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April 14, 2015

Taylor Petersen joins Xray

Xray have announced the signing of talented US off-road racer Taylor Petersen to their team. The multiple US Nationals and World Championship finalist will attend at various races across the USA and he had the following to say about the deal:

I would like to Thank Xray/RC America for the opportunity to race for them again, as I feel they have the best platform for me to succeed with. Xray has made leaps and bounds the last few years and I know they will never stop improving, and I will do my best to show the public how good this car really is. I Look forward to seeing everyone at the races!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 14, 2015

Team Associated RC8B3 Team Kit 1/8th nitro buggy

Following a first teaser Team Associated have released the full details in their all-new RC8B3 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. Completely designed from the ground up the buggy builds on a hard-anodised 7075-T6 aluminium chassis designed for optimum weight distribution, ground clearance, and better overall handling. As a result, the buggy is meant to change directions faster, and to be more compliant and stable in rough terrain. The RC8B3 has also received an updated suspension that features a pillow-ball front upright for maximum steering and durability. Refined 16mm Big Bore hard-anodised aluminium threaded shocks and 3.5mm alloy shock shafts provide plush suspension travel. The RC8B3 features precision universal drive shafts front and rear to keep suspension travel free through the entire stroke. The kit comes including a Pro-Line RC8B3 clear body and Team Associated moulded wing.

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April 14, 2015

JConcepts Dirt-Tech steering wheel foam grip

New from JConcepts comes the Dirt-Tech steering wheel foam grip. The durable, gray coloured material made famous as tyre inserts has now reached the all important steering wheel for radios. Specifically designed for the Sanwa/Airtronics M12, the Dirt-Tech steering grip has a convenient size which allows for use on multiple radios including Futaba, KO and Spektrum. The outer diameter has a neutral size which gives drivers great control regardless of hand gripping size. Justified toward the outside section, revolved cuts identify the wheel as being Dirt-Tech but also provide an additional feel. Orientate the grip in the opposite direction to place the revolved cuts just under the finger tips.

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April 14, 2015

2015 Asia Onroad Championship Rd1 – Report

The opening round of the 2015 Asian Onroad Championship series made its way to the Wang racing family owned RCI Raceway in Shanghai, China last weekend. The AOC saw drivers representing eleven countries from many regions of the World, including IFMAR World Champions such as Hayato Matsuzaki and Surikarn Chaidajsuriya. Other drivers in attendance included Nicholas Lee of Singapore, JJ Wang among many others from China, and the North American contingent of Rick Hohwart, Kevin Hebert, Eric Anderson, Felix Law, Tiny Welch, Paul Lemieux and Eric Epp.

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April 14, 2015

Shepherd Velox V10 Pro 1-piece engine mount

Shepherd introduce a new option part for the Velox V10 Pro 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. The 1-piece engine mount with various flex options will stiffen up the rear end of the chassis for more constant rear traction especially in fast corners on high-grip tracks. Fixed with the four screws of the standard engine mounts the rear end is just a little bit stiffer while still allowing for longitudinal flex. To increase the stiffness even more the engine mount can be fixed with another three screws, two under the radio plate and one under the gear shaft. The option part is available from now on and fits all Velox V10 Pro 2015 or older spec models equipped with the team edition chassis plate.

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April 14, 2015

Western German Championships Rd1 – Report

The first of four rounds of the Western German Nitro Onroad Championships was held at the track of the MCK Dormagen in the North of Cologne. A total of 65 competitors joined this first qualifier for the German Nationals in the three classes of 1/8th scale class 1 and 2 and as well as 1/10th scale 200mm. Following the Nitro-West warmup race two weeks before, which has been washed out by rain, all drivers tried to make maximum use of the ten hours of practice on Saturday, which was interrupted by slight rain for about one hour at lunch time. Unfortunately more rain hit the track in the evening which resulted in a still damp track during the first heat on Sunday morning.

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April 14, 2015

Max Mört joins Alphaform Reds JQRacing Team

Alphaform Reds JQRacing havoc announced the signing of young and talented Max Mört from Finland to their factory team. Max will now be running Reds Racing engines, LRP electronics, AKA tyres, Savöx servos, GHEA Accessories and Maugrafix stickers. Max has been a part of the JQRacing team for quite a few years and he will now be getting a full factory ride.

Source: JQRacing [jq-products.com]

April 14, 2015

Serpent 748 TQ rear chassis stiffener set

New from Serpent and made for the 748 TQ 200mm nitro on-road car is a rear chassis stiffener set. Designed to connect the radio plate with the right hand 2-speed bulkhead the link is best used on high-bite tracks that can put a lot of stress on the chassis during hard braking. The stiffener prevents unwanted flex for an improved brake feeling and it mounts directly to the 748 TQ and it can also be used on standard 748’s if equipped with the TQ’s right hand bearing and brake holder or in case some DIY work is carried out on the standard part.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]