October 23, 2012

Kyosho V-One R4 SP chassis

Kyosho have released this high performance weight optimised version of their V-One R4 1/10th 200mm chassis called the SP. Featuring tuning parts that helps Takaaki Shimo win this year’s Japanese Nationals, it comes supplied with updated differential housings with more durable plastic material as well as hardened steel diff gears. A new one piece aluminium engine mount, nickel coated steel shock shafts, a new 2nd gear mount, a new main chassis, tuning springs for front and rear and new rear ARB mounts from POM material complete the list of included parts

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October 22, 2012

Marc Rheinard joins Hot Race tyres

Multiple world champion Marc Rheinard has signed to Hot Race tyres in a one off deal for the 200mm World championship to be held in Bangkok next month. The newly signed Capricorn driver will join fellow World Champion and Tamiya team mate Jilles Groskamp along with European Vice Champion Mario Spiniello in choosing the tires from this young tire company.

Source: Hot Race Tyres

October 21, 2012

CSO BD7 front & rear upper bulkhead

CSO have released a front & rear upper bulkhead for the new Yokomo BD7 EP touring car. Made from high quality 7075 T6 aluminium, it’s harder than the original version and also has an additional upper camber link hole to give you the extra option for fine tuning if required.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

October 20, 2012

Mark Green seals British title with Rd9 win

The ninth and final round of this years championship was hosted by the Mendip circuit at Weston Super Mare. With Tim Wood away on Holiday in Egypt to celebrate his 30th birthday, it became a clear fight between defending champion and Mugen / Sirio / Contact driver Kyle Branson against former champion of Serpent / Novarossi driver Mark Green. These two add a clear driver consistency and car setup advantage over the chasing pack throughout Saturday practice and also on race day. The chasing pack of Andy North, The Hastings, Danny Bancroft and Neal King battled it out for the minor championship positions which were again undecided heading into the season finale.

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October 20, 2012

JConcepts Scalpel speed-run body

JConcepts introduces the Scalpel speed-run body and front bumper conversion to convert the Slash 4×4 into an insane speed-run machine. Looking straight into the headlights you can tell right away something is different about the Scalpel. A menacing look from the front-end highlighted by a dramatic chin-spoiler, the front-end is built for speed and direction. Large fenders allow plenty of clearance for the 2.8” G-Locs tires and the extremely low roof-line cuts like a knife. A shallow bed area gives the Scalpel a truck-like appearance while maintaining that all inclusive speed-line structure. Finishing off the body is clean and smooth with the inclusion of grill, headlight, taillight and miscellaneous logos that make the Scalpel look the part.

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October 19, 2012

GP3F 9th Edition – Announcement

The MRC Longwy club have announced the 9th edition of their GP3F race, which will be held on the 15th and 16th of December 2012 in Longwy, France close to the Luxembourg Belgium border. Open to Modified and Pro Stock touring car, the event will be capped at 120 drivers and run on a large technical track with plenty of running for all racers. The race has attracted a large entry of the finest racers with Ronald Volker, Marc Rheinard and more confirmed. Entry will open on the 24th of October so be don’t be late as it will fill fast. More information on the event can be found at the official site here.

October 19, 2012

Contact Double Compound 1/10th front tire

After months of tests on several different tracks including 2 weeks of testing in Thailand on the circuit which will host the 1/10th World Championship, Contact are pleased to announce a new double compound front tyre. With excellent feedback from multiple World and European Championship winners Robert Pietsch, Dario Balestri and Andy Moore they have concluded that these new tyres give more steering on all the tracks and in varying conditions. The tyres also help to avoid traction rolling problems which can occur on high grip tracks or finals where larger tyres are used. Available in 4 different hardness’s, Soft, Medium, Hard and Super Hard all mounted on our black carbon rim.

Source: Contact [racing-cars.com]

October 19, 2012

Mibosport Cup Rd1 – Announcement

The opening round of the Mibosport Cup takes place next weekend in Hrotovice, Czech Republic. The event which is open to both on road and off road classes on 2 tracks in the one hall, has already attracted over 90 entries including a strong entry from the Xray team with Martin and Juraj confirmed with Martin Bayer set to run the all new Xray EP buggy at the event. One of the stars of last weekend’s ETS Dominic Vogl is also set to compete with the Awesomatix along with top Czech drivers, Michal Bok, Marek Cerny and Radek Flek. More information on this first event as well as the whole series can be found here.

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