Red RC

September 9, 2012

Xray News Round-up

Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on. This weeks round up includes the following stories.

– RX8 Double Win @ 2012 GLC, USA
– XB808E 3rd at 1/8 Off-Road FEMCA Championship
– XB9 at Italian Job Race 2012
– NT1 Wins 7th Trophy of CRO in Portugal
– XB9 Wins Czech Championship R3
– XB9 Wins Night Event at Mad, Malta
– T3’12 Wins 2012 Irish National Championship
– NT1 Dominates 2012 European Championship – report
– NT1 Takes Full Podium at Danish Nats R3

Click here to view the round-up

September 8, 2012

ORCA VX1 single cell ESC

ORCA have announced their first competition level 1/12 (1S) On-Road ESC. Introducing the VX1, it is dedicated to the 1 cell market and is based on the successful VX ESC. Launching the VX1 with ORCA’s new Ver3.0 software makes this On-Road ESC one of the most linear while delivering exceptional power. Giving the on-road driver the same adjustability and feel that 2S drivers have been enjoying for so many years, bringing 1S racing to a new level.

Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]

September 8, 2012

VBC Racing Wildfire two piece joint drive

VBC Racing have released a number of new optional parts for their Wildfire touring car under the VBC Dynamics name. First up is a two-piece joint drive which features one of the widest turning angles in the market. Made with heavy duty hardened steel that can withstand heavy impact and offer precise steering, this two-piece joint drive works seamlessly with their included newly designed composite C-Hub. Also new is 3.5mm shaft end shoes made from a special self lubricating material. These low friction shoe shaft end provide a smoother and higher performance on the drivetrain.

View the shaft end shoes here

September 8, 2012

Jimmy Maddison joins Team AME & ORCA

Having just signed to race for Awesomatix, multiple British champion and 2008 DHI cup winner Jimmy Maddison has joined Team AME and ORCA. “Jimmy is not only a fast racer but also a great ambassador for AME and ORCA” said Andreas Myrberg “and we wish him the best of luck and fun at the upcoming indoor season.” Jimmy had this to say:

Joining Team AME/ORCA feels great working alongside some of the best drivers in the world and helping develop the fantastic range of growing products will be amazing, I would just like to thank Andreas from AME for this opportunity and one which I will grasp with both hands. I will be using the full line of ORCA products to power my car and I will do my best to bring ORCA to the UK through and with Team AME.

Source: Team AME [team-ame.com]

September 7, 2012

LRP-HPI-Challenge Final 2012 – Report

The 13th edition of the LRP-HPI-Challenge final took place at the Hamm track near Dortmund in Germany at what appeared to be the hottest weekend this Summer. With 187 of a total of 1328 drivers during the 2012 season everything was set for a challenging weekend. Used for the first time at the LRP-HPI-Challenge final was the LRP SXX Upgrade-Kit for generation 1 and 2 controllers. The upgraded BEC system and improved brake controllability helped Oliver Franke and Jan Asmer achieve a win and a second place overall in the Stock Challenge class.

Click here to continue reading

September 7, 2012

JConcepts Slash Hazard wheels & battery brace

JConcepts introduce their popular 10 spoke Hazard wheels for the Traxxas Slash 2WD and 4×4 line of trucks. The 12mm hex wheels come in black, white or yellow colour as rims only or pre-mounted with JC’s green compound Subcultures or 3Ds tires. Also new is the Monroe carbon fibre battery brace for the Traxxas Slash 4×4. Made from 2.5mm material the brace makes for a secure fit and stylish of flat case battery packs such as Traxxas NiMH, Reedy WolfPack LiPo and Venom 3S LiPo packs. Included with the brace comes a protective foam pad.

Click here to view the other new part

September 7, 2012

Rug Racers 2012/13 – Announcement

The organisers of the popular Rug Racers series have announced their 2012/13 championship with the series getting underway on Sunday October 7th at the superb Woodson Park venue. A donation from the first round will go to the Great Ormond Street Hospital so they are looking for as many racers as possible to come along. Sign up is now open and the dates for the monthly rounds from November through to March, can also be seen on the Central Booking website. This year, top class touring car racing in 13.5T and 17.5T will be joined by a Mardave National championship and a focus on junior racers.

Source: Hertford Racing [hertfordracing.co.uk]

September 7, 2012

Bittydesign Force body for XB9

Bittydesign have released the new Force body for the Xray XB9 buggy. Recently shown at the Euros in Austria, the new body is a real good alternative to the existing stock body. Italian Xray Factory driver Alessandro Stocco used the new body during qualifying at the Euros and his impressions were really good saying the car had more steering in low speed corners but at same time was more stable on high speed turns compared to the standard body. The big fin on the roof and the rear engine ‘reverse scoop’ section complete the look of this new cab forward body. Made from high quality 1mm thick Lexan polycarbonate, it is sold with window masks, decal sheet and protective film.

View more images of the body here