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March 5, 2013

Rico Kröber re-signs to Team Orcan

Orcan have announced that their team driver Rico Kröber has re-signed for the upcoming season. He will use and develop the Orcan Nitro products especially the Orcan GT3-MH engine as well as the Orcan fuel. Rico will drive Orcan products at German national races, German Championship and the European Championship in Austria this season. He had this to say about the deal:

I am proud to be a member of the Orcan Team and I am looking confident into the future and to the next races because of the professional work with Bertram Kessler during the last years. We have developed a lot of new ideas which we will bring 2013 at the racetrack.

Source: Orcan [orcan.de]

March 5, 2013

Roche T4/T3 heavy duty spool cups

Roche have introduced new heavy duty spool cups for the Xray T4/T3. The spool cups are made from Roche heavy duty spring steel material for more durability and are machined to reduce weight and rotating mass. Mounting directly to the original Xray front shaft the spool cups have been tested by factory driver Surikarn at this year’s TITC and he was very satisfied with the quality of the products.

Source: Roche [roche.hk]

March 5, 2013

JConcepts 7″ Hi-Clearance wing

JConcepts 7" Hi-Clearance wing

JConcepts has released a 7” wide version of their popular hi-clearance wing introduced to competition during the recent Reedy Race of Champions. A slightly wider base gives the wing a larger surface area which allows more stability during low and high speeds which provide some much needed grip in tricky situations. The Hi-Clearance sections near the end plates still allow maximum suspension compression and tire expansion.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 5, 2013

Silver State Nitro Challenge – Announcement

Southern Nevada RC is proud to present the prestigious Silver State Nitro Challenge which will be held from April 18th to 21st. The race will be held at the World Famous Boulder City RC Speedway in Boulder City Nevada and is open to 1/8th buggy & truggy nitro & electric and SCT 4×4 and 2wd. Entry is open now and you can find more information here.

March 4, 2013

PR Racing S1 V2 buggy kit

Precirotate introduce the V2 version of their S1 2WD buggy. The kit comes with updated parts in the form of a narrower and longer chassis for an optimised weight distribution, additional CNC-machined aluminium parts and a redesigned cab forward bodyshell to help with steering and jumping characteristics. No words on a release date yet.

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March 4, 2013

Nosram 5700mAh 80C X-Treme LiPo pack

New from Nosram comes the 5700mAh 80C X-Treme LiPo battery pack. The standard length 2S hardcase battery is build from high capacity 80C peak cells, is 3C chargeable and comes in a transparent hardcase with 4mm bullet type connectors and 2mm balancer port. The battery is ideal for power-hungry applications such as Stock and Modified touring cars and off-road buggies.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

March 4, 2013

PSM MBX7 carbon fibre suspension & steering parts

PSM introduce three new option parts for the Mugen MBX7 buggy in the form of a front and rear shock tower and an Ackermann steering plate. Starting with the shock towers the front part is machined from 5mm carbon fibre while the rear tower is made from 4mm material. Both sport the stock geometry, weight 19g and 25g respectively and the rear damper stay also comes with additional camber link positions for added adjustably. Also new is the 3mm carbon fibre Ackermann steering plate. Cut from a special glossy fibre material such as used on the shock towers, the part weights only 3g, sports a high torsional stiffness and is a direct replacement for the stock part.

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March 3, 2013

Wilck wins Gran Canaria after exciting 2nd Main

Tamiya Racing Factory’s Viktor Wilck has for the first time in 19-races secured the top step on the Euro Touring Series podium after being declared winner of a thrilling second A-Main in Gran Canaria. Securing his first & up to now only ETS win back in Kastellaun in 2009, the Swede claimed his second victory after video footage deemed that his TRF417 had been collected by the airborne Yokomo of Yannic Prumper at the final corner which then crossed the timing loop 2/10ths in front of the Top Qualifier before crashing into the fence and tearing the front right wheel off. With Wilck’s car hit by Prumper’s car, which was launched into the air over the final corner at the end of the main straight, Race Director Scotty Ernst had no choice but to give the win to Wilck ahead of Prumper with Marc Rheinard who was also part of the lead battle coming home in third.

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