February 16, 2011

Gabi Mutu wins Electric Balkans Open Rd3

Gabi Mutu wins Electric Balkans Open Rd3

Last weekend saw the 3rd round of the Electric Balkans Open series, which took place indoor at Russe in Bulgaria. The classes were 1/10 touring stock, 1/10 touring modified, 1/10 team and 1/10 beginners. The modified class was definitely the most disputed class of all, and in the qualifications it was Emil Kostadinov that took the top spot ahead of Momchil Dimitrov and Romanian driver Gabi Mutu in 3rd. In the finals, thanks to some setup modifications and good driving, Gabi managed to claim the win in not only the modified class, but stock as well.

Source: EBORC [eborc.net]


February 16, 2011

Krakonos 24 hours endurance race – Announcement

Krakonos 24 hours endurance race - Announcement

The organisers of the Krakonos 24 hours endurance race were in contact to tell us about their race that will be run from the 19-20th of March in in the big sports hall in Rtyne v Podkrkonosi, Czech Republic. The event is open 1/10 2WD pan car or GT cars and will be run on carpet. The number of teams is limited to 10 teams, which includes 6 drivers & 1 mechanic, but there is still a chance to sign in. The cars will use a 21.5T brushless motor and controlled LRP CPX tires and the race will start at 1pm on Saturday and will finish at 1pm on Sunday. Accommodation, restaurant and all service including spare parts are situated in the hall.

Source: RCA Trutnov [rcatrutnov.cz]


February 15, 2011

Teddy Syach wins Indonesian National opener

Teddy Syach wins Indonesian National opener

The Opening round of Indonesian EP National Championship was held in Sunter International Speedway last weekend, with perfect weather all day. The class ran were 11.5T Stock Class and Front Wheel Drive Class. In the Stock class, it was Teddy Syach who took the TQ spot with his Hot Bodies Cyclone TCX followed by Xray drivers, Rudy Budihardjo, Bowie Ginting, Asdi Nurmediana and TOP Racing driver Chandra Yosef completing the top 5. Faiza Murphy took the TQ spot on FWD class with his TOP Sabre.

Continue reading the report here


February 15, 2011

Xray extends deal with Alexander Hagberg

Xray extends deal with Alexander Hagberg

Xray have announced the re-signing of Swedish racer Alexander Hagberg. Signing a new 2 year contract, the 2 time European Championship runner up will continue his focus on the electric touring and gas on road classes for Xray. Here is what Alex had to say:

I have been racing for Team Xray since the start of my international racing career and have decided to continue with Xray for the next two years. Over the years we have developed a strong relationship which has helped me develop as a driver both on and off the track, and achieve some great results. I am looking forward to new challenges with Team Xray in 2011 and 2012!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 15, 2011

Arrowmax Kyosho front CVD shafts

Arrowmax Kyosho front CVD shafts

Arrowmax have released this front CVD driveshaft set for use with the Kyosho V-One RRR and FW-06 cars. Made from high quality spring steel, these CVD shafts are very durable. The complete set includes the drive shaft, wheel axles, which are machined on the bearing contact points for freer movement, and required hardware to assemble both shafts.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]


February 15, 2011

Speed Passion sign Oscar Piastri

Speed Passion sign Oscar Piastri

Speed Passion have been in touch to tell us that they have signed young Australian driver Oscar Piastri to use their electronics as well as use Speed Power batteries. After securing the Australian Championship in the 10.5T touring car class at 9 years of age, the Xray driver is now setting his sights on the Modified class and looking forward to lots of fun and future success powered by Speed Passion. Oscar says “I am very excited to join the Speed Passion team and am looking forward to the challenge of racing against the top drivers in Modified”.

Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]


February 14, 2011

KM HK-1 Evolution chassis

KM HK-1 Evolution chassis

KM Racing have released the HK-1 Evolution, the full optional version of their 1/10th scale 200mm chassis. KM have released a lot of aftermarket parts for this car in the past and the Evolution looks to include all of them such as aluminium hard coated pulleys, Teflon coated aluminium front & rear shocks, titanium 64Ti turnbuckle and middle shaft and front spring steel universal shafts.

View the full list of included optionals here


February 14, 2011

Swauger wins Winternats on RX8 debut

Swauger wins Winternats on RX8 debut

Xray are reporting on the debut race of their new RX8 1/8th scale on road chassis, which took the TQ and win at this months Florida Winternats. The team only had 4 of the prototype RX8s in attendance and in qualifying they managed to take 1st and 2nd with Mike Swauger taking the top spot on his race debut for Xray ahead of Paul Lemieux. The 3rd RX8 would qualify in 10th driven by World Champion Ralph Burch who TQ’d sedan. In the final Mike would lead from the off and only gave up the lead twice when he, had a coming together with a back marker and when he pitted for tires. Quicker on the fresh rubber he would unlap himself twice from Lemieux, who wasn’t changing, and take the win.

Read the full report here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]