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October 31, 2010

Ryan Maker dominates 2010 NSW State Titles

This weekend saw some of Australia’s top drivers descended on one of the county’s premier electric tracks to battle out the 2010 NSW State Titles. Reviews of the newly upgraded facility were glowing and the racing was fierce across all classes. The modified class drew a number of world class drivers including multiple national champion Simon Nicholson, current national champ Ari Bakla, and Victorian state champion Ryan Maker. In qualifying it was all Maker, piloting his Hot Bodies TCX to pole position ahead of the Corally of Simon Nicholson and the Xray T3’11 of Timothy Lee. Despite the efforts of the chasing pack, the finals went all the pole sitter’s way with Ryan taking his TCX to the win in the first two finals, electing to sit out the last amain which went to Xray’s Ari Bakla. The final positions were Ryan Maker in 1st, Simon Nicholson 2nd, and Timothy Lee 3rd.

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October 30, 2010

Schools Open for Associated Juniors

The UK Team Associated on road team are pleased to announce the formation of a new driver development programme, the Associated Junior Academy will consist of four new drivers who work closely along side Olly Jefferies, Alan Bickerstaff, Steve Lander and Chris Slater. The team enjoyed a great deal of junior success this year helping Zak Smith to a top three place in the pro stock class of the BRCA national series. The driver programme will get underway at round one of next years BRCA touring car nationals but drivers are hoped to be announced and working with the team by early 2011. Drivers will be selected on their ability to work as a team and their potential to develop within a structured programme, part of the project will be to run a celebrity car at selected BRCA touring car national meetings, already named for the celebrity car is multiple champion Craig Drescher and CML managing director Jason Varley.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

October 30, 2010

Capricorn LAB-C01 flanged uniballs

New for the LAB-C01, Capricorn have released these 5.8mm flanged uniballs for the rear upper suspension upright mounts. The new flange on the ball ensures that the plastic ball joint will not be popped off in the event of an impact and crash as it prevents it from doing so.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

October 29, 2010

Christopher Krapp joins Team Muchmore

Muchmore Racing have announced that front running German electric touring car driver Christopher Krapp has joined Team Muchmore for 2010 and 2011. The Kyosho driver placed 4th at this year’s World Championships and has many other good results to his name including winning the German Outdoor Nationals in 2009 and multiple European Championship A-main appearances. Christopher had the following the say about his new deal:

I am very proud to be a member of the Team Muchmore. The products are amazing and I am looking forward to a great future with Muchmore racing.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

October 28, 2010

DnM Tech ultra carbide cutter

DnM Tech are releasing an ultra carbide cutter for foam tire truers. It can be use to fit most foam tire truer in the market such as the GQ, 3Racing and Hudy tire truers and the special cutting edge design offers ultra and smooth cutting performance, while at the same time the special cutting material is very durable.

Source: DNM Tech [dnm-tech.com]

October 27, 2010

Diaz & Palazzola win Paris Memorial Race

This past weekend the 10th Annual Paris Memorial Race was held at the Silver Bowl Park in Las Vegas, Nevada. Following sedan qualifying it was Kyosho driver Michael Palazzola that took the TQ honors. In the 45 minutes main however it was Kyosho team mate Walter Diaz that took the victory followed by Scott Fisher in second and Kevin Woods taking third. The 1/8th scale class saw Mugen driver Mike Swauger take the TQ but after the 45 minute main the victory went to Kyosho Driver Michael Palazzola, who drove and very clean race, followed by Ron Gustin in 2nd and Brad Toffelmire in 3rd.

October 27, 2010

Pit Shark Hole shot body mounting tool

Having shown you the Pit Shark Hole shot during the first round of the Euro Touring series, the Italian company have sent us the release for their body mounting hole positioning system. As we explained there are units that go over your body posts and help the loose magnets find their exact centre when place on the uncut painted body shell. A hole in each of the magnets allows you the mark the exact centre of the post allowing you to make perfectly positioned bodies each time. 3-time World Champion also uses the Hole shot and has his own line of MR33 branded versions. Available for both 1/8th and 1/10th scale.

View the product and a video of how it works here

October 27, 2010

Capricorn NT1 lightweight CVD axles

Capricorn have released these new CVD wheel axles for the Xray NT1 as well as their own LAB-C01. Lightweight, the fronts coming in at 4.9grams while the rears weigh in at 5.9 grams per piece.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]