Serpent introduce the S966 Team Edition v2 1/8 scale nitro on-road car. The latest variant of the successful 966 platform includes the Centax True Motion clutch system and membrane-equipped RCM shocks as well as the already known SL8 gearbox, front aero bumper, split-type carbon radio plate with flex control, new front geometry with shorter upper arms, new rear camber bracket and upper camber rods and updated shock angles.
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TOP Racing are currently working on a Rebel F-1 prototype that was tested during the KRC track opening race in Shenzhen/China. Penny Yip TQ’d and won the F-1 class followed by Frank Ng. TOP will now make use of the experience gained at the race and make further design refinements to the vehicle. Based on the final testing in Japan, TOP may release it for production.
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KM release new option parts for the H-K1 EvoII chassis. Available are left and right 2 speed layshaft stand-offs and an aluminium brake post. The stand-offs are CNC-machined from aluminium and incorporate a plastic bearing insert to improve the seat and of bearing and to add additional smoothness to the drive train. The brake post is of a new design with an additional tongue to ensure centred actuation of the brake pad for increased brake response. The parts are a direct fit to the current Evo version and have to be used as bundle.
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Team Associated release the TC4 Club Racer kit. The 1/10 scale touring car comes as pre-assembled race roller, features a 4WD shaft-driven drive train, 22 precision ball bearings, rear ball differential with lightweight outdrives, front spool, lightweight CVD drive shafts and lightweight oil-filled shock absorbers. Also included are a machined aluminium motor mount and lightweight front bumper. The car is ideal for VTA classes and as spec touring car for club racing purposes. Not included are wheels, tyres and a 190mm body shell.
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The RC organisation of Brunei, PEMKAR, recently held an electric on-road race in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. The annual race marks the start of racing season in this region. The venue for this year’s race was the Youth Center Hall that had an indoor carpet track laid out. Some 50 racers joined the race in four classes. The premier class was the Open modified touring car that saw attracted the most racers. The other classes were novice touring car, M-type chassis and Drift. Spec Sweep 32 QTS tyres were used for both touring car classes as well as spec Hobbywing Justock 11.5T combos for the novice TC class.
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The Pacific Cup is a race, in Lima Peru, that has been going on for the last few years and continues to grow each year. This year over 70 racers from all over the World to include the USA, Ecuador, Chile, Brazil, Germany and of course Peru attended the event. The race is held on a permanent track next to the Ocean was even broadcasted in the local media and therefore attracted over 2,000 spectators. Because of the good experience made at the recent races the organisers also plan on applying for the 2014 200mm sedan World Championships.
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The organisers of the 2012 Alpe Adria Cup have been in touch to announce their new series. Taking place between April and October, the 4 round series sees races in Slovenia, Croatia, Austria and Italy and features the motto ‘fun, fair racing and friendship’. The series will use a handout tire for both classes giving the same conditions for everyone and helping prevent the use of tire additives. The tires will only be allowed to be put on in parc ferme and there are a limited number of tires for each driver during the event to keep costs down. The Contact, one shore tire will be available trackside at affordable prices. You can find more information about this new series on their official site here.
Kyosho Germany have announced the addition of a new category to their Kyosho World Cup brand trophy. Valid for races within their sales territory this class will bring the races back to the parking lots. Using Kyosho’s own DRX nitro rally car the class combines the side-by-side on-road racing with the challenging and fun to drive obstacles of off-road racing. No need to have a clean and smooth race track, race with your friends on the surface next to you and enjoy the handling, performance and details of these awesome looking cars.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho-world-cup.de]
