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January 29, 2014

Spektrum DX4C transmitter

Spektrum have released their new DX4C transmitter and SRS4210 receiver combo. You get a Spektrum 2.4GHz computer radio with an array of features typically found in higher priced models as well as the new DSMR-equipped SRS4210 receiver with patent-pending AVC (Active Vehicle Control). The DX4C uses 4-channels to operate steering, throttle and AVC technology separately. The first two channels operate steering and throttle while the second two manage AVC steering and throttle augmentation. By having two channels dedicated to managing AVC technology, users can adjust the steering and throttle elements independently of the other for more refined tuning to meet demands of any surface.

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January 29, 2014

2014 Euro Contest – Announcement

2014 Euro Contest - Announcement

Bittydesign have announced the 2014 running of their Euro Contest, an event born in 2009 with a successful race format with the focus on fun. The Contest is different event, the atmosphere during the race is magic, a big party with music and hot girls. The Barco-Off racetrack continues to host the event, completely re-built in 2012 the layout of the circuit presents a huge amount of dirt that make the driving experience unique and never seen before in Italy in a permanent outdoor facility, a real American style available for drivers at all levels and only 1 hour from Bologna airport. The event will run from the 27th to the 29th of June 2014 and is limited to 192 drivers. A 3 day format, Friday sees free practice, Saturday qualification with Sunday used for the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) followed by Superpole and finals. Full details can be found here.

January 29, 2014

Lin Le Lua wins Lali Warehouse season opener

Lali Warehouse, being the one and only indoor off-road track in Hong Kong, held their first nitro buggy point race on the 26th of Jan for the year 2014 and new TLR signing Lin Le Lua sent us this report. ‘A month prior to the event, Lali had change the lay out of the track and it prove to be challenging and fun at the same time. I have heard great things about the new layout and I cannot wait to join this race as a driver for TLR. Although very close by from where I live in China, it still took us around 3 hours to get to the track, but when we first arrive and have our eyes on the track, everything’s worth it! We are welcome by a bunch of jumps and elevation change means the lay out are really exciting and not to mention a very warm welcome from the locals, we are so eager to lay down some laps before the race!

Continue reading the report here

January 28, 2014

Reds Racing M3 World Cup Series engine

Reds Racing have released their new M3 World Cup Series, a 2.1 cc motor for the On-road Touring Racing class. The new engine offers the most advanced technologies to get the best performance and reliability. Featuring a lightweight cylinder for increased engine performance at low and medium RPM, a tuned and balanced crankshaft, domed piston, ‘Direct Cooling’ cooling head technology, optimized timing to reduce fuel consumption and of course M.Rossi special tuning to make the engine simply powerful. The WCS is also one of the lightest in its category, weighing just 205g.

View more images of the engine here

January 28, 2014

Masayuki Miura and HPI part ways

HB/HPI Racing team manager and manager of Japanese operations Masayuki Miura has made the shock announcement that he has decided to leave the company. Having worked at HPI for 11 years and been largely responsible for the company’s 2 world titles, with Andy Moore in 2006 and Atsushi Hara in 2008, his is the second high profile departure in the last 5 months following Atsushi Hara’s resignation back in August. Miura informs us that he has not yet decided what his next move will be but as soon as we find out we will let you know.

Read the statement from Muira-san here

January 28, 2014

2014 Xray Challenge Germany – Announcement

2014 Xray Challenge Germany - Announcement

The 2014 Xray Challenge Germany is being held a stone’s throw from the world famous Nürburgring. The setting is to be local club MAC Adenau’s permanent indoor race track, called the “Eifel Ring” in a nod to its big brother. With a 90-metre-long carpet track that’s almost as challenging as the Nürburgring’s legendary Nordschleife, the international Xray Challenge Germany event offers drivers the chance to compete in three classifications: touring cars – modified or stock categories – and 1/12 standard.

Continue reading the announcement here

January 28, 2014

Lorenzo Crolla joins FX engines

FX have announced that the young talented French driver Lorenzo Crolla joins the FX team. Lorenzo choose the FX engine to empower his car in the 2014 season which will include the Worlds, Euros and French Nationals. Lorenzo had this to say:

I got the chance to test and run some of the very first FX engines and after several races I was fully confident that FX will be my next engine I want to run. I have been running the engine for several months already without any single flame out or any technical failures and the performance is simply amazing. I was very happy when FX approached me to be a factory team driver and I want to thank for this opportunity. I am excited for the 2014 season and at the same time very confident in the engine and I will do all my best.

Source: FX [fx-engines.com]

January 27, 2014

Team Orion Carbon Pro 100C LiPo battery packs

Team Orion introduce their new Carbon Pro 100C LiPo battery packs. Coming in Team Orion’s patented carbon look hardcase the batteries are build using the latest generation LiPo cells with enhanced energy density, a very low internal resistance and 100C discharge rate. The packs, that are build to meet ROAR, EFRA, BRCA and IFMAR specifications, are 5C chargeable and come in a wide range of configurations including 2S standard, shorty, saddle and saddle block packs as well as a 1/12th 1S pack.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]