February 8, 2010

Malaysian National Championships Rd1 report

Malaysian National Championships Rd1 report

It was perfect conditions here at the 1st Round of the hotly contested annual Malaysian National Championship held at the Taman Titiwangsa International Track organised by RCAC. This is the first stop out of the 4 rounds held throughout Malaysia and what a way to start it off by having it held right in the Capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. It was a huge turnout with more than 50 drivers participating in the event which includes 1/10th 200mm ‘Expert’ and ‘Novice’ class and 1/8th Scale. Weather and track conditions perfect, drivers and pit crews eager to start off the race and not forgetting the spectators which was slowly building up at the track.

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February 8, 2010

Kyosho V-One series option parts

Kyosho V-One series option parts

New for the World Championship winning V-One RRR 1/10th scale 200mm chassis comes a range of new optional parts from Kyosho. The new parts include a lightweight racing brake disk for improved fade free stopping power, multi-offset wheel hubs for fine tuning the setup on your car, a 3-D racing clutch assembly for great power delivery, an aluminium middle shaft mount and a variety of hardened pinions in 16T, 17T for the first gears and 21T, 22T and 23T for the 2nd gear.

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February 8, 2010

Union Square Grand Prix – Announcement

Union Square Grand Prix - Announcement

We have been contact by the organisers of the Union Square Grand Prix, an exciting high profile event that takes place in the atrium of the new Union Square shopping complex in Aberdeen over the weekend of 17th/18th April. The event offers a unique promotional opportunity to race in front of a large public audience and entry will be open to 1:12 and 1:10 touring car. Concessions for drivers are being finalised along with an ever growing list of sponsors, expect details to be updated on the touring web site touring car web site as they confirmed. At this time the organising team are requesting an e-mail from drivers interested in being part of this exciting event, contact details can be found here.


February 5, 2010

Hupo Honigl doubles up at Snowbirds

Hupo Honigl doubles up at Snowbirds

At the 2010 Snowbird Nationals in Orlando, Florida, Hupo Hönigl continued his hot streak that started in Vegas in September 09. Hupo was Top Qualifier in both the 1:12th 10.5 class and the 1:10th WGT class with his CRC rides. In the hotly contested World GT class, Hupo took his CRC Gen-X 10 right off the track from his win in Cleveland and continued his victorious ways in Orlando. Hupo won every round of qualifying and the main for a dominant victory. Joining Hupo on the podium was 2nd place qualifier Brian Wynn. Brian took his Advanced powered Gen-X 10 to the front setting quick times all weekend. In 1:12th 10.5, Hupo used his CRC Gen-XL 1/12th car complete with CRC Pro Cut tires to cut up the competition again. Joining Hupo on the podium was Dutch driver Jilles Groskamp.

Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]


February 4, 2010

Xray X10 Link Pan car chassis

Xray X10 Link Pan car chassis

Xray has taken its X10 pan car to the next level with the introduction of the now industry-standard linkage rear end. The X10 Link is now truly a universal platform that conforms and adapts to current rules and trends in allowing the use of either NiMH or LiPo battery technology with no ill-effects to handling or balance. The X10 Link has been designed to be driven and win on any club track around the world, under any conditions. Whether soaking up bumps on a rough asphalt club track or slicing through the infield of a super-smooth carpet track, the X10 Link does it with ease and versatility.

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February 4, 2010

Xray NT1 2010 spec

Xray NT1 2010 spec

Introduction the Xray NT1 2010 spec, the latest version of the European Championship winning 1/10th 200mm chassis. To bring the car to the next level, Xray’s primary focus was on improving fine details while increasing reliability and performance. Value being a foremost consideration, Xray are pleased to include as standard many new and improved parts that were previously only available as options. The NT1 is a premier nitro touring car straight out of the box, able to put you into the winners circle at club, national, or world championship levels… with all the finest features that put the Xray factory team on the podium.

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February 3, 2010

Walter Salemi joins Motonica

Walter Salemi joins Motonica

Top Italian driver Walter Salemi has completed a deal that will see him move to Italian manufacturer Motonica for 2010. Completing a 2 year deal, the former Mugen driver has also switched to Max Power for his engines, ZAC Project for tires and MLC for fuel. The multiple World Championship finalist and former European Vice Champion will compete at this year’s Italian Nationals as well as the European 1/8th scale Championships that will take place this year in his home country.

Source: Motonica [motonica.com]


February 2, 2010

Orcan 16Plus[+] fuel

Orcan 16Plus[+] fuel

Following extensive and successful testing SMI Motorsport will offer its regular Orcan fuel with 16% Nitromethane content, which has been well-proven for more than 20 years, in an advanced formula specially designed for the .12 engines of the 1/10 200mm nitro class. The new fuel, Orcan 16PLUS[+], has undergone a self-minded development and substantial testing in a close co-operation with engine expert Michael Heinrich (MH-Motortuning) as well as European Champion Dirk Wischnewski and E.C. finalist Gerhard Kandelhart. The first success was achieved soon when Wischnewski won the E.C. in Gubbio/Italy using the new Orcan 16PLUS[+] for the very first time.

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