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November 26, 2013

Brent Klingforth wins Spec GT at Timezone GP

The 5th annual Timezone Grand Prix was held at Timezone II on a large carpet indoor track. Brent Klingforth (Awesomatix) TQ’d and won the Spec GT class with Awesomatix teammates Jaybee Bryson and Franko Roberts locking out 2nd and 3rd respectively. Awesomatix also took the runner-up spots in the Modified Touring and 17.5T Touring A-mains with Kody Knudtson coming in 2nd in Modified and Brent Klingforth finishing 2nd in 17.5T.

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November 25, 2013

Ryan Maifield signs long-term contract with JConcepts

Ryan Maifield signs new long-term contract with JConcepts

Ryan Maifield, the current Dirt Nitro Challenge 1/8th buggy champion, ROAR National Champion, double Indoor National Series champion and 1/10th Off-road Worlds podium driver has signed a new contract with JConcepts. Since 2005, the speedy Arizona based driver and JConcepts have formed a dynamic duo in the world of radio control racing. JConcepts has delivered performance driven products and together with Ryan’s speed and stamp of approval, the duo has accomplished what few others have. Ryan’s ability to dominate a hot new off-road class of competition or being able to excel at the legendary classes such as 1/10th and 1/8th off-road make Ryan a threat at any event in the world. Ryan’s popular driving style and pit area demeanor make him a fan favourite and also respected among his peers. Ryan had this to say about the deal:

JConcepts has been with me since the beginning of my Pro racing career and we have grown together throughout the years. The team of guys at JC have my back at all times and provide a steady force behind the product we represent. Whatever is needed or promised is delivered and we win and lose together as a team. I’m fortunate to have sponsors such as JConcepts and Team Associated who have the product to keep up with the heavy demand of my racing and keep me competitive in 8 different classes of competition.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

November 25, 2013

Reedy 7000mAh 65C LiPo battery

Reedy have released their new 7000mAh 65C LiPo battery featuring heavy-duty 5mm socket for high current applications such as Short Course 4WD, 1:8 eBuggy, and 1:10 Touring Car. Racers will certainly appreciate the improvement in power output achieved by utilizing a lower resistance connector. This battery is constructed with the same low resistance, high-capacity cells used in Reedy’s popular #309 battery housed in a durable hard case. Meets ROAR, EFRA, BRCA, IFMAR specs.

Source: Reedy [teamassociated.com]

November 25, 2013

Soren Boy Holst wins Danish National Champs Rd1

First round of the official Danish Indoor Championships was held last weekend in Faxe, on a non-permanent track in a large sports hall. The track had a nice flowing layout, with some technical chicanes and a big sweeper in the middle, and since the same layout had been used for over two years the traction was pretty good right from the start. During Saturday’s practice session it became clear that the battle for the win would be on between Soren Boy Holst, Danni Eyde, Caspar Morgen and Christian Lehm.

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November 25, 2013

Team Orion Nitrostar – Announcement

Team Orion are in search of a new star in nitro racing and announce their Nitrostar sighting race for 2014. The meeting will be open to everyone and is meant to help the Swiss company to find the next possible nitro World Champion. The “winner” will receive a full year of top level Team Orion sponsorship. More information will be available when signing up at Team Orion’s dedicated Nitrostar page by clicking here.

November 25, 2013

Exotek F1R2 Pro conversion kit

ExotekF1R2-01

Available soon from Exotek is the F1R2 Pro conversion kit for the Tamiya F104 and F103. The follow-up model of the F1R received a make-over in order to create a chassis that is not overly complex but strong and consistent. The chassis kit makes use of what Exotek call a hybrid link technology, it basically combines all positive aspects of the classical T-bar suspension with the responsiveness and tuning possibilities of a link-type car to create a platform with improved bump absorption capabilities making it ideal for rubber tyre racing. The new rear pod geometry makes for more progressive damping and increased forward bite while the new twin side dampers allow for equal side-to-side dampening.

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November 25, 2013

KM H-K1 EvoII aluminium front lower bulkhead

KM Racing have new option parts for the H-K1 EvoII 200mm car available in the form of these front lower aluminium bulkheads. The parts are CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, come gold anodised and are compatible with the Meen Version front anti-roll bar set. The parts are available separately as left and right hand variant, match the EvoII’s colour scheme and are a direct replacement for the kit parts.

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November 25, 2013

Capricorn LAB C801 aluminium servo saver

New from Capricorn comes this aluminium servo saver assembly that allows for increased Ackermann geometry changes. The toe link plate and the steering bellcrank are of a split design allowing to change the actual length of the bellcrank by moving the link mounting plate forth and back up to 4mm in order to adjust the Ackermann effect and thus overall steering feeling. The new assembly that contains the servo saver lever, steering bellcrank and link plate is CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes black anodised and is especially helpful when running spec tyres or on low-grip tracks.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]