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May 9, 2013

Associated updated XP Digital servos

Team Associated have released an updated range of XP Digital water-resistant servos. The perfect replacement or upgrade for your RTR vehicle they feature water-resistant o-ring sealed cases, high-impact case material and precision metal gears provide maximum durability, while high-torque motors provide maximum performance in both steering and throttle/brake applications. Available in 5 new versions for different applications.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]

May 9, 2013

Olivier Bultynck wins FBA Nationals Rd2

The second race of the FBA electric touring car championship took place at the indoor hall in Chatelineau. The track was small and very technical and the surface was not giving the grip that everyone had expected, so the key issue was to find a stable and fast car. It was Olivier Bultynck with his VBC car who set the pace. Manuel Henriet, last years winner and driving at his home track, put his car on the second spot on the grid with Nick Joosens in third place. In the first final Manuel tried to attack from the start and was pushing just behind Olivier but after a few laps Olivier found his rhythm and was pulling away from the rest. Manuel was a strong second but for the third spot a big battle was going on between Nick, Thomas Stockman, Maxim Claes and Nicolas Delisé. It was Nicolas who took third place. The second final was a different story. Olivier made a good start but after lap 11 he lost the lead to Manuel who was strong and defended his lead. Olivier made another mistake and Nick Joosens took the second place but everything was still possible in final three. From the start Olivier was pushing hard driving a splendid last final and setting the fastest time in the finals. Also with this win Olivier took the second win in two races. Manuel was very strong at his home track and took second place with Maxim Claes a very good third. Overall results saw Olivier Bultynck (VBC Racing) the winner, second to Manuel Henriet (Awesomatix) and third went to Nicolas Delisé (Team Yokomo).

Source: Swingman [google.com]

May 9, 2013

Smokem Racing T4MX chassis

The team at Smokem Racing has released the latest version of their MX-series chassis, this time for the Xray T4 electric touring car. Like all Smokem Racing’s MX-series chassis, the 2.25mm thick Smokem T4MX features distinctive curved shoulders that enhance the flex characteristics of the chassis compared to the stock Xray design. As a result, the T4MX delivers superior chassis response during quick direction changes and turn-in, while maintaining excellent stability. The added flex also widens the tuning window in your T4, allowing your car to be easily dialed-in over a wider range of temperature and track conditions. And in response to racers’ feedback, the T4MX also incorporates an enlarged pinion gear access hole to make pinion changes a breeze.

View another image of the chassis here

May 9, 2013

Core RC 5008 1/12th servo

New from Core RC is this super fast, extremely lightweight digital 5008 servo, suitable for 1/12th scale and GT12 cars. Featuring a coreless motor, metal gears and twin ball bearings, the casing features a heat sink for cooling and comes with a range of accessories including a mounting kit for the Schumacher SupaStox GT12 car so the servo bolts straight in with no drilling or dremeling required.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

May 9, 2013

Bill Jeric announces departure from Horizon Hobby

Bill Jeric, a director in Horizon Hobby’s surface product development department and former President of the Losi brand, has announced that today will be his last day working at Horizon Hobby. Informing us a few days ago and making a statement on his Facebook page today, the decision to leave was not his choice and seems to be part of a shake up at the large US company following the departure a few months ago of another high profile colleague Shawn Ireland who was Vice President of Surface Marketing at Horizon after less than a year in the position. Bill posted the following statement on his FB page.

As of today I am no longer an employee of Horizon Hobby. Although not my choice to leave, I have nothing but gratitude and appreciation for the 12+ years I spent there. I have confidence in what the future holds for me and look forward to the next career steps in an industry that I truly love. Stay tuned!!

May 9, 2013

Mark & Derek Sousa win 4th Annual Spring Showdown

This past weekend at HRC Raceway in Flamborough, Ontario, Canada, the outdoor season opener got underway with the 4th Annual Spring Showdown race that resulted in nearly 150 entries. Some of the best drivers and manufacturers all around Canada were there to compete for the title at the end of the weekend. In the Nitro Buggy class the best in the country consisted with only a few missing. Qualifying had got underway with a rocket round format for three rounds. Throughout the qualifying things looked tight, but in the end Mugen Seiki/Alpha powered Derek Sousa would come out on top having held on the top qualifier honors all three rounds with Mugen Seiki/Alpha powered Justin DaSilva second and Mugen Seiki/Alpha powered Mark Sousa in third.

Continue reading the report here

May 9, 2013

Avid Triad clutch red slipper pads

After testing for the past few months at the KO Grand Prix, Reedy Race, and Cactus Classic, Avid is releasing their new red aggressive slipper pads. The red slipper pads are a new material which engages faster and gives a more direct clutch response. Now you can fine-tune your clutch by running a combination of white and red pads depending on the vehicle, motor and surface. Sold in a set of 3 pads.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

May 8, 2013

2013 Nitro-West-Masters – Announcement

2013 Nitro-West-Masters - Announcement

The 2013 season of the Nitro-West-Masters will kick-off at Oberhausen at the upcoming weekend (11/12 May). It is the fifth season of this nitro on-road series in Western Germany, which has become more popular year by year since it was launched in 2009. Last year a total of 106 racers have collected championship points. For the first time there will be six race meetings in 2013, one per month from May to October.

Continue reading the announcement here