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February 24, 2012

Xray RX8 monoblock engine mount

Designed for the use with the RX8 1/8 scale on-road car is Xray’s new monoblock engine mount. Providing a solid engine mounting and easy adjustment the one-piece design is stiffer than standard engine mounts with the keyed-mount design allows for the easy removal and replacement of the engine without the need for gear mesh re-adjustment after every replacement. It is also a set-up option for for medium to high traction conditions.

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February 24, 2012

Robert Krens joins T.O.P. Racing Benelux

T.O.P. Racing Benelux is happy to announce the signing of Robert Krens to their team for 2012. Robert, who is multiple EPS winner, will be competing in the Dutch touring car championship with his new Photon EX and has planned to attend also some major events for example the 2012 Worlds in Holland. Robert has to say the following:

I am very happy to be joining BD-Racing for 2012. I have been very satisfied by the way the team works and I would like to thank John Lenaers for this great opportunity. I am happy to represent T.O.P. Racing’s product range at the tracks and looking forward to a good time.

Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]

February 24, 2012

Hitec X2-400 two-port multicharger

Hitec introduce the X2-400 two-port multi-chemistry charger. Offering two identical 400 watt power outputs that charge with up to 20A and discharge with up to 5.0A the charger is able to handle 1S to 6S LiXX, 1 to 15 cell NiXX and 2V to 20V lead-acid batteries. Additional features include internal cell balancers, high contrast LCD displays and important warning and safety functions. Designed with an aluminium case for rapid heat dissipation, the charger is available soon.

Source: Hitec [hitecrcd.com]

February 24, 2012

Novak Club sensored controller

Team Novak’s Club sensored speed controller is specially designed for the need of club and intermediate-level racers. Offering only a single throttle profile the small and lightweight ESC does not confuse with various setting options and allows for even competition. Based on the Edge 2S platform the controller offers 24 MOSFET design, a heavy-duty BEC, low-voltage and thermal protection. Available from end of March and also as set including a 17.5T or 25.5T VTA brushless motor.

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February 24, 2012

Maifield is ‘Dirt’ Truggy Top Qualifier

Team Associated’s Ryan Maifield is the Truggy Top Qualifier at the Dirt Nitro Challenge backing up his Q2 performance with another TQ run in Q3 to claim pole position for Saturday’s 1/2 hour final. The final qualifier saw the US Champion set the pace from team-mate Ryan Cavalieri with TLR’s Adam Drake third.

View our complete event coverage here.

February 23, 2012

Tessmann tops Q1 at Dirt Nitro Challenge

Hot Bodies’ Ty Tessmann has topped the opening round of Truggy qualifying at the Dirt Nitro Challenge in Phoenix, Arizona, the 19-year-old setting the pace by just over half a second from TLR’s Adam Drake with Associated’s Ryan Maifield third. Moving this year to the Fear Farm, this is the 10th running of the signature event of world famous track builder Joey ‘The Dirt’ Christensen with a record 700 entries set to race 4 class on three tracks over the next four days.

View our complete event coverage here.

February 23, 2012

Enrique Fuciños wins Spanish 2WD champs Rd1

The first round of the Spanish 2WD electric buggy championship took place on the weekend of the 18th and 19th of February at the great astro turf track of the club CRAEM, near the centre of Madrid. This year’s new format means that 2WD and 4WD are ran separately. The 2WD championship consists of a four round series, while 4WD will only be one single race.

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February 23, 2012

Yeah Racing TRF417 suspension mounts

Yeah Racing announce aluminium suspension mounts for the Tamiya TRF417 electric touring car. They are CNC-machined, come anodised in Tamiya blue and are available as 1X, 1A-1XA, 1B-1XB, 1C-1XC and 1D-1XD variant to alter the suspension angles of the lower wishbones. The parts are of a separated design, fit the 417 and 416X and are also useable on the TA05 and TA05-VDF chassis when used with Tamiya #50994 or #53709 parts.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]