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January 30, 2013

Team Losi Racing 8ight 3.0 buggy

Team Losi Racing have introduced the 8ight 3.0, a buggy which has been honed and tuned to provide new found levels of drivability, consistency and performance with only one thing in mind- to make you faster as a driver. The Team Losi Racing team of engineers, designers and racers have looked critically at the 2.0 platform and tuned it in areas to make it more forgiving to drive, more consistent through the bumps, more tractable on acceleration and overall more stable without having to sacrifice any of the legendary reliability, robustness or that all important factor, Speed.

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January 29, 2013

Michael Palazzola joins Shepherd Factory team

Shepherd have announced that top US racer Michael Palazzola has joined their factory racing team for the upcoming nitro on-road season. The California based driver is going to race 1/10th scale and 1/8th scale and will attend the Florida Winter Nationals along with many other big races all over the season. As Michael reached both A-mains at the US on-road nationals in 2012 the German company are looking forward to a great year of racing and some great results from this young driver. Michael had the following to say:

I am very happy to be joining with Team Shepherd Germany and I would like to thank Patrick, Armin and Team Shepherd USA for this great opportunity to grow with the company. I am looking forward to many great years with this great company and the people who surround it. I would like to thank my previous sponsor for the experience and last 2 years of support.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

January 29, 2013

Xray T4 graphite adjustable battery holder

For the T4 from Xray comes this graphite adjustable battery holder that allows for adjustment to eliminate battery play on the chassis. The battery position can be moved forward, rearward, inboard or outboard depending on the battery size used, allowing the battery to be positioned ideally for chassis balance and tuning needs. If heavy electronics are used, the battery can be positioned more outboard to achieve proper balance (or inboard for lighter electronics). The battery can be moved forward for increased stability or to the rear for additional steering.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 29, 2013

Cody King signs for Reds Racing

In a surprise move Reds Racing have signed 2010 IFMAR World Champion Cody King. Cody had a great showing at the recent 2012 World’s in Argentina, and with his experience, the Italian company expects to see the engine line evolve and grow to a whole new level during the next two years. Cody and his dad, Paul, will have a full race schedule and will work closely with Mario Rossi on R&D. Cody had this to say:

First, I have to say thank you to Team Orion, and specifically Philippe Neidhart and Adrien Bertin for the last several years together. Adrien has made such good progress over the past few years, and of course with a World Championship, that is something special we did together. I will always have great memories and a special bond with those guys because of our accomplishments. Now we have a change. I have to say thanks to Mario Rossi, Marco Rossi, and Alex Pilson for giving me this great opportunity with Reds Racing. I am super excited to be working with Mario Rossi, I mean what more could you ask for?! Our initial testing of the engines has been very good, tons of power and cool operation. The quality and simplicity using these engines is very good. With such a good factory and Mario guiding the way, it’s going to be a great experience. I can’t wait for the racing season to begin. Our first big stop is coming right up at the Nitro Challenge on February 20th.

Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]

January 28, 2013

Reds M7WC .21 on-road engine

Reds Racing introduce the M7 WorldCup .21 engine for 1/8th on-road racing. The new engine offers the most advanced technologies to ensure the best performance and reliability and features a new extra long stroke engine geometry, a back-plate with low friction coating, hybrid ceramic rear ball bearing, balanced crankshaft, all new timing and special tuning by Mario Rossi. The result is an engine with more low and mid range power and high fuel economy.

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January 28, 2013

Ellis Stafford joins Vampire Racing

Vampire Racing is proud to announce the signing of two-times 1/10 scale 4WD EFRA European and multiple British Champion Ellis Stafford to run Vampire Racing batteries, brushless motors and controllers in 2013 and 2014. Ellis will also use the upcoming Vampire Racing high performance servos that will be released very soon. This is what Ellis has to say about the deal.

Having nearly joined Vampire 2 years ago when they were very new to the racing scene I had kept a keen eye on the products and remained in touch with Sven over that time as well. The eagerness that Sven and Vampire have to provide top quality products to all levels and the speed at which they have levelled to the well established companies go to show the drive within the company, I’m really looking forward to the coming years with helping produce the best products and also showing just want Vampire products can do on track.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

January 28, 2013

Reno Savoya resigns with Xray

Xray announce that multiple European Champion Reno Savoya has extended the contract with the Slovakian team for 2013. Reno has been very valuable member of R&D team and works closely with Juraj Hudy on the further development of the XB9. This is what Reno has to say:

I started to work with the Xray team back in September ’11. I can’t be more happy and proud of all the hard work we’ve put together in order to develop and increase the performances of the Xray line. For a long time I was looking for a serious R&D implication and improvement of the products I was working on. It’s unbelievable the capability, both human and technologic, this company enjoy everyday in order to produce the best quality and performance products. At every level, professional driver or basher, we can feel the spirit of racing is in the DNA of the house! I had a wonderful year, with many big achievements, and I’m really looking forward to 2013 to carry on our trustful relationship and push my results up to another level! Like usual, never hesitate to walk around my pit area for a chat, it’s always a pleasure to share set-ups, knowledge and experiences! I would like to take the most of this words to thank everyone at Xray factory and team for their support!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 28, 2013

Vega DEX210 rear camber link mount

Team Xtreme introduce the Vega rear camber link mount for the Team Durango DEX210 buggy. The plate machined from aerospace-quality 6085-T6 aluminium allows for vertical ball stud adjustment and offers three inner ball stud positions. It comes clear anodised and with two M3x12 screws.

Link: Team Xtreme [teamxtreme.co.uk]