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February 17, 2012

Lee Martin confirmed for Belgian EOS encounter

Having been forced to miss the opening round of the inaugural TLR/Spektrum Euro Offroad Series presented by Horizon Hobby due to 1:8 Offroad commitments, Tamiya Racing Factory’s Lee Martin has confirmed his entry for the second encounter of the exciting new 1:10 electric offroad series that will take place in Belgium over the weekend of March 9-11. The current back to back European 2WD & British 4WD Champion will go head to head with factory driver line-ups from TLR and Team Durango on the indoor astroturf track in Charleroi where he will be aiming to deny Jörn Neumann a repeat of his domination of the opening race in the Czech Republic last weekend. Entry is currently open at MyRCM, so if you want to compete against the best in the World at an awesome venue with a great atmosphere then sign up now. For full event information please visit the EOS site here.

February 17, 2012

Nosram Pure 2 BL motor additions

Following the initial release Nosram have added 10.5, 9.5, 7.5, 5.5, 5.0 & 4.0T versions of their Pure 2 brushless modified motor to the line up. The main focus in the development process was the highest possible efficiency and power output and so the Pure 2 features a higher power rating at improved temperature characteristics and super low friction. The dual axis balanced 12.5mm sintered worksteam rotor guarantees precise running and significantly improved efficiency. Nosram’s preciSensor system and the extra large ball bearings further boost the motors performance. Finally the ultra lightweight, precision machined 7075-T6 aluminium housing features optimized cooling cut-outs for lowest running temperatures at full power output. The full lineup includes 10.5, 9.5, 8.5, 7.5, 6.5, 5.5, 5.0, 4.5 & 4.0 turns.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

February 16, 2012

Reedy 6500mAh 65C 7.4V competition LiPo

Reedy have released their new 6500mAh 65C 7.4V competition LiPo battery. Fancy descriptions and buzz words are not required when describing Reedy’s new LiPo, the specifications speak for themselves. High capacity for maximum duration, 65C discharge rating for maximum power output, a durable hard case, industry-standard 4mm socket connectors and the pack is ROAR, EFRA and IFMAR approved.

Source: Reedy [teamassociated.com]

February 16, 2012

Xtreme Racing Losi SCTE Hybrid chassis kit

Team Losi SCTE drivers now have a new option available to lower the center of gravity thanks to Xtreme Racing’s new Hybrid chassis kit. The kit is a hybrid combination of carbon fiber and aluminum. This is a direct replacement for the stock chassis, but doesn’t use the factory battery/speedo tray. This allows you to mount the speed control and battery lower on the chassis. The chassis is made from 3mm thick carbon with a machined billet aluminum kickup in the front. The kit includes the hybrid chassis, a 2mm top plate to help control chassis flex front to rear and a battery tray kit which allows adjustment of the battery front to rear. The battery tray kit is designed to hold a standard 2 cell hard case LiPo.

Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]

February 16, 2012

SRC carbon rear body stiffeners

New from SRC are this carbon fibre rear body stiffeners. Available in two versions for the SRC Lola 012 body and a different version for all brands of 1/8th on road bodies, the brace mounts to the cars rear body mount using the rear body posts and prevents deformation at high speed as well as protecting the shell in a crash.

Source: SRC [srcspecialparts.com]

February 16, 2012

AKA Cyclone SC wheels

AKA Cyclone SC wheels are designed to fit the Losi Ten SCTE 4×4. All wheels are made from the same proprietary nylon blend as the the 1:8 AKA wheels. The wheel design is modeled after the full-size wheels used on the trucks to keep that scale look that makes the SC class so cool. Behind the scenes the wheel is all about being light weight and strong. Each spoke of the wheel is hollowed out to save weight, while there are outer ribs to help support the barrel of the wheel for more consistent handling. The wheel is designed to work with our standard buggy inserts which are included with each pair of AKA SC tires.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

February 16, 2012

AKA 1/10th buggy 2wd FR closed cell insert

Seen during our coverage of the Nuremberg Toy Fair, AKA have released their new 1/10th buggy 2wd front closed cell insert. This insert was designed to decrease the lateral deflection of the tire while at the same time increasing the vertical impact absorption therefore providing better handling in the bumps. The lateral grooves allow the insert to flex vertically to absorb the large impacts while still maintaining lateral stability and overall durability AKA inserts are known for. The result is a more predictable handling car without giving up durability.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

February 15, 2012

Hartson & Thielke victorious at JC Indoor Nats

Now in its second year, the JConcepts Indoor National tour makes its first stop in St. Louis, MO, at the popular SmacTrac facility. Greeted by 370+ entries for the two-day event, racers were pumped to get the series underway at the competitive indoor clay facility. With a track size of roughly 90′ x 40′, the racing was tight and heated throughout the classes. Team Associated/LRP/Reedy driver Steven Hartson made his first trip to St. Louis and quickly proved he had the speed to sit at the top of the field. Taking the top qualifying position in 2WD Modified, 4WD Modified and 4WD Short Course, the California native was in prime position for an event sweep. Also joining him at the front of the field was Brent Thielke and his Reedy/LRP-powered T4.1 and RC8.2e in the Truck Modified and 1:8 eBuggy classes.

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