March 1, 2013

Darren Bloomfield joins Vampire Racing

Darren Bloomfield joins Vampire Racing

Vampire Racing is proud to announce the latest addition to their factory racing team in the form of UK super star and 1/8th EFRA IC buggy European Champion Darren Bloomfield. Driving for Team Losi Racing, Darren will use Vampire Racing’s full line electric components such as the upcoming AB+ V2 brushless motors, SR1+ controllers and the company’s latest LiPo competition batteries. The Briton already achieved the first race victory for his new sponsor by TQ’ing and winning the recent Off Road Wars race at Maritime Racing leaving Jörn Neumann and Lee Martin behind.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

March 1, 2013

Ryan Cavalieri fully Orion’d

Ryan Cavalieri fully Orion'd

Team Orion announce that current IFMAR 2WD and 4WD 1/10 Electric Off-Road World Champion Ryan Cavalieri has made the move to use Team Orion’s Vortex R10 and R8 Pro ESC’s beginning March 1st. Cavalieri has been a valuable asset to Team Orion over the past seven consecutive years using their Vortex motors, nitro engines, LiPo batteries and chargers. Now with the addition of the Vortex R10 and R8 Pro ESC’s, Ryan has completed the entire product line with Team Orion. Ryan added:

I would first like to thank Jürgen and Reto from LRP. They have provided me with great support over the years and have helped me win three IFMAR World Championships along with many other races. I would also like to thank Philippe Neidhart, Oscar Jansen, and Joe Pillars for the great continued support of Team Orion Products. Team Orion has been behind me basically from the start of my professional career and it feels great to now run the complete power package.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

March 1, 2013

RT carbon fibre upper steering plate

RT carbon fibre upper steering plate

Reckward Tuning from Germany now have a 3mm carbon fibre upper steering plate for the Mugen MBX7 buggy available. The option part replaces the kit’s plastic plate, weights only 6.9g and comes including machined conical washers for a hassle-free installation.

Source: RMV [rmv-deutschland.de]

March 1, 2013

Ben Ellis wins at Early Spring Off-road champs

Ben Ellis wins at Early Spring Off-road champs

Located in Southern Indiana, P&T Hobbies and Raceway hosted the “Early Spring Off road Champs”. Being in business for well over 25 years, P&T Hobbies and Raceway is one of the longest running tracks in the state and in the region. The one day trophy race brought in over 90 entries from across the tri-state area. With limited practice, everyone had to adapt to the track quickly and make setup changes as quickly as possible. Team Associated driver Ben Ellis was on a mission and TQ’d round two and three of the 2WD modified buggy class and ended up second in the truck class. In the main events he was able to get out to a quick lead and even lapped the entire field in both classes taking comfortable wins.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 28, 2013

AKA Three Rib 2WD front tire

AKA Three Rib 2WD front tire

AKA introduce the Three Rib 1/10th 2WD buggy front tire. It sports a long lasting and consistent tread that has been designed to smooth out steering on medium to high-bite outdoor tracks. The tire is available in soft, super soft and a special clay compound.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

February 28, 2013

RB Blast V11 limited edition

RB Blast V11 limited edition

RB introduce the Blast V11 limited edition .21 buggy engine. The long stroke engine is made in Europe and features a bi-turbo 14mm crankshaft, lightweight conrod, high-quality front and rear ball bearings, 5+2 port liner and Multi Exhaust System. Other features include a turbo combustion camber insert and a 9mm buggy carburettor with 7mm venturi reducer. The engine is available single item or as combo set including EFRA 2045 in-line pipe and manifold.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

February 28, 2013

Duratrax Onyx 35C LiPo batteries

Duratrax Onyx 35C LiPo batteries

New from Duratrax come two hardcase LiPo battery packs. They are build from 35C cells with a capacity of 5000mAh and come with your choice of genuine Traxxas or Deans Ultra Plugs connectors. The economically priced packs are the ideal choice for practice or club level racing.

Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]

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