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December 9, 2011

Method RC Hellcat Type R SC body

New from Method RC, the Hellcat Type R short course body fits most popular 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive 1:10 scale RC SCT vehicles and is designed to meet the ROAR Racing regulations for 1/10th RC Short Course Truck. The Hellcat sports aggressive styling that is true to full-scale short course racing trucks. Careful placement of air extractors in low pressure zones reduces the parachute effect when jumping without making your truck look like Swiss cheese. Included number plates incorporate a 35 degree kick to help reduce air entrainment behind the cab, reducing drag and parachute effect. The Type R body is perfect for racing as it uses a thinner polycarbonate to reduce weight. When you really want to get aggressive, install the included rear spoiler for added bite.

View more images of the Hellcat here

December 8, 2011

Apolaro & Regalado win Florida State Series Rd4

This past weekend saw the 4th round of the Florida State Series take place in Kissimmee and Kosmic Fuel was in attendance to support the racers. With over 60 racers between the 2 classes the competition was pretty good with racers from Connecticut, Virginia, Maryland and Jersey came to compete with the Florida boys. In the sedan class it was Scotty Gray taking the TQ by 2 tenths with DJ Apolaro in 2nd and Rino Lino 3rd. In the 1/8 scale class it was Paolo Morganti taking the TQ with Capricorn driver Ronnie Regalado in 2nd and Sean Lue 3rd.

Continue reading the report here

December 8, 2011

Associated 26 Time World Champion hat

Continuing with Associated’s clothing and merchandising releases, the US company have released its all-new 26 Time IFMAR World Champions hat to commemorate the 25th and 26th World title that were clinched this summer by Ryan Cavalieri. Black with the Associated 26 Time Logo on the front, these FlexFit hats come in two sizes Small/Medium and Large/X-Large.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

December 8, 2011

Contact pre-glued 1/12 Supastox tires

Contact tyres have announced a new range of pre-glued 1/12th scale tyres suitable for the Supastox/GT12/Mardave class of racing. Hugely popular in the UK this is the first time pre-glued tyres have been widely available, and at a great price too. No more truing just bolt on and go racing, the Contact tyres development team have perfectly selected the best range of tyres for all conditions. The rear tyres come on 18 spoke standard rear wheels, fronts are available on 18 spoke standard wheels and also ball bearing axle wheels. Rears are at a ready to race diameter of 52mm and fronts at 48mm plus a special oval racing front at 52mm.

Source: Contact [racing-cars.com]

December 8, 2011

Xray X12 rear axle shaft

Xray have released this new strong rear axle assembly for their XII, X12 or X10. Made from Hudy spring steel the shaft has been specially machined for perfect balance and smoothness with zero run-out for vibration-free operation.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 8, 2011

Arrowmax 48P pinion gears

Arrowmax have released a full set of premium-quality pinions, in 48 pitch. Made from the highest quality 7075-T6 aluminium and hard coated they are both tough and lightweight. Available in a full range from 16T – 40T.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

December 8, 2011

Tresrey DEX210 high grade ball bearing set

Tresrey has released this new high grade ball bearing set for Team Durango’s DEX210. The set includes 8pcs of 5x10x4mm and 4pcs of 10x15x4mm, both with plastic Teflon shielded bearings for lower rotational resistance. Also includes 2pcs of 5x13x4mm Rubber shield ball bearings for outside (wheel side) of the rear hub carrier, and two types of Metal shield ball bearings for the gear box and the differential for increasing drive efficiency and durability.

Source: Tresrey [tresrey.com]

December 8, 2011

EFRA seeking tire additive manufacturers

EFRA logo

EFRA got in touch with us to ask the different brands of tire additives, who wish to have their product approved for use at EFRA gas on road events next year, to send them samples of their product for testing. At the recent AGM, EFRA made the use of tire additive legal at 1/8th and 1/10th scale gas on road events but they wish to ensure that the treatments used are not volatile or toxic, hence the need for pre approval.

View the full EFRA letter here