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October 19, 2007

Juho Levanen wins the ISW

Juho Levanen wins the IWS

Juho Levanen has won last weekends International Speed Weeks run by the rc car club MCC Kastellaun and located in the indoor racetrack RC Car Minidrom. Qualifying saw the pole position go to Kyosho racer Steen Graversen with Xray racer, and Euros TQ, Steven Weiss with his team mate Alexander Hagberg in 3rd. In the race however it was Team Associated racer Juho Levanen that came out on top after the triple A-mains with 2 wins ahead of Graversen in 2nd and newly crowned French National Champion Cyril N’Diaye in 3rd.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

October 19, 2007

Schumacher Fusion 28 Touring car

Schumacher have released he The Fusion 28, which they claim is the fastest and most exciting nitro touring car ever created. Powered by the Schumacher X28 (4.5cc) engine built by Picco, this 7 port fully race tuned engine produces 2.85hp at 33000 rpm and, with the help of the unique Schumacher 3 speed transmission, can propel the Fusion to an astonishing 80mph. The car comes complete with electric start system and a pre painted and trimmed body, which is available in 4 different colours.

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October 18, 2007

Region 1 Regional Championship report

We received this brief report from the recent Region 1 Championships hosted this year by NERCAR, one of the oldest and most revered RC Clubs in the region. The day was one that started with promise for many and the placement of only a few in the main show. After the lengthy day it proved that two racers from the Region would hold the title of Regional Champion, Mr. Alex “Total Control” Frank for the 1/8 scalers and Jamie “Mr. Consistency” Carrado for 1/10th scale.

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October 17, 2007

HPI Toureza body shell

HPI Racing now offers a prepainted version of the Toureza bodyshell for 200mm touring cars. The bodyshell comes expertly painted, pre-cut and decaled and is ready to mount on your 200mm touring car, a quick and easy way to completely transform the looks of the car.

Source: Mirage Racing [mirageracing.com]

October 17, 2007

Xray LE Alu Touring Set-Up Board

Xray have announced that they have begun selling this limited edition setup board for 1/10th scale touring cars, the same as those given to Xray racers at the European Championships in Madrid. In addition to the ultra flat, high quality board, you can now also have your name printed on the set-up board with your country ﬂag or your team name. For a nominal surcharge Xray will print your name on the board, so that you have your unique personalized set-up board to bring to the track.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 17, 2007

Exotek Racing Titanium shaft for Scalpel

Exotek Racing have released this genuine titanium 64 grade replacement axle for the Robitronic Scalpel. Weighing in at only 5 grams at almost half the weight of the stock axle, this leightweight yet strong titanium axle helps your handling due to lower rear pod suspension weight, more balanced left side diff action and of course improved acceleration. Also features shortened stub axles (shortened 1mm on each side) for less overhang thus reducing the chance of your axle snagging a track barrier.

Source: Exotek Racing [exotekracing.com]

October 16, 2007

Kawada M300GT 1/12th scale

Kawada have released some details of their latest roject, the M300GT, which is still in the concept stage at this moment. From what we can figure out, it features a 210mm wheelbase and is essentially a long wheel base 1/12th scale that appears to take 6 cell stick packa and will also kitted out with the company’s new 1/12th scale bodies. Expect it to be released in mid December, we will give you more details as we get them.

Source: Kawada [kawadamodel.co.jp]

October 16, 2007

KM Racing NT1 anti-roll bars

KM Racing continue to release parts for the Xray NT1 with the introduction of a complete set of rear anti-roll bars for the car. Available in a number of different thicknesses to help set-up your car, they come in 1.7mm, 1.8mm, 1.9mm, 2.1mm, 2.2mm & 2.3mm and are a direct replacement for the original parts.

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