow plugs, a case for small parts and blue colour silicone gaskets. Starting with the exhausts, the EFRA2129 is an 1/8th scale pipe while the EFRA2683 fits 1/10th scale .12 engines. Both sets include the muffler and a suitable manifold. As for the accessories, Capricorn have Tesla-branded Turbo-style glowplugs, a 21-compartment assortment case and blue silicone engine and exhaust gaskets available.

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April 2, 2015

R31 House GRK Global 1/10 rear motor 4WD drift car

The R31 House GRK Global is a new 1/10th scale 4WD rear motor drift chassis that will hit the stores soon. The car offers a new suspension geometry and aeration style shocks for improved car control, it features an easy access aluminium motor mount and a rack-type steering assembly. Carbon fibre upper and lower decks reduce the overall weight to a minimum while 4-point stabilised gearboxes improve the drivetrain efficiency. Along with the release of the kit comes a range of aluminium option parts to further customise the car.

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April 2, 2015

Daniele Ielasi renews with Matrix

Italian company Matrix announce the re-signing of former World and European Champion Daniele Ielasi for the 2015 season. The 37 years old RC legend will keep on working closely with Matrix, not only representing the brand on the racetracks, but also helping with development and production.

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

April 2, 2015

Teamsaxo Duckbill 1/10th scale Formula bodyshell

Teamsaxo soon have a new bodyshell for 1/10th formula pan cars available. Resembling a 2013 season “platypus” nose Formula car the body is made from 1.0mm polycarbonate and it fits most of the current formula chassis. Included with the body comes a decal sheet and a driver helmet.

Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]

April 2, 2015

VBC Ghost Evo 1/10th touring car kit

VBC Racing introduce the Ghost Evo 1/10th scale electric touring car kit. Designed with VTA racing in mind the car is completely redesigned compared to the original Ghost and it builds on a fibre glass double deck chassis with 7075 aluminium bulkheads and composite A-arms, steering arms and rear hubs, as well as long travel threaded aluminium shock absorbers. Included in the kit is also a full ball bearing set, a ball-raced steering system, aluminium turnbuckles, a floating servo mount and low friction belts. The kit is fully upgradable and will hit the stores soon.

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April 1, 2015

Xray Challenge Grand Final 2015 – Announcement

Xray have announced the date and details for their Challenge Grand Final that will be he held on the weekend of the 10th of May at the outdoor track of the Hudy Racing Arena. Held in several classes including Touring Car Modified and 17.5T Stock, Formula, 1/8th and 1/10th Nitro On-Road the race is open for anybody with more information being available here.

April 1, 2015

Mibosport Cup 2014/15 – Review

The 2014/15 Mibosport Cup attracted a total of 400 racers with 209 drivers in the electric on-road and 191 drivers in the electric off-road classes. Drivers from seven different countries including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Poland, Great Britain and Estonia raced for the title honours with round 4 seeing the largest number of entries with a total of 198 drivers of which 108 attended in the off-road classes. A total of 107 driver attended in the on-road classes at round 3 and from round 4 on the off-road category always attracted more drivers than the on-road classes. In round 5 2WD Buggy saw the largest number of competitors this season with a total of 59 drivers while the Touring Car Modified class was the most balanced in terms of participation.

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April 1, 2015

2015 Czech Electric On-Road Nationals – Report

The 2015 Czech Electric On-Road Nationals were hosted by the RC Team Rychvald club, attracting 80 drivers from all over the country to race in a high-class indoor facility. In the premier class of Touring Car Modified Marek Cerny set the early pace, but Kuba Simurda was pretty close. The qualifying then saw Kuba taking the TQ from Jirka Vysin and Marek Cerny and this order would not change after the finals handing, Kuba Simurda the title from runner-up Jiri Vysin and Marek Cerny.

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