In a move to focus Venom’s entire efforts on the development and marketing of its rapidly growing battery and charger business, Vertical Partners West, LLC, [VPW], parent company of Venom, announces today it has carved out their portfolio of radio controlled models and accessories, re-branding them under Atomik RC.
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Novarossi World Srl have launched their Roma .25 engine for the performance Truggy racing engine market. Designed to fit in between the Bonito.21 and the Plus .28, this novel motor is a perfect balance between high performance and fuel economy. The end result offers drivers, tuners, race car teams and individuals a high degree of flexibility and the opportunity to optimize the performance from these race tuned engines.
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]
Italian brand Bliss RC have introduced their new .12 engine called F3 Touring. The motor features a 3 port hard chromed liner, CNC machined billet piston, 12mm turbo crankshaft, knife edged aerodynamic connecting rod and a new separate turbo combustion chamber insert. Inside there is a 12mm Swiss quality main bearing while a super lightweight cooling head and composite slide carburetor with 5.4mm insert completes the package.
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What started out many years ago as Mike Reedy’s vision to showcase the top drivers in the world in a format unlike any other ever used in RC racing, has grown to be one of the most anticipated and prestigious RC races anywhere in the world. Reedy and Team Associated are proud to announce that the 2012 Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions will return to Norcal Hobbies in Union City, CA from May 24th to 27th. In addition to the Invitational class, three Open classes will be offered – Modified,13.5 non-ramping, and 17.5 non-ramping. Each Open class driver is limited to a maximum of two classes. More details can be found here.
Exotek Racing have released this ultra narrow LiPo chassis for the Serpent S411. This extra soft chassis is aggressively shaped for extra flex over the stock S411 chassis and uses US made bi-directional layup carbon fiber for maximum flex traits. The rear section has added cut outs for greater flex at the motor mount for increased rear end stability allowing you to drive into corners harder and power out faster. Great chassis to have to extend tire wear and generate maximum grip for controlled tire races. Also new is a steering crank brace for the S411 which stabilizes the steering cranks without stiffening the top plate to maintain natural grip and consistent steering.
New from KM Racing for the H-K1 Evo 2 is this aluminium middle shaft. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium and then hard coated it is super light weight for improved transmission efficiency. The shaft features the same design as the V2 titanium version and is therefore suitable to use with pin type & set screw type pulleys.
Source: KM [km-rc.com]
Xray have introduced this lightweight, heat-treated and precision-ground ventilated brake disc for the RX8. CNC-machined brake disc is balanced for vibration-free operation. Strategically-placed holes allow for ultra-cool operation without overheating, ensuring consistent and efficient braking to minimize brake wear and disc glazing.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Former multiple Spanish national Champion Oscar Cabezas has announced that he has renewed his contract with Enneti Tyres for the 2012 season. Oscar will run the company’s tires on his factory Motonica/Novarossi throughout this season’s National and International campaign.
Source: Enneti [enneti-tyres.it]
