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January 22, 2016

New Capricorn TE03 V3 upper deck & F1-01 side links

Capricorn have new option parts for the TE03 V3 touring car and the F1-01 formula car available. Starting with the TE03 part, coming very soon is an optional carbon fibre upper deck that allows for more chassis flex while also offering slightly different flex characteristics. The part helps to fine-tune the car’s behaviour in certain track conditions. Also new are adjustable side links that replace the 1-piece kit parts. The links are made up using standard ball cups, pivot balls and L/R thread turnbuckles.

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January 22, 2016

Marco Natale signs with Hot Race Tyres

Hot Race Tyres have announced the signing of 2015 Italian vice-champion, Marco Natale to their off-road team for the 2016 season. The Kyosho driver’s campaign will include events such as the national championship, the Neo Race as well as the European and World championships and he has the following to say:

The new lines of Off Road tyres, the also feel a little mine, since I was the first, for the development’s start. So in addition to being the official driver, trying to get maximum results, we will continue with our strong team to develop the product, which is already at the maximum level, after only a few months after the official release on the market. Big thanks to Nicola for this big opportunity. See you on the track.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

January 22, 2016

Cavalieri fastest in 4WD practice at Reedy Race

Ryan Cavalieri has ended Day 1 of the 22nd running of the Reedy Race of Champions at the top of the 4WD practice time sheets. While times will count for little once the famous heads up racing event gets underway tomorrow with a day of 2WD racing, the 3-time champion would head a Team Associated 1-2-3-4 ahead of Spencer Rivkin, Kody Numedahl and Steven Hartson. Former Associated driver Tanner Denney would open his first event with TLR as the best non AE driver after the 3 rounds of practice taking his 22-4 to the fifth fastest time with Yokomo’s Carson Wernimont completing the Top 6. For reigning champion Ryan Maifield after problems in P1 & 2, the TLR driver would end the day seventh quickest, 6th to 10th separated over 3-consecutive laps by just 0.022 of a second.

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January 22, 2016

Evans tops 2WD practice at Reedy Race

Dustin Evans set the pace in 2WD practice at the Reedy Race of Champions, the former champion heading a TLR 1-2 from reigning champion Ryan Maifield. Setting the fastest consecutive laps in the third of the three rounds of practice, Evans was 2/10ths faster than Maifield with HB’s Ty Tessmann completing the Top 3 as the track got considerably faster. Setting the fastest lap of the day in P3 with an 18.6 second lap, Ryan Cavalieri ended 2WD practice fourth quickest ahead of AE team-mate Kody Numedahl with Jared Tebo rounding out the Top 6.

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January 22, 2016

Fenix DFV 13.5T & 21.5T brushless stock motors

Italian company Fenix Racing have introduced their new DFV stock brushless motor. The EFRA-approved spec racing motor is available as 13.5T touring car and 21.5T formula variant and it utilises a machined 7075-T6 aluminium can with large airflow vents as well as a 12.5mm sintered Neodymium rotor for controllable torque over the whole RPM range. Pre-shaped heavy duty solder tabs and an adjustable timing endbell round out the package.

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January 22, 2016

Ricardo Monteiro Picco-powered

French Picco distributors Racing Experience have announced the signing of former European B Champion and Portuguese National Champion, Ricardo Monteiro to the Picco international team. The Portuguese talent will team up with Italy’s Marco Baruffolo with both set to use the Picco Team Spec engines for the 2016 season.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]

January 22, 2016

GForce hand warmer bag

GForce have introduced a hand warmer bag to keep your hands and fingers warm during driving in cold weather. The bag consists of a compartment for the transmitter as well as two sleeves all of which are made of thick neoprene material to keep chilling winds away from your hands. A clear plastic window allows to monitor the transmitter screen while two pockets in the sleeves take optional hand warmers to make for even more comfort. The splash-waterproof bag is good for both right and left hand users and it will become available by beginning of February.

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January 22, 2016

Xray RX8’16 – Coming soon

Xray RX8'16 – Coming soon

Xray have released a first teaser image for their RX8’16 1/8th scale nitro on-road car. With the last revision of the RX8 platform being made in 2014 the car is set for a certain overhaul and more information will become available soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]