Xceed have released this 1/10 scale 200mm Stratus body shell. Made from high quality lexan, it is supplied with a special shaped rear wing, which makes the overall package very stable under acceleration and braking as well as having lots of steering and excellent top-speed handling. Supplied with grill, lights and masking decals, it has been designed and made in Germany for Xceed, in co-operation with a number of top-level drivers.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
Shepherd Racing have announced that front running 1/10 IC Track racer Bobby Flack is joining the Shepherd/CEFX team for 2010. Bobby brings years of experience and speed to our team making it even more likely you will be seeing the V10 in the winner’s circle this year. Here is what Bobby had to say about joining the team:
I would first like to thank RC America and Xray for all their support over the past 5 years. They have been great to race for and work with over that time. I truly appreciate everything they did for me. With that said I am very excited about this new opportunity with CEFX and Team Shepherd. I am looking forward to working with Josh and the rest of the team this season. Hopefully, many great results will be coming soon!
Bobby joins the team of defending IFMAR World Champion Daniele Ielasi, IFMAR Worlds Top Qualifier Jilles Groskamp, Josh Cyrul, Brian Thomas and another top level driver soon to be announced for this years IFMAR WC in Houston. The Shepherd team is looking stronger and stronger heading into this years World Championships later in the summer.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Following the success of the new NT1 WC edition clutch at the 200mm Pre Worlds, where it was used by Ralph Burch, Capricorn RC have announced the availability of this product. Supplied with the new 0.9 gram lighter clutch bell, it is able to fit the originals Xray pinion gears. The set also includes an extra light spring stay, 2 red shoes, 2 thrust bearings and 2 full sets of ball bearings. Capricorn also released their newly homologated EFRA 2662 muffler, which offer increased performance on the Q12 engine and especially with the new Novarossi based Capricorn engine line that is coming soon.
BMI Racing have released their new LiPo ready pan cars, the Copperhead 12 and Copperhead 10, the latest upgrade to BMI´s well known DB12RR LiPo and DB10R. Both cars come with a newly designed LiPo only chassis as well as the newest upgrade to the company’s flex link suspension. Just like the DB12 and DB10 series the Copperhead has the BMI powerpod and front suspension, with an optional upgraded front suspension in the works. Finally the cars get their name from the new copper anodised aluminium parts, which replace the previous grey colour.
Click here for more images of both chassis’
Although having already raced the first round of the National Championships, taking pole position, Motonica have confirmed Oscar Cabezas in their team for 2010. The reigning Spanish National Champion, will race the company’s P81 in both the Spanish Nationals and the European Championships which takes place in Italy during the summer.
Source: Motonica [motonica.com]
RC America, the US distributor of Xray and Hudy, in cooperation with Mike’s Hobby Shop will organize the Xray USA Challenge for 1/10 nitro and electric touring cars. The event is going to take place at Gulf Coast Raceway, TX on May 21st-23rd, the host track of the 2010 World Championship. With the US and European factory team in attendance, including Juraj and Martin Hudy, it will be a great event to discuss technical and set-up issues.
Full information on the event can be found here.
We were contacted by the organisers of the Top Gun Shootout, an event being hosted by Mid America RC Raceway in Arkansas from the 15th to 16th of May. With support from TOP USA, the race will be open to 17.5 and 13.5 Touring, Trans Am, Mini and Nitro Sedan. From the title, to the awards and even the racing format, this event is planning to be unique in every way. The play on words used to title the event is just a hint at the fun the organisers have planned for the race. Every driver will receive a Top Gun movie related gift, compliments of EJ Evans and Michael Odonel from TOP USA. The top three finishers of all classes will also receive Top Gun movie themed awards, with Aviator glasses and special fighter pilot helmets just some of what will be seen in the winners circle.
More information including the entry form can be found here.
Ball bearing specialist, ABEC35, have released new ball bearings for most 1/12 pan chassis and 1/10 World GT Class. Based on their Type-X technology, oiled with rubber shields, economy and ceramic hybrid. They claim that these ball bearings are as smooth as metal shielded ball bearings and protect against hair from indoor carpet tracks. Available in model FR2-5 (1/8×5/16 x9/64F) and model FR168 (1/4×3/8 x1/8F).
Source: ABEC35 [abec35.com]
