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This weekend sees the Psycho Nitro Blast take place in Georgia and as a little side event Losi Factory driver Adam Drake busted out his rocket propelled Losi 8ight for another high jump record attempt. Check out the video above for the action and destruction.
Video: Alex Pilson
Yokomo have released details of their new B-Max4 II 1:10 4wd off road buggy kit. Available in 2 versions the standard kit only comes with the new cab forward body shell for more steering while the Factory 2011 version additionally comes supplied with a whole host of option parts as standard. It comes with a LiPo compatible main chassis, motor mount with bigger range of adjustment, c-clip universal drive shafts, carbide diff balls, lightweight diff joints and hex head screws throughout. Both are available at the end of this month.
Mugen Seiki Europe have announced the addition of French drivers Maxime Noble and Nicolas Reynaud to their French and European team. Maxime is the current National B Champion in France and will receive their full support during his first year in the National Elite class. He is a young and growing talent and has already shown that he has the ability to mix it with the big boys. Nicolason the other hand is a regular A finalist in the French National Elite championship and MSE are happy he has chosen for Mugen this year. He is an experienced driver and will be a great addition to the team as its leader, so do not hesitate to approach him at the race track for any help and support you may need.
Source: MSE [mugen.eu]
The good people at the World famous Yatabe Arena were in touch to tell us about their International off road Grand Prix that they are hosting from the 23rd to the 24th of April this year. An annual event it will be once again held indoors on their clay track and is open to short course, 2wd buggy, 4wd buggy and truck in entry, modified and world classes, the latter being for invited drivers who have placed highly at World Championships, top 10 in Japanese Nationals and their respective country’s National Championship. A pretty standard race format, with 3 rounds of qualifying and 1 final for all lower mains with the A-mains getting 2 races. Entry is now open here.
One of the unusual features of THE Car by JQ Products is its centre differential, which has 8mm of front/rear adjustment in the chassis which can have a significant effect on handling. The standard kit comes with central to weight forward transmission components, ideal for tight, technical stop/start type tracks. If the full extent of its weight-back set up is required, usually for fast open tracks, then the optional weight back centre shafts must be used. The set includes the 90mm and 104mm option weight back dogbone centre shafts.
Source: GB Modelsport [gbmodelsport.co.uk]
O.S. Speed have released their latest 1/8th buggy engine, the small block 19XZ-B. A 3.1cc engine, it produces similar power to the 3.5cc version, delivers the power smoothly but most importantly gives much better fuel consumption than the larger displacement engine.
Source: O.S. Speed [osspeed.com]
Team Associated is pleased to announce the return of two-time IFMAR World Champion Brian Kinwald back to their factory race team. Brian started his career with Team Associated in 1989 as a local driver for Team Associated and quickly rose to the top ranks under the tutelage of Cliff Lett and Mike Reedy. His Team Associated career culminated in 1993 when he won his first, and Team Associated’s twelfth, IFMAR World Championship in Basildon, England. Now over 15 years later, Kinwald returns home to where it all began. A wiser, more experienced Kinwald will bring his vast knowledge and development experience to the Team Associated stable. He will be working closely with Team Associated Engineering, developing current and future projects, including the recently released SC10 4×4. Additionally Brian will continue to compete at the highest level at the major events including the IFMAR World Championships, ROAR Nationals and other major events.
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Hot Bodies have announced the addition of Tyler Vik to their factory driver list. The former Kyosho driver races multiple classes from 1/8th off-road to 1/10 touring and is successful with everything he drives. Tyler joins an already strong team stateside that features Ty Tessmann, Jesse Robbers and Josh Alton and will make his debut race at the Silver State Nitro Challenge in April.
Source: Hot Bodies [hotbodiesonline.com]
