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November 30, 2012

TrakPower MS sensored brushless system

TrakPower USA is proud to announce their new MS sensored brushless systems. Available are the MS-1 speed controller and MS series brushless motors. Designed for 1/10th on-road and off-road applications the MS-1 ESC features an all-aluminium case, stock and modified profiles including a zero timing ‘blinky’ mode, gold-plated solder posts and a compact design for easy installation. The controller is compatible with motors down to 2.5T. The MS series sensored brushless motors come with a ribbed CNC-machined aluminium heatsink case, sintered rotors, adjustable mechanical timing and heavy duty solder posts. They are available as 6.5T and 8.5T modified variant and also 10.5T to 21.5T stock motor. Also available are bundles including motor and controller.

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November 30, 2012

Alex Hagberg wins at Asian ORCA Cup final

The final race of the Asian ORCA Cup series was held in the small village of Kota Raja, just outside Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. The race saw some 100 entries split on two classes: 13.5T turbo timing and 17.5T blinky classes. In the 13.5T class it was Alexander Hagberg who was considered as the pre-event favorite. The best Malaysian drivers, Azri Amri, and Jacky Siow were also both very fast on this track with their extensive track knowledge and stock class experience. As traction was very low, also in combination with the hard Ride R36 controlled tire, car set-up was very difficult. The difference between new and old tires was also very big, as always on asphalt. Using a clever tyre strategy, only three sets of tyre were allowed, Alex Hagberg won all five qualifying rounds and used his TQ position and two sets of new tyres to win the first and second A final. The second place went to Jacky Siow with Wong Kok Wai, who was able to win the third final, taking the remaining spot on the podium.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 30, 2012

Yokomo R12C pan car kit

Yokomo is proud to announce the release of the R12C, an exact copy of the car Naoto Matsukura took to World Championship honors in 2012. The kit contains a weight balance optimized chassis, a new centre point steering assembly to improve the Ackermann geometry, a highly adjustable rear width to help adapt the car to different grip levels and the kit also comes with a newly designed left side rear wheel hub.

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November 30, 2012

CRC sweep U.S Indoor Championships

The annual U.S. Indoor Championships in Cleveland is a premier road racing event for 1/12th and 1/10th pan cars and touring cars. For over 30 years, the ‘Champs’ has created many exciting finishes and fond memories. For 2012, there were big changes to the schedule and a new venue. For the first time in 25 years, racers would no longer travel to the Holiday Inn in Independence, OH, instead the new location for the race was the Holiday Inn in Strongsville, Ohio. Also new this year, no car would hit the track on Thanksgiving day, making it a shorter more affordable race.

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November 30, 2012

Spec-R touring car & M-type dish wheels

Spec-R introduce new dish wheels for 1/10th touring and M-class on-road cars. Starting with the touring car wheels they are available as standard and low-rib variant. White of colour the 24mm wheels weight 9.8g per piece and come in sets of four rims. Also new are 24mm M-class dish wheels in white colour and sets of four. Just like the touring car wheels they are available in a standard and low-rib variant.

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November 29, 2012

TRG 112 1/10th scale F1 chassis

Japanese company TRG have released the 112, their latest 1/10th scale F1 chassis. Available in a wide 200mm version and a regular 180mm version, the main difference between the two is the front suspension parts. The car features a 3mm carbon chassis that is designed to best accept the shorty LiPo, but can also accept full size packs, and is mounted inline with space around the pack for receiver and ESC. The chassis is very narrow at only 79mm and so doesn’t scrub during cornering and because of this design it can accept almost all current and past bodies. Other neat features include dual rear roll dampers, adjustable front suspension links, a single piece top deck, adjustable steering upright and a pretty awesome adjustable servo mount.

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November 29, 2012

Maxi Vogl wins German Open Indoor Masters

Shepherd driver Maxi Vogl won the German Open Indoor Masters the second time in a row in front of his team-mate and 2012 German vice-champion Daniel Sieber. The race took place at the “Faszination Modellbau” fair in Friedrichshafen in the very South of Germany and attracted 35 drivers in the 1/8th scale class. Unfortunately the race was overshadowed by a bad accident during the main final. On Friday the track was open for free practise and both Shepherd drivers had a good pace already. The qualifying was held on Saturday and Maxi and Daniel showed a great performance. At the end it was Maxi taking the TQ less then 0,1sec in front of his fast team-mate Daniel with both drivers being the only one to reach 18 laps in qualifying securing themselves the pole-position in the semi-finals.

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November 29, 2012

VBC Racing WildFire option parts

VBC Racing have introduced a number of new option parts for their WildFire touring car. First up are this lightweight CVD shafts made from 7075-T6 aluminium and hard treated. They are over 50% lighter than the standard steel axle and they come in a pair together with self lubricating 3.5mm shaft end shoes. Also part of the drivetrain are the new lightweight hardened steel gear diff axles which have been heavily machined for weight loss yet maintain their strength. The ‘EX Slide’ ceramic ball bearings set contain high quality red rubber seal ceramic bearings of 4pcs of 10x15x4mm, 8pcs of 5x10x4mm & 2pcs of 5x8x2.5mm. Friction is reduced to near zero, so your car acceleration and top speed will be even better. Finally their is new version 2 composite steering blocks.

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