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December 31, 2013

Miguel Matias leaves Team Losi Racing

Miguel Matias leaves TLR

Multiple European Champion Miguel Matias has announced his departure from TLR, the latest top European racer to leave after Darren Bloomfield quit the team some weeks ago. The Portuguese driver gave no word on where he is going next but with the new year just around the corner we will soon find out. He had this to say:

After a couple of years racing with Horizon/TLR it is now time to embrace new projects! But first I would like to thank all the support given by Horizon/TLR during this time, specially to Adam Drake and David Spashett, some of the best people I worked with in this industry. 2014 will certainly bring me new challenges! See you soon!

December 31, 2013

Fluke wins final in Malaysia as Jessel takes title

The final round of the Malaysian National Championship was held on the 29th December at the newly open 3 Stone Park Onroad track in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. The title would be decided in the final round between 2 Team Serpent drivers, Jessel Leong and Nick Chong, who were only separated by 1 point. Kimie driving a Capricorn still had a mathematical chance of winning the title, needing both the Serpent drivers to falter and to take a podium result himself. After completion of the qualifying heats another Serpent driver,Fluke took the TQ with his 977.

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December 30, 2013

Jared Tebo rejoins Maxima Fuel

Following his announcement a few weeks back that he was leaving Sidewinder fuels, Jared Tebo has confirmed that he will be rejoining Maxima for 2014. The Thai fuel company last sponsored the multiple World Champion back in 2011 for two seasons and has since made large gains in the onroad market, producing their own line of engines as well as winning the Euros in the hands of Jilles Groskamp. Jared had this to say about the deal:

For 2014 I am signed with Maxima Fuel again. I am very happy to be back with the Maxima family. We left on good terms at the end of 2012 and now things are sorted out a little better, and we are able to work together again. The fuel runs really good and I can’t wait to get back out and race some 1/8! I would like to thank JarB and the whole Maxima family for this opportunity. See you all at The Dirt!!

Source: Jared Tebo [jtprc.com]

December 30, 2013

Reds Quattro shoes clutch system

Reds Racing have released their new Quattro 4-shoe offroad clutch system. The new clutch is designed to make the engine power output more linear and smoother offering the best traction, vehicle drivability and low fuel consumption. The new clutch is completely adjustable and thanks to a rotating front plate there’s no need to disassemble it or to change springs. The clutch is 100% made in Italy and comes pre assembled and tested to ensure the best performance and reliability.

Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]

December 30, 2013

Mibosport Cup 2013/14 Rd4 – Report

The 4th round of the Mibosport Cup 2013/14 was held in Hrotovice again last weekend. A total of 150 drivers from 5 European countries signed up for the event with 87 drivers attending in the on-road and 58 in the off-road classes. Qualifying of the Touring Car Modified class didn’t end up well for top Czech driver Radek Flek, who had to finish all the qualifying sessions early due to technical problems with electronics and qualified only to the final C. Michal Orlowski (POL) took the TQ ahead of Kuba Šimurda (CZE) and David Nemček (SVK). The first final won Michal Orlowski, with Kuba Šimurda and Jiří Vyšín (CZE) behind. Michal Orlowski had to retire from the second final meaning Kuba Šimurda took the victory ahead of David Nemček and Jiří Vyšín. Michal Orlowski made a comfortable pace and won the third final ahead of Kuba Šimurda and David Nemček. The overall first place went to Michal Orlowski with Kuba Šimurda and David Nemček completing the podium. Final B was won by Tomáš Marek (CZE) and the final C by Radek Flek.

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December 30, 2013

Yeah Racing SCX10 aluminium centre gearbox

Yeah Racing have produced this aluminium centre gearbox for the Axial SCX10. Made from high grade lightweight aluminium, it is a direct replacement for the stock parts using the standard bearings and gears. It not only improves strength and durability, it offers an upgrade on the looks front too.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

December 30, 2013

VP Pro Turbo Trax Evo front tires

VP Pro Turbo Trax Evo

VP Pro has announced the addition of a new tread pattern named ‘Turbo Trax Evo’ to their 1/10th 4WD off road buggy front tyre range. The Turbo Trax Evo offers plenty of contact for consistent traction on a wide range of racing surfaces and it is available in three compounds for various conditions.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

December 29, 2013

PSM BMax4 III shock towers

PSM Racing have released new front and rear shock towers for the Yokomo BMax4 III. The front shock tower is made from high quality 4mm carbon fibre, weighs only 7.5 grams and sports an additional shock position over the stock tower. The rear shock tower is also 4mm thick weighs only 10.5 grams and also has an additional shock position.

View the front shock tower here