CML Distribution, UK importers for Associated among other brands, have release this teaser graphic on their site with little information other than the name and that it will be coming soon. The C4.1 Centro is obviously a mid motor conversion for the extremely popular Team Associated B4.1 but beyond that there is no information. We will bring you the details when we get them.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
The ready-to-run E-Firestorm Flux, HPI’s first-ever brushless motor equipped 2WD 1/10th scale stadium truck, is now better than ever. They’ve taken the proven platform and added a 2.4GHz radio system, a more powerful ESC/motor combination, waterproof electronics, an 8.4V battery pack, AA batteries for the transmitter, Split 5 chrome wheels and two fresh new paint jobs. The updated E-Firestorm Flux let’s you drive in wet conditions and has a top speed of over 50 mph with on-command wheelies.
Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]
Viper R/C Solutions have announced long time pro racer Andrew Smolnik as the latest addition to their growing team of top level racers. Andrew holds numerous offroad titles and will be a serious contender at both 1/10 and 1/8 electric events. At the first race working with Viper, the 25th Annual Cactus Classic, Andrew took 4th in 2wd 13.5 and 2nd in 4wd 13.5 after a hard fought battle down to the last corner. The Cactus is an excellent proving ground due to the high level of competition and extreme conditions. “I would like to thank Viper R/C Solutions for the opportunity to represent their great product at the race track. I look forward to a long and prosperous relationship. The Viper VTX speed control series and brushless motors have the smoothest most predictable powerband I’ve ever felt, this puts total control at your fingertips.”
Source: Viper R/C [viper-rc.com]
UK based Nemo Racing have released details of the new Bullitt B-218 .21 Off Road engine. Manufactured in Japan by one of the world’s leading model engine manufacturer, this engine comes with fantastic performance & pedigree as a given. Benefiting from the latest technology and manufacturing available in the RC Engine industry, it will be brought to the market at the best possible price. More details to follow.
Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]
Kyosho are the latest manufacturer to put their support behind the new ‘Euro Offroad Series’ concept by entering Japanese ace Shin Adachi for the April 1-3 pilot event in Tomelilla, Sweden. The seven time Japanese National off road champion joins a host of top international drivers for the three day indoor clay surface event that will see official factory representation from Team Associated, Losi, Tamiya, Durango and Kyosho. Responsible for the development of Kyosho’s electric competition cars, Adachi will join a strong local Kyosho squad. Teenagers Mikael Johansson and David Ronnefalk both hold European Junior Off Road titles and are the reigning Swedish national EP champions – Johansson the title holder in 2WD and 15-year-old Ronnefalk the champion in 4WD. Both up & coming talents will be hoping to put their knowledge of the Tomelilla track to good use and make their mark in one weeks time.
VP-Pro USA have added top factory driver Josh Wheeler to their team. Wheeler is a former IFMAR Worlds A-main Finalist and consistent A-main contender at every major race in the USA. He will be using VP-Pro Flexx Compound Tires & Wheels on his Xray 808 buggy and truggy for 2011-2012 and his first race for VP-Pro Racing will be the Silverstate Nitro Challenge in Las Vegas next month.
Source: VP Pro USA [vp-pro-usa.com]
The Swedish Kyosho drivers continue to dominate the Swedish offroad racing. Last weekend Team Kyosho Sweden driver Mikael Johansson TQ and won the final race of VBC Cup. With this win Mikael also took overall victory in both the 2WD and 4WD class. In 4wd it was Associated driver Niclas Månsson that took 2nd ahead of Kyosho driver Fredrik Peters in 3rd place, while in 2wd it was Associated racer Robert Gustafsson who took 2nd ahead of Niclas Månsson in 3rd.
Source: Team Kyosho Sweden
RC Disco are thrilled to announce that former European electric offroad Champion Chris Doughty has signed to run Ammo Fuel in 2011. Chris will be using the Ammo 30% Nitro Race Fuel throughout the 2011 race season in his Durango DNX408 buggy and joins a growing list of drivers in the UK using this fuel including Simon Willets and Kevin Brunsden. We also hear that Ammo is expanding out of the UK and that we can expect some European signings in the next few weeks.
Source: RC Disco [rcdisco.com]
