Capricorn have released these new CVD wheel axles for the Xray NT1 as well as their own LAB-C01. Lightweight, the fronts coming in at 4.9grams while the rears weigh in at 5.9 grams per piece.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
New for the NT1, Xray have released this high-dynamic red clutch shoe for the High Dynamic XCA Clutch Set, which has a new smaller diameter compared to standard clutch shoe. CNC-machined from hard red clutch material it provides less slippage and wear and is recommended for medium- and high-traction tracks. Fits both the High Dynamic and Standard Clutch.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The 2010 FEMCA Circuit Championships took place last weekend in Hong Kong for both 1/8th and 1/10th scale gas on road. With rain affecting the event it was Thai driver Suruth Vataniyapramote that took the win to lead home a Serpent 1-2-3-4 with Hong drivers Christopher Cheung and Choy Kam Man completing the podium. In the 1/10th class it was again a Thai driver, this time former TC world Champion Surikarn Chaidajsuriya that took the win from the pole spot in front of local racer Hung Cheung Hang driving a KM chassis, with Kyosho racer Jalaludin Azri Amri from Brunei taking 3rd.
New for the Mugen MRX-5 1/8th scale chassis, Arrowmax have released these front CVD wheel axles. Available in three different types of material, you can get them in 7075 aluminium, spring steel and titanium for a choice of lightweight, durable and a combination of both.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
Last weekend the 3rd and final round of the Argentinean Touring car nationals took place in Rosario. The race was won by Capricorn/Sirio driver Sebastián Recio followed by AgustÃn Cutini, driving a Novarossi powered Serpent in 2nd, with Juan Pablo Golovic with his Reds Racing powered Xray car in 3rd. This result was enough to give Golovic the Argentinean National title for 2010.
Source: Sirio [star-motor.com]
The 2010 Novarossi Trophy took place this weekend in Gubbio, Italy, host of the 2009 1/10th scale 200mm European Championships. The 1/10th 200mm qualifying went the way of Biagio Spataro who took the pole position ahead of Daniele Agostelli in 2nd. The final went the way of new Capricorn signing Giorgio de Felici running his Novarossi powered LAB-C01, who in his first race for his new sponsors took the win by 5 seconds from 2nd place Ciro Borrelli, with Dante Piersante a further 4 seconds back.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
The 8th and final race of the Belgian Electric touring car nationals was run last weekend in Genk at the new MRG track. Olivier Bultynck has to come in as third if Thomas Stockman took the win to take the title. In the qualification of the EFRA class was a battle between Nick Joosens, Thomas Stockman and Olivier Bultynck for the first place on the grid. Olivier managed to take TQ in front of Thomas and Rico Claeys on the third spot. Nick Joosens and Jonathan Prouvosq were on fourth and fifth spot. Thomas would go on to win all 3 legs of the A-main to take the overall race win but Olivier took 2nd which was enough to claim the 2010 title, Nick Joosens finished in 3rd. In the Superstock class it was again Geoffrey Vekemans who took the overall win, despite qualifying in 6th spot. Werner Broeckx took second and Stefan Rommens in 3rd. In the stock class Kristof Dewitte took the win from Krist Bultynck in 2nd and Dany Naegels 3rd.
Arrowmax have released these front CVD shafts for use on the Mugen MRX-5. Made from spring steel, these shafts are lighter than the kit versions yet remain ultra durable. Also new for the MRX-5 is this aluminium first gear housing that has been machined for extra weight savings.
