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March 10, 2015

RB BXR SLS5 V2 nitro off-road engine

Following the introduction of the BXR LS5 Plus the French company RB now announce the BXR SLS5 V2 engine. The V2 version of the super long stroke 5-port engine features a redesigned sleeve with updated intake ports timing and lateral intake ports orientation for increased torque and improved overall power. The engine also comes with a redesigned carburettor with double adjustment and an extra sprayer for make for better idling and easier adjustment. The package is rounded out by a new low centre of gravity engine head that still allows for very good cooling and the SLS5 V2 is best used on slippery or bumpy tracks where smooth acceleration yet a good amount of torque is needed.

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March 10, 2015

Stu Wood teams up with Xray

Xray has announced the signing of British off-road legend Stu Wood to their 1/10th electric off-road team. Stu will race both the XB4 and XB2 and he will coordinate the UK off-road support. Stu has the following to say:

I would like to thank to Xray for this lifetime opportunity to be part of team which produces the best RC products today. I have competed at all levels of racing from beginner to World Championships and I know what it takes to win and I know I can help the Xray team and they can help me.  I have also had a few years in the retail side of RC and I understand that we have to support anyone on and off the track to promote our products and our sport and as such I am here to help anyone so do not hesitate to ask me for any help.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 10, 2015

Serpent F110 SF2 formula kit

Serpent introduce the all-new F110 SF2 1/10th scale formula car kit. Designed by Michael Salven and David Ehrbar the car is based on a 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis and it features a new front end design compared to its predecessor with 2.5mm lower carbon fibre and upper composite A-arms, adjustable ride height for both rubber and foam tyres as well as quick adjustable castor using moulded inserts. To fine-tune the steering characteristics the king pin angle is adjustable using inserts and the included independent front suspension set with tube dampers helps to smooth-out the suspension action.

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March 10, 2015

TLR 8ight-E 3.0 cab forward bodyshell

Team Losi Racing soon have a new cab forward bodyshell for the 8ight-E 3.0 electric 1/8th scale buggy available. Sporting a distinctive design the body offers a channelled roof section for improved stability and simplified side pods for a clean design, improved airflow and lots of space for the electric components. The body comes clear and will hit the stores in May.

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March 10, 2015

International Dutch F1 Masters – Announcement

International Dutch F1 Masters - Announcement

Hosted at the MACH track in Heemstede, The Netherlands, host of the 2012 IFMAR Worlds, the International Dutch F1 Masters will be held from the 3rd to the 5th of April. Open to racers of Formula cars of all skill levels, the fun race will see free practice on Friday followed by controlled practice and 3 rounds of qualifying on Saturday with a final qualifier and triple finals on Sunday. A great opportunity to practice prior to the ETS in Italy the following week, there will also be a raffle on Saturday evening which is a great opportunity to win prizes. Entry is now open here and you can find more information on the event here.

March 10, 2015

Lorenzo Crolla wins at French EP Off-Road Nats Rd1

The opening round of the French 1/10th Electric Off-Road Nationals was held at BCL this past weekend and in the 4WD Buggy class it was Lorenzo Croll who grabbed the TQ by winning three out of the five qualifiers. The triple A-mains then were quite a mixed affair for Lorenzo as he scored 5th place finishes in the first two legs but a first place and a 2 second faster time than his toughest competitor Ludovic Valtier handed Lorenzo the overall win in the third and decisive final. Ludovic Valtier came in 2nd while Julien Formentin rounded out the podium in 3rd.

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March 10, 2015

Green wins at British Indoor National Champs Rd3

Round 3 of the British Indoor National Championships was held at the Swift Raceway in South Yorkshire last weekend. Mark Green (Serpent) took the overall TQ in the Formula class and in the A-final he lead all the way from his pole position on the grid and managed to win the A-main from Mark Burgess (CRC) and Dave Underwood (Xray) who rounded out the podium. The final round will be held at Chesterfield on Sunday 26th April.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 10, 2015

Tyler Vik continues with FX

FX has announced that Tyler Vik continues to use FX engines in the 2015 season. Tyler Vik is a well-known, professional off-road racer and he will use the Slovakian engines at all regional, national and international races. Tyler had the following to say:

Despite FX Engines was a brand new in the market, I didn’t hesitate to give them a try, and now I know I made the correct choice. The speed and reliability never let me down during last year and as such I decided to stay with the engine I have full trust in – the FX engine.

Source: FX [fx-engines.com]