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October 12, 2009

Nejc Mihelic claims 2009 Slovenian title

Nejc Mihelic has claimed the 2009 Slovenian 1/8th scale title following victory in the last round of the National series at the Tolmin track last weekend. With most of the best Slovenian racers in attendance from both nitro and electric classes and with dry weather for the whole weekend it was going to be a great race. After 3 rounds of qualifying Nejc Mihelic TQ’d with his Motonica P81/Picco and in the final he secured the win by 4 laps in front of 2nd placed Uros Kozlina and Amadeo Domenico in 3rd spot. Nejc Mihelic took the title by winning all 5 rounds of this year’s Championship.

October 12, 2009

Sticky Fingers Traction compound

New from Team Epic is their odor free tire traction for foam and rubber, called sticky fingers. There is no Wintergreen in the formula so it will be legal for all races where only an odor free traction compound is allowed. Supplied in a 4 ounce bottle with easy to use dauber top.

Source: Team Epic [teamepiconline.com]

October 12, 2009

Xray T3 Touring Car platform

Xray have announced that they will be replacing their T2 platform with the T3 series at the beginning of next year. Having burst onto the electric touring car scene back in 2000, the company has only had 2 TC platforms in all those years, with the original T1 being replaced back in 2005 with the current series. No details were given but we are aware that the Factory team have been testing some new ideas and parts in previous months during races, and while we are sure the new car will have some nice innovations, I wouldn’t expect it to be miles away from the current platform’s configuration.

Could this be the new T3?

October 12, 2009

Murnan Modified RBM3 .12 engine

The new Murnan Modified RBM3 engine has been developed by Uriah Murnan using the .12 RB Concept T9 as a base. The engine has undergone extensive internal modifications to make one of the most powerful .12 engine to date. Not only is the engine extremely powerful, it is also very fuel efficient and the smooth, yet aggressive, power delivery will leave nothing to be desired. The aluminium carburetor insert has been given a special shape to improve airflow and the motor comes with a ceramic main bearing. Five out of the top ten drivers at this year’s US Nationals used this engine.

Source: Murnan Modified [murnanmodified.com]

October 12, 2009

Orcan .12 LR3 Engine

SMI Motorsport from Germany got in touch to show us their new Orcan .12 LR3 engine sets. The Novarossi-made Orcan LR3 comes with a black cooling head with laser-etched ‘Orcan’ logo, bigger heavy duty front bearing and an optimised rear crankshaft cover. The engine already proved its performance by winning the 1/10 scale German and Austrian Nationals as well as the 1/10 scale European Championship B. The Orcan ‘Limited Edition’ packages contain the 2.11 cc engine, Orcan EFRA 1910 exhaust, Orcan After run oil and come in the new Orcan multifunctional bag. The Orcan LR3 Version 1 is the unmodified standard engine while the LR3MH Version 2 is hand-tuned by MH Motortuning and comes with a differently timed crankshaft and liner, optimised piston and carburetor and other small bits & pieces.

Source: SMI [smi-motorsport.de]

October 12, 2009

Fabio Domanin wins Italian 1/8th National title

Fabio Domanin has claimed the 2009 Italian 1/8th scale title following the last round in Fiorano which took place last weekend. In the race it was Serpent driver Andrea Cristiani that took the pole position in front of World Champion Lamberto Collari with Andrea Pirani and Alberto Picco completing the top 4. In the final it was a reversal of positions as Collari took the win in front of Cristiani, with Francesco Tironi completing the podium. Fabio Domanin could only manage a 7th following an engine change, but this position was enough for him to claim the title in front of Collari in 2nd with Francesco Tironi taking 3rd.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

October 11, 2009

Paul Lemieux wins ROAR Paved Nats

This year’s ROAR Paved Nationals was held last weekend in Frederick Maryland at the HobbyTown USA, also known as the Coliseum. Qualifying for the touring car race saw Paul Lemiuex take the top spot in Modified, while his Xray team mates Robbie Dodge and Mike Herald Jr took TQ in both the Super Stock and Stock classes respectively. In the finals it was a pretty straight forward affair with Paul winning the first 2 A-mains unchallenged to take the National title ahead of Josh Cyrul and Keven Herbert. It was a similar affair in the other 2 classes, with both TQ men getting it done in the first 2 mains to each secure their respective National titles with Robbie Dodge winning Super Stock from Josh Cyrul and Keven Herbert again, while in Stock Mike Herald Jr won ahead of Austin Vacek and Dave Bowser.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 9, 2009

Serpent 733 Sirio engine mount

Serpent have released this new top-engine mount bracket to allow the user to fit the latest version Sirio .12 engines into the 733 chassis. Due to the positioning of the holes of the Sirio engine-mount and the case shape being different, this special mount is needed. Made from top quality CNC machined aluminium, it has been engraved and anodised and is a direct replacement, with no other modifications needed.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]