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December 14, 2012

Martini & Wilck win at Charity Race Italy

The Charity Race was held for the second time at the RC Landia facilities in Scandiano, northern Italy. The race organizers had decided to repeat the success from last year, where around 100 entries, and a big Charity lottery collected a lot of money to a local children’s hospital. Drivers from all over Europe joined the race, as the competition remained very strong, similar to that of an ETS event. Xray and Hudy were the major sponsors of the event as in the cooperation with the Italian distributor Sprint RC both donated the most of the prizes.

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December 14, 2012

Team Orion Neon 8 brushless system

New from Team Orion comes the Neon 8 brushless system containing the waterproof Vortex R8 WP 130A controller and the Neon 8 2100kv waterproof motor. The ESC offers a 6V/3A BEC system, selectable drive modes and is useable with motors of up to 6000kv while the Neon 8 4-pole motor is of a sensorless design making it ideal for bashers and racers alike. The set is also available with a standard non-waterproof Neon 8 2000kv motor.

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December 13, 2012

T.O.P. Photon EX V2 caster blocks

New for the Photon EX, T.O.P. have released these version 2 caster blocks. The new caster blocks come with both 4-deg and 6-deg options and are designed in a way for easy maintenance. The universal could be removed without having to dissemble the steering block from the caster block which is done without sacrificing steering angles. The castor blocks are also double CVD ready.

Source: T.O.P. [top-racing.jp]

December 13, 2012

Hobbytech STR8 GT race roller

Hobbytech have released their STR8 GT car. This 1/8th scale 4wd Pro GT8 class kit is brushless powered and is 3, 4 & 6S LiPo compatible. Featuring a narrow 3mm lightweight chassis plate design with optimal weight distribution and ultra low center of gravity. The car comes supplied with hard coated Pro CNC machined spiral cut helicoidal gears for front and rear and a clear polycarbonate GT body shell.

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December 12, 2012

Matrix Tyres sign Simone Pausini

Matrix Tyres have announced the signing of young talented Italian Shepherd 1/8th scale driver Simone Pausini to their official racing team. Having tested the tires during a recent race in La Turbie, he decided to make the switch.

Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]

December 12, 2012

Xray ultra-stabile clutch spring

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Xray have released this ultra-stabile clutch spring for both the RX8 and NT1 clutch. Characteristics of this new spring is that it remains constant during long runs.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 11, 2012

SpeedTech carpet additive

Tyre Additive have announced their new carpet additive called SpeedTech. Developed with the help of front running 1/12th scale racer Markus Mobers this new product completes their line of additives. Formulated for foam and rubber tires on carpet it increases the tyre grip without making cars difficult to drive and helps you push from the first laps until the end.

Source: Tyre Additve [tyreadditive.com]

December 11, 2012

Protoform 1/12th shell sneak peek

Protoform have sent us this sneak peek image of their new body shell. The graphic gives the hint that is for 1/12th scale while there is enough of the shell’s profile to work out some nice features. More details from Protoform as we get them, which we believe will be soon.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]