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October 30, 2010

Ryan Maifield extends deal with Associated, Reedy & LRP

Just a week ahead of the 1/8th scale buggy World Championships, Team Associated have announced that Ryan Maifield has extended his contract which sees him continue with Associated, Reedy and LRP products. Over the years, Maifield has won countless titles, including multiple ROAR National Championships in a wide variety of categories, including 1:8 Gas Buggy, 1:8 Electric Buggy, 1:8 Gas Truggy, 2WD Electric Truck, 2WD Short Course and 4WD Electric Buggy. When asked about his re-signing, Maifield had this to say:

Team Associated has been behind me since the beginning of my racing career, and during the highs and lows they have always been supportive and constructive. I have many friends at Associated that are 100% committed to me and the products they produce, so it was a no-brainer when it came to sign a new contract to stay with the company that has been there through it all. I want to thank everyone at Team Associated and all the Team Associated customers for their support. I’ll see you at the track soon with my Reedy- and LRP-powered Associated vehicles.

Team Manager, Brent Thielke, and long-time friend of Ryan, had this to say about the re-signing: “All of us here at Team Associated are excited to continue our relationship with Ryan. We look forward to supporting him as he continues to grow as a racer and ambassador for the sport we all have an unwavering passion for.”

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

October 29, 2010

RT Speed 2.5 mix Clutch Reckward edition

New from Tourex is this Daniel Reckward Edition of the RT Speed 2.5 Mix clutch assembly. Designed for competition drivers, the know-how gained from seven German National titles in 1/8 off-road have helped to create this product. This particular clutch won the 2010 German truggy championships in Daniel’s Mugen MBX-6T. The clutch set features one special carbon, as well as two aluminium, shoes along with 1,1mm springs, which makes for a good performing, rugged, stable and durable clutch system.

Source: Tourex [rmv-deutschland.de]

October 29, 2010

Quaggies RC DirtBag

New British based company, Quaggies.com has launched their debut RC Car Bag. The multi-purpose RC DirtBag is designed for both the basher and experienced racer who likes to keep their stuff clean. The 100% waterproof drawstring bags are made from extremely durable, coated fabric designed to withstand all the use and abuse RC racing demands, including Petrol, Oil, Brake Fluid & Nitro Fuel. Initially available to suit 1/10th scale cars, buggies & truggies and with bags for 1/8th & 1/5th scale coming soon, the RC DirtBag is the ideal way to transport your model. With its drawstring design, that snugly encompasses your RC Car, it keeps all dirt & water inside the bag, while the comfortable handles and lightweight construction ensure your RC Car is transported safely even while you have other items to carry like transmitters & batteries etc. RC DirtBags are machine washable and Quaggies.com also offer the option of having them customised with your own logos & graphics too.

Source: Quaggies [quaggies.com]

October 29, 2010

Xray XB808E pinion gears

Xray have released a complete line of high-performance XB808E pinion gears. Manufactured from special steel for toughness and durability with precise tolerances that assures unparalleled concentricity, they feature precision-cut teeth with chamfered edges. Available in 13T, 14T, 15T, 16T & 17T, they include the M4x4 set screw.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 28, 2010

Factory Team B44.1 ballast weight

New from Team Associated’s Factory Team is this ballast weight for the B44.1. Made from a cast zinc alloy, this 87 gram weight is mounted in the centre line of the car between the 2 cells of the saddle pack and helps offset the weight difference in LiPo batteries. Easily mounted with 2 supplied screws, the weight was used by Ryan Cavalieri to win the 2010 ROAR Nationals, Cactus Classic and Hot Rod Shootout.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

October 28, 2010

Ali Bullail joins UR factory team

Kuwaiti Ultimate Racing distributor Pro-Hobbies is pleased to announce that Ali Bullail has joined the UR factory team. Ali is the current Kuwaiti 1/8 Nitro Buggy national champion and will be racing with the Kuwait Team at the WC 2010 in Pattaya, Thailand. Ali is the latest addition to the UR team, now made up of some important drivers like Robert Batlle, Yannick Aigoin, Reno Savoya, Darren Bloomfield, Adrian Castro, Martin Bayer, Fabio Boero and Elliot Boots, among others.

Source: Ultimate Racing [ultimateracing.es]

October 28, 2010

RC4wd Interco Super Swamper TSL/Bogger

RC4wd have announced the all new Officially Licensed Interco Super Swamper TSL/Bogger. This new Interco tire is the tallest in its class, topping out at an amazing 4.7″, living up to its true scale counterpart. This tire is a new 1.9″ wheel size, and they will fit many of the 1.9″ wheels on the market. Available in advanced X3 soft & sticky compound.

Source: RC4wd [rc4wd.com]

October 28, 2010

Brian Kinwald wins 2wd at Southwest Invitational GP

X-Factory are reporting that Brian Kinwald TQ’d and won the modified buggy class at the recent Southwest Invitational GP held this past weekend at Competition Hobbies in Tucson, Ariz. Qualifying was by fastest single run and Kinwald took TQ by the smallest of margins in the last qualifier. Then Brian took the Championship with his X-6 Squared in a closely fought single-A main. The challenging lay-out was typical for the S.I.G.P. and this year featured a cross-over jump that went over the main straight! Traction is always high at C.H. and the S.I.G.P. was no exception. Good lay-outs with high traction and great drivers always makes for an exciting race. Kinwald also TQ’d pro 2WD short course in his SCX-60. Again there was a very close main, this time with Kinwald leading on the last lap before a small mistake sent him to second.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]