January 9, 2011

Team Powers HD body supports

Team Powers HD body supports

Team-Powers have released a new update of their high downforce aluminium body supports, suitable for all touring cars. They are designed to help increase rear traction and are best suited to low or normal traction conditions. In stock competition they can allow the use of less rear toe-in to increase top-end speed. Sold in a pair they are available in Tamiya blue and black colours.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]


January 8, 2011

Viktor Wilck extends Tamiya contract

Viktor Wilck extends Tamiya contract

Continuing with the December/January signing madness, our friend Viktor Wilck drop us a mail to say that he has signed a 2 year extension to his Tamiya contract. The Swedish ace, pictured above with Kiyo Suzuki from Tamiya Japan, gave us the following statement:

After joining Tamiya back in 2007 I have had 4 successful and educating years. So when my contract ran out it was an obvious choice to continue when Tamiya presented this opportunity. I’m looking forward to 2 years of extensive racing, starting by focusing on the 1/10 Off-road Worlds in Finland preparing with many other Off-road events and off course the TC Euros.


January 8, 2011

Dario Balestri to run Capricorn in 1/8th scale

Dario Balestri to run Capricorn in 1/8th scale

Italian company Capricorn have announced the signing of double European Champion and multiple World Championship finalist Dario Balestri to their team. The Italian driver, seen above with his mechanic Stefano Puccinelli, has inked a 2 year deal which will see him run the 1/8th scale Capricorn LAB-C801. The former Motonica driver who recently joined KM Racing for 1/10th scale, will continue to run Novarossi engines.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


January 8, 2011

Indoor Euros Warm up race – Announcement

Indoor Euros Warm up race - Announcement

The organisers of the 2011 Indoor European Championship in the Czech Republic have been in touch to let us know about their Warm-up race that will take place from the 22nd to the 23rd of January at the Sport-V-Hotel in Hrotovice. On Saturday there will be free practice from 12:00 to 23:00 but if there is too many drivers it will go to controlled practice. On Sunday there is an official race, which consist of 4 qualification rounds and 3 finals and as on the EC itself only LRP CPX tires will be allowed. Further information can be found on the official event site here.


January 8, 2011

Juan Rodriguez joins RCAmerica/ Xray USA

Juan Rodriguez joins RCAmerica/ Xray USA

RCAmerica/Xray USA have announced the signing of Juan C. Rodriguez. The current two-time Puerto Rico National Champion joins Team XRAY USA for the 2011 season. After having dominated the 2010 season, Juan will be competing this year running an Xray NT1 WE powered by Murnan Modified RB M3 v2. Juan had this to say:

First of all, I would like to thank Mugen USA and Mike Swauger for the support they have provided me for the past few years. I have no doubt that the quality and performance of all Hudy/Xray products will help me further develop my skills as a racer. I am really looking forward this new venture with RCAmerica and Xray USA for this upcoming season.

Source: RC America [rcamerica.com]


January 7, 2011

Nitrosisters Xray X10 235mm conversion kit

Nitrosisters Xray X10 235mm conversion kit

Nitrosisters have released this 235mm conversion kit for the Xray X10 200mm chassis. Supplied with lightweight hub extensions and made of 7075-T6 aluminium, they key into the hubs for a precise, wobble free fit every time and also have a locating ring for the wheel to centre on. Each hub extension is 15mm wide, bringing your stock Xray X10 to 230mm which allows the driver to tune the rear track width with shims to get just the right width for the body of choice. The wide front end plate included two sets of front end holes, the inner set is for 200mm bodies while the outer set is for bodies with wheelbase from 220mm till 225mm. The included adjustable turnbuckles are made of titanium.

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January 7, 2011

LRP Touring Car Masters – Announcement

LRP Touring Car Masters - Announcement

LRP have announced that the 14th running of the LRP Touring Car masters will take place from the 25th to the 27th of March in Eppelheim, close to Heidelberg, Germany. Open to both modified and open stock classes, as well as the usual round of the LRP-HPI-Challenge, the event attracts big name drivers who will all be looking to prevent last year’s winner Ronald Volker from doing the double. Registration is already open and if you wish to enter you can do so by visiting the official event site here.


January 7, 2011

KM H-K1 aluminium servo saver set

KM H-K1 aluminium servo saver set

New for the H-K1, KM Racing have introduced this all aluminium hex type servo saver. Machined from high quality aluminium and anodised gold, the new system offers longer life and reliability over the standard plastic version. The set includes the bearing shaft, both upper and lower servo saver parts and spring.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]