Many of the cooling fans currently on the market are no longer powerful enough for modern high speed motors and ESCs resulting in lower performance as well as reducing their life. This Zeppin Racing cooling fan features extremely high air flow while consuming less power and comes with an aluminium motor mount for 540 motors. The set includes only 1 fan, but has an optional mounting point for a second fan.
Source: Zeppin [zeppinracing.com]
Another re-signing from Xray who have announced that one of the world’s best on-road drivers and long time Xray team driver, multiple US champion in various classes, Paul Lemieux has re-signed to stay with the team for 2013. Paul will will also get into the off-road racing scene to race with the new XB4. In 2013 Paul race all regional, national and international races with Xray T4, NT1, X12, RX8 and XB4 and the busy calendar will include all US electric and nitro on-road nationals, Snowbirds and major off-road races. Paul had this to say:
I am excited about the continued partnership between myself and the Team Xray. I am especially excited to continue on with all of individuals that make up the Xray family as i know it. To me the “work hard but have fun” atmosphere which we have achieved at events around the globe has been the driving force in what keeps me racing. 2012 was possibly the best year of racing that I have had to date, the achievements of winning Snowbirds, 3 national titles in 3 classes and winning the Worlds warm-up definitely have given me confidence that all my sponsors commitment to racing and quality is second to none.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New from µ-Pro Racing Products are these optional in-board suspension mounts for the T.O.P. Racing Photon EX. This suspension mount set fulfills the demand of the drivers who prefer the traditional in-board suspension mounts over the Photon EX hanging suspension mounts. The set contains everything in the picture above plus there are also other mounts with different widths that are available to be purchased individually. The combination of these mounts yield different front and rear toe angles and tread widths.
Source: µ-Pro [top-racing.jp]
The Gen3-D is Protoform’s latest offering for the RC oval racer and enthusiast. The NASCAR Nationwide Series has developed a car that is totally unique, with the nose and grill area reflecting more detail and brand identity than in previous years. The Protoform Gen 3-D even shares the “kicked-up” rear quarter panels seen on the 1:1 racers, increasing downforce without the penalty of an oversized spoiler. It also features an add-on blade spoiler and a double step splitter/spoiler on the front valance. The left side still features a bumped out area for added battery clearance and left side weight bias and the rear window/trunk rail has been enlarged just like the 1:1 racer. The “Gen3-D” is produced with the best in quality .030 polycarbonate. It’s equipped with spoiler mounting hardware, protective film, window masks and a decal sheet. This body will also fit most popular 200mm sedan chassis.
View more images of the body here
Xray have announced that the European Junior champion Adrian Berntsen will race the 2013 season with the Xray team. Adrian has started the 2013 season with a big style with TQ and win at the DHI Cup. He had this to say about the deal:
I’m really happy to re-sign my contract with Xray and continue to use Xray high-quality products throughout the next seasons. After coming back to Xray, I’ve achieved my best international results ever, by ending 5th at ETS Germany 2012, 3rd at Charity Race 2012 and taking my first ever international win at DHI-Cup 2013. I can’t wait to continue cooperate with the best R&D team throughout the next seasons and hopefully achieve many more nice results.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
EFRA have been in contact to help them in their search for a handout tire supplier for this year’s 1/8th onroad European A & B Championships. A new rule that has been introduced to combat the use of additive, EFRA have outlined all the details in relation to the supply of tires below. If you run a tire company and are interested you can contact EFRA directly.
View the full EFRA letter here
Yokomo have announced that they have inked a deal with current IFMAR 1/10th 200mm World Champion Meen Vejrak to race their onroad and offroad electric cars. The Thai driver, who also won last year’s TITC race, will join the current factory team of Ronald Volker, Yannic Prumper and Naoto Matsukura and will make his international onroad debut at the TITC in a few weeks. The 27 year old will also make his ETS debut the week after the TITC, traveling to Gran Canaria for the season’s 3rd stop at the beginning of March.
Click here to see what Meen had to say about the deal
Three time ISTC World Champion Marc Rheinard has re-signed with Muchmore Racing for the 2013-2014 season. In addition to using the company’ chargers, tire warmers and other accessories, Marc will now also use their new line of Fleta 4 ESC and ZX motors. Marc Rheinard had this to say:
First of all I must thank Speedpassion and especially Wilson for the great support over the last 5 years. We had an amazing time winning many races, the highlight being able to win 2 IFMAR World Championship titles back to back. The support and quality of their products was always perfect. Now however it is time for a change. Having been supported by Muchmore Racing, using their chargers, tyre warmers and other accessories for many years, I am really excited about racing with their new Fleta 4 ESC and Fleta ZX Motors. Muchmore Racing have always produced high quality products and since getting my first sponsorship from Muchmore Racing I have build up a really good friendship with their president Mr. Jang. I have already had an opportunity to run the new Fleta 4 ESC and Fleta ZX Motors and was impressed by their performance so I am really looking forward to this new partnership and to the prospects of achieving good results together over the coming seasons.
Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]
