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January 8, 2010

Team Orion Marathon 1900 XL RX packs

Team Orion have developed an entirely new cell to create the largest capacity receiver pack, the Marathon 1900 XL. With the use of powerful digital servos in addition to larger and heavier cars like truggies and monster trucks, higher capacity receiver packs have become a must for nitro fans and only top-quality cells should be used to avoid loss of signal and radio glitches. Maximum capacity is a key advantage in racing and only Team Orion Marathon packs combine extreme capacity with incredible performance. Available in both flat and hump pack configurations, they also come in 1700mAh versions and with a choice of JR or BEC connectors.

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January 8, 2010

Team Orion CRF Alpha 7P & 3P buggy engines

Coming soon from Team Orion are these 2 new CRF Alpha buggy engines. Available in 7 and 3 port versions, the new ABI motors sport all new internals including the company’s patented crankshaft and new crankcase with integrated compressor. Other parts that have been updated include the piston, liner and aluminium carburetor which now has a 10mm drum. Both engines also feature ceramic bearings and will be available as part of a combo with pipe and manifold when they become available in early February.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

January 8, 2010

Billy Fisher doubles up at Rd2 in Arizona

Losi are reporting on the 2nd round of the Arizona Championship host by the Nitro Pit. In the Expert Buggy class Billy Fischer was the Top Qualifier and went on to take first place, with Losi team mates Casey Peck in second and Chris Wheeler finishing in third. In the Expert Truggy class Billy Fischer was again the Top Qualifier and again took home the win with Casey in second and Chris taking third place. In the Intermediate Buggy class Autie Bender finished the main in first place and Varek Wright finished in second. This race was Autie’s second win in a row in this class.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

January 7, 2010

Jörn Neumann switches to LRP for 2010

LRP have confirmed the signing of star racer Jörn Neumann to their team. Jörn has been one of the hottest international stars on the R/C scene for the last few years and is regarded as one of the most talented off road drivers in the world. Having been running with Team Orion, Losi, Proline and Futaba, the former European Champion has made the switch to use the complete LRP product line for 2010. Jörn will begin the new season with the S8 BX buggy having already attended the Worlds warm-up event in Thailand with his new buggy. Jörn will be powering his S8 BX buggy with the LRP ZR.21X nitro engine & 1/8 OR Competition exhaust system together with VTEC off road tyres in his quest for further international success. Neumann will represent LRP at races all over the world as well as holding an important and fundamental role in their R&D design team when developing future off road cars, engines and tyres.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

January 7, 2010

Mugen Seiki Nitrocross Cup 2010

RMV Deutschland, importers for Mugen off road cars in Germany, have announced the first official Mugen Seiki Nitrocross Cup 2010. The event will be run from the 21st to the 23rd May at the Stoppelhopser Oberhausen e.V. track in Germany. This will be a big nitro off road event open only to Mugen cars for drivers with various skill levels in both nitro 1/8th Buggy and 1/8 Truggy class.

More information can be found will be post on the official event site soon.

January 7, 2010

IFMAR confirm Worlds dates, Burgdorf now earlier

We have gotten word from IFMAR confirming the dates for this year’s World Championships. The big news is that the World Championships for 1/10th Electric touring and 1/12th scale in Burgdorf, Germany have been moved to a week earlier and will now start on the 27th of June with the 1/12th scale and continuing through to the 4th of July with touring car. The dates for the other events stay the same confirming that the 1/10th 200mm Worlds in Houston, Texas will take place from the 22nd of July through to the 1st of August, while the 1/8th Buggy Worlds in Pattaya, Thailand will be held from the 7th of November until the 14th.

Click here to see the full letter from IFMAR

January 6, 2010

Associated SC18 CVDs & Reedy 121VR Ceramic bearing

Some new products from Associated and Reedy, starting with the new set of CVDs from MIP for the SC18 and RC18R. Designed to enhance the performance of you car by improving delivery of power to the wheels, this set includes all the parts you need to make 2 complete CVD axles. For the Reedy 121VR .21 off road engine, is this new ceramic rear bearing, which will provide less friction, last longer than the standard steel bearing and will help your motor obtain higher RPM.

Click here to see the ceramic bearing

January 6, 2010

Team Orion E-Revo LiPo packs

Team Orion have released a new line of LiPo batteries for both the Traxxas 1/10 E-Revo and 1/16th E-Revo. Developed with a special hard case form to be able to put a maximum of capacity into the battery compartment, this carbon look design enables you to fit your truck with the company’s carbon molecular LiPo technology with up to 45C of discharge and 3C charge for the 1/10th packs and 35C of discharge and 3C charge for the 1/16th packs. Supplied with 3 different battery skins, the packs are available in multiple capacities and discharge ratings.

Click here to see the 1/16 E-Revo