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August 31, 2009

RB Shark 9 LE engine

To celebrate Renaud Savoya’s European title, RB have release this limited edition Shark 9 engine. This high performance engine has 3 ports with the multi exhaust system delivering an excellent power/fuel consumption rate. Featuring a 14mm long stroke balanced crankshaft with coated pin it is supplied with a turbo glow plug and combustion chamber as well as a 9mm carburetor provided with 6mm, 7mm and 8mm restrictors. This engine will also be delivered with complete in-line kit RB 2045P and compact manifold and as an extra gift comes with the RB Gas cooler. This special edition is limited to 400 units for the worldwide market and will be numbered and signed by Renaud himself.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]

August 30, 2009

Cockerill wins York Nats, Stafford wraps up title

Our friends at oOple are reporting on the final round of BRCA 2WD National series that took place yesterday at York Clubs brand new RobinHood Raceway venue. Tom Cockerill took early control of qualifying, absolutely dominating with a pace that no one could match, taking all four rounds of qualifying against the best the UK had to offer. Tom’s XFactory X6, powered by Vampire cells and Novak electrics lined up pole in the A final and only a mistake in leg two spoilt a perfect day, with Tom winning his first and very well deserved, BRCA National. Ellis Stafford also confirmed the overall 2WD national championship title by finishing 2nd overall to Tom, which was enough to leapfrog XFactory team mate Phil Sleigh and retain his title for the second year in a row.

Full report to follow soon on oOple.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

August 29, 2009

MRC Models Race 09 – Announcement

The MRC Models Race 09 is the first international electric buggy race to be held in Russia and takes place at the Pilot track in Moscow. Supported by hobby shop MicroRC.ru, hobby company MRCmodels.com and printing company Cherry Pie, the event will run from the 10th to the 13th of September. The use of LiPo packs is allowed and there is a control tire which will be the JConcepts Double Dee. Entry is open to all and further details can be found by e-mailing the organisers here (e-mail).

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August 29, 2009

VP Pro Xray XB808 Air filter foam

VP Pro have released two new air filter foams for the Xray XB808 in both 2008 and 2009 versions. Made from high quality dense foam and shaped for ultimate high flow, they come with one outer and one inner foam element. Micro density foam helps achieve high performance while providing maximum air filtration for extended engine life even in dirty and dusty conditions. Sold in packs of 10 for the 2008 version and 15 for the 2009 version.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

August 28, 2009

2009 ROAR Region 4 Championships

Ocoee, Florida and Outtacontrol Raceway played host to the 2009 ROAR Region 4 Championships and JConcepts have the following report. Always an event that brings the best out in every driver within the state of Florida, the ROAR Regional’s displays the best of the best. With early wet weather conditions being a concern, the JConcepts team turned to the trusty combination of Crowbars in the buggy class and Cross Hairs in the 1/8th truck class, all in Soft Blue compound.

Continue reading the report here

August 27, 2009

Mugen MBX-6 M-Spec Pre built buggy

Mugen Seiki Europe have introduced the full factory built MBX-6 M-Spec 1/8th scale buggy. Built to Mugen’s specifications, this car is great for both seasoned racers as well as beginners and comes with all the differential and shock oils, shock springs, ride height, camber and caster adjustment straight from the Mugen race team. The car will become available soon and will just be the rolling chassis minus engine, tires, radio and electronics.

Source: Mugen [mugen.eu]

August 26, 2009

Nordman & Ronnefalk take Swedish buggy titles

Last weekend saw the Swedish Nationals for 1/10th 2WD and 4WD buggy held in Trelleborg, Sweden. In the 2WD class it was PerErik Nordman that took TQ by setting the fastest times in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th qualifying rounds along with setting the fastest lap time with his Kyosho Ultima RB-5 SP. Nordman continued his domination in the first final and won it in front of fast 1/8 Kyosho driver David Ronnefalk. PerErik also took the second final and was therefore crowned the Swedish champion in 2WD.

Continue reading the report here

August 26, 2009

Joern Neumann wins season opener in Germany

The opening round of the German 1/8th buggy Nationals were held last weekend in Senden. The event attracted 132 drivers and saw 4 rounds of controlled practice on Friday and 2 more rounds of practice on Saturday morning. In these 2 practice rounds, the 3 fastest laptimes in a row count towards reseeding the groups for qualifying and after that there were 5 rounds of qualifying with the best 3 counting. TQ went to Daniel Reckward, with Jörn Neumann in 2nd place and Tim Bremicker in 3rd. At the start of the 40 minute main final it was Daniel and Jörn that were battling it out for the victory. Jörn made a little mistake that cost him around 3-4 seconds and so Daniel had a 5 seconds lead. With Jörn pushing very hard he closed the gap and at the 30 minutes mark was able to pass Daniel and he never looked back. Joern took the win from Daniel Reckward in 2nd and Tim Bremicker in 3rd. The 2nd round is in 2 weeks in Osterhofen.

Image: Marc Kreisig