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January 9, 2012

Olly Jefferies to run Reedy Sonic for 2012

UK-based Reedy/Team Associated driver Olly Jefferies’ cars will be powered by Reedy Sonic motors for 2012. Olly’s Team Associated TC6.1 and 12R5.1 have been powered by Reedy LiPo batteries for some time, but he now expects to take advantage of the powerful motor/battery combination early on in the season and at the World Championships this summer. Jefferies, one of the premier on-road drivers in Europe and a regular on the BRCA UK 1/12 and TC circuit, is looking forward to his new equipment and had the following to say:

I am very happy to be running the Reedy Sonic motor for 2012 and to carry the Reedy name on my car. I have been extremely pleased with how testing has gone. Combined with the Reedy LiPo, TC6.1, 12R5.1, and the hard-working guys at Team Associated/Reedy, I feel very confident for the coming season.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

January 9, 2012

Hara & Rheinard continue with ABEC35

Ball bearing specialist, ABEC35, continues with a strong team this year by extending their contract with Hot Bodies factory driver Atsushi Hara and Tamiya factory driver Marc Rheinard. Both world champions will once again run the company’s range of high quality ball bearings in their respective cars throughout 2012.

Source: ABEC35 [abec35.com]

January 9, 2012

Luca Piromalli joins Serpent Italy

Serpent have announced that Italian driver Luca Piromalli has joined Serpent and will run the Serpent 966-Team Edition in the coming season. Having recently tested the 966-TE in Cassino, he was very impressed with the speed and handling of the car. Luca will take part in all the main Italian races as well as the Euros and be joined by Mazzeo, Tedechi and more strong Italian drivers this year.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 9, 2012

Sabrina Lechner re-signs for Hot Race tires

Hot Race tires have announced the continuation of cooperation with the German driver Sabrina Lechner for 2012. The Serpent/OS driver will participate in the German national championships and international competitions in both 1/8th and 1/10th on road using the Italian made tires.

Source: Hot Race tires [hotracerc.com]

January 8, 2012

KM MTX5 servo saver & carbon options

More new Mugen MTX5 option parts from KM Racing starting with this aluminium servo saver set. CNC machined from high quality aluminium and anodised grey, this replacement part is much stronger and more durable than the original plastic version. Also new are a 2mm carbon fibre top deck and 2.5mm carbon fibre front body plate that helps stabilise the shell while making the mounting more secure in the event of an accident.

View the carbon parts here

January 6, 2012

Stephane Bouche rejoins Team Shepherd

Stephane Bouche has rejoined Team Shepherd for the 2012 season. After one year away the front running Frenchman has switched back to the German manufacturer using the Velox V8 in the upcoming season. Stephane plans to attend both Euros A and B as well as all rounds of the French National Expert Championship giving support to all fellow Shepherd drivers. Stephane has the following to say:

I’m really enjoying to come back to the Team Shepherd for 2012 after 1 year of transition. The Velox V8 “eleven” is really successful and I hope to have some good results for the Euro B in France and Euro A in Portugal next year. I would like to thank Team Shepherd and French distributor Andelle Competition for their confidence, and best whishes to all for 2012.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

January 6, 2012

Novak Oval Spec 1S BL racing ESC

Novak Electronics is pleased to introduce the Novak Oval Spec 1S Brushless Racing ESC, specifically developed for the extremely high demands of 1S LiPo oval racing. This speed control features their proven Novak X-Drive technology and enhanced Novak Dynamic Timing Advance algorithm that has been specifically developed for 1S oval racing, and is already shattering track records from California to Tennessee. To make tuning a snap, the Oval Spec 1S has as a completely redesigned LED menu for ultra-simple ESC tuning─ no external devices required. That’s right, 6 settings and 5 LEDs provide all of the combinations needed to get customers into the winner’s circle.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]

January 4, 2012

AS Hobby Racing Zytech Ginetta body

AS Hobby Racing in Italy have released the their 1/8th Zytech Ginetta body. Designed by Pietro Corradini, who has worked in the Ferrari Formula 1 team for 35 years, the body has been tested on the track of Cassino “Lamberto Collari” and Fiorano “Jody Scheckter” with excellent results.

Source: AS Hobby Racing [ashobbyracing.it]