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September 14, 2014

O.S. Speed T1201 2.1cc nitro engine

Following the Speed B2101 buggy engine O.S. also release first information a new Speed line engine for the 1/10th 200mm class. The T1201 uses the experience gained with the Speed 12XZ Spec.III engine and basically is a completely new design that features improved fuel efficiency and an optimised torque curve. Furthermore the long stroke engine comes with an improved carburettor and a new low centre of gravity cooling head. The engine is set for a release in October.

Source: O.S. Engine [os-engines.co.jp]

September 13, 2014

ZZRacing 4-in-1 tool wrench kit

ZZ Racing 4-in-1 tool wrench kit

ZZRacing have released this 4-in-1 tool wrench kit. The black anodised handle features storage for four different high strength hex drive tips including 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm & 3.0mm. The tips also feature a lock over magnet to ensure the tips stay securely attached to the handle.

Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]

September 12, 2014

Xray T4 2015 Spec – Coming soon

Xray will soon have the latest incarnation of their Championships winning T4 1/10th Electric Touring Car platform available. No detailed information are known yet but since the car is still called the T4 we expect more of an evolution than a revolution in design. More details about the ’15 model should surface soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 12, 2014

Swiss IC On-road Championships final round – Report

Swiss Nitro On-road Championships final round - Report

The final round of the Swiss Nitro On-road Championships took place in Aigle, in the French speaking part of Switzerland. In the 1/8th class Simon Kurzbuch had a very swift 3rd qualifying round that handed him the overall TQ in front of championship favourite Mattia Pesenti. In the 1/10th class, Traugott Schaer dominated the whole qualifying and he was followed by Nuno Santos in 2nd and Michael Schaefer in 3rd.

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September 12, 2014

Teamsaxo GT-500W 235mm conversion kit

Made for the GT-500W pan car is this 235mm conversion kit from Teamsaxo. The set contains a new front suspension plate, long and short front links as well as longer turnbuckles and new rear wheel hubs. The parts make for a wider front and rear end to bring the 200mm World GT car to proper Pro10 dimensions. The kit will become available by the end of September.

Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]

September 12, 2014

O.S. Speed B2101 buggy nitro engine

Japanese company O.S. introduce their latest competition buggy engine in the form of the B2101. Based on the experience gained with the 21XZ series the square bore/stroke engine is of a new design that allows for a more controllable bottom to mid range power, resulting in improved vehicle control. The B2101 makes use of a new crankshaft that comes with a special coating and it is tungsten balanced while a redesigned cooling head lowers the centre of gravity. The motor will not replace O.S.’s Speed 21XZ-B Spec.II as this will still be available for all drivers who seek the ultimate in bottom end power. The B2101 is set for an October release following the World Championships in Sicily.

Source: O.S. Engine [os-engines.co.jp]

September 12, 2014

US Nitro World Cup – Announcement

The 2nd running of the US World Nitro Cup will be held December 4th to 7th at Full Throttle Raceway in Kissimmee, Florida. With last year being a great success, this year’s race has already received commitments from European drivers such as Dario Balestri, Robert Pietch, Kyle Branson and defending 1/8th Champion Alberto Picco, to be in attendance. This year’s qualifiers will be four minute runs instead of five, but the event is keeping its triple “A” main finals format. The race will take place close to all the major Florida attractions such as Disney, Epcot, MGM, Universal Studios etc. and it is open to three classes, Sedan, 1/8th Masters and 1/8th Open. Full details on the event can be downloaded here (PDF).

September 12, 2014

Daan Jacobs wins in Heemstede

The 6th and final round of the Dutch nitro on-road nationals was held at the MACH track in Heemstede. During practice it soon became clear that a lot of drivers were able to pull very fast laps, promising close racing in the qualification and the finals. On Sunday’s qualifying Daan Stuiver was the fastest driver of the National class with three consecutive laps in 48.724 seconds. Daan Jacobs followed behind with 48.777 while Julius Kolff scored a 48.823. Ricardo Hofmeijer completed the top 4 so far.

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