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May 2, 2013

Tekin RX8 Gen2 ESC

The Tekin RX8 Gen2 brings new features and next level performance to the popular RX8 series speed controls. Designed using today’s state of the art micro components, the Gen2 delivers advanced tuning options for the hardcore racer. When it comes to 1/8th scale racing, this ESC has what racers demand, reliability, precise control and unmatched power handling capability. Packed with new features, it delivers a programmable high-voltage BEC, an EZ Access Port for HotWire communication and Datalogging capabilities in a small sized package.

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May 2, 2013

Schumacher Cat K1 gear diff & Cougar wide track mod

Schumacher have released a complete gear diff for the Cat K1. The new diff provides lots of run time between maintenance rebuilds and with steel gears is super strong. Suitable for a wide range of conditions but very good in high grip as it can give more drive and rotation. For Cougar SV2 the wide track modification improves stability in corners and over bumps. Recommended for narrow overhang tyres such as Schumacher Minispikes, wide overhang tyres may cause a problem with width rules.

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May 2, 2013

Agustin Cutini wins Rd1 of Argentine Nationals

Last weekend the first round of the Argentine 1/8 off-road National Championships took place at the Speed Paradise track, host of last December’s World Championship. On Saturday, the TQ went to Agustin Cutini (Mugen/Novarossi), the 2012 National Champion was also able to take the win in the main final on Sunday. Second place went to Adrian Castro (Xray/Novarossi) with the third position going to Sebastian Recio (Mugen/Novarossi).

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.com]

May 2, 2013

Protoform Cyclone 9.5 dirt oval body

Protoform’s new Cyclone 9.5 incorporates all the latest aerodynamic tricks from the full-scale racers, made to fit all the popular dirt oval late model pan car chassis. From the offset front fenders and skewed rear ¼ panels to the rooftop vortex generators, the Cyclone is built for speed, downforce and side bite. At around 9.5” wide, it’s versatile enough to suit a variety of track types. The Cyclone 9.5 is fully approved by the DirtOval.com National Rulebook and comes with a pre-cut and pre-drilled spoiler kit complete with end plates and hardware. It’s produced in genuine. 030” lexan and also includes a detailed decal sheet, window masks and paint-then-peel overspray film.

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May 1, 2013

Adam Drake wins Spring Challenge at Revelation

This past weekend Revelation Raceway hosted the Spring Challenge. The one day event had 100 entries including top driver’s Mike Truhe, Cody King and Adam Drake. In round one of Pro Buggy Mike Truhe set the TQ with his Team Losi Racing 8ight 3.0 followed by teammate Adam Drake and Cody King. Drake set the quickest time in the second round of qualifying followed by Truhe, but Drake wasn’t able to better Truhe’s time from round one. Before the start of the 30 minute final Cody King had a mechanical problem and was forced to start the race late. Drake and Truhe would battle for the win with Drake coming out on top followed by Mike Truhe, Cody Smith and Ronda Drake.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

May 1, 2013

PSM Agama A8 front & rear shock towers

PSM Agama A8 front & rear shock towers
PSM have released new front and rear carbon shock towers for the Agama A8. The front tower is made from glossy 5mm carbon fibre, while the rear is made in 4mm. Both towers are lightweight with the front weighing only 21.5g and the rear 23g with both designed for US-Style tracks. These parts are a direct replacement for the original parts.

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May 1, 2013

Serpent Cobra E-Buggy Ready To Race

Serpent have announced the Cobra E-Buggy Ready To Race 1/8th buggy, which is Serpent’s first entry into the Ready-to-race offroad category. The RTR version of the successful high end Serpent 1/8 Cobra E-Buggy it comes complete with DragonRC 2.4 radio with LCD screen, strong metal gear servo, brushless motor, waterproof speedo, pre-painted & precut body and pre-mounted offroad tyres The car is of course 4-wheel-drive and features 3 gear diffs, 16mm big bore shocks, aluminium shock towers & chassis, easy radio box, side guards / low C of G battery boxes and a large rear wing. This super durable buggy chassis is a great entry into the racing scene and a good price. Fully upgradable with parts and options from the high end race-version it is due to be released in the 2nd half of May.

View more images of the buggy here

May 1, 2013

Hupo Honigl joins Novarossi

Italian engine company Novarossi has announced the signing of Austrian Hupo Honigl to their factory team. The multiple European offroad Champion will run the engines in his Durango DNX408 and 408T cars having previously used LRP engines. Expect to see Hupo running his new Novarossi power plants at numerous major events throughout the year.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]