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August 26, 2011

Thailand Invitational – Announcement

The hosts of the 2012 IFMAR 1/10th 200mm World Championships at RC Addict in Bangkok, Thailand were in touch to tell us about the Thailand Invitational race that they are running from the 7th to the 13th of November this year. Taking place in the same conditions as the Worlds which will also be held in November, the year after, if you are competing at this event you really need to be at this race. Having organised 3 World championships in the past you can be assured it will be a great race. It will be run to IFMAR rules and will use Maxima controlled fuel for 1/10th and Team Orion fuel for the 1/8th scale class. For more information you can contact Jarb at nitrowc2012@gmail.com

August 25, 2011

Team Durango DNX408 option parts

Team Durango have released some new option parts for the DNX408 to tune performance and make your ‘408 stand out from the crowd. First up are these aluminium turnbuckles which offer lower weight when compared to the standard steel part. Anodized gold they also add style to your model, when fitted they offer a massive 62% weight saving over the original components. Available in several lengths. Next up is this fuel tank lid puller set that is designed to improve access to the fuel tank during a pit stop. This part fits to the lid on your fuel tank and allows quick and easy opening ensuring quick and trouble free pit stops. It contains 4 pullers plus the screws required to mount them. Team Durango clutch springs are now available in different thicknesses (0.7mm, 0.8mm, 0.9mm & 1.0mm) allowing you to tune your clutch. The vented shock cap allows air to move in and out of the area above the shock diaphragm offering more consistent damping, especially on rough terrain. Aluminium pivot balls offer lower weight when compared to the standard steel part giving a 60% weight saving over the original. Finally these aluminium suspension arm bushings once again offer weight savings of 69% when compared to the standard steel parts.

View all the new option parts here

August 25, 2011

Xray Column – Testing and Once Again…Testing

The 54th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about his extensive pre event testing schedule ahead of the busy summer of European Championships.

I tested some new prototypes of front and rear braces, but after a few tests I returned to the original ones. Martin and Ales were spending most of the time testing and comparing different tires to adapt to the changed track conditions which was now completely different from last week‘s tests.

Read the full column here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 25, 2011

Xceed large trolley bag

Xceed have released their large trolley bag. Similar to others currently on the market, it features 5 drawers made from hard wearing corrugated plastic. The bag itself features a telescopic handle and rubber wheels for easy transportation, while it has been styled in black and dark grey with green highlights and features the Xceed logo embroidered in multiple locations.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

August 25, 2011

Olivier Bultynck wins Rd5 in Belgium

Round 5 of the Belgian 1/10th on-road Touring Car Championship was hosted by the MRG club situated in Genk last weekend. It was Olivier Bultynck who dominated the qualification in front of Thomas Stockman and Nick Joosens. Following a rain shower the first final would be interesting but Olivier Bultynck took the lead followed by Thomas Stockman and Nick Joosens. It was sure that this race would go between these three guys and Ollie was going well with Thomas trying to follow. On lap 12 Thomas made a mistake and Ollie was gone and Nick took second place and Thomas came in as third. The second final and Olivier could control the race but on lap 9 his car broke and Thomas took the lead. Thomas took the win in front of Nick and Nicolas. The third final would decide the overall and Olivier Bultynck got into the lead with Thomas Stockman close behind him. Nick Joosens was not so happy and could not follow the leaders. But Thomas made a mistake and Nick was up into second place. Ollie could cruise now to victory and his third win this season in the championship with Thomas Stockman second and Nick Joosens third.

Read the full report here.

August 25, 2011

TOP Racing merchandising

TOP racing have released a new range of merchandising in the form of 2 new t-shirts, a hooded sweater and hat. The TOP t-shirt and sweater both sport a new Dragon motif and come in black and red respectively, while completing the series for TOP is a new black cap. TOP’s tire brand Solaris also get some threads with the release of a nice looking red shirt with white stripe design down the left side.

View the other merchandising here

August 25, 2011

Agama USA sign Jason Branham

Agama USA have announced that Jason Branham has joined their growing team. Jason has been consistently rising to the top in the pro 1/8th buggy class in the United States and his recent accolades include a championship win in the 2010 R/C Pro Series in Pro 1/8th buggy, an A main appearance at the Dirt Nitro Challenge in the Pro Buggy Class and a recent podium finish at the Futaba Nitro Challenge last month. Jason had this to say about the deal:

I am very excited to sign with Agama Racing and I want to thank Agama USA, Gene Hickerson and Andrew Smolnik for this opportunity. I have worked very hard to get to where I’m at today and in signing with Agama they have assured me that they are as committed to racing as I am. I will work as hard as possible to help Agama make great competitive race cars, and ensure that Agama customers are happy with their rides as well. I’m looking forward to getting into the winners circle with Agama’s high quality A8 racing buggy.

Source: Agama USA [hobbyprousa.com]

August 24, 2011

Associated 26-Time WC shirt

Celebrate Team Associated’s IFMAR World Championship wins, a total of 26 championships, with this bold, eye-catching T-shirt. This comfortable black cotton T is available in six sizes and the back of the shirt lists all of the Team Associated winners to date. Available now.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]