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January 9, 2009

Exclusive – Corally RDX Phi 2

Corally RDX Phi 2

Seen in the Corally pits at the DHI Cup in Denmark, which Red RC are covering live, is the new yet to be released follow up to the RDX Phi, the Phi 2. Featuring a new chassis as well as new front and rear bulkheads, the car has essentially been designed to accept LiPo cells. Retaining the same transmission from the previous car, the upper deck is now higher thanks to changes made to the bulk heads and this enables the LiPo packs to fit. Some other new changes include wider set lower wishbone supports as well as the all new chassis itself.

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January 6, 2009

East Civic bodyshell Carbon look

East Civic Carbon look shell

EAST have announced the upcoming release of a carbon look version of their popular Civic 1/10th touring car bodyshell. Sold in carbon fibre finish, the windows unfortunately aren’t see through, but the shell is supplied with the light and grill decals as seen in the photos. Same body, different look – perfect for racers with good eyesight who really like carbon fibre.

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January 6, 2009

Kawahara Ultra cool brake disk

Japanese company Kawahara have released this new ultra cool 1/8th scale on road brake disk. Suitable for use inside Mugen, Kyosho and Serpent chassis’, the disk has been made from special steel and due to the many holes in the surface, has great heat dissipation and is super lightweight.

Source: Kawahara [kawahara-racing.co.jp]

January 6, 2009

Chris Grainger joins Schumacher Racing

Schumacher have confirmed that the current BRCA National TC Champion Chris Grainger has joined the team here at Schumacher Racing. The former Yokomo racer has dominated the UK Touring car scene for many years winning the title for the last four seasons. He will add even more strength to an already talented line up that now includes, Chris, Lee Woodhams, Chris Ashton, Matt White, Colin Price and Russ Williams for the modified class. Chris will use the new Mi3.5 and continue with GM products which are also distributed by Schumacher in the UK. When contacted for comment, Chris had the following to say:

I would like to take this opportunity to Thank very much Team Yokomo Japan and CML Distribution in the UK, I have had some great years with both, and could not of wished for nicer people to work with,special thanks to Tom, Masami, Umino Zapper, and Robert, at Yokomo and Jason, Mark, and Dave, at CML.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 6, 2009

Daniele Ielasi to use H6 Starter box

Daniele Ielasi to use H6 Starter

H.A.R.D. Racing have announced that 1/10 200mm IFMAR World Champion Daniele Ielasi will use their H6 starter box during the 2009 season. This compact on road starter box 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.

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

January 5, 2009

Lee Woodhams joins Schumacher

Schumacher have announced the signing of top UK touring car racer Lee Woodhams to their team. Lee will pilot the new Mi3.5 and additional Schumacher distributed items for 2009 in the Modified class. Not only a ‘Mr Nice Guy’, Lee has competed at the top level for many years and made all the UK National A finals last year, was an impressive 6th at the KO GP and 3rd in the competitive Carpet Wars Championship.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 4, 2009

Michael Derderian to use RB Engines

RB Products have signed French racer Michael Derderian to use their engines for 2009. The former Serpent and Mega racer, and 5th place finisher at last year’s European B Championships, will use the latest .12 motor from the French manufacturer to power his Xray NT1. Michael had the following to say about the deal:

To me it was very clear, there was absolutely no doubt. RB engines dominated the A and B French championship this year, won the title in both categories and made numerous pole positions. Cherry on the cake: these engines have a very low fuel consumption and are also very easy to tune. As for the RB SpeedLine tires, I know them perfectly, I wouldn’t change for anything in the world.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]

January 4, 2009

TRS Mugen Open Cup report

Held at the new TR Speedway, the ‘TRS Mugen Open Cup’ was co-organised by City Hobby from Hong Kong and the event featured former World Champion and current Japanese national Champion Keisuke Fukuda as well as Yuruki san from Japan as well as other top drivers from Hong Kong, Macau and China. We received the following report from front running Shepherd driver Chris Lee.

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