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January 4, 2011

Moto Arena Winter GP wins for Jefferies & Smith

A last minute rush of entries saw a full entry of 90 drivers brave the winter conditions for Moto Arena’s winter GP, the event was held in the week between Christmas and New Year and gave a few drivers the opportunity to try out their seasonal gifts. The Moto Arena venue, situated within the Silverstone Circuit complex is unique in the UK as it’s an indoor venue but with a tarmac racing surface. The event proved a big success for Team Associated with Olly Jefferies dominating the Super Touring class taking TQ and the A final win, Zak Smith won the 10.5 Pro Stock, Zak’s team mate Chris Slater took TQ with his TC6 but a good result for Chris was spoilt after an incident lapping a back marker caused a DNF in leg one of the A final. In the 17.5 stock class it was a convincing victory in the A final for Schumacher driver Scott Hauser, who also took TQ. 13.5 stock racing is a class growing in numbers in the UK and at Moto Arena the victory in this class went to Malcolm Hall.

Source: BRCA [brca-tc.co.uk]

January 1, 2011

CSO MRX-5 CVD swing arm set

CSO have introduced this pair of front CVD swing arms for the Mugen MRX-5. A direct replacement for the kit item, these shafts have been made from high quality steel and then hard coated for durability.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

January 1, 2011

LRP S10 Blast TC RTR

The LRP S10 Blast TC makes a perfect start into your racing career possible and with the possibility of upgrades, the car grows with your requirements and is designed for both beginners and racers. The S10 Blast TC comes with the already approved components of the S10 Blast Offroad line like CVDs up front, adjustable turnbuckles, anti-roll bars front and rear, Big-Bore shock absorbers, shaft drive train and even more first-class features. Compared to the S10 Offroad cars, the Blast TC comes with a single-part chassis and doesn’t use a slipper. The car accepts all commercial 1/10 touring car bodies and wheels and many option parts are available so you can upgrade it with the Standard, Sport or Pro-Tuning Sets.

View more images of the car here

December 31, 2010

Capricorn LAB-E01 2011 version & KEL850 treated muffler

Capricorn have announced the 2011 version of their .12 touring car engine. The new version comes with a large head and underhead, optional on the WC edition engine, but which has been used by Martin Christensen to take victory at this year’s Euros. The new additions allow for a higher running temperature and the use of a hot glow plug. Capricorn have also released this KEL850 treated Novarossi 2660 Muffler. This new treatment will replace the original hard coated version as it can be used on any kind of aluminium, not only ergal. This new ceramic-titanium treatment gives incredible hardness up to 65 Rockwell and results in higher durability and performance of the muffler as well as optimal resonance. Capricorn have also updated their website and all users that are subscribed before midnight tonight (CET) will be sent a discount coupon for their next order.

View the muffler here

December 30, 2010

Keven Hébert re-signs to Reedy, Associated & LRP

Keven Hébert has signed a 2 year extension to his contract to run Reedy LiPo batteries, Team Associated’s TC6 & 12R5.1 and LRP brushless systems. Reedy department manager Rick Hohwart was excited to be able to continue working closely with Keven, saying, “Keven is not only a driver who can win races, but who has been instrumental in the development of the TC6 and 12R5.1 platforms. He is not only fast, but is always willing to help others with setups and questions concerning motor and ESC gearing and tuning, as well as battery care and maintenance. He is a great asset and an excellent representative of the Reedy brand.” Keven was excited about the signing, saying:

Reedy, Team Associated and LRP have supported me for the last three years, which has allowed me to get where I am today. I am very happy to be with such a strong team for the next two years. I have made many friends at Reedy/Team Associated/LRP and I would like to thank them for giving me the opportunity to keep doing what I like the most.

Source: Reedy [reedypower.net]

December 29, 2010

Hébert & Trandell take Midwest Grand Slam Rd2

Round 2 of the Midwest Grand Slam was held recently at MSI Raceway in Detroit, Michigan. The schedule called for practice on Friday, three rounds of qualifying on Saturday, with the final round of qualifying and the main events on Sunday. Reedy/Team Associated factory driver Keven Hébert was the class of the field in the 1/12 Modified and TC Modified categories. Keven captured the pole position in 1/12 Modified with his 12R5.1 ahead of teammate Walt Henderson. In TC Modified, Keven again claimed the pole with Henderson set to line up in the third position. Joe Trandell, driving a 10R5, would start from the pole in the World GT class and would do the same in the 1/12 Stock class with his 12R5.1 and would eventually claim victory in both classes. The Modified mains were an all-Hébert affair and he never looked back leading start to finish in both classes. Keven now leads the points standings in both classes heading into round 3.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

December 29, 2010

Grand Prix des 3 Frontieres – Announcement

The organisers of the Grand Prix des 3 Frontieres (GP3F) were in touch to tell us about their 7th annual 1/10th EP touring car race that will be held from the 29th to the 30th of January next year. Hosted by the MRC Longwy on the border between France, Belgium and Luxembourg, the event has already attracted European Championship finalists Lucas Urbain and Loic Jasmin and will be open to both stock and modified with hand out LRP tires included in the entry fee.

Find more information here.

December 29, 2010

CSO MRX-5 clutch bell & adjustment tool

CSO have released some new clutch parts for the Mugen MRX-5. This clutch bell is made from hard coated high quality 7075 T6 aluminium which results in a lighter part than the original at only 3.7 grams. For adjusting the clutch CSO have released a useful and convenient external clutch adjusting tool. Made of chromed aluminium it makes tuning the clutch spring easy. Available in 2 colours, black and Mugen silver.

View the clutch adjustment tool here