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August 4, 2010

HongNor BT-119 buggy tire & closed cell insert

HongNor have released their new BT-119 buggy tire with closed cell insert. The tire has been made with a special Butyl rubber compound and features a small top pin for light to heavy loose dirt, while the base pin is great on hard-packed surfaces. The Internal carcass ribbing helps reduce tire expansion under acceleration. The included closed cell insert offers low rebound, with no air gaps in between tires. Extremely durable and lightweight, they claim to be perfectly balanced.

Source: HongNor [hongnor.com.tw]

August 4, 2010

Futaba 1/8 Electric challenge – Announcement

The organisers of the 2010 Futaba 1/8 Electric challenge were in touch to tell us about this exciting two day competition will take place on August 28 at RJD Hobbies in Lincoln, Illinois and on August 29 at JTec Raceway in Tilton Illinois. The event lasts for two days but only one entry fee is required. The best will win the cash and merchandise but all pre registered drivers will take home a free event t-shirt and goody bag. Open for 4 classes of 1/8th scale competition that include Pro 1/8th electric buggy and truggy and Sportsman 1/8th electric buggy and truggy.

More information can be found here.

August 4, 2010

Jörn Neumann wins German 2wd title

This years German 2WD Nationals were hosted by the AMC Langenfeld club last weekend and attracted a total of 93 drivers. Saturday saw three practice runs for everyone as well as three qualifiers. On Sunday there two more qualification runs and the best two out of five would count. Jörn Neumann TQ’d all five rounds with his LRP powered Associated B4 while in 2nd was Benni Gröschel and 3rd Marc Pitsch. A1 was held under sunshine and Jörn took the win followed by Benni and Marc. For A2 the weather changed completely to very heavy rain and Jörn´s car stopped after 1 Lap. Benni took the win in front of Marcus Lübke and Christoper Krapp in 3rd. For the final leg the weather was much better and Jörn could take the win followed by Benni and Marc and that’s how it would end in the overall results too with Neumann taking the overall title ahead of Gröschel in 2nd and Pitsch in 3rd.

Thanks to Jörn Neumann for the report.

August 4, 2010

Team Titan S811 Cobra Blitz body

Team Titan have introduced a new Blitz shell for the Serpent S811 Cobra buggy. The body provides more space for the pipe and manifold compared to the original as well as more room around the engines to help with cooling. Available in standard 1mm as well as super strong 1.5mm versions.

View more images of the new shell here

August 3, 2010

Team Azarashi TRF201X body shell

Team Azarashi have released photos of their new body shell for the Tamiya TRF201X. No details or even a name is available for this prototype shell yet but the images show a very narrow front as well as a forward mounted cockpit which helps get more airflow to the rear wing. Expect a release date some time in September.

View more images of the shell here

August 2, 2010

Sweep Racing USA signs Randy Pike

Sweep Racing USA have announced that they have signed Randy Pike to their team to run Sweep tires throughout the season. Randy had this to say about the deal:

After extensive testing I have chosen to run Sweep Racing’s line of offroad and onroad tires. Testing at a private test track showed improved tire wear and lower lap times. The Sweep Exagon tire has replaced my regular “go to” tire in my line up. Sweeps latest ribbed tire insert helps prevent tire squirm under high load situations greatly. The overall Sweep tire package gives me improved confidence knowing that I have the right tire for any track I travel to. I look forward with helping Sweep Racing develop even more great tires for the racing world.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracingusa.com]

August 2, 2010

PSM Racing Alpha+ turnbuckles

New from PSM Racing are these new Alpha+ turnbuckles, which are made from 7075 aluminium for performance and lightness. Designed to improve the weight and handling of your car, they are available in different sizes and lengths for most 1/8 nitro buggies. Sold in a pair.

Source: PSM Racing [psm-racing.com]

July 30, 2010

Joseph Quagraine wins Day 1 of Nitrocross Championship

Joseph Quagraine has won the first day of the Nitrocross Championship in Finland, an event run alongside the Finnish round of the World Rally Championships. In an exciting final Ari Heinonen took second and Jarno Siltanen third. “I haven’t previously driven on this surface with my car. It has been challenging to find the right setup” said Quagraine who is one of the first Finnish manufacturers of RC cars. The final turned to advantage for Quagraine, when runner up driver Heinonen began to suffer drive train problems. “It has been tough with Heinonen during the day. I have to be able to win tomorrow too if I want to take overall win” says Quagraine who is pleased with his effort today. Tomorrow will see the second race in the Nitrocross Championship driven and is similar to today’s, so there will be controlled practice, qualifying, heats and then final.

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