Hot Race Tyres from Italy have introduced the Sahara 1/8th buggy tyre. Designed for indoor or super high traction outdoor tracks, the tyre will offer massive forward bite thanks to the connected-bar-and-pins tread. The tyre will be available in super soft, soft, medium and hard compounds as well as in soft and hard clay-specific rubber.
Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]
Coming from Gizmo Racing are the new GZ1 2017 update kit and hard lower A-arms. Starting with the update package, the set will bring older spec GZ1 kits to full 2017 specifications by including the V2 upper arm kit, a new carbon fibre chassis, carbon fibre side rails, new diff/spool outdrives and also new low-friction belts. Also available for the GZ1 are hard carbon fibre lower A-arms. They offer less twist and flex than the standard arms, resulting in a more responsive car at the expend of a little overall grip. The hard arms can be used in combination with the standard wishbones in order to achieve a different car balance.
Continuing our World Champion interview series, Red RC’s Oli Meggitt sits down with reigning ETS, EOS and IFMAR World Champion, Xray’s own Bruno Coelho to talk about his rise to the top of the sport.
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Ferrari F12tdf based on the TT-02 entry-level 4WD chassis kit. Resembling Ferrari’s limited edition F12tdf super sportscar, the kit makes use of the proven shaft-driven TT-02 platform and it comes including a highly detailed body shell, silver multi-spoke rims and semi-slick high-grip tyres. The kit will hit stores by end of May.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
Drivers competing in the Yokomo Euro Touring Series are relishing the prospect of racing in Spain this weekend (7-9th April) as Madrid makes its debut on the championship calendar. While the well known holiday island of Gran Canaria has welcomed the ETS in the past, this is the first time the mainland will play host to a round of the world famous touring car championship. Also as it is the first outdoor event of current season, there is an extra air of anticipation among the title contenders as they prepare for battle on the large Asoger track. With the opening two rounds of the championship producing two different winners in Bruno Coelho and Ronald Volker, the switch from carpet to asphalt for Round 3 is an important opportunity to fight back however based on last season there is one driver who stands above the rest and that is Coelho. The reigning Champion, the Xray driver won two of the three outdoor events last season and while very different conditions he also took the first big asphalt win of the season when he won the TITC in Thailand.
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O.S. Engines have announced the signing of Finnish frontrunner, Teemu Leino. The former European Champion and reigning ENS 200mm champion will power his 1/8th and 1/10th scale Infinity rides using O.S. Speed engines this season and beyond.
Source: O.S. Engines [os-engines.co.jp]
DKT have introduced their new Hyper Traction HT clutch shoes. Made from a special aluminium material and featuring a design that increases the shoe’s contact patch, the parts greatly improve clutch efficiency and performance while also being very reliable at high temperatures. When used in medium-high to high grip conditions, using the HT clutch shoes also improve fuel consumption and tyre life. The shoes are compatible with all DKT flywheels.
Source: DKT [dktshop.com]
Losi have introduced their new Tenacity SCT RTR 1/10th scale 4WD short course truck. The vehicle takes design features of the proven TEN platform with the kit being actually based off of the TEN MT truck, sporting a tough 4WD drivetrain, 12mm shock absorbers with plastic bodies and a fixed link suspension. The truck is powered by a 3S LiPo-compatible 550-class 4-pole 3800kv motor and a 130A speed controller, its electronic components are waterproof for go-everywhere ability and the truck is rounded out by MAXXIS Razr MT tyres and a pre-decorated bodyshell which is available in two colour schemes. Also included in the package is a genuine Spektrum DX2e Active radio system with Active Vehicle Control technology with the transmitter being usable with optional telemetry features like the Spektrum Dashboard app or an LED speedometer.
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