May 22, 2008

Zac Ryan joins Hong Nor

Zac Ryan joins Hong Nor

Hong Nor is proud to announce the signing of Zac Ryan to the Hong Nor Racing Team in Australia. Zac will partner Martin Wolhuter and Justin Milan at the Queensland Championships next month were he will be driving the new X1X Team buggy with the popular 16mm shocks. Zac has done very well in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa where he was runner up at the recent South African Championships.

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor.com.tw]


May 22, 2008

Hickersen wins RC Pro East Series Rd2

Hickersen wins RC Pro East Series Rd2

We received a report from Gene Hickersen on round 2 of the RC Pro East Series that was held at Sumter, South Carolina last weekend. There was a light turnout of 110 entries due to several other big races the same weekend on the East coast, but the track was challenging as the best from the East battled for the Division Championship. It was perfect weather with 85′ F temps. The track was watered before each round, but got very dusty and bumpy as the weekend went on.

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May 21, 2008

AKA Website launches

AKA Website launches

Our site sponsors, AKA, have been in touch to let us know that their new company website has gone live. Featuring details about their current range of buggy tires, the site features news and information about the brand, with further details expected to be added in the near future.

Check out the AKA website here or click on the AKA banner on the left of this site.


May 21, 2008

Losi 1/8 Eclipse Nats Pack

Losi 1/8 Eclipse Nats Pack

Losi have announced the release this Eclipse Nats Pack, which includes four 1/8-scale Eclipse buggy tires, without foam, in Losi’s exclusive red racing compound. These tires fit all 1/8-scale buggies and have a specialized tread pattern that maintains incredible grip on a variety of track surfaces.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


May 21, 2008

Xray XB808 Alu Chassis braces

Xray XB808 Alu Chassis braces

Some more new option parts for the Xray XB808, with the release of these authentic Xray front and rear aluminium chassis braces. CNC-machined from 5mm thick premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and hard coated for extra durability and long life, they have an ultra-rigid design for unsurpassed strength.

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May 20, 2008

Hupo Hönigl wins Austrian Nats Rd1

Hupo Hönigl wins Austrian Nats Rd1

The first round of the Austrian National Championships were run at the weekend at the MAC Kaindorf track with a record 107 starters. Qualifying went the way of LRP racer Hupo Hönigl, who was racing in his first 1/8th National and only third ever races in this class. Hupo carried his qualifying momemtum into the final, where he drove his S8BX to victory ahead of the current Austrian Champion Martin Karner racing a Kyosho, while Rene Kargel completed the top 3 with his Crono.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


May 20, 2008

Hong Nor Red Aluminum clutch shoes

Hong Nor Red Aluminum clutch shoes

Hong Nor are pleased to introduce their latest product, these new aluminium clutch shoes. Similar to those released last week by Jammin, these shoes are made from a special alloy that has been CNC machined, making them lightweight an so improving throttle response. The special alloy contains 10% silicon material that not only increase’s the clutch grip but also provides long lasting low wear. Sold as a set of 3, they come supplied with 2 sets of 1.0mm and 1.1mm springs as well as shims. Suitable for the X1X-CR, X1-CR, X1-CR-FTE, X1-RTR, X1X-RTR, X1-CRT, X1X-CRT, X1X-RTR-CRT, X1-CRT-RTR, CRT.5, CRT.5-RTR and others.

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May 19, 2008

Associated Factory Team RC8T Truggy

Associated Factory Team RC8T Truggy

Team Associated is proud to bring to you the Factory Team RC8T, a 1/8th scale full-blown racing truggy based on the successful RC8 platform. Like the Factory Team RC8 buggy before it, the highly anticipated RC8T will raise the performance bar for 1:8th nitro truggies. Strength, durability, maximum corner speeds and rough track handling were the key design elements Area 51 worked into the RC8T. Drivers will experience unparalleled and effortless “pop” as they launch from the jumps. Landings will be plush beyond belief due to the enhanced suspension that other truggies can only dream of.

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