November 24, 2008

H.A.R.D. H6 On road Starter box

H.A.R.D. Racing have released their great looking new H6 compact on road starter box, the next evolution of their Alpha starter. The H6 has been designed with improved performance, user friendly features and advanced circuitry which helps produce better torque when starting your 1/10th of 1/8th scale on road engines. Powered by 2 high torque 550 motors, the box casing is made from a lightweight aluminium that features simple to use adjustable brackets, which enable you to align your car perfectly in no time.

Source: H.A.R.D. [hard-racing.com]


November 24, 2008

Oscar Cabezas joins Novarossi team

Multiple Spanish National Champion Oscar Cabezas has signed for Novarossi. Leaving behind a successful run with Mega engines, the 1/8th European Championship direct qualifier, will use the Italian company’s engines to power his 1/8th scale chassis, the class he will focus on in the build up to the World Championships held next year in Lostallo, Switzerland.

Source: JB TRC Racing [jbtrcracing.com]


November 23, 2008

PN Racing Mini-Z World Cup Finals

Reflex Racing were in touch to tell us about their success at the recent PN Racing Mini-Z World Cup Finals in Las Vegas. 1/28 scale racing continues to grow around the world, and with this event very well attended, the Reflex International Team managed to score at least one podium in every class with their team drivers Jacob Feinstein and Lex Tyler sweeping the 2WD classes. Check out the Reflex Racing site for a full report and videos from most of the A-mains.

Source: Reflex Racing [reflexracing.net]


November 22, 2008

Hobbytech STR8 Rally Game chassis

Hobbytech have released their STR8 Rally Game chassis which has been developed and tuned specifically for this class of racing. This ready to run chassis features a complete set of precision rubber sealed ball bearings, front CVD drive shaft, 3mm front and rear shock towers, 3mm special narrow chassis and flower brake discs. The car is powered by a GO 21 pull start engine, polished in-line pipe, has aluminium front and rear stiffeners and to help it get around the track is is fitted with a 9kg metal gear steering servo.

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November 21, 2008

Team Orion confirm Stefan Hanauer

Team Orion have officially confirmed that current German National Champion Stefan Hanauer has joined their team, debuting with his new equipment already back in October. Having used RB products since 2004 he has now joined the Swiss team which is led by former World Champion Adrien Bertin. Stefan is well known for his experience on national and international level and will use the latest Team Orion products in his Kyosho Evolva M3. In close collaboration with designer Adrien Bertin and top Orion driver Ilia van Gastel, they will focus on next years World Championship on the company’s home turf in Lostallo, Switzerland.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]


November 21, 2008

Shepherd Velox optional rear bulkhead

Shepherd are pleased to introduce this new optional rear bulkhead, made of high quality T7075 aluminium, which helps increase the overall performance of the Velox. This new part was specifically designed to lower the centre of gravity. By using this optional rear bulkhead, the main pulley, brake discs and the rear solid axle are lowered by about 3mm.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]


November 21, 2008

KM Racing Foam tire range

KM Racing have released a complete new range of 1/10th scale foam tires. Available on either 2mm offset Kyosho rims or 0mm offset Velocity rims, the high quality Italian foam is sold in a wide range of shores for both the front and rear. The front and rears come in 35, 37, 40 and 42 shore.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]


November 21, 2008

Xray NT1 1° King-Pin Steering blocks

Xray have released new steering blocks for their NT1 200mm chassis. Molded composite left & right steering blocks feature built-in 1° kingpin angle and are marked ‘L’ or ‘R’ for easy identification.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]