Continuing their releases for the MRX-5 Arrowmax have released these steering turnbuckles for the Mugen car. Made from high quality titanium, they are lightweight yet very strong. Sold in a pair.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
GQ America have announced their ‘soft rim’ tire technology, which gives racers extra speed and fine tuning for cold weather racing, bumpy and low grip tracks. Firstly, the outer edge of the rim in not soft, it is as stiff as their regular Pro Series Rims for high speed turns but moving from the outer edge toward the inner edge, GQ’s special plastic formulation becomes softer to enhance grip. What makes these rims so special is the unique plastic formulation developed by GQ’s PHD staff and the advance machinery needed to manufacture these rims.
Source: GQ [gqamerica.com]
CSO have released this complete set of pullies for the Mugen MRX-5. Made from high quality 7075 T6 aluminium, they include the 24T, 18T, 29T, 18T & 20T versions. They have been further lightened through he use of holes alongside the teeth, which also helps prevent the build up of dirt.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
Last weekend saw the Italian Genitin Charity Race held in Scandiano near Modena. The race was held in aid of an association that helps handicapped children. Marc and Toni Rheinard along with Yannic Pruemper decided to attend the event and help the association. The main focus of the race was helping the kids with an auction selling gifts from Ferrari, Ducati, Honda and many more items that motorsport companies donated, with all profits that going to the association. Marc and Toni came up with the idea to donate Marc’s original race car, ready to run including his transmitter, into the auction and it managed to sell for €1150, which added a great deal to the €7140 made overall.
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Acorn Innovations held their Inaugural Acorn Racing Cup (On-Road EP) on the 24th October in Glenmarie, KL, Malaysia, the beautiful track where the FEMCA Off-road race was held. The race was open F1 and Stock Touring and it attracted top racers around the region mainly from Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore with one common aim to be crowned Champion race and the eligibility for a 1-year sponsorship contract directly from Acorn Racing Factory.
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Contact RC have announced a new wheel for their competition foam tyres. The New black carbon rim is made to have increased stiffness for high speed circuits. On fast tracks with high speed corners the new rim allows more precise handling, especially in long corners and fast change of direction chicanes. The material used within the wheel provides constant stiffness even in very hot conditions and the Contact RC team have been testing these rims for some time and have been very impressed by the performance.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Serpent have released a whole load of new optional parts for their 733 1/10th scale 200mm chassis. First up is this precision machined aluminium servo saver assembly which strengthens the area, removes flex and gives a precision fit for the Ackermann insert. Next up are these precision machined front suspension brackets to make the front of the car stiffer. Grey anodized, the standard nylon inserts fit smoothly. The side stiffener has also been given the machined aluminum treatment, with countersunk holes, light weight and great looks it will keep the spacing between the Centax gears and 2-speed gears more constant. Finally there is the new machined monoblock engine mount, which is a very strong and durable option, creating a stiffer chassis in that area compared to the two piece engine blocks.
The 4th and final round of the 2010 South African On Road Gas Nationals took place at the TRAP facility just outside the city of Pretoria recently. Taking TQ in the 1/8th scale class, the only driver to run 18 laps in the qualifiers, was current SA Champion Wayne Joelson driving his Novarossi powered Mugen Seiki MRX4X. The final, which had to be shortened to 40 minutes due to threatening weather, saw Wayne take victory by 5 laps ahead of team mate Faizel Salie in 2nd and Serpent driver Dave Wiseman in 3rd, a lap further back. This results sees Wayne retained his drivers’ title, with Steve Munslow taking 2nd spot in the Championship.
Thanks to Wayne Joelson for the update.
