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July 16, 2007

Barry Baker is US National Champion

Barry Baker has backed up his ROAR Carpet Nats title by winning the modified touring car class at last weekends ROAR On Road electric Nationals held at the Seattle Indoor Raceway. Baker, who had TQ’d the event, drove his Xray to victory in the first 2 of the 3 finals to take the overall title with 1 round still left to run. Xrays strong showing was backed up by Paul LeMieux who had qualified 3rd but took 2nd place ahead of Tamiya driver Josh Numan in 3rd.

UPDATE: All A-main results have been added… content

July 15, 2007

Solaroli Tuning Picco Evo3 .12

We wrote about the Solaroli tuned Picco engines back in March when the Italian driver released his hand tuned Evo2 .12 and .21 engines. Now with the basic Picco engines updated, for better durability and performance, Stefano has hand worked and is now selling the Evo3 version of the Picco .12 motor. The work that is done features porting of the liner, and other work, as well as optimising and polishing the crankshaft to get the absolute best out of the engine.

Source: Solaroli RC Tuning [solarolirctuning.com]

July 15, 2007

ROAR On-road Electric Nats – Qualifying

ROAR On-road Electric Nats - Qualifying

A quick post to let you know that this weekend sees the ROAR on road electric Nationals held on the small, but tricky, Seattle Indoor Raceway. The event is open to 2 scales, 1/10th touring Mod, 19T, Stock and Masters & 1/12th 19T and Stock. Qualifying has alrady taken place with the mains being run today and in the premier classes it was Xray driver Barry Baker that TQ’d Touring Mod ahead of Tamiya racer Josh Numan in 2nd and Paul LeMieux with another Xray in 3rd, while in 19T 1/12th scale it was Mike Blackstock driving the CEFX that took the top qualifying spot in front of James Arluck in 2nd and Brian Bodine in 3rd. We hope to bring you the final results when we get them.

View the A-main positions here… content

July 15, 2007

3Racing Professional Tweak Station

Aftermarket parts maker 3Racing have released this professional tweak station which has been specially designed for 1/8th, 1/10th and 1/12th scale circuit cars. Both front and rear platforms have engraved calibration for measuring the tweak, wheelbase and track width and you can use the tweak station on any flat surface with the adjustable feet. The tweak station works the same way as others currently on the market and simply offers another choice for those looking to buy one.

Source: 3Racing [3racing.com.hk]

July 15, 2007

Much More Sweep tire traction

Much More have released a new range of tire additives, and tire care, for rubber touring car tires under the name Sweep. The range of tire additives are called Z1 and Z2 and as with all tire additives, add more grip when applied and allowed to soak in, while the tire cleaner and refresher does exactly as its name suggests by helping to prepare your tire surface for the additives.

Source: Pit Work [pitwork.co.kr]

July 13, 2007

Xray NT1 CVD Rear Driveshaft set

Xray have released the latest in their extensive line of options for their NT1 200mm car, the CVD rear drive shaft set. This efficient and performance enhancing rear CVD set replaces the standard rear drive shaft and drive axle and is rebuildable with separately-available spare parts.

When used with the world’s lightest and most exclusive 1/10 nitro touring drivetrain on the NT1, this rear CVD set guarantees ultra-low rotating weight, super-smooth operation, and increased performance. All major CVD components are strategically lightened without compromising strength, and are manufactured from world-renowned HUDY Spring Steel™ to handle the drivetrain stresses and dramatically reduce wear.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 13, 2007

MRT Ninjas go on sale in Europe

Mario Rossi Tuned Ninjas go on sale

Its been a long wait for the MRT (Mario Rossi Tuned) Ninja motors since they were first shown at the Nuernberg Toy fair back in February but now MID the European distributor have announced that the complete line of 3 engines goes on general sale in Europe. Hand tuned by former Novarossi engine tuner, Mario Rossi, these new engines have a black housing, magnesium cooling head and hand selected and tuned internal components. The MR12 T01T is a 2.11cc engine for 1/10th scale circuit racing, the MR21 R01T is a 3.5cc engine for 1/8th scale circuit racing and finally we have the MR21 B01T, again a 3.5cc engine but this time for 1/8th scale off road competition.

Click here to view the complete engine line… content

July 12, 2007

M Mod hollow 2-speed Mugen Shafts

Released by MID under the M Mod brand are these 2 lightweight 2-speed gearbox shafts for use on the 1/8th scale Mugen MRX4 and 1/10th scale Mugen MTX4. Made from special hardened and precision-polished metal, these shafts are very stiff so are resistant to bending, even under extreme force, and because they are hollowed out they have now 20% less rotating mass.

Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]