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December 21, 2012

Marcus Lindner joins Team Shepherd

Top Swedish 1/8 scale racer Marcus Lindner has joined Team Shepherd for the 2013 season. The Nordic Champion of 2011 and Swedish Vice-Champion of 2012 will use the Velox V8 in the upcoming season attending the Euros in Halifax as well as the Worlds in Japan. Taking on this new challenge Marcus has the following to say:

First I would like to thank Serpent and Hobbyprodukter for their support over the last three years. A new year will bring new challenges and I am really looking forward to racing with the Velox car and collaborate with the Shepherd team with some nice race wins.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

December 21, 2012

Reds Racing M7 sneak peek

Reds Racing have sent us a sneak peek of their soon to be released M7 engine. Set to become available around the middle of January, this extra long stroke 7 ports 1/8 on road engine has been tuned by M.Rossi. More details and images as we get them.

Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]

December 21, 2012

ZZRacing T4 titanium alloy turnbuckles

ZZRacing have released their new line of lightweight titanium alloy turnbuckles for the Xray T-Series of cars. This set includes 6 titanium turnbuckles including 3X26mm (4pcs) and 3X39mm (2pcs) which have been CNC machined and using anodizing staining they have coloured them light orange.

Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]

December 21, 2012

Phat Bodies ‘Kaboom’ body shell

Phat Bodies 'Kaboom' body shell

Phat Bodies have released the ‘Kaboom’ body shell. Designed to fit atop your Mini-8ight/Carisma GT14b or LRP Shark LWB, it has been made from quality 0.8mm Polycarbonate and comes complete with over spray film and ‘Phat’ stickers.

Source: Phat Bodies [phatbodies.co.uk]

December 21, 2012

Traxxas Robby Gordon edition Dakar Slash

Robby Gordon is well known for versatile driving skills that have earned him success in everything from NASCAR to short-course off-road racing. Robby got his start as a desert racer in 1986, and he remains a force in this unique brand of high-speed, high-endurance competition. Unmistakable in his tough black and vivid orange race trucks, Robby is a fan favorite and a top contender when the green flag drops on the famous Dakar Rally. And now you can drive Robby’s ride yourself with the Traxxas Robby Gordon Edition Dakar Slash. The award-winning Traxxas Slash puts you in the driver’s seat for intense, high-flying off-road action. Robby’s full-size Dakar truck embodies the spirit of Traxxas R/C with its 6.0 liter LS2 V8 racing engine, sand-shredding horsepower, 20-inch suspension travel, and desert-conquering durability.

View more images here

December 21, 2012

HB TCXX optional chassis & top deck

HB HPI Racing have released a new optional chassis and top deck for the TCXX touring car. The optional main chassis is slightly thinner than standard, while the optional 2.0mm upper deck is 0.5mm thinner than standard. The new parts give you the option to fine tune the car’s flex to suit your driving style.

View the optional top deck here

December 21, 2012

CEFX Merger with Viper R/C Solutions

Viper R/C Solutions and Multi-time National Champion Josh Cyrul are proud to announce that CEFX is merging with Viper R/C Solutions, Inc. After a successful working relationship starting at the 2012 IIC, CEFX and Viper R/C Solutions started working on plans to build something special together. With the deal inked back in November, the logistics and planning have been in the works to bring CEFX to an entirely new level of product development, production, marketing, sales and customer support. CEFX will be moving to its new home of operations in Seattle, Washington in the coming months. Expect to see new CEFX products in development and available in 2013. Josh Cyrul had this to say:

This is an incredibly exciting time for CEFX. It’s a bit like watching your child grow and head off to school. For 7 years, my limitations have held a lot of CEFX’s potential back from being what I believe it can and should be. With the new ownership, management and resources it really has the chance to grow in true Viper style – Without Boundaries. I will still remain with the company for years to come as an engineer, designer and development driver and will continue to do so from my Michigan location.

Source: Viper RC [viper-rc.com]

December 20, 2012

Titan Blitz TSX & Mini Jazz bodies

Titan Blitz TSX & Mini Jazz

After a lot of testing and development, Team Titan have released their new Blitz TSX 1/10 190mm Sedan bod. When traction builds up in a race, drivers need a body that can give more steering without sacrificing the stability so the new TSX body provides quicker response into the corner and increased steering while still maintaining a solid overall balance for improved drivability. The TSX body meets the current GBS rules and has been sent to EFRA for their approval for the 2013 race season. Available in standard 0.8mm, and light 0.7mm versions. Also new is the high roof Mini-Jazz 1/10 body. Made for the 1/10 Mini Class M03, M05…etc. with a 225mm wheelbase, it includes the rear wing and not only has great looking style but also gives the car great handing at speed that drivers need to race and have fun. Available in standard 1.0mm and light 0.8mm version.

View more body images here