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July 24, 2012

HPI Ken Block WR8 Flux

HPI Racing introduce the new Ken Block Edition WR8 Flux 1/8th electric brushless rally car. Based on the standard WR8 the chassis features some novelties such as a Ken Block ‘Gymkhana Five’ Ford Fiesta body shell, replica fifteen52 tarmac wheels and specially designed Velro battery straps. The officially licensed car is powered by HPI’s 4000kv Flux Vektor brushless motor and Flux Vapor Pro 3S-compatible speed controller. Also included in the package are a waterproof steering servo and a 2.4GHz TF-40 radio system.

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July 24, 2012

Arrowmax Mugen MRX-5 brass battery plate

Arrowmax release this new battery plate version 2 for the Mugen MRX-5. Manufactured from heavy brass to lower the cars centre of gravity it brings extra weight to the centre and also the lowest point of the car, improving handling and cornering characteristics. The part weight 51 gram and comes laser-engraved for easy identification.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

July 23, 2012

Matsukura is Top Qualifier at 1:12 Worlds

Naoto Matsukura will for the third 1:12 World Championships in succession start from pole position after his rivals failed to run the magical 39-laps in the penultimate qualifier this evening in the Netherlands. With three 39-lap heats to his credit and two rounds counting towards the grid, the young Japanese star’s combined time can’t now be beaten despite one round of qualifying remaining in the morning. Like in Q4, when Rheinard was challenging Matsukura TQ pace, Q5 saw the Yokomo driver face another strong and more surprising challenge from factory Serpent driver Marc Fisher. Unfortunately for the German as the heat came up on 5-minutes his electrics overheated causing the car to shut down.

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July 23, 2012

Evo-Workshop MTX-5 flex controller chassis

Evo-Workshop has launched an enhanced MTX-5 7075-T6 hard coated aluminium chassis with a special flex controller system. Made from ALCOA 7075-T6 material the chassis provides multiple setting options to adjust frame flexibility, for corner entries and corner exits, and for creating more forward driving grip with optimal/remarkable effectiveness. The Flex controller can be added, removed, or adjusted for stiffness and the chassis also features an improved engine support mount support.

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July 23, 2012

Rheinard just misses 39-lap Q3 run in Holland

Marc Rheinard just missed out on becoming the only driver other than defending World Champion Naoto Matsukura to complete a 39-lap run at the 1:12 World Championships in the Netherlands when he took his Speed Passion powered prototype CRC to a 38/8:00.858 run in the third round of qualifying. While Matsukura produced his third TQ run of the day with a new fastest time and outright fastest lap, all the attention is on the battle behind him which is building up between regular Touring Car rivals Rheinard, Jilles Groskamp, Ronald Volker and Alexander Hagberg.

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July 23, 2012

Torsten Müller joins Team Orion

Team Orion have announced that German racer Torsten Müller has joined their racing team for the remainder of 2012 and beyond. The East Germany based 1/8 on-road racer, who is successfully competing in the South German Championship, has chosen the Team Orion CRF R21 Factory Team engine to power his Shepherd ride. Torsten had the following to say about his move:

I saw the results that Team Orion achieved with their 1/8 off-road and 1/10 scale touring engines and gave the R21 a try. The tests were successfully and I was impressed how powerful the R21 engine is and how stable it performs. I’m pretty happy with my decision to use Team Orion engines in my next races.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]

July 23, 2012

No surprise as Naoto TQs opening qualifier

There was no surprise in the opening round of qualifying for the 1:12 World Championships with Naoto Matsukura topping the 8-minute heat by a considerable margin from the CRC’s of Marc Rheinard and Simo Ahomiemi. Like in yesterday’s practice, the reigning World Champion was the only driver to record a 39-lap run with his Yokomo once again setting the fastest lap with a 12.203 which was near on identical to his 12.202 record set in controlled practice.

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July 23, 2012

Louise E-Hornet 1/10th tires

Louise introduce new 1/10th buggy off-road tires in the form of the E-Hornet tread. Designed as 4WD front and 2WD/4WD rear the E-Hornet is available as tire only including closed cell inserts or pre-mounted on Team Associated B44 or Kyosho 12mm hex compatible disc rims. A soft and super soft compound is available for perfect adaption to various track conditions.

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